Entries by Michael Janz

Commitment Ceremony: Celebrating Your Love

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💖 Commitment Ceremony: Celebrating Your Love In a world that celebrates love in many forms, a commitment ceremony stands as a beautiful testament to a couple’s devotion—without the legal bindings of marriage. Whether it’s due to personal beliefs, celebrating a legal wedding at another time or place or simply a desire to honour love on […]

How to Plan a Surprise Wedding in Sydney

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🎉 How to Plan a Surprise Wedding in Sydney A Guide to Pulling Off the Ultimate “I Do” Reveal Imagine this: your guests arrive expecting a birthday bash, an engagement party, or a casual rooftop soirée… only to discover they’re about to witness your wedding. Cue gasps, happy tears, and a wave of pure joy. […]

What Makes a Wedding Venue Truly Shine

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What Makes a Wedding Venue Truly Shine: A Celebrant’s Insight into Sydney’s Most Stunning Spaces. As a Sydney celebrant, I’ve had the privilege of officiating weddings in venues that don’t just dazzle with looks—they breathe life into love stories. Beyond the aesthetics, it’s the feeling, flow, and functionality that truly shape a wedding ceremony experience. […]

Wedding candle lighting rituals

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Wedding candle lighting rituals are a beautiful way to symbolize unity, remembrance, and love. Here are some common types: 1. Unity Candle Ceremony The couple each lights a taper candle, then together use them to light a larger “unity candle.” This represents the merging of two lives into one. Often, family members (like parents) light […]

Planning a destination wedding in Sydney

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Planning a destination wedding in Sydney? That’s an incredible choice! Sydney offers breathtaking venues, from its iconic harbour to stunning beaches and lush gardens. Here are some key tips to make your dream wedding a reality: 1. Consider the type of wedding you want Elopement A small, private wedding with just the couple (and sometimes […]

Incorporating the Veil and Cord Rituals in Your Wedding

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Incorporating the Veil and Cord Rituals in Your Wedding Incorporating the Veil and Cord Rituals in your wedding are beautiful, symbolic elements.  They can add depth and meaning to your wedding ceremony. They represent unity, love, and the strength of the bond between two individuals coming together as one. Here’s how these timeless traditions can […]

Integrating the Poruwa Ceremony into an Australian Wedding

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Integrating the Poruwa Ceremony into an Australian Wedding… Weddings are not only a celebration of love but also a beautiful opportunity to blend cultures, traditions, and modern customs. One such harmonious integration that has been gaining attention is the incorporation of the Poruwa Ceremony—a traditional Sri Lankan wedding ritual—into Australian weddings. For brides and grooms […]

Notice of Intended Marriage and Shortening of Time: What You Need to Know

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Notice of Intended Marriage and Shortening of Time: What You Need to Know Shortening of Time: planning a wedding can be an exciting yet overwhelming experience. Amidst all the preparations, it’s crucial to understand the legal requirements for getting married in Australia, especially if you’re on a tight timeline. This blog post will guide you […]