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November 15, 2015 by Glenda Ashleigh

Bridal Party Attendants the Best Man

Bridal Party Attendants

Peg and Pog consider who to have as bridal party attendants at their wedding.  Apparently, it is ‘traditional’ to have attendants.

Glenda, Brisbane’s Very Good Celebrant, asks Peg and Pog why they want to have bridal party attendants.  Peg and Pog haven’t actually thought about the why, they just think they should!

Checkout the various roles that traditionally, are included in the bridal party.

Peg and Pog learn that the bridal party can consist of  just the Bride and Groom!  The two witnesses can be guests and do not need to be in the Bridal Party.  Peg and Pog can choose whether or not to have Bridal Party Attendants. Bridal Party Attendants are optional.

Peg says that she definitely wants flower girls as her bridal party attendants on her wedding day.  Pog suggests that his nieces, Pip and Pepper are just right as flower girls.

The Role of the Best Man in the Bridal Party

bridal party attendants best man

Best Man

Pog chooses his brother, Milo, to be his ‘Best Man’ at the wedding of Peg and Pog.  Milo feels very honoured to be Pog’s ‘Best Man,’ and wants to be the best, ‘Best Man’ he can be!

However, Pog is not too sure about the responsibilities of a ‘Best Man’, so he asks Peg, the blushing bride-to-be, if she knows.  Peg says that Palo’s role, as ‘Best Man,’ is to assist Pog, the Groom, get ready for the wedding.

Although Pog thinks this is a great idea, Pog is still unclear about what exactly the ‘Best Man’ does.  Peg asks Glenda, Brisbane’s Very Good Celebrant, for help.

Responsibilities of the Role of Best Man

The responsibilities of the role of  ‘Best Man’ vary, and depend on what the rest of the bridal party expect.  Glenda, Brisbane’s Very Good Celebrant, answers the many questions that Peg & Pog ask.

Pog learns that the wedding party is really a team and that he is not on his own on his wedding day!  Peg is happy that Pog’s confidence is lifting and Milo is happy that his role as ‘Best Man’ really means a lot to Pog.  Milo tells Pog that he is thrilled about his ‘active’ role in the wedding.

Milo aims to be the best, ‘Best Man’ for Pog.  Being ‘Best Man’ comes with very important responsibilities and Milo wants to do a great job!  Pog needs all the help he can get on his wedding day and he knows that Milo is just the ‘Best Man’ for a successful day.

 

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: brisbane celebrant, wedding celebrant, wedding planning Tagged With: best man, bridal party, bridal party attendants, brisbane, celebrant, ceremony, wedding ceremony tips, wedding party attendants, wedding planning

October 27, 2015 by Glenda Ashleigh

Highly Recommended Celebrant Glenda J Ashleigh

Can you really rely on a highly recommended Celebrant?

Would you choose your Celebrant based solely on the recommendation of family or friends?  What if the highly recommended Celebrant doesn’t appeal to you?  Would you feel that you have to choose that Celebrant?

Highly recommended Brisbane Marriage Celebrant Glenda J Ashleigh with satisfied clients

Peg & Pog highly recommend Brisbane’s Really Good Marriage Celebrant

Highly Recommended!

Just what does ‘highly recommended’ mean?  Does a real client make the recommendation and how do you know?  Peg & Pog highly recommend Brisbane’s Really Good Celebrant, however are Peg & Pog real clients?  Can you trust the opinions of other people to be the same as yours?

Everyone has different tastes, ideas and expectations about ceremonies and celebrants.  There are certain things however, that everyone looks for in a Celebrant.

Firstly, choose a Celebrant you trust to help you have the ceremony that you want.  You choose how you want to celebrate your wedding.

Secondly, feel comfortable to share your ideas and wishes openly.  You choose what you want to include in your ceremony.

Thirdly, don’t hesitate to ask for help at any stage.  You are the client and you deserve the utmost professional care and attention.

Finally, choose a Celebrant who is good value.  Celebrant fees vary and so does quality of service.  You choose the level of service that fits your needs and wishes that is within your budget.

What are Recommendations?

Recommendations or reviews are feedback that clients give to me as their Celebrant.  I ask all my clients for their comments on the services that I provide.  These reviews and comments are important to me as they allow me to continually improve and grow the quality of client service.  Nobody is perfect and mistakes do occur, however it is the way in which these instances are handled that makes the difference to good client service.

I listen carefully to you so that, together, we create the wedding ceremony that is just right for you.  Not only does this take time, experience, and skill, it also requires patience, and understanding your wishes.

Recommendations of Value

Recommendations of value are those that are the original words of clients that describe their experiences of my services.  Clients routinely give me feedback and use words such as professional,  friendly, organised, enjoy, helpful, and approachable to describe the services I provide as their Celebrant.

However, what do people mean when they use these words, and do other words have the same meaning?  The online Oxford Dictionary gives the meanings of these words, and their associated synonyms (similar words) as:

professional

Meaning: “worthy of or appropriate to a professional person; competent, skillful, or assured.”   Some synonyms for professional include: “expert, accomplished, adept, excellent, fine, polished, competent, practised, trained, top-notch.”

Clients express their feelings of trust in my expert and practised skills, not only in listening carefully to them, but also in delivering the genuine, honest and personal service that they expect of a professional Celebrant.

friendly

Meaning: “kind and pleasant.”  Some synonyms for friendly include:  “amiable, cordial, approachable, easy to get along with, communicative, open, good-natured, pleasant.”

Clients appreciate the open and personal approach that I have with them from our first communication.  I make your ceremony my business, and establish a friendly and good-natured atmosphere so that we can communicate easily.

organise

Meaning:”arrange systematically; order.”  Some synonyms for organise include:  “sort, assemble, group, regulate, structure, classify, compile, mould.”

Clients value the orderly and structured manner that I use during the process of getting married.  Not only do I handle all the steps in the legal process, I also apply my expertise, skills and knowledge to manage the steps in the process of planning your wedding ceremony.

enjoy

Meaning:”take delight or pleasure in.”  Some synonyms for enjoy include:  “like, love, delight in, appreciate, be keen on, find/take pleasure in, be entertained by, be pleased by.”

I encourage everyone at the ceremony to delight in the moment.  Those special moments in a ceremony that touch hearts are the ones that make delightful memories.  These moments are the magic-makers in a ceremony and are the ones that bring the warm, happy smiles to faces.

helpful

Meaning: “giving or ready to give help.”  Some synonyms for helpful include:  “obliging, considerate, thoughtful, supportive, cooperative, caring.”

I share many suggestions and creative ideas openly and willingly with clients.  I love helping people create the ceremony that captures their ideas and wishes.  This is the heart of a personalised and unique ceremony that not only makes for an enjoyable one, but also one that is truly memorable.

approachable

Meaning: “friendly and easy to talk to.”  Some synonyms for approachable include: “welcoming, pleasant, cordial, accessible, available”

Clients tell me that they feel comfortable when they communicate with me.  I am courteous and pleasant in all communication, not only in speaking and writing, but also in non-verbal communication through appearance and the way I conduct myself.  I answer questions openly and honestly and in a timely manner.

Real Testimonials, Reviews, Recommendations

The real testimonials and reviews I get are valued recommendations that you can rely on as they come directly from real clients.  As Brisbane’s Really Good Celebrant, I am happy to share the testimonials from my satisfied clients who highly recommend me as a celebrant.

Filed Under: brisbane celebrant, testimonials Tagged With: civil ceremony, highly recommended, recommended marriage celebrant, satisfied clients, testimonials and recommendations, wedding ceremonies

May 23, 2015 by Glenda Ashleigh

Episode 7: Peg & Pog’s Rose Garden Wedding

Peg & Pog’s Rose Garden Wedding

Peg & Pog’s Rose Garden Wedding is Episode 7 of the micro-series, Dolls are Different…or are they? a pegdoll production.

Peg & Pog are to marry in the Rose Garden

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Wedding Rose Bell

Peg & Pog survive the ‘helpful’ ideas and suggestions for wedding planning by the Doll family members.

All Peg & Pog just want to marry in the Rose Garden where their love first bloomed.

Doll family members and friends have their own ideas however, and are determined to ‘help’ in making the wedding plans.

Before Peg & Pog know it, the Doll family members and friends take over (or so it seems)!

Peg & Pog’s Wedding Helper

At last, Peg & Pog find their ‘ray of sunshine’ in Glenda the Very Good Brisbane Celebrant.  Peg & Pog fear hurting the feelings of Doll family members and friends by refusing their offers of ‘help’.  Glenda, being the Very Good Brisbane Celebrant, listens patiently to their concerns.  Glenda guides Peg & Pog through ideas, options and practical strategies and smooths the troublesome situation.

Peg & Pog are reassured by Glenda’s wise words and the opportunity to discuss what they really want for their wedding ceremony.

The Rose Garden is abuzz with excitement!  It is Peg & Pog’s Wedding Day

Peg & Pog’s wedding day arrives!  All dolls (and bees) gather in the Rose Garden for a very special wedding ceremony.  Doll fashionistas strut their stuff, showing off their latest creations.  Doll kids run and play and chase bees, and Doll parents and family members and Doll friends chat and admire the roses.  Glenda, the Really Good Brisbane Celebrant, arrives and everything is ready!

New, fascinating Doll family members join the cast members of episodes 1-6 in episode 7.

All dolls and the creator/director/producer etc etc, the Very Good Brisbane Celebrant, Glenda J Ashleigh, hope that you enjoy Episode 7: Peg & Pog’s Wedding

Filed Under: brisbane celebrant, romantic wedding, wedding planning Tagged With: blushing bride, bride doll, brisbane, celebrant, ceremony, different weddings, dolls are different, peg doll, romantic wedding ceremony ideas, wedding planning

May 20, 2015 by Glenda Ashleigh

Peg & Pog’s Delightful Wedding Album

Peg & Pog’s Absolutely Delightful Wedding Album

Peg & Pog are excited and happy to share their delightful wedding album with you.

The newlyweds, Peg & Pog, love their official wedding photos and present them in their delightful Wedding Album.

Peg & Pog and all the Doll family members and friends who help make their special day in the Rose Garden just the best, feature in the official Wedding Album.  This unique wedding album captures the excitement and joy of the day.

Brisbane’s Very Good Celebrant

Peg & Pog choose Glenda J Ashleigh, Brisbane’s Very Good Celebrant  for their wedding ceremony.

Pog comments, “Glenda is our ‘ray of sunshine.’  She is a wonderful wedding ceremony planner.  We really appreciate her help with great ideas for the day.”

Peg adds, “Our families and friends get carried away very easily with their ideas for our wedding. Glenda saves the day with her patience and care.  Pog and I feel that we have at last got control of the way we want our wedding day to happen.”

Peg & Pog's Delightful Wedding Album

Peg & Pog’s Delightful Wedding Album

Peg & Pog, the Bride and Groom, star on their special day!  All Dolls feel the love and pride in the efforts to make the wedding day one to remember.

Peg & Pog feel happy that they achieve all their hopes and dreams for the wedding they want!

Peg & Pog star in the micro-series “Dolls are Different…or are they?”  Wedding planning is pretty rough sometimes, and Peg & Pog share their many experiences with you!  Fortunately, they choose Glenda J Ashleigh as their Celebrant and the wedding day arrives and all is beautiful in the Rose Garden.

Peg & Pog marry in their dream wedding in the Rose Garden.  Doll family and friends rejoice in the celebrations and happiness is everywhere.

All dolls and the creator/director/producer etc etc, Brisbane’s Really Good Celebrant, Glenda J Ashleigh, hope that you enjoy Peg & Pog’s Wedding Album

Filed Under: Bride dolls, brisbane celebrant, dolls are different, marriage celebrant, romantic wedding, wedding album, wedding photos, wedding planning Tagged With: different weddings, marriage celebrant, wedding album, Wedding Ceremony Ideas

September 15, 2013 by Glenda Ashleigh

Episode 4: A ray of sunshine

Dolls are Different, or are they?

a pegdoll production

Peg and Pog are swamped by suggestions from Doll family members who are only interested in getting in on the action, or so it seems!

Peg Doll star of "Dolls are Different, or are they?"

Peg Doll

Pog Doll star of the micro-series "Dolls are Different, or are they?"

Pog Doll

Not only do Doll family members push their ideas, but also new-found friends, such as the exotic Madame Noscova and the ballet class catch the wedding planning fever!

Of course, all dolls want to ‘help’ make Peg and Pog’s wedding the very best.

Peg and Pog feel completely sidelined!  Apparently their wedding is a community event and they are merely the bride and groom.

The Doll family and friends are so eager to lend their particular talents to make Peg and Pog’s wedding an event to remember, that they forget about Peg and Pog’s wishes. Peg and Pog look for a ray of sunshine to help them have the wedding they want.

A ray of sunshine

 Glenda, Brisbane’s really good marriage celebrant,  is the ray of sunshine the lovebirds are desperately seeking!

Glenda J Ashleigh, Brisbane's very good marriage celebrant

Glenda J Ashleigh, Brisbane’s very good marriage celebrant

Glenda, Brisbane’s really good marriage celebrant, listens carefully to Peg and Pog before giving them some ideas to think about.

At last Peg and Pog feel that they are in control of planning for their special day!

Peg and Pog have great fun as they start to plan their special wedding day!

Perhaps Glenda can shine a ray of sunshine on your wedding plans!

 

 

 

All dolls and the creator/director/producer etc etc, Brisbane’s Really Good Celebrant, Glenda J Ashleigh, hope that you enjoy Episode 4: A ray of sunshine

Filed Under: brisbane celebrant, wedding planning Tagged With: brisbane, marriage celebrant, romantic wedding ceremony ideas, wedding planning

January 5, 2013 by Glenda Ashleigh

Romantic Wedding Ceremony Ideas

Romantic Wedding Ceremony Ideas

How romantic are you?  Do you love romantic moments but need some help with ideas?  A personalised ring ceremony is not only a lovely and special touch but also adds that romantic touch to a wedding ceremony.

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The bringing of the wedding rings

Delightful, romantic wedding ceremony!

A small and very excited group of guests gather in a high-rise apartment in the inner Brisbane City for an intimate, micro wedding.  Lots of smiles, laughter, taking of photos and introductions all round.  We are very relaxed and thoroughly enjoying the moment!

The most romantic wedding ring ceremony

Gasps of delight from the guests and the widest of smiles from the Bride and Groom express the happy, warm feelings!  Everyone is sharing the love.  This ring ceremony is based on the Celtic tradition of ‘bringing’ and ‘placing’ of the wedding  rings and is quite different to the traditional exchanging rings.  This charming ring ceremony expresses the significance and symbolism of wedding rings shared by the Bride and Groom.  A very old, traditional ring ceremony lost in the mists of time, yet very modern!

The wedding rings are brought by the Bride and Groom and are touched by only them.  See the Bride’s ring in the photo, it is the one with the pink bow!  The Groom places his wedding ring in the Bride’s hand and gives his personal wedding vow, then it is the Bride’s turn.  Beautiful moment!

I just love to create these magic moments for couples.  Personalise your romantic ring ceremony with your unique bringing of the rings, giving and receiving of the rings, and exchanging the rings.

I love to hear your ideas, hopes and dreams and share with you many more romantic wedding ceremony ideas.

Are you are a true romantic who delights in the personalised touches to weddings?  Now is the time to lodge the Notice of Intention to Marry with me!

Contact me now to secure your booking.

Filed Under: brisbane celebrant, marriage celebrant, romantic wedding Tagged With: brisbane, ceremony, different weddings, ideas, romantic, romantic wedding ceremony ideas, wedding, Wedding Ceremony Ideas, wedding rings

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A & T Wedding Tarragindi

Tarragindi Wedding Ceremony



We enjoyed that the ceremony was very familiar and with a nice atmosphere!


We will always remember our Celebrant, Glenda.  Just call her, she's very friendly.    A and T, Wedding, Tarragindi.
Glenda J Ashleigh
2018-01-25T12:25:48+10:00
Tarragindi Wedding Ceremony We enjoyed that the ceremony was very familiar and with a nice atmosphere! We will always remember our Celebrant, Glenda.  Just call her, she's very friendly.    A and T, Wedding, Tarragindi.
https://glendaashleigh.com.au/testimonials/wedding-tarragindi/

S & J Wedding Manly

Glenda was great, made it very stress free and gave us the ceremony we wanted and was very professional in her approach. Loved that you organised us for photos, your experience was much appreciated!  S & J Wedding, Manly
Glenda J Ashleigh
2014-03-26T10:25:25+10:00
Glenda was great, made it very stress free and gave us the ceremony we wanted and was very professional in her approach. Loved that you organised us for photos, your experience was much appreciated!  S & J Wedding, Manly
https://glendaashleigh.com.au/testimonials/s-j-wedding-manly-2012/

N & A Wedding Cleveland

The high level of organisation and straight forward directions made a ceremony that flowed and proceeded as planned.  The Celebrant's intelligent banter, jokes and lovely words ensured happy (and relaxed as can be) Bride and Groom allowing them to enjoy the day with few worries.  N & A Wedding, Cleveland
Glenda J Ashleigh
2014-03-29T15:25:18+10:00
The high level of organisation and straight forward directions made a ceremony that flowed and proceeded as planned.  The Celebrant's intelligent banter, jokes and lovely words ensured happy (and relaxed as can be) Bride and Groom allowing them to enjoy the day with few worries.  N & A Wedding, Cleveland
https://glendaashleigh.com.au/testimonials/n-a-wedding-cleveland-2014/

G – Celebration of Life Carina

Three people asked me, that when their time comes, could I do a similar service for them using Glenda and the venue. Everyone thought it was suited to my Mum perfectly.   G Celebration of Life, Carina
Glenda J Ashleigh
2014-03-29T16:02:09+10:00
Three people asked me, that when their time comes, could I do a similar service for them using Glenda and the venue. Everyone thought it was suited to my Mum perfectly.   G Celebration of Life, Carina
https://glendaashleigh.com.au/testimonials/g-celebration-life-carina-2013/

K & C Wedding

Glenda was very approachable and seemed to know just what we wanted. Very professional and able to put everyone at ease. we had a lovely day and nothing was too much for Glenda. We would happily recommend Glenda.   K & C Wedding,
Glenda J Ashleigh
2014-03-29T16:04:17+10:00
Glenda was very approachable and seemed to know just what we wanted. Very professional and able to put everyone at ease. we had a lovely day and nothing was too much for Glenda. We would happily recommend Glenda.   K & C Wedding,
https://glendaashleigh.com.au/testimonials/k-c-wedding-2013/
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