How to do a Sand Ceremony at your Wedding

Sand Ceremonies are a popular visual showing the combining of two people or two families.
At this renewal of vows at Wellington Point in Brisbane, the couple had arranged for a flask of sand for each member of the family. They decorated the vases themselves.

During the ceremony, each member of the family added their bottle of sand to the heart shaped vase, then added the stopper. The result was a beautiful memento of their celebration.

For your wedding at Wellington Point, contact Cheryl at ido@cherylwedding.com

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Surprise Wedding Brisbane

Some couples want to avoid the fuss and expense of a traditional wedding, and decide instead to surprise their guests and hold the wedding ceremony during their engagement party. After welcoming guests to their engagement party, today's couple slipped away to change into bridal attire. Their MC announced the wedding to the gasps and cheers of their guests. The groom's sister and the bride's uncle were thrilled to be asked to witness the ceremony. To comply with Australian Law, the couple had to complete the Notice of Intended Marriage at least a month before the ceremony, however, they didn't have to tell anybody about their plans to be married as soon as possible.

The important thing to remember about a surprise wedding is that while it can be a surprise for the guests, it can't be a surprise for the bride or groom.

Valentine's Day Celebrant

Tomorrow (the 14th January) is the last day to book a celebrant if  you are looking to be married on Valentine's Day. Your celebrant will need to have your Notice of Intended Marriage at least a month before the wedding day according to Australian Law. Contact Cheryl today to organise your Valentine's Day wedding. ido@cherylwedding.com

Baby Naming Ceremony

Baby Naming Ceremony Brisbane

Have you been thinking of how to celebrate the birth of your new baby? A baby naming celebrant can unite your family and friends with a simple ceremony to welcome baby into the world.


A baby naming ceremony can be held in any garden or your backyard and is an occasion to welcome Baby into the family and express your lifelong and unconditional love for your precious child. There are no legal requirements, no rules about who can or can’t be Godparents, no sermons, just pure joy.

For a baby naming ceremony in the Redlands, contact Cheryl at ido@cherylwedding.com

Game of Thrones Wedding Brisbane

Game of Thrones Wedding Celebrant

Whether you are a fan of the Game of Thrones books or the HBO TV Series, the weddings have inspired Game of Thrones themed weddings in Australia (despite the not always Happily Every Afters of the characters involved). 

If you're looking for a marriage celebrant in Brisbane for your Game of Thrones wedding, you'll need someone who is a fan of both the books, with their intricate characters and plot twists, and also the TV series, (albeit sometimes through covered eyes when there's just too much tomato sauce being thrown around). Contact Cheryl at ido@cherylwedding.com

The 3 main religions of Westeros are demonstrated in the weddings  - the Old Gods, the new Gods, and the Lord of Light. 

Weddings of a Game of Thrones - TV Series

(Warning: Game of Thrones spoiler alert - do not read if you're not up to date!)

Robb Stark and Talisa (Jeyne in the books)

The devotion between Robb and Talisa was tangible as their hands were united by the Septon with the words, "In the sight of the seven, I hereby seal these two souls, binding them as one for eternity. Look upon one another and say the words:"

The wedding vows of Robb Stark and Talisa: "Father, Smith, Warrior, Mother, Maiden, Crone, Stranger. I am hers & she is mine. From this day, until the end of my days."

Robb smiled adoringly at Talisa when Edmure Tully and Roslin Frey repeated those same vows at the Red Wedding.

Joffrey Baratheon and Margaery Tyrell

Septon:  “Let it be known that Margaery, from House Tyrell, and Joffrey of the houses Lannister and Baratheon are one heart, one flesh, and one soul. Cursed be he who would seek to tear them asunder”

Sansa Stark and Tyrion Lannister

Septon: "You may now cloak the bride and bring her under your protection."

We stand here in the sights of Gods and men to witness the union of man and wife - one flesh, one heart, one soul - now and forever."

Sansa Stark and Ramsay Bolton

Roose Bolton: "Who comes before the Old Gods this night?"

Theon Greyjoy: "Sansa of the House Stark comes here to be wed. A woman grown true born and noble. She comes to beg the blessings of the Gods. Who comes to claim her?"

Ramsay Bolton: "Ramsay of House Bolton - heir to the Dreadfort and Winterfell. Who gives her?"

Theon Greyjoy: "Theon, from House Greyjoy, who was her father's ward. 

Roose Bolton: "Lady Sansa, will you take this man?"

Sansa Stark: "I take this man."

Auslan Weddings Brisbane

Auslan weddings

I just loved watching the Auslan interpreters on TV during the emergency broadcasts, they were so animated! So I spent some time in 2016 acquiring my Certificate II in Auslan from Brisbane TAFE. 

Whilst I'm far from fluent in Auslan, I look forward to being able to include some signing in future ceremonies to include both hearing and Deaf wedding guests. We learnt so much about communicating with the Deaf community, I hope they will be patient with me as I practice.

In the photo above, I'm practicing the sign for "witness". A couple need two witnesses for their legal marriage ceremony in Australia. 

If you are planning your Brisbane wedding and would like the benefit of a celebrant who will be enthusiastic to include your Deaf guests, please contact Cheryl at www.cherylwedding.com.

If you are looking for a qualified Auslan interpreter for a wedding ceremony, contact Auslan Alliancehttp://www.auslanalliance.com.au/?lightbox=dataItem-ikwmnieg which is a new service in Australia, or Deaf Services Qld http://www.deafservicesqld.org.au/Services/Interpreting/Face-to-Face-Interpreting.

Cabarita Beach Wedding

Your beach wedding does not have to be traditional. The bride and groom for this wedding at Cabarita Beach wore matching Hawaiian outfits, and had their puppies as wedding attendants. Guests all wore beach wear. The ceremony was at 8am, before the heat of the day, and was followed by a cup cake breakfast. The ocean provided a most beautiful backdrop. Make sure your Cabarita Beach celebrant has an adequate P.A. System - the couple were thankful that mine enabled their ceremony to be heard above the crashing waves & coastal breeze and could also play their chosen song list.

Contact Cheryl at ido@cherylwedding.com to find out more about a wedding at Cabarita Beach, northern NSW.

Looking for a Marriage Celebrant in Birkdale?

Marriage Celebrant in Birkdale

There are plenty of advantages to using local services for your marriage ceremony. If you are getting married in the Redlands, wedding professionals from the local area have the advantage of local knowledge. We know where to find a shady spot on a sunny afternoon for treasured photos, which roads are weather affected,where to park. Your Birkdale marriage celebrant knows the local venues, and won't be held up in freeway traffic to get there. And best of all, your local Birkdale marriage celebrant is on hand to answer your queries and assist with your wedding plans.

Popular wedding venues in the Redlands can be found pictured here: http://wellingtonpointweddingcelebrant.blogspot.com.au/p/venues.html

and include Wellington Point Reserve, which can be booked through Redland City Council.

Contact Cheryl Landsberry, your marriage celebrant in Birkdale, to find out more about wedding ceremonies in the Redlands. 

www.cherylwedding.com

Civil Partnership Notary Brisbane

Civil Partnership Notary

Couples in Queensland are now able to have a legally recognised union ceremony. Cheryl Landsberry is a Civil Partnership Notary in Brisbane. To find out more about Civil Partnerships in Queensland, click here:
www.https://www.qld.gov.au/law/births-deaths-marriages-and-divorces/marriage-weddings-and-civil-partnerships/civil-partnerships/

Civil Partnerships are for couples regardless of their gender. A declaration ceremony can be celebrated anywhere in Queensland, with your Civil Partnership Notary lodging the documents with BDM.  Registration of a Civil Partnership gives a couple a legal recognition of their relationship. This may be practical for taxation, superannuation, medical, and social security purposes. However, a Civil Partnership Ceremony is also a personal and emotional expression of commitment between two people. Only one witness is legally required, however, couples can invite all their friends and family to celebrate with them. 10 days notice is required to be given before a Civil Partnership Declaration Ceremony.

Here's what Dyan and Sue said, "Thank you so much for making our civil partnersip ceremony such an amazing experience. It honestly felt like you rode the ride with us and your support was inspiring. It really felt like a family member officiated over our ceremony and I cannot thank you enough for encompassing our personalities, our lives and our love in a ceremony that few would understand. Thank you making it definitely one to remember."

Contact Cheryl to find out more about your Civil Partnership Ceremony in Brisbane.
www.cherylwedding.com

Macarthur Park Wedding Celebrant

Macarthur Park is a privately owned wedding gardens at Alexandra Hills in Brisbane. Couples have the choice of the beautiful chapel or the outdoor deck area. The native gardens are beautiful for photos. The wedding celebrant at Macarthur Park Wedding Gardens shown here is Cheryl Landsberry.

Photos by Karen - Macarthur Park Wedding Gardens

Here's the review sent by bride Kristy about Macarthur Park wedding celebrant, Cheryl Landsberry 

"Amazing. I would recommend to anyone and everyone!! Always went above and beyond for us made our day so special"

Contact Cheryl Landsberry for your Macarthur Park wedding at ido@cherylwedding.com

Sirromet Marriage Celebrant

Photo by Sheila Sissons Photography

Everyone loves wine. And everyone loves weddings. This is what makes weddings at Sirromet Winery so ideal. And you'll be needing a local as your Sirromet marriage celebrant.

This gorgeous couple chose the Tuscan Terrace for their ceremony, one of the three areas available for wedding ceremonies. The terrace overlooks the rolling, green hills at the winery. 

The other areas available at for your Sirromet ceremony are the Arbour, in the midst of the vines, and the Laguna, set on the foreshore of the tranquil lake. 

As your Sirromet marriage celebrant, Cheryl is able to co-ordinate with the wedding planners at Sirromet to ensure your rehearsal runs smoothly and your marriage ceremony is a joy.

Here's the feedback from the lovely bride above, 

"Cheryl was everything and more we could've wanted from our celebrant.We were very picky in choosing our celebrant, and once we meet Cheryl, we knew, she perfectly suited us.

Cheryl has the ability to make us feel at ease, whilst being very intune to our ideas.
We loved Cheryl's humour and ability to coordinate big groups of people.
Thank you Cheryl, for making our day very special. xx"
Here's the link to Sirromet's web site:
http://www.sirromet.com/weddings/w1/i1003951/
and your Sirromet Marriage Celebrant, Cheryl Landsberry:
http://www.cherylwedding.com/

Does the bride have to say "obey"?

In a civil Australian marriage, the bride must legally say,

"I ask everyone here to witness that I, take you, to be my lawful wedded husband"
or words to that effect.

The word "obey" is not required at all, much to the relief of many brides. Your local marriage celebrant will be able to offer you assistance in creating vows which are legal and meaningful to you.

Contact Cheryl www.cherylwedding.com if you are ready to prepare your ceremony.

How to obtain a marriage licence in Australia

First of all, there's no such thing as a marriage licence in Australia. In order to be married in Australia, a couple must lodge their Notice of Intended Marriage with an Authorised Marriage Celebrant at least a month before their intended wedding day. Your celebrant will have this form, or you can find one here: ttps://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Marriage/Documents/Notice-of-intended-marriage.pdf

Your celebrant will also need to sight proof of date and place of birth before the marriage, and your divorce certificate if you've been married before.

If you are looking for a marriage celebrant for your Brisbane wedding, contact Cheryl Landsberry
www.cherylwedding.com

Does the celebrant ask if anyone objects?

In the movies, there's always a tense moment when the celebrant asks the guests if there's anyone who objects to the marriage. And quite often, if it's a movie starring Owen Wilson or Steve Martin, there will be someone who chooses this opportune time to profess their heart-felt passions. 

In the real world, however, celebrants rarely include this invitation. There's always a drunk uncle, dorky friend from the accounts department, or goose from the touch footy team who think after they've spoken, instead of before, so celebrants rob them of this opportunity.

Your ceremony will be full of only the right kind of surprises with this dicey question omitted.

Breaking the Glass during a Wedding Ceremony

Breaking the Glass

In honour of the bride's Jewish grandmother, this couple including a "breaking the glass" ceremony in their wedding ceremony. Mazel Tov! The glass (light bulb) was wrapped in a cloth pocket sewn by the groom's mother, to ensure that no broken glass was left.
Photo by Steve Doyle