When it comes to ways of working, of conveying information to a couple, there are three main ways of thinking, and going, about it. Giving a set of instructions to a couple as to what is required and leaving them, to an extent, to their own devices is one way. And although imparting instructions is, … Continue reading Instructions vs Map Vs Compass
A commitment ceremony has always been an option for those couples that, for whatever reason, do not wish to tie the knot in the legal sense. But wish to publicly display, in a ceremonial manner, that they are “Committed” to each other. That their connection is unwavering, permanent and has the outward appearance of a … Continue reading What is a Commitment ceremony?
In many industries, business, and in life in general; when one asks for, or is offered a “Recommendation” regarding a product or service, the response is most often based on personal experience and, or a working knowledge of the product or service they then recommend, given that they understand, either fully or to a fair … Continue reading The Truth behind Recommendations
If you are one of my couples and the 40 plus selection of vows that I supply in my resource folder, do not appeal, then I welcome you to write your own. Keep in mind that it is in the asking (that optional part where you say “I DO”) that some light heartedness can be … Continue reading Writing your own Marriage Vows
When God calls his small angels back to his side it makes us question the reason why. Why bless us, only to later curse, to give, only to take. The smallest of souls come to learn and play, but many do not choose to stay; and as they leave, our hearts do grieve, we live … Continue reading Small Angels…
Location, location, location is a real estate maxim that emphasises the importance of position. Some of these considerations in that regard are immediate surroundings, aspect (which direction one is facing), and the surrounding services. Let us now look at these considerations that are emphasised as so important in real estate and approach it with a … Continue reading Location, Location, Location.
For the sake of full disclosure and transparency, I should mention that I have been a variety style entertainer for 40 years and have, amongst other qualifications, an Associate Diploma in Arts (Dance). I state this up-front for two reasons. Firstly it accounts for my innate bias and secondly, it means, that I know what … Continue reading Is a wedding ceremony a performance?
How we put it all together: From your initial phone call, text or e-mail, through to the actual wedding day and beyond. This is the standard, if there is such a thing; flow of events. Note that this is the way I do things at Your Celebrant and that others will differ in their approach. … Continue reading Choosing a Wedding Celebrant (How and where to start)
What follows is a list of the usual components that make up a wedding ceremony. One of the wonderful things about having a Professional Australian Wedding Celebrant work with you to write and then conduct your ceremony is that you have far more choice in what is said, where it is conducted and the look … Continue reading Wedding Ceremony Outline.
There are billions of people on this planet of ours and yet there are, what many would generally categorise as, a handful of types. Introverts-extraverts, Caring-uncaring, Self-centred vs outwardly focussed etc. As one gets older and hopefully wiser you gain insight into these types and your place in the World and in what camp/s you … Continue reading Wants and Needs
Your Celebrant - Ron Gallagher 