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Did you know about the Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marriage?
As your wedding day approaches, there’s a flurry of excitement: final fittings, flowers being arranged, and maybe even some happy tears...
Venita Manning
Jan 202 min read
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What to ask your celebrant when you first meet.
When planning your wedding, choosing the right celebrant is a crucial step. To ensure your ceremony is everything you dream of, here are...
Venita Manning
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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Five back up plans for your wedding day
Sickness (supplier) Life happens sometimes. A lot of wedding businesses are one person shows. Just like me. I will do everything in my...
Venita Manning
Dec 19, 20232 min read
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Five top challenges when planning your wedding
Top pain points for couples getting married in Brisbane. VENUE To secure the wedding venue of your dreams while also managing costs...
Venita Manning
Aug 27, 20235 min read
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Planning your wedding is like a Rubik's cube
Wedding planning is a complex and multi-faceted task that requires careful attention to detail, organisation, and patience. Just like...
Venita Manning
Apr 18, 20232 min read
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5 Best Brisbane Parks to Get Married
Brisbane has the most amazing parklands to get married in. We are so lucky to have fantastic weather most of the year so park weddings...
Venita Manning
Nov 10, 20213 min read
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How to start organising my wedding
You’ve just become engaged. Now what? Firstly sit back and enjoy being engaged. Kiss each other a thousand times. Stare at your ring and...
Venita Manning
Dec 29, 20203 min read
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Wedding Day Nerves
The wedding ceremony can be the most exciting part but also the most nerve wracking part of your special day. Those 20 minutes or so...
Venita Manning
Oct 22, 20203 min read
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Wedding Tips for your big day
TIPS FOR YOUR BIG DAY The night before. Go easy on the grog the night before. Your wedding day is a long day. Don't be hung over. Drink...
Venita Manning
Aug 26, 20202 min read
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What month should I get married?
There is no right or wrong time of the year to get married. It really depends on your situation, the vibe you want for your day and the...
Venita Manning
Jun 11, 20202 min read
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What music do I need for my wedding ceremony?
Music is such a personal choice. My best advice is to find songs that resonate with you both. One tip though, if you really love a song,...
Venita Manning
May 20, 20202 min read
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How do I walk down the aisle?
How do you want to arrive to your ceremony? The tradition of walking down the aisle was the ‘giving away’ in an arranged marriage. Today...
Venita Manning
Apr 24, 20201 min read
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Should we elope?
Is eloping a good idea? I’ve been married 14 years in May and a wedding celebrant 12 years in October. I know how stressful the wedding...
Venita Manning
Apr 9, 20202 min read
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COVID-19 and me, Venita!
Well hasn’t life thrown us one very large shit sandwich? So many people hurting in all walks of life and business. I’m not going to give...
Venita Manning
Mar 20, 20201 min read
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How does a Surprise Wedding Work
I love a surprise wedding. There are so many reasons to have this type ceremony and this is totally up to you, your partner and your...
Venita Manning
Mar 10, 20202 min read
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Where does a celebrant stand?
This is totally up to you guys - and a bit of logistics. Generally, I will begin a ceremony between the couple and one side of the bridal...
Venita - Brisbane Marriage Celebrant
Feb 7, 20201 min read
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Bridal Party - Do I have to have one?
Do I need to have a Bridal Party? Traditionally, and we’re talking 100’s of years ago, a Bridal Party served a pretty important role....
Venita - Brisbane Weddings
Nov 5, 20192 min read
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Honeymooning After Your Wedding Day
So your big day is over. You’ve made vows, drunk champagne, danced and had an absolutely epic time. It’s now the morning after. You’ve...
Venita - Brisbane Wedding Celebrant
Jul 23, 20191 min read
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Let's Talk Witnesses
Why do we need witnesses? The two witnesses are the official legal witnesses to the marriage under law and their presence serves a legal...
Venita - Brisbane Marriage Celebrant
Jun 30, 20191 min read
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Selecting Your Wedding Venue (plus my favourite 3)
Ok, you’ve found ‘the one’. Now for the most important next step, where to hold the big day? The venue. To start, choose your top 5 dream...
Venita - Brisbane Weddings
Jun 23, 20192 min read
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