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April 3, 2016 by Glenda Ashleigh

Wedding Bomboniere

Creative Wedding Bomboniere to Delight

Wedding bomboniere are favours or gifts that wedding guests receive on the wedding day.  Different cultures view weddings as happy events that people like to celebrate.  Weddings also attract ‘good luck’ and everyone likes good luck!  Wedding bomboniere is as different as you want it to be, so create your bomboniere and delight your wedding guests!

Wedding Bomboniere Through History

Traditionally, everyone in the community shares in the good luck associated with weddings and in spreading the love.

In 16th century France, only the wealthy classes gave wedding bomboniere to wedding guests.   Small boxes to hold bonbons or other confectionery were popular bomboniere.  These boxes were often decorated with gold and precious stones.  Not only was this bomboniere valuable keepsakes, they were also handed down  from one generation to another in families as heirlooms.

Families of modest means however, were more creative with their bomboniere.  For example, In Italy, sugar-coated or Jordan almonds are popular as wedding bomboniere.  Five sugar-coated almonds are presented in a dainty organza bag or wrapped in fine tule, and tied with a ribbon.  These almonds represent the five wedding wishes: health, wealth, happiness, fertility and longevity.

Although the form of wedding bomboniere differs across cultures, the thoughts and sentiments are the same.  It is all about how you spread and share the happiness of your wedding day.  Cut the wedding cake and put small pieces in boxes or paper bags for guests to take home with them.  This is and old and delightful bomboniere tradition that is easy.  Wedding guests place the boxed cake under their pillows on the wedding night for ‘good luck’.  Hopefully, wedding guests experience good luck!

In the 21st century, people are more creative with wedding bomboniere.  Some gifts are practical while others are more sentimental.  Wine bottle stoppers, personalised pens, and even music boxes that play the wedding waltz are popular.  These bomboniere are available commercially, however they do come at a cost.

Personalised Wedding Bomboniere

Wedding Bomboniere Crochet Bells

Wedding Bomboniere Crochet Bells

Why not personalise your wedding bomboniere in unique ways?  Express your personality, hopes and dreams in personalised  bomboniere.  These gifts are heartfelt and add that special touch to your day.  The hand-made crochet Wedding Bells in this photo are delightful examples of unique bomboniere.  These little bells add a lovely touch to place cards or as decorations on champagne flutes.

Other popular personalised wedding bomboniere include plant seeds, small plants in pots, and home-baked confectionery, jams and biscuits.  Print or hand-write thank you notes and attach to these items.  Invite family and friends to gather, make or present these personalised items.  Not only is this is a great way to get everyone involved in the wedding preparations, it also saves time, effort, and of course, expense!

Why not share the love, good wishes and ‘good luck’ with wedding guests?  Make a donation to a charity on behalf of your wedding guests who then receive tokens such as pins or thank-you cards from the charity.  Alternatively, write thank-you messages to guests on place cards at the reception, or attach them to bomboniere.

Get creative and delight your wedding guests!

Are you ready for some really creative ideas for bomboniere?  As Brisbane’s Really Good Celebrant, I know a special couple whose families get into the really creative bomboniere in a big way!   Check out the carrot carving bomboniere  guests receive at the wedding of Peg & Pog.

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February 27, 2016 by Glenda Ashleigh

Personal Wedding Vows

Words for Personal Wedding Vows

Would you like to make your personal wishes for your partner and your married life?  Many couples make personal vows to each other in their wedding ceremony.  Sometimes both parties write their ‘individual’ vows and sometimes they ‘share’ a common vow.

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Personal Wedding Vows

By far the most popular personal vows are individual vows.

Quite often the words in the vows are kept ‘secret’ from the other party until the wedding day!

Don’t know where to start with your vows?  Yes, I help you write your personal wedding vows!

Presentation is important, especially on your wedding day!  As Brisbane’s Really Good Celebrant, I attend to the details that make all the difference.  I match the colours for the vow booklet graphics and decorations with your chosen wedding colours.

Contact me for delightful personal wedding vow booklets for your wedding ceremony!

Wishes and Words for Personal Wedding Vows

Wishes and words for personal wedding vows come from the heart.  They express your personal hopes, dreams and values for your marriage.  Choose the words that you and your partner understand and appreciate.  After all, they are your words.

Have fun with your vows!  Use words that you like and that you understand.  The only rule to follow is: “Vows are respectful.”  Apply this rule to everyone involved in your wedding ceremony and your guests.  Think about the people who will hear you say your vows and ask yourself this question, “Do I want them to hear these words?”  Keep the more intimate words and expressions for private conversations with your partner!

Writing Personal Vows

So you want to write your personal vows?  Make a start!  Write notes about all sorts of ideas, collect examples of vows and write something that you feel is ‘right for you’.  Jot down a few points about what you bring to the marriage and what you wish for married life, then write your personal vow.

Need inspiration?  Here are some suggested links to wedding vows sites to help you get started.

More modern vows.  Quirky vows.  How to write your personalised vow.

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February 14, 2016 by Glenda Ashleigh

Brisbane Celebrant Weds Love Ducks

Brisbane Celebrant Weds Ducks in Love

Glenda J Ashleigh, Brisbane Celebrant weds the delightful love ducks in a ‘first’ for Brisbane.  Brisbane ducks will never be the same!  These ‘luvducks’ will say ‘I do’ in the beautiful Brisbane Bayside suburb of Manly.

Brisbane Celebrant Weds Duck Bride & GroomBrisbane ducks will gather to witness the Bride & Groom being  joined for evermore in duck love.

The wedding pond is a romantic wedding venue where the Bride & Groom first found love.  The Bride & Groom will display their love with a large ‘Love’ sign.

Brisbane Celebrant, Glenda Ashleigh is very good at guiding nervous Brides & Grooms (including ducks) through their romantic wedding vows.

There will be much ‘happy flapping’ when the Groom gives the Bride an affectionate peck at the end of the ceremony.

Brisbane’s Beautiful Bayside

Duck family and friends are delighted that the two ‘luvducks’ will be wed in Brisbane’s Beautiful Bayside.

The Wynnum-Manly-Lota area on Moreton Bay has many great venues for wedding ceremonies all year round.  This suits ducks just fine as the water is never far away.  Lovely sea breezes during summer days allow ducks to relax and enjoy themselves.  Winter days by the bay are a duck’s delight with sunshine glinting on the water.

Brisbane Celebrant Glenda Ashleigh

Brisbane Celebrant Glenda Ashleigh is Brisbane’s Really Good Celebrant.  People (and ducks) find Glenda friendly and approachable.  Glenda is a true professional, reliable and trustworthy.  Your ceremony is Glenda’s business and she takes very good care of it.

What does Glenda do very well?  She really listens to Brides & Grooms.  Your wishes come first!  You can be confident that Glenda will help you plan the ceremony that best suits you.

The Wynnum-Manly-Lota area is easy to get to from the Brisbane CBD.  It is close to the Gateway Motorway, linking the northern and southern areas of Brisbane.

Contact Glenda

Contact Glenda by telephone or email for a free chat about your ceremony wishes, needs and wants.  Glenda will answer your questions clearly and honestly.

You are welcome to arrange a meeting with Glenda, obligation-free to discuss your ceremony.

 

 

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February 6, 2016 by Glenda Ashleigh

Brisbane Autumn Brides & Weddings

Brisbane Autumn Brides & Weddings…beautiful

Brisbane Autumn Brides really do have the best of everything!  Autumn is a delightful time of year in beautiful Brisbane, the capital of Queensland.  Autumn is an ideal time for weddings.  Not too hot and humid during the day, not too chilly in the evenings.

Brisbane outdoor home garden wedding setting

Brisbane outdoor home garden wedding setting

An Autumn wedding ceremony in the great outdoors is a popular choice for Brides & Grooms in Brisbane.  Fresh air, natural surroundings and relaxed.

When is Autumn in Brisbane?  The Australian Autumn is from 1 March to 31 May.  However, as Brisbane enjoys a sub-tropical climate, the weather often feels more like summer.  The Autumnal Equinox for 2021 is 20 March.  This is the time when there is an equal number of daylight and night-time hours.  It is said that this is when the world is ‘in balance.’

Brisbane Autumn & Easter Brides & Weddings

Brisbane Autumn also means Easter.  This is a popular time for weddings.  Easter holidays in 2021 are celebrated from Friday (Good Friday), 3 April to Monday (Easter Monday), 5 April in Brisbane.

Planning a Brisbane Autumn Wedding

Planning for a Brisbane Autumn Wedding?  Planning to invite guests from outside Brisbane, perhaps from overseas or interstate?  Here are some important points to keep in mind:

  • The state of Queensland (as well as Western Australia and The Northern Territory) does not currently observe daylight saving time.  The Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria, however, do observe daylight saving time for part of the year.  In these states and territory, daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday in April.
  • The daylight hours get shorter during Autumn.  The later in Autumn, the shorter the daylight hours.  This is important when planning a daytime outdoor wedding ceremony.  Knowing when it is daylight in Brisbane is very useful!
  • Your Notice of Intended Marriage must be in the hands of your Celebrant at least one month before the date of your wedding ceremony.

Book Brisbane’s Really Good Celebrant now!

Dates for Saturday and Sunday Autumn wedding ceremonies are still available!

Don’t wait (or at worst forget about it).    Uh, oh, you did forget, didn’t you?  Don’t panic, contact me now!  If you have already made your wedding arrangements, and the wedding is less than 1 month away, you may be able to apply for a shortening of time in certain specified circumstances.

 

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January 31, 2016 by Glenda Ashleigh

Garden Wedding – Glenda J Ashleigh Celebrant

Garden Wedding with Brisbane’s Very Good Celebrant

A Garden wedding with Brisbane’s Very Good Celebrant, Glenda J Ashleigh, is just delightful!  The sun is shining, the birds are singing and everything is as it should be – perfect!  All is well in the garden.

Peg & Pog - Garden Wedding

Peg & Pog garden wedding

Parks and gardens in Brisbane, Queensland (fantastic one day, perfect the next!) make great venues for outdoor wedding ceremonies.

Brisbane’s Very Good Celebrant, Glenda J Ashleigh, conducts the wedding ceremony just the way that Peg and Pog want.

Everyone feels relaxed and happy.  They really enjoy the charming ceremony and the garden setting.  The roses are blooming, the grass feel like carpet, and there is plenty of space for all to see.

Garden Weddings & Weather

Providing the sun keeps shining, all will be well for the wedding party, service providers, and of course those very important people, the guests.  Delightful!  But then, who can control the weather?

A few clouds drift over, and then some more…  Quick!  Here comes the rain, run!  Where do people run to?  What do they do when they get there?  What do you do with soggy people?  A bedraggled bridal party does not look good, especially in photographs and videos.

If you consider holding your wedding ceremony in a garden or one of the many delightful parks in and around Brisbane, be prepared with a ‘rainy day’ option.  Is there shelter close to the ceremony area?  Is the shelter large enough to provide cover for everyone?  You might want to tell guests to bring their ‘brollies or you can provide umbrellas for them.

Be prepared.  Check out the shelter option in your chosen park.  Avoid becoming a ‘soggie’ on your wedding day!  Delight your guests, they will thank you for your good planning.

 

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January 27, 2016 by Glenda Ashleigh

Wedding Ceremony Venue & Amenities

Does your Wedding Ceremony Venue have Amenities?

Does a wedding ceremony venue need to have amenities?  Picture this – You dream of having your romantic wedding ceremony on a cliff high above your favourite bit of ocean or landscape.  The wedding party is OK; you are arriving in a helicopter.  Your Guests (and your Celebrant, Photographer, etc are not so lucky.  They have to drive, or walk up a road that leads off another road that is quite a way from anywhere!

Look After Your Guests

Recall, you invited your guests!  They expect that you will at least consider their basic needs.  Basic needs can only be met by having amenities available.  Amenities include services such as toilets, showers, electricity, shelter, drinking water.

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Seaside Wedding Ceremony Venue

Your chosen wedding ceremony venue may not have amenities on site.  This does not mean that the venue is unsuitable for your wedding ceremony.  However, you do have to think about your guests and service providers.

Where are the closest public amenities located?  How do you tell people about what is, and what is not available on site?  This map of national public amenities is a good start.  You can check the availability of amenities in public parks and areas.  Even if your wedding ceremony venue is in a private venue, this information can be helpful.

As the Really Good Brisbane Marriage Celebrant, it is my responsibility to ensure the welfare, not only of myself, but also of your guests at your wedding ceremony.  One of my key questions is about the availability of wedding ceremony venue amenities.  I also ask you how you will be advising your guests about your wedding ceremony venue.  Here are some questions for you to think about.

  • How easy is it to get there?
  • Do we need to bring umbrellas?
  • Do we need to bring drinking water?
  • Where are the nearest toilets?

Your Guests are VIPs (Very Important Persons).  Look after your guests’ needs and your guests will be happy!  Happy guests make for a happy celebration.

Contact Glenda for help with your wedding planning.

You will find other helpful links and resources for choosing a venue for your wedding ceremony on the  Links & Resources page of this website.

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January 19, 2016 by Glenda Ashleigh

Wedding Ceremony Rituals & Traditions

What Wedding Ceremony Rituals & Traditions are used Today?

Some wedding ceremony rituals & traditions are used so often that we expect them.  The ‘kiss’ is one of these traditions that we see in most ‘western culture’ weddings.  Further, these ‘expected’ rituals are often regarded as ‘must have’  wedding traditions.

Exchanging or giving of wedding rings is a popular ritual or tradition that is part of many wedding ceremonies.  The bride may receive a wedding ring, or the bride and groom may exchange weddings rings.  Wedding rings are regarded as tokens or symbols of the loving vows made in the marriage contract.  However, couples may choose to exchange or give other some form of love token rather than rings.

But back to the ‘kiss’ and its significance.  What is its history?

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The Kiss Wedding Ceremony Ritual

The ritual and tradition of kissing is believed to be the action that sealed the marriage contract for a couple in Roman times.  Mind you, the Romans used the act of kissing to ‘seal the deal’ in any legal contract!

As time went on, the ritual of ‘the kiss’ in the wedding ceremony took on a more romantic touch.  Some cultures regard the wedding kiss as the first time that the bride and groom actually touch each other as husband and wife.

In modern times, the bride and groom may hold hands during the exchange of vows, so the kiss as the ‘first touch’ doesn’t really apply.  Today, the kiss ritual is most often performed immediately following the pronouncement of the couple as husband and wife.  The kiss is still regarded as ‘sealing the union’ between the bride and groom in today’s wedding ceremonies.

Be creative with rituals!  Express your personality in your wedding ceremony.  As a Brisbane Marriage Celebrant, I am very happy to include the rituals and traditions of your choice in your wedding ceremony.  You can find information about wedding ceremony rituals and traditions on the Rituals page of this website.

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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!

Glenda, Brisbane’s Very Good Celebrant describes 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

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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.

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

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October 23, 2015 by Glenda Ashleigh

Choosing the Wedding Party can be a disaster if you do not choose wisely

Who wants to be in the Wedding Party?

Everyone wants to be in the wedding party!

Peg & Pog and wedding attendants

Peg & Pog Wedding Party

Peg & Pog had to hold back the nominees for the various traditional ‘roles’ in their wedding party.  Of course they didn’t like to disappoint anyone, or in their case, any dolls.  Feelings need careful handling.

Peg & Pog knew what they wanted, and what they didn’t want for their big day.  Unfortunately, their ideas and wishes were not always shared by family and friends.  Fortunately, Peg & Pog, assisted by Glenda, the Very Good Celebrant, got the wedding they wanted.

Choosing the Wedding Party

This is the tricky part.  Members of the wedding, or bridal party are usually people who are important to you such as family and friends.  For those of you who are blessed with large, extended families and a lot of great friends, this can become a nightmare!  Whatever you do, choose very carefully.  Your attendants can make or break the best of well-laid plans.

Adults in the Wedding Party

Adult attendants need to be reliable and trustworthy.  Ask yourself the question, “How can this person support our needs leading up to and on our wedding day?”  After all, that is what attendants do – support the Bride and Groom in the planning and organisation of the big day both before and on your wedding day.

Milo, Pog’s brother, supported Peg & Pog in organising people on the wedding day and introducing Glenda, the Very Good Celebrant to the parents and the witnesses.  Peg & Pog had asked two adult family members to be their witnesses – Peg’s Ma and Pog’s Ma!  Both mothers wanted to be front and centre during the ceremony so that they got the full experience of watching and hearing their children say their marriage vows.

Children in the Wedding Party

Be prepared for the unexpected when choosing children as attendants!  Little ones may look ‘cute’ on the day, however their welfare is the most important consideration.  Expecting young children to walk down paths on their own is daunting enough.  Asking them to carry precious items such as ring cushions etc. only adds to their stress.  Pip & Pepper, Pog’s two-year-old twin nieces were fine as they accompanied Peg on the flower boat but as soon as they hit land, they took off!  Luckily the shortcut they took to the Rose Garden didn’t become a disaster and they arrived just as Peg & Pog were coming up the path.

How Many in a Wedding Party?

As many as you like!  Bride and Groom only if you prefer.  The two witnesses don’t have to stand or sit next to you, unless you think you might be given to an attack of the vapours and faint.  Oh, and it’s not an equal sharing competition either!  Just because the Bride has three attendants, it doesn’t mean that the Groom has to have three attendants.  Gender is not important.  A ‘Matron or Maid of Honour’ can easily be a ‘Man or Mate of Honour’ – the choice is yours.

More wedding party news later.  In the meantime, check out some things you may or may not know about Glenda, the Very Good Celebrant!

 

 

 

 

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Testimonials

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/

R & J Wedding Wynnum

We received good feedback from our guests regarding how much they enjoyed the ceremony and the lunch reception at Shangri La.  Thank you Glenda!
Glenda J Ashleigh
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2015-06-12T11:23:35+10:00
We received good feedback from our guests regarding how much they enjoyed the ceremony and the lunch reception at Shangri La.  Thank you Glenda!
https://glendaashleigh.com.au/testimonials/r-j-wedding-wynnum-2015/

J & L Wedding Lota

Glenda was relaxed, had a joke, a laugh, but remained very professional throughout the entire ceremony.  I would strongly recommend Glenda for any weddings, thanks.  J & L Wedding, Lota
Glenda J Ashleigh
2014-03-26T10:12:07+10:00
Glenda was relaxed, had a joke, a laugh, but remained very professional throughout the entire ceremony.  I would strongly recommend Glenda for any weddings, thanks.  J & L Wedding, Lota
https://glendaashleigh.com.au/testimonials/j-and-l-wedding-lota-2013/

G & G Wedding New Farm

Informal Wedding Ceremony


The small, informal gathering for our wedding ceremony created the intimate atmosphere we wanted.  Thank you Glenda!
Glenda J Ashleigh
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2015-10-18T17:10:03+10:00
Informal Wedding Ceremony The small, informal gathering for our wedding ceremony created the intimate atmosphere we wanted.  Thank you Glenda!
https://glendaashleigh.com.au/testimonials/gg-wedding-new-farm-2015/

G & A Wedding Wynnum West

Everything was perfect.  Our ceremony was everything we wanted.  Glenda took the time to get to know us and this showed on our day.  Thank you Glenda.   G & A Wedding, Wynnum West
Glenda J Ashleigh
2014-04-15T18:09:47+10:00
Everything was perfect.  Our ceremony was everything we wanted.  Glenda took the time to get to know us and this showed on our day.  Thank you Glenda.   G & A Wedding, Wynnum West
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