MARRIAGE EQUALITY
The people have spoken and what a wonderful result from the despised postal survey! However, it won’t be time for a full celebration until the Marriage Act is changed to allow marriage between same sex couples. Even if this is passed by Parliament next month, there...Relationship Education for Couples – Highly Recommended!
Australian Civil Marriage Celebrants are obliged to give couples lodging a Notice of Intended Marriage a pamphlet that explains a number of changes that marriage will bring for them. Celebrants must also give their couples information about a variety of organisations...Some Tips on Modern Wedding Etiquette for the Bride & Groom and their Guests
FOR THE HAPPY COUPLE So you’ve set the date to marry the love of your life – congratulations! Here are some tips for what you need to think about both before and after the wedding. Who pays for the wedding? Traditionally, the bride’s parents paid for...WRITING YOUR OWN VOWS
“I don’t know what to say” “I’m not good with words” “We’re not soppy people, so saying personal vows would feel silly” While some couples are delighted at the idea of writing their own personal vows, many others are terrified at the idea. However, once you realise...
Getting married in Australia if you don’t live here
Would you like to get married in Australia even if you don’t live here? Anyone from anywhere can get married here provided they are ‘eligible’. To be eligible you must be over the age of 18, not closely related to each other and not already...About Jane
I am a marriage celebrant, writer and counsellor.I’ve had two books published, have written several as yet unpublished novellas and am currently editing a full-length novel about relationships.
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