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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.

There are many other rituals that you can use 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 & traditions on the Rituals page of this website.

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November 27, 2015 by Glenda Ashleigh

Flower Girl Attendants in Bridal Party

Flower Girl Attendants in the Bridal Party

Bridal Party Attendants the Flower Girl

Bridal Party Attendants the Flower Girl

Flower Girls are delightful!  What is the role of Flower Girl?  Flower Girl attendants in the Bridal Party assist the entrance of the Bride.   A Flower Girl  is a great addition to the Bridal Party, and the delight is doubled when there are two of them!

Here are Pip and Pepper, those two-and-a-half-year-old twin nieces of the Bridegroom, Pog at Peg & Pog’s wedding.

Peg and Pog hope that Pip and Pepper will skip along happily in front of them as they enter the Rose Garden for their wedding ceremony.  However, Pip and Pepper have other ideas!!  The little Flower Girls take a shortcut to the Rose Garden.  After all, weddings are exciting and little girls like excitement.  Pip and Pepper race ahead and alert everyone that Peg and Pog are on the path!  The Bride and Groom approach and enter the Rose Garden on their own.  Pip and Pepper stand in the wedding area and clap excitedly as Peg and Pog enter. Everyone appreciates such a novel bridal procession.  This lovely touch sets the warm and happy tone for the wedding and everyone smiles and feels the love.

Flower Girls as Bridal Attendants

Are Flower Girls in the Bridal Party a good idea?  What do you really expect of Flower Girls?  Choosing Flower Girls can be a way to include young girl relatives and friends in the wedding.  The big questions are, “Do they want to be a Flower Girl?” “Are they old enough to understand what is expected?” and “Are they reliable?”

Pip and Pepper are two-and-a-half-year-old girls who do exactly what they want to do!

As long as the Bride and Groom and all other Bridal Party attendants prepare for anything, then it is a good idea.  Children are unpredictable however, and the chance of ‘different behaviour’ is very high.

Girls who consider themselves to be too old to be a Flower Girl have the role of Junior Bridesmaid.  The Junior Bridesmaid’s role is actually less complicated that that of a Flower Girl.  Junior Bridesmaids have a more relaxed time and do not have any specific tasks on the wedding day.

Will you include Flower Girls or Junior Bridesmaids in your Bridal Party?  Will you prepare for ‘different behaviour’ on the day?  How will you cope with unplanned events on the day?  What will you say or do when such unplanned events occur?  Keep smiling, treasure the precious moments on your big day and spread the love.

 

 

 

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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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November 3, 2015 by Glenda Ashleigh

Wedding Ceremony Keepsakes – keep them safe!

Wedding Ceremony Keepsakes

Wedding ceremony keepsakes are those items that make your ceremony special.  Your wedding ceremony script, personal wedding vows scripts, and bridal favours are good examples.  Keep these precious items and the Presentation Marriage Certificate safe on your wedding day.  Those something old, something blue, something borrowed items, perhaps a handkerchief, a brooch, or necklace that you carry or wear for the ceremony are very special keepsakes.   Further, these keepsakes are irreplaceable.  Also, how do you explain their loss if you borrow these items?

Some Unique Ceremony Keepsakes

I take the time and care to design special wedding keepsakes for your ceremony.  These keepsakes are unique to your ceremony. Fortunately, these keepsakes are replaceable, for a fee of course. I photograph these keepsakes as a record so that if they are misplaced, I can replace them for you.

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Wedding Ceremony Keepsakes

I present the script of your ceremony as a scroll inside a cover, and I hand-make and decorate the sleeve that secures the scroll.

Delightful booklets contain your personal wedding vows and both the scroll and booklets reflect the theme colours of your wedding.

As a special touch, I hand-make a special keepsake as a  ‘good luck’ symbol.  This is a ‘surprise’ on the wedding day.

When do Wedding Keepsakes go Missing?

At the end of the ceremony everyone is excited.  Everyone congratulates the happy couple or gathers for photographs, and this is the critical time when keepsake items are misplaced or overlooked.  Small items such as keepsakes, and the Presentation Marriage Certificate are treasured items that are easily lost in the excitement of the day.  The Presentation Marriage Certificate is not replaceable and if it is mislaid or damaged, apply to the Registry for advice.

You can avoid the stress and worry of locating misplaced items if you prepare well.  After all, you want to enjoy those wonderful moments of your wedding and make beautiful memories of your special day.

Appoint a Wedding Ceremony Keepsakes and Documents Official

Here is a great wedding ceremony tip!  Appoint a reliable person as the wedding ceremony keepsakes and documents official on your wedding day.  This is an essential part of successful wedding planning!  Your wedding ceremony keepsakes and documents official is someone you trust to follow your instructions exactly!

Wedding Ceremony Keepsakes and Documents Official

Following is a basic checklist of instructions to give to your appointed Documents Official.

  • Identify yourself as the appointed  ‘wedding ceremony keepsakes and documents official’ to the Celebrant before the wedding ceremony.
  • Be available and receive the ceremony keepsakes and documents immediately after the wedding ceremony.
  • Check the contents of the envelope containing the wedding ceremony keepsakes and documents with the Celebrant.
  • Take charge of the envelope containing the ceremony keepsakes and documents, and
  • Follow instructions immediately for safe storage.  (specify exactly how, when and where.)

I meet your wedding ceremony documents official before the ceremony and check the instructions carefully.  Following the marriage documents signing, I hand over all keepsakes and the Presentation Marriage Certificate securely and safely to your appointed official.  You relax and celebrate the special moments of your wedding day with family and friends, confident that your precious items are safe.

Official Marriage Documents

Do you want to know more about Australian official marriage documents?  Do you know that the Presentation Marriage Certificate is not a personal identification document (ID)?  Personal identification documents show your date of birth and this information is not shown on the Presentation Marriage Certificate.  Although it is a legal document, it is however, not the official marriage certificate.

The Official Marriage Certificate shows your date of birth.  You purchase a certified copy of the official marriage certificate from the Marriage Registry in the Australian state or territory of your marriage.  This certified copy is a personal identification document and serves to verify your changed legal status as a married person.  Check out the Australian government page for the most up-to-date and accurate information about Australian marriage documents.

 

 

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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!

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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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September 16, 2015 by Glenda Ashleigh

Marriage Certificates in Australia

Marriage Certificates in Australia

Most people think of their official Marriage Certificate as the one they receive on their wedding day.  Actually, the number of Marriage Certificates signed at a wedding varies depending on who officiates at the wedding ceremony.  For example, there are only two Marriage Certificates at State Registry Office Wedding.

There are three Marriage Certificates at a civil or religious weddings.  A Commonwealth-registered Marriage Celebrant (CMC), or a designated person of a religious organisation approved by the Australian government officiates at these wedding ceremonies.

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Australian Marriage Register

  • The first Marriage Certificate is in the Marriage Register book which I keep securely as the authorised Celebrant.  This certificate contains all the personal identity details of the Bride and Groom, including their birth dates.
  • The second Marriage Certificate is the Presentation or Ceremonial Marriage Certificate and this is the certificate that I present to the Bride and Groom at the end of the ceremony.
    This certificate is a legal document, however it does not prove identity as it does not show the birth dates.  This certificate does ‘prove that the persons named were married at a given place on a given date.’
  • The third Marriage Certificate is the Official Marriage Certificate.  This certificate contains all the personal identity details of the Bride and Groom, including their birth dates.
    The Commonwealth-registered Marriage Celebrant (CMC), or a designated person of an Australian government approved religious organisation, submits this third certificate to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in the State/Territory where you marry.  I send this certificate as soon as possible after the wedding ceremony.

Legal Document of Identity

The legal document that not only establishes your identity but also shows the details of your marriage, is the copy of the Official Marriage Certificate certified by the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry of the States/Territory where you marry.  There is a charge for this certificate and prices do vary across State Registries.  This Registry Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate is the legal document that establishes your identity and shows the details of your marriage.

Finally, State Registries offer a decorative, Commemorative Certificate for a fee.  This certificate is for display purposes only and is neither a legal document nor a proof of identity document.

How many Marriage Certificates do you need or want?

So, how many certificates do you need or want?  That is up to you!  If you want a certificate that you can use to change your name, then  you need the copy of Official Marriage Certificate certified by the Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry of the States/Territory where you marry.

Do you want more information about getting married and marriage documents?  These links will help you to ask the right questions  to get the right information.

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May 23, 2015 by Glenda Ashleigh

Episode 6: Madame Noscova’s Moscow Mission

Madame Noscova’s Moscow Mission

Madame Noscova’s Moscow Mission is the sixth episode in the micro-series, Dolls are Different…or are they? a pegdoll production.  The Doll community has wedding planning fever!  Family and friends, both old and new, are busy thinking up ways to contribute to the wedding day of Peg & Pog.  The suggestions and ideas come thick and fast from family and friends on what should happen on their wedding day.  They are not sure that they can cope with any more ‘helpful’ ideas.

Madame Noscova and Ballet Class

Madame Noscova and Ballet Class

Madame Noscova, that exotic Russian ballet teacher is excited!  She is busy planning for the newly-formed break-dance ballet group, the Beat Belles, to dance at Peg & Pog’s wedding.  Peg & Pog really do not know what to say to an exotic Russian ballet teacher, not having previously met one!

Before Peg & Pog know it, Madame Noscova and the Beat Belles decide on their contribution to the celebrations!

Madame Noscova and the Beat Belles find their inspiration

Madame Noscova declares that she needs inspiration!  She must visit the home of the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, Russia.   Anjeanette, Anjoane, Anlouise, Anmarie and Antenile, Madame Noscova’s ballet class, who with DP,  Peg’s little 8-year old brother, form the Beat Belles, decide that they also need inspiration.   After all, they are the ones who bring Madame’s inspirations to life in their dance steps!

DP, ever the dedicated artist, stays home to improve on that famous break-dance move, the ‘Orbital Rotation’.  Pog performs the ‘Orbital Rotation’ in his break-dancing moments.  This is the move that Pog demonstrates to DP at Peg & Pog’s first meeting in the Rose Garden, and DP is keen to invent his own ‘busting’ move that is impressive.

Madame Noscova and the rest of the Beat Belles take off on their Moscow Mission for inspiration!  Adventure, excitement and delightful scenery await the little travellers.  They cover long distances in the air, on the water, and over land to reach their destination.  They are fearless and dedicate themselves thoroughly to the task.  At last, ‘inspiration’ is within their sights!  Madame Noscova and the Beat Belles find their inspiration at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow.

All dolls and the creator/director/producer etc etc, Brisbane’s Really Good Celebrant, Glenda J Ashleigh, hope that you enjoy Episode 6: Madame Noscova’s Moscow Mission

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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

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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
https://glendaashleigh.com.au/testimonials/g-wedding-wynnum-west-2014/
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