
It really is the little things that matter
It's the little things............................ In many wedding ceremonies, apart from the bridal party of groomsmen and bridesmaids, there are often page boys and flower girls 💙 Ever since embarking on my career as a civil celebrant, I have included these "little people" by presenting them with their own certificate for a job well done 💙 It really is a huge day for everyone, with so much happening, and the little ones must be so exhausted by the time they get to the cer

Do we have to write our own vows?
A very common question that I am asked and the short answer is no! Not if you don't want to. As far as a legal ceremony goes, there are legal words that a couple must say. These are written in the Marriage Act 1961 and are as follows:- Under Section 45 - Form of Ceremony - (2) “I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, A.B. (or C.D.), take thee, C.D. (or A.B.), to be my lawful wedded wife (or husband, or spouse)”; After that a couple can say their own vows, or v