Articles  by  Ingrid  Heyn

  • Who can act as one of the two required witnesses in a marriage ceremony? The criteria are simple: as long as you’re over 18, you can be a witness. But at the same time, it’s not quite the same as picking up a witness from a Drive-Thru - you do need to organise the witnesses beforehand. This article explains what's involved.
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  • A “surprise wedding” might seem like the ultimate romantic gesture. But taking your intended spouse by surprise like that, and putting him/her on the spot, is not only not a good idea - it’s actually not legally possible. This article gives you tips about what is and is not possible with “surprise weddings”. Who CAN you surprise when planning your wedding ceremony? Find out!
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  • A gorgeous wedding ought to be a day of joy and commitment. It is damaging to the central purpose and meaning of your wedding to have to be worrying about the expense. This article gives you some guidelines about what expenses you could be up for, asks you to think about what matters most, and gives some hints about how to start cutting down on unnecessary costs while still making your wedding dream come true.
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  • Few people enter into marriage thinking that it wouldn’t last - at least not consciously. The majority of us wish for a lasting and lifelong relationship, offering the happiness of a shared life and a family. But the statistics on divorce show that there has been increased wreckage on the seas of matrimony, with people hurt, families torn apart, lives badly affected.
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  • Wedding ceremonies are among the most exciting and joyous times of one's life; perhaps equally, the term “wedding jitters” can give an apt description of one’s feelings on that occasion. There are precautions that can help both the bride and groom to cope on such an important day - and mostly it’s all about being prepared.
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  • Australia is frequently chosen as the country of choice for marriages, even for people who don't live in Australia. No blood tests, international recognition of the marriage, beautiful scenery and venues, and first-class Marriage Celebrants to provide the wedding of your dreams... It couldn’t be easier.
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  • Race is something to be celebrated and luxuriated in. One of the loveliest things about living in Australia is the rich blend of so many different cultures, all of which can enhance our society. There’s the potential for maintaining a very traditional cultural approach, which is resistant to blend because of its maintaining the traditions; there’s the potential for mingling to come up with something which is a bit like a many-culture stew; there’s any range between those two.
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  • Your wedding ceremony can be a wonderful thing to plan - but what happens when a friend or family member wants to change everything around? When planning your wedding, there are some useful tips to follow to avoid letting others take over without realising it.
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  • Couples quite frequently ask me about language options for their wedding. Sometimes the concern is that either the bride or groom does not speak English very well. Occasionally the concern is for certain family members who will be present at the ceremony and who don't understand any English. These concerns can very easily be addressed - without any difficulties.
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  • In the drive to have a meaningful marriage ceremony, some couples are turning to fantasy elements that have been very important to them. Sometimes the fantasy setting or element is what drew the couple together in the first place, so it makes sense that they'd like to include such elements in their wedding ceremony.
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