Ness and Beau bring the A team to Barrett Lane
When Ness and Beau planned their wedding, they did so to meticulous detail. Picking the right date, at the right time of year, came down to one particular vendor – and it wasn’t me!
Wedding Expos and Open Days - here is where I’ll be!
Fancy meeting a bunch of wedding vendors all in the one place? Wedding expos allow you to wander at your own pace, and often, score great deals on different products and services.
On a budget? Check out these discounts and package deals…
Western Australia’s wedding industry is generally pretty tight knit. I’m lucky to have great working relationships with many businesses… and sometimes those collaborations result in pretty sweet deals for our clients planning a wedding.
Love in bloom at Old Young’s mid-week micro wedding
Callie and Nick’s Swan Valley wedding had a small guest list, but was big on attention to detail. The result? A luxurious, intimate event with a dash of European style.
Historic Maylands hotel now open for small weddings
As a wedding venue, there’s a lot to like about Fox & Wildling Studios. Polished floorboards, elegant chandeliers, and thoughtfully selected furnishings… and all located close to the Perth CBD.
What is a Content Creator (and should you get one for your wedding)?
One of the hottest emerging trends this wedding season is content creation. But what is it all about and how much does it cost?
A perfect riverside wedding… on a Monday!
When it came to planning their weekday wedding, Denae and DJ made all the right decisions.
How to score the best deals at the Swan Valley Wedding Open Day
Want your wedding budget to stretch further? The Vines Resort Swan Valley has some of the best customer service in Perth’s wedding industry. In the lead up to the next Swan Valley Wedding Open Day on 2 July 2023, I asked their expert wedding coordinator for a few tips to help you get the most out of the expo!
What would Australia’s best wedding look like?
Well, if it was held in 2023, it would be in Western Australia, following an impressive prize haul at the Australian Wedding Awards.Of the 50 categories, 10 were won by WA businesses, including the most competitive categories.
5 Questions with… wedding and elopement filmmaker Alan Ince
If there’s one thing I know about Alan Ince Films, it’s that he’s all about quality over quantity. And now that he’s established (and in demand!), Alan has made some smart choices to preserve his unique style and capture the celebrations that bring him the most joy - elopements and destination weddings!
Sweet Busselton elopement puts Cystic Fibrosis in focus
When Cat first slid into my Facebook messages, enquiring about one of my wedding fundraisers, she had one simple request - could I donate my fee for her wedding to Cystic Fibrosis WA instead?
Is marriage education really useful for modern couples?
As a civil celebrant, the marriage education services and professionals I recommend are not religion-based. One who features highly in my list is Nicole Koelewijn, a relationship coach based in Perth. She’s not only a great coach, she’s a fascinating lady, with a background in law, and some great insights to share!
Meaningful minimalism, as featured on Polka Dot Wedding!
It doesn’t get any more stress free than this. An epic location, a midweek getaway in WA’s south west, a talented photographer, one happy couple, two loved ones… and one celebrant charged with making a moment to remember.
Double prize twice as nice at 2021 ABIA Awards!
WINNER, WINNER! I can't believe it... not one, but TWO awards! This week, I was honoured to be recognised by ABIA, Australia’s Largest Wedding Review Directory, as Western Australia’s best marriage celebrant for the second year in a row.
5 Questions with… photographer Kelly Mossop
Her style is “emotive, fun and real”. Not only have I worked alongside Kelly from Kelly Mossop Photography plenty of times, but I also officiated her wedding!
Changing your name after marriage? Here’s what you need to know.
As there are so many reasons why someone may change their name, giving advice isn’t always straight forward. Here, I’ll outline some of the more common scenarios I come across, along with a few helpful links.
5 Questions with… Dave from CamFeels Creative
Western Australia is brimming with talented creatives who are thrilled to make wedding dreams come true. From time to time, I’ll profile a few of my favourite people to work with.
First cab off the rank is Dave from CamFeels Creative, who is not only a spectacular photographer, but a videographer as well!
Georgia and Bradley celebrate puppy love at Kings Park
For Brad and Georgia, having their dogs Louis and Shy at their Kings Park wedding felt so right, given they were a big part of the proposal!
Steph and Brad's rustic farm romance at Yoothamurra Homestead
There are some amazing locations around Perth that never fail to take my breath away… and Yoothamurra Homestead in Oakford is one of them. An elegant garden, on site accommodation, and rustic farm vibes (without being too rustic, if you know what I mean!) all within 30 minutes of the Perth CBD.
Steve or Barry? A surprise for Megan and Harry on their wedding day!
In 2020, I was lucky enough officiate the royal wedding of the year - real Megan and Harry. Those other two are SOOOOO 2018. Even better, they asked me to stay on and MC the reception… and I prepared a little surprise for them!