What are some quintessential australian wedding traditions?

To be honest, I've never heard of any really Australian wedding traditions. One suggestion is to have the 'Welcome to Country' included at the start of the ceremony which recognises the traditional owners of the land.

I also had a friend who was a country girl and she had her wedding in a barn with folks sitting on bales of hay draped with tablecloths to keep peoples clothes clean. Lanterns hung from the rafters. Table flowers were in wine bottles...you get the idea. It was very rustic.

For a qunitessential australian wedding tradition, how about include honouring the oldest living culture in the world? Have a welcome to country by a local Aboriginal elder, include a smoking ceremony as a cleansing, definitely Australian tradition, decorate with gum leaves, have a bouquet of native flowers are some starter ideas. Or an ackowledgement of country can be done by anyone saying it. We have such a rich history and culture to celebrate, not just following European traditions!

Recently, the groom waits where the bridal car arrives and and escorts his beautiful bride to the ceremony set up. It is great to see them both chatting, smiling and reassuring each other. :) 

These days it is your day, your way. I will advise you on what legally you can do or not do, after that it is up to what you want as a couple. At the interview I will litterally give you lots of ideas and thoughts and you choose  the way you want

We are in a changing society and what is typical or perfect for one is not the same for another. And with the Australian culture in a flux or change and multiculturalism there is no longer a definition. Go with your heart and have a ceremony designed on what you both feel is your own personality, personally unique, very special and tailored just for you.

One of the lovely things about wedding ceremonies are that they can be as full of tradition as you would like! 

Aussie weddings are known for random bursts of applause and often laughter which always lightens the mood!

Formal giving away is sometimes still preferred - blessings from parents are often also  included. Flowergirls throwing petals and cute ring bearers are also popular and make for lovely photos! 

Kissing your new husband/wife/partner is a wonderful tradition after being pronounced as married - it’s your celebrant’s role to quickly duck out of the special photo! 

Very best wishes for your soecial day :)

Robyn Freer

Abbys Way Celebrations 

It depends on the couple & what they require & if they have any traditions they would like incorporated into their ceremony

A tradition I have used & it's popular. That's the parents blessing, ask them some questions question 1, Do you freely & happily give this man or woman to be wed?

Question 2, Do you accept this man or woman into your family? This gives the parent ownership & brings both families together. I hope this helps.

Firstly, also acknowledge the person or persons giving the bride away,

Secondly, you may now kiss the bride, although having saud that- one bride asked me to say,.

You may now kiss each other!

Handing the couple their Certificate of Marriage with a big smle and handshake!

All this helps bind the couple with love and strength, that they need.!

Cheers

Angela.

"You may now kiss your beautiful bride! "  is still a very popular and lovely tradition - one that all the guests wait for with bated breath - and that the couple is usually a bit nervous about but look forward to because they know it's a signal that they are now married! I make sure I step out of the way at that moment so that my big mug isn't in the background of that very special photo. :)