The Various Types of Ceremonies ......

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 time-honoured traditions, symbolism and inner beliefs are sensitively incorporated into various ceremonies. Couples are invited to design & personalize their `dream’ ceremony. Others may be structured to include Scripture, Romantic Readings or personal involvement by inviting family members/children to participate. Frequently, a couple may opt for a stylish, well-designed traditional ceremony to complement the ambiance of the chosen venue, chapel or homestead. There are several to choose from to suit your personal budget. Alternatively, the intimacy and warmth expressed in a short `no-frills’, ceremony in a restaurant, may often be favoured, whilst others may prefer a light-hearted, happy “feel good” ceremony in their own home, boat, park or garden. Yet again, `medieval’ costumed `theme’ weddings – ‘70’s’, ‘rock’n roll’, country-style’ or birthday combined with a marriage ceremony may appropriately suit some couples.... It is simply a matter of choice!! I frequently officiate at Anniversaries, Namings, Funerals, Commitments or other Life Celebration ceremonies as well!

Your Ceremony

Initial discussions will enable a Draft to be prepared making certain all details are carefully incorporated together with the mandatory legalities. You then finetune until completely satisfied and a Confirmed Final Script agreed upon. There is no limit to your imagination and creativity. Being a Member of the Fellowship of Australian Writers, I enjoy creating beautiful wording to personalize a ceremony, if my assistance is required. However, I also encourage you to express what is in your heart by inviting your input. Helpful hints, vows, symbolic or spiritual components, readings that impart solemnity and impact, are provided in my personal package to you. Together we can achieve your very own unique ceremony. I offer to hold an on-site `rehearsal’ or elsewhere convenient (if requested), to enable you and your bridal attendants to feel relaxed and confident in preparing for your special day.

Ceremonies Classic Traditional - Medieval/Ancient Rites - Spiritual/Religious Scripture - Cultural Aspects - Lighting of Marriage Candle – Wine Sharing – Breaking of Glass, Hand Binding – Rose Ceremonies - Blending of Families - Warming of Rings, Tea Ceremony, or other meaningful elements of choice.

Cultural traditions – Whatever your beliefs – I will respect them - Buddhist – Hindu – Jewish – Christian & other denominations. Any special components sensitively incorporated to express your philosophy, your values and your unique cultural up-bringing.

Legalities

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.