Make Your Wedding Memories Last Forever!

A very special “Welcome” as you plan and prepare for the most exciting day in your life!  I am a warm, friendly and experienced professional and feel honoured to carry the title of Authorized Civil Celebrant, appointed by the Commonwealth of Australia.  

Ceremonies can be Traditional & Elegant, Romantic, Informal, Adventurous, Spiritual, Light-hearted, Personal or Intimate.  Planning your day is important, for you as well as for those who surround you with an abundance of loving goodwill.  Your Ceremony will be tailored with care and sensitivity, to reflect your ideas, values and wishes and most importantly ensure your marriage is legally valid!  It is a Day when family and friends share in your happiness and celebrate your union. A Day Designed for Dreams! A Day for Merriment and Celebration! A Day that is Exciting and remains Warm in your Heart....... Your Perfect Day!

I focus on a Ceremony that reflects your personality & style, providing the perfect balance of warmth, sincerity, romance & ceremonial elegance. The richness of Australia’s multicultural society is evident as cultural traditions, symbolism, inner beliefs are sensitively incorporated into various ceremonies. Couples are invited to design & personalize their `dream’ ceremony. Others may be structured to include scripture, readings or personal involvement.  Frequently, a couple may opt for a stylish, well-designed traditional ceremony to complement the ambiance of the chosen venue. Alternatively, the intimacy, warmth & sincerity expressed in a short `no-frills’ ceremony may often be favoured, whilst others may prefer a light-hearted, happy “feel good” ceremony in their own home. Yet again, `theme’ weddings, boat, garden, ‘country-style’ or combined birthday/marriage ceremonies may appropriately suit some couples.... It is simply a matter of choice!!

Ongoing advice & reassurance is provided to ensure all details are carefully adhered to, for your ultimate happiness. Whether your ceremony takes place amidst a large assembly of guests, a small gathering of family & friends, or just two witnesses as required by law - it can be meaningful and significant!  All legalities are handled and necessary documentation provided as part of my special `all-inclusive package’ right up to the registration of your marriage at Births, Deaths & Marriages, Melbourne, Victoria.  I also provide a `rehearsal’ if required, to assist you to feel relaxed & comfortable; ongoing communication; advice on music; vows; readings & other aspects to provide solemnity, impact and, your ultimate satisfaction!  Ceremonies may include:

Medieval/Ancient Rites - Spiritual/Religious/Cultural Aspects -Theme ceremonies - Lighting of Marriage Candle – Wine Sharing – Hand Binding –Rose Ceremonies- Blending of Families   -   Warming of Rings  or other meaningful elements.

Cultural traditions – Buddhist – Hindu – Jewish – Christian  &  other denominations- Prayers/ Readings/Rituals - sensitively incorporated to express your inner beliefs.

Marriages may take place at Reception Centres, Hotels, Wedding Rooms, Chapels, Function Centres, Parks, Gardens, Lakeside, Beaches, Homes, Boats, Nurseries, etc.

For Appointment please ph: (03) 9874 4515 or email me : ruthvg@bigpond.net.au

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