Rebels' Guide

Your wedding day, it’s your day to shine. There will most probably not be another day that the light shines so brightly on you and you only, so make the most of it and have a stand-out wedding. Here’s ten ideas that will take you there. 1. Arrive on a horse. A single horse, a horse and carriage, many horses, a stampede even. You’ve got to admit, horses are very cool. 2. Take your vows and pimp them. You could sing them, recite them in a Shakespearian manner, dance them or rap them. You’re saying a few words about the one you love, why not get creative and shout them instead of whisper them. 3. Say everything while saying nothing. Your wedding ceremony location can say so much without saying anything at all. Some venues are chosen because they are picturesque, but that can’t be said of the couple that were married in an Ikea store. If you shut down your favourite coffee shop or bakery for the day and conducted the ceremony there, would that silently add a...

What do you do if there’s a problem with your reception venue, perhaps they are double booked. Or what if your flower supplier gives you late notice that they cannot supply your bouquet. Even worse, god forbid, your celebrant falls ill, dies, or turns out to be a scam, what do you do? Note:  For the most up to date, correct and legislative advice please consult a practising lawyer or your local member of parliament. Someone with authority to speak on the issue at the least. I’m just a marriage celebrant who can research, but even I am fallible, according to my wife… The top ten complaints that couples have about their weddings are about the following: dresses videos photos venues flowers rings cars make-up catering suits So make sure you are well planned, protected, and try to prevent the problem in the first place. Prevention first Every Australian wedding vendor/supplier/business is different and their responsibilities differ from industry to industry. Only one weddi...