Caitlin and Marty: hitched at Willow Glen Weddings

I had never officiated a wedding at Willow Glen Weddings until yesterday, and, I was so delighted to see the venue. What an utterly beautiful place. Well done to Caitlin and Marty, great choice! And what a great couple: every meeting with them was a joy, and I am so thrilled to have married them. Their wedding was so personal, with funny stories and shared discussion of bad habits, which brought laughter to their ceremony. Congratulations on your wedding, Caitlin and Marty, I wish you a life of happy married bliss together xx

Sooner or Later - Author Unknown

“Sooner or later we begin to understand that love is more than verses on valentines and romance in the movies. We begin to know that love is here and now, real and true, the most important thing in our lives. For love is the creator of our favourite memories and the foundation of our fondest dreams. Love is a promise that is always kept, a fortune that can never be spent, a seed that can flourish in even the most unlikely of places. And this radiance that never fades, this mysterious and magical joy, is the greatest treasure of all – one known only by those who love.”

Maddison's Naming Ceremony

Last Sunday was a lovely day. It consisted of beautiful, warm weather, calm breezes, and a family gathering to honour Barry & Nicole's baby daughter, Maddison. Maddison's parents chose to have a naming ceremony, to introduce their daughter in to her family group and extended community. And within this ceremony, we acknowledged Maddison, her parents, her grandparents and her godparents. This little child is so incredibly loved and blessed. And I was so lucky to be a part of it all. Congratulations Maddison, you are so gorgeous x

“Our Guardians”

When Angels sense you need them, and Angels always do

They come, unseen, from everywhere to help and comfort you.

They hover close beside you ‘till all your cares are gone,

Till they can see you’re ready once again to carry on.

Then some of them may fly away and take their gentle touch,

To other hearts that need the love of Angels very much.

But one, at least, stays with you as your constant friend and guide,

For Guardian Angels never leave, they’re always at your side.

Author Unknown

Nikki and Jarrod: A Bright Wedding

Yesterday was Nikki and Jarrod's wedding day at The Ballarat Lodge, and it was a gorgeous sunny day, enjoyed by all in the shade of the pergola. The wedding party had it all decorated in bright summery colours, and the effect was stunning. The bridesmaid dresses and men's ties all embraced that colour scheme, and I do have to say that it worked well. Nikki arrived in a horse drawn carriage, which her grandfather "drove" to the ceremony space. He then walked down the aisle with the couple's dog, looking all handsome in a doggy suitcoat. That brought smiles all around: it was a lovely touch. Congrats to Nikki and Jarrod, I hope that you have a wonderful married life together x

“Treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness, and kindness that your connection deserves. When frustration, difficulties, and fear assail your relationship, as they threaten all relationships at one time or other, remember to focus on what is right between you, not only that part which seems wrong. In this way, you can ride out the storms when clouds hide the face of the sun in your lives, remembering that even if you lose sight of it for a moment, the sun is still there. And if each of you takes responsibility for the quality of your life together, it will be marked by abundance and delight.”

--Author Unknown

Clare and Frank got hitched.

Last weekend Clare and Frank got hitched. And it was all just lovely, from the first wedding planning meeting, right up until they shared their personal wedding vows, and even after their last song was played. What a truly sweet couple they are, so eminently suited to one another, funny, smart and just so in love: absolutely delightful to work with. The ceremony was held at St Anne's Winery, which is a great spot, plus, it's a winery! There were quite a few tears, especially when they shared the vows they had written to one another, and many laughs. Thank you both for having me to share your day. Congratulations on your wedding x

"So Happy Together" - The Turtles.

Imagine me and you, I do

I think about you day and night, it's only right

To think about the girl you love and hold her tight

So happy together

If I should call you up, invest a dime

And you say you belong to me and ease my mind

Imagine how the world could be, so very fine

So happy together 

I can't see me lovin' nobody but you

For all my life

When you're with me, baby the skies'll be blue

For all my life 

Me and you and you and me

No matter how they toss the dice, it has to be

The only one for me is you, and you for me

So happy together 

I can't see me lovin' nobody but you

For all my life

When you're with me, baby the skies'll be blue

For all my life 

Me and you and you and me

No matter how they toss the dice, it has to be

The only one for me is you, and you for me

So happy together 

(Ba-ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba

Ba-ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba)

Me and you and you and me

No matter how they toss the dice, it has to be

The only one for me is you, and you for me

So happy together

So happy together

How is the weather

So happy together

We're happy together

So happy together

Happy together

So happy together

So happy together (ba-ba-ba-ba ba-ba-ba-ba)

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