We’re pleased to welcome Yarra Valley marriage celebrant Barbara Beames to the site. Skip on over to her page to read more about her services and reviews from previous couples.
Your wedding day has nearly arrived.
It marks the Big Day when you and your beloved partner finally start your lives together as a married couple.
It’s also the one day when you’ll be given the chance to stand in front of all of your friends and family with a celebrant, and publicly declare your love for one another. This declaration comes in the form of the vow exchange, and can be the most nerve-wracking element of any wedding.
How, then, to ensure you get your vows just right on this important occasion?
Write your Own
Personal vows will seem more natural and sincere. This straight-from-the heart strategy will ensure that you don’t stumble and stutter over another person’s words. Rather, you are using your own words to honour your beloved.
Streamline this process by answering a few simple questions. What’s the greatest thing about your partner?
How did you know they were The One?
Why is it vital for the both of you to spend your lives together?
What’s the one promise you’ll make to this important person? Providing simple and sincere answers will help you craft a solid speech full of heartfelt material. Keep the vows simple and sincere, and lay off any humorous anecdotes – these are better suited to post-wedding reception speeches.
Research
Having a hard time getting started? If you find yourself suffering from some writer’s block and are in need of inspiration, look to the literary greats. Keats or even good ol’ Shakespeare have both said some illuminating things about love and monogamy in their various works. Pepper your vows with a quote you find particularly powerful.
Practice
If you’re a natural orator, then you have nothing to fear. If, however, the thought of sharing such personal vows with a crowd of over 100 terrifies you, you’d better get practising.
Recite your vows in front of a family member or close friend – preferably someone better at public speaking than you! They’ll be able to point out where you should breathe, what points you should emphasise, and how to not let the nerves get the better of you.
Remember to relax and enjoy the Yarra Valley wedding ceremony. It’s the only chance you’ll have to publicly declare your affections in front of everyone that matters to you.
Breathe deeply, look at your partner with love, and the words will surely follow.
Regular contributor and friend of the site, Maree Livvy offers us a few pointers to help with the search for a marriage celebrant.
‘We’ve found an amazing wedding venue in the Yarra Valley, and a fabulous photographer. Gosh, we now need somebody to marry us!’
Sounds familiar? Of course, if there is no celebrant, there is no wedding!
Where do you find a (really great) celebrant in the Yarra Valley?
It’s important to find the right celebrant for you as that person will make a huge difference between a ho-hum ceremony and a wow ceremony.
As with most things in life, it’s always good to ask your friends or family first.
Have they have been to a wedding where there was a memorable celebrant (in a good way!) You may also hear some bad stories too!!
This can also be helpful as it is just as important to know what you want, as well as what you don’t want, from your celebrant.
No suggestions? Many Yarra Valley venues have a list of preferred suppliers. These include professional, experienced wedding celebrants.
A venue would not risk their reputation if their suppliers weren’t of a very high standard.
Recommended celebrants are often based close to, or in the Yarra Valley. They know the local area and have celebrated weddings at many venues around the Yarra Valley. They are familiar with many venues, the layout, the wedding coordinators, and the procedures. It’s the little things that make the difference.
Grab their contact details, check out their website and give them a call.
Need more options? You could do a web search for celebrants in the Yarra Valley. There are some websites that are dedicated solely to celebrants. Some include individual photos or some brief information about their approach and process. It is here that you can gauge an idea of their style. They may have a link to their website.
Read through the information – this should always be an accurate reflection of a celebrant. Like what you see and read? Get in touch with them. Great celebrants are often booked up to 2 years in advance.
If you are looking for a great celebrant, check out my website www.mareelivy.com.au or give me a call.
Yarra Valley Wedding Celebrant
Let’s discuss what you want in your wedding ceremony.
I am based in North Ringwood, so the Yarra Valley is practically my backyard! I have celebrated many weddings in the Yarra Valley region.
I love the venues, the landscape, the people, the food and the wine.
So we’ve all heard of Save the Date cards and emails, but what about the increasingly common DON’T Save The Date card? I’m not sure how I’d feel if I received one if these in the mail…
I think most people who weren’t going to be invited to a wedding would prefer a phonecall to inform them, rather than a card. What do you think?
Remember this though dear reader, you’re always invited to THIS Yarra Valley Wedding site!
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