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295 questions / 3889 answers
Our celebrant gave us a brochure called "happily ever before and after"?
They explained why which is fine, but this brochure is really terrible haha, why is this still a thing?!
Updated : 6/06/2017
15 answersHow long does a civil ceremony take?
I'm having a civil ceremony but I don't know how long it should be to give me enough time to do photos after and also not bore my guests? How long does the average civil ceremony take?
Updated : 31/05/2017
16 answersCan I get married in a church if Im not religious?
Im worried about the weather so Im looking for an indoor ceremony venue. Theres a church right next door to my mum's house so I thought I might have it there. But Im not religious. Can I have a civil ceremony in a church??
Updated : 29/05/2017
14 answersCan I request my celebrant to wear a certain colour or outfit?
I've seen some awful clashing outfits and celebrants in white etc... is it rude to ask them to wear a particular colour or style? I don't know if I'm taking it way too far haha. But I want everything to look good! It is my wedding day, after all :)
Updated : 18/05/2017
45 answersHow early can I file my marriage documents?
Should begin ASAP or does it not matter as long as it's a month prior to the wedding?
Updated : 15/05/2017
21 answersWe have friends that are getting married after us and have invited us, do we need to invite them too?
They're my fiance's friends, I really don't know them very well at all. I haven't spent any time with them and they don't seem important in his life. He hasn't mentioned inviting them, but it seems like the right thing to do. Our wedding is going to be very limited though, about 60 people with half of those being my family. Not sure if we're obligated to invite them or not.
Updated : 15/05/2017
14 answersHow do I deal with my bridezilla bridesmaids
My bridesmaids Comprise of my two cousins , my sister and my friend . My friend has been amazing . But this experience has taught me that my family all have a bit of diva inside them . Initially when searching for bridesmaid dresses every choice I chose was rejected . One wanted to be the centre of attention with a dress , one wasn't happy with a certain cut because it wasn't a cut which flattered her and lastly the other one opposed everything because it didn't meet what they liked or wanted . Finally being happy with my choice of dress which everyone likes I've been showing a few friends , to which my cousin has told me to stop showing them ( I thought it was my wedding ? ) . My sister has now abused me because I've decided to let the makeup artist chose which order she lets everyone have their makeup and hair . I've been told I've lost allegiance to my family , but frankly I'm doing it to save argument and to not be the one who gets the blame . Any tips to dealing with this ???
Updated : 15/05/2017
11 answersI'm looking into booking a celebrant, but I don't understand the difference between ceremony types?
Some provide a "full personalised" ceremony, and others a basic package, what's the biggest difference there? I thought all ceremonies had to be pretty much the same, ie: "Do you ___ take ___ to be your lawfully wedded wife". Please explain how there's such a big difference in price and services? :)
Updated : 12/05/2017
26 answersI have an issue with someone posting pics of us before we do on social media...
How do we make it known to our guests?
Updated : 12/05/2017
27 answers