Well, here it is St Valentine's Day and the one I love who got the best gift is Mother Earth. Canberra got constant rain day and night this weekend and my heart has gone out to the Valentine newlyweds. If they were planning to marry outdoors, as many couples do at this time of the year, I hope they had a beautiful indoor venue as a backup plan (like The Oaks Brasserie).
On the question of who marries you, is it your celebrant? No. You marry each other with your vows. So, for a celebrant to say 'with the power vested in me by the state, I now declare you husband and wife' (or words to that effect) is rather misleading. Your celebrant can certainly declare you husband and wife but anyone can assume the power to do that. If you wish, you can tell your guests yourselves that you are now married.
Your celebrant's role is to make your marriage legal.
A beautiful shady venue at this time of the year is the Old English Gardens in Yarralumla. In the photo above, I'm standing with Sally and Kingsley, whose wedding was at the beginning of March. Sally wore cream lace and green satin, perfect for the dappled-shade setting.
I plan to write a blog post soon about The Oaks Brasserie, which is next to the Old English Gardens and, if you marry in the gardens, it's the ideal place for your reception. I've been celebrant at a couple of weddings there recently when we've needed to get cover from the rain, and in the marquee attached to the brasserie/gallery, this was no problem.
Here's another happy photo of Kingsley and Sally when they were newlyweds.
I see the sun coming out as I write. Time to finish and take a stroll in the wonderfully refreshed Heart Garden.
If you’d like to email me about your wedding plans, please click here. I would be delighted to be your celebrant. I also welcome your questions and comments about this blog.
Till next time
Sincerely
Michele
There are no Registry Office weddings in ACT. I specialise in 'beautifully simple, simply beautiful’ weddings, any size, at any time, any day, any venue in ACT/Q'beyan area. $700 is my all-inclusive fee. (Will travel further) Would you like to marry in my beautiful peaceful private Heart Garden, at no extra fee? Max 12 adult guests. All children welcome. Elopements? Yes! Experienced..flexible..friendly – that’s me. My congratulations to you both! Phone 9am to 9pm 0406 376 375. Text anytime.
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With this ring I marry you
I've been an authorised civil marriage celebrant for 30 years and I love it. If I stop loving it, I'll stop doing it! I've conducted over 1400 weddings. Six other celebrants have chosen me as celebrant for their own weddings. How special is that?! There are no registry office weddings in ACT so I specialise in simple weddings. I call them 'beautifully simple and simply beautiful'. I’m available at any time on any day or evening, any venue, any size. My fee is $700 (unless there’s extra travel). You may like to marry in my private romantic Heart Garden, at no extra fee. (Or in my green room overlooking the garden, if the weather’s unfriendly) Any day, from 11am to 4.30 start. 12 Adults max + the couple. All children welcome. BYO bubbly and music if you wish. I’m also the devoted Heart Gardener. If you marry in my garden, I'll spend many hours – maybe days – preparing the garden for your special visit. Please phone me on 0406 376 375 between 9 and 9 anyday. Text anytime or use my website Contact Form or PM on FB. I only have meetings with couples who've booked with me so if you're not sure I'm the celebrant you're looking for, let's meet up first on Zoom to discuss your happy plan.
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