Linda & Ken.

This April wedding was so special to me. I was asked by a dear family friend, Ted, to be the celebrant for his baby brother's wedding. Mind you, the baby brother is in his 70's. Their other brother flew down from Queensland to join in the fun, and because of the backstory to this family gathering the local independent paper, The Miner, covered the wedding and wrote up the story. Linda and Ken were gorgeous and just a touch naughty, which made everything so much fun. The wedding was held in Ted's garden, and the ceremony space was just so colourful and vibrant. I loved everything about this day, being part of the family, being able to have my husband there, and celebrating with everyone at the reception. And now: the best thing is following Linda and Ken's "grey nomad" adventures around Australia.

Fair Dinkum Love - Kim Cockerell.

Fair dinkum love isn’t about bringing in a dozen red roses. It’s about bringing in the washing. It’s not about standing next to your partner because they look good on your arm.It’s about standing by them even when they look foolish.

Fair dinkum love isn’t about stiff posture and smart clothes. It’s about wrestling on the couch in your tracksuit. It’s not about oysters and candle-lit dinners. It’s about bringing home Chinese when your partner’s had a busy day.

Fair dinkum love isn’t about exciting getaways and fancy resorts. It’s about being totally content sleeping-in together at home. It’s not about gym memberships and facelifts. It’s about growing old and fat together.

Fair dinkum love is not about romance or image or success. Fair dinkum love is about two average people adoring and accepting each other for who they are.