Showing your support for equal marriage rights during the ceremony…

I support same sex marriage

If you’re pro equal marriage rights and offended by the Marriage Act, Here’s a fix…

On this issue of equal marriage rights, one question I’m hearing more and more frequently, is: “Do you HAVE to say marriage is between a man and woman during my wedding ceremony? It’s so offensive to our gay friends!”

And the sorry answer is that yes, in order for your marriage to be valid, I do need to state the definition of marriage prior to you exchanging vows. But there is something we can do about that… 

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A beautiful way to pronounce a couple’s marriage…

pronouncement of marriage

Pronouncement of Marriage …

It’s good to know that although I’ve conducted almost 200 wedding ceremonies, I am still  developing and incorporating “new material” into my work.

Like this new “Pronouncement of Marriage” that I crafted for Ivan and Lisa recently.

 

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Unique, quirky and fun ways to get married in Margaret River

Ya know what? Sometimes all a couple wants is to do something crazy on the biggest day of their lives. They want more than an elopement — they want an experience.

A phenomenal experience that they’ll remember and smile about for the rest of their lives.

If this is you, I’ve put together a crazy collection of fun elopement ideas in the Margaret River region…

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Modern, cute and quirky wedding blessings

Tired of the same ol’ same ol’ wedding blessings?

Lyrics pack a punch when offered in the spoken word. Here are some modern, cute and quirky alternative wedding blessings – from songs! – to add some humour and light-heartedness to your ceremony 🙂 

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Cape Leeuwin wedding Margaret River voted “Top 10 Ocean Views” (National Geographic)

History Margaret River: 1st wedding at the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse

When Alex and Amanda decided to have their wedding Margaret River, they wanted something small yet spectacular… So, they exchanged vows at the top of the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse in Augusta. (See more ways to elope in Margaret River here)

And why not?! With its panoramic 360 degree view of the Indian and Southern Oceans colliding, the area is nothing short of spectacular — in fact, it has since been included in the world’s “Top 10 Ocean Views” by National Geographic.

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Winner: “Services Industry Award” (South West Business Awards 2014)

business awards winner Anita Revel Celebrant Margaret RiverHoly awesomesauce, I am a business awards winner!

On the evening of 21 June 2014, over 300 people gathered at the Lighthouse Beach Resort in Bunbury to eat, drink and soak up the fabulous vibes of all the doers and achievers.

To be honest, I was in awe of the combined talent in that room, and even felt slightly intimidated that my little business looked like a baby in comparison to some others in the running for Awards. 

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Is there such a thing as a bridezilla? Apparently so…

When people discover I’m a Margaret River Marriage Celebrant, invariably they ask the question, “Oooooh, have you had any bridezillas?”

Celebrant in Margaret River can spot a bridezillaEveryone loves a good bridezilla story, it seems. And why not — one person’s bad behaviour makes our own look saintly!

But I’ve been fortunate. In my five years of being a Celebrant, I’ve only had warm, fun-loving couples.

So I was beginning to believe the “bridezilla” was a myth…

Until, that is, I was voted “Best Celebrant in Margaret River region” for two years running… 

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10 Reasons Your Wedding Photographer Will Love Me

your wedding photographer can relax - I will not photobomb the first kissA bride recently emailed me a list of questions from her wedding photographer, including, “Does your Celebrant know not to stand between you for the first kiss?”

Puh-leeeeaaaaasssse!

That photographer has obviously worked with some shocker Celebrants to ask a question like that!

Which made me realise, I must be the opposite of a shocker Celebrant, because I have a dozen reasons why every single wedding photographer I’ve worked with, loves working with me!! 

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