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Real Weddings - Eden & Kyle

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Real Weddings - Eden & Kyle

How did you meet? We actually met on Facebook! We had some mutual friends online and Kyle added me after I popped up in his 'people you may know' suggestions haha!

What wedding vibe were you after? We were after a comfortable, intimate and fun-filled day. We wanted everyone (and ourselves) to feel relaxed throughout especially.

How did you choose your outfits? A LOT of Pinterest and Instagram scrolling for style inspiration! I was very fortunate to find my dress second-hand on StillWhite which I immediately fell in love with, and Kyle found an amazing suit at our local Tarocash store.

How did you decide on your venue? After downsizing our original plans of a 90-person wedding to a 22-person wedding, we were after a venue that was comfortable and intimate for our guests, but still had plenty of space for our ceremony and photo opportunities. It was also important to us that the venue was local on the Central Coast - so The Olive Grove in The Quarters, Forrester's Beach ticked all of our boxes!

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What does an On The Day Coordinator do and should you get one?

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What does an On The Day Coordinator do and should you get one?

An on-the-day coordinator is like the maestro of your wedding, orchestrating every detail so you don’t have to. Here’s a rundown of what they typically handle:

1. Pre-Wedding Setup

Before the guests arrive, the coordinator is busy setting up the venue according to your specifications. They make sure that the decor, seating arrangements, and other elements are in place. If there are any last-minute adjustments or issues, they handle them efficiently.

2. Timeline Management

The on-the-day coordinator keeps the wedding schedule on track. They ensure that everything from the ceremony start time to the reception’s first dance happens as planned. This includes managing the timing of speeches, meals, and other key events to ensure a seamless flow.

3. Vendor Liaison

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Real Weddings - Laura & Ben

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Real Weddings - Laura & Ben

Laura & Ben were married at Bidja Estate in Ourimbah, Central Coast. Here’s what they had to say about their big day.

How did you meet? We met at mutual friend's Birthday BBQ (that turned into a late night out!) We chatted the whole time and the rest is history.

What was the first thing you decided on as a couple when arranging your big day? That we wanted to be as intimate and authentic as possible.

What wedding vibe were you after? Relaxed but sophisticated and FUN.

How did you choose your outfits? A bit of good old online inspo and a 'gut' feeling when it came to trying them on.

How did you decide on your venue? As soon as we drove down the driveway to Bidja Estate we knew it was the place for us. A friend of ours got married there years ago and it matched the vibe we were after.

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Changing Your Name

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Changing Your Name

Sometimes couples want to change their names, once they’re married.

If you do want to, there’s just a couple of things to be aware of:

- 1. There is no automatic name change in Australia, and

- 2. There is no central point on contact to change your name.

If you want to change your surname, you will need to take your official marriage certificate (the one that Birth

Deaths and Marriages can send to you, if you request it once married) to all the places you wish to

change your name.

This means you have to change your name at each Government Agency and Private Institution you wish to change your name at. Yes it’s a bit of a long winded process!

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Writing Your Own Vows

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Writing Your Own Vows

This is one of the most special parts of a ceremony.

You get to say to the person that you’re about to marry - what they mean to you, why you’re looking forward to marrying them, anything really. But the important thing is that you have written them, to say to that all important person, on the big day, in front of your loved ones.

It often gets pretty emotional here, so it’s worth putting in a bit of effort to choose or script vows that really pack a punch. They can be funny, serious, teasing – anything you want! Below are some tips to help you write those vows. 

Share or Surprise?

Decide whether you’d like to write your vows together or keep them secret from each other until the ceremony. Either way works really well – just think about what works for you as a couple. If you do decide to keep them as a surprise, make sure you send them to me before the ceremony so I can make sure you’re both on the same wave length.

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Getting Married in Australia – Everything You Need to Know.

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Getting Married in Australia – Everything You Need to Know.

1. What are the legal requirements for marriage in Australia?

a. A Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) needs to be lodged with me at least one month before your wedding day.

I prepare the document and witness you signing it. To prepare the NOIM I need to sight your original birth certificates or passports. If either of you have been previously married, I will need to see an original Divorce Certificate or Death Certificate.

* If you require a copy of your Divorce Certificate (or Decree Absolute), contact the Family Law Court in the state in which the marriage was dissolved. More details can be found at Family Law Courts (family court.gov.au).

Get in touch

I’d love to chat more with you about your big day. Get in touch today!

Email: hello@saritathecelebrant.com
Phone: +61 403 784 785