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Friday, 8 June 2012
Changing your Name
Blog : Marriage Extract application form:
You will need this form if you will be Changing your surname
Julianne Robertson Celebrant:
As a Marriage Celebrant on the beautiful Gold Coast, I have had lots of queries about what name the bride is known as when honeymooning. Sorry ladies, but when you travel abroad for your honeymoon (if it is straight after the marriage ceremony) you will need to travel on the name that is in your passport. But you can sign into hotels and such as Mr and Mrs ……………
Changing your surname
Changing your surname does not automatically happen after your wedding day. The certificate that you will receive on your wedding day is not enough to change your name.
You need to apply for a Marriage EXTRACT. I provide this form $37.00 plus $3.70 registered post for them to send to you. After the completion of your service, the marriage I as your celebrant have 14 days to send in all your documentation to the register of Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) (though I do it the next business day).
It then takes about 14 days for BDM to register the marriage.
then if you applied for the extract, 1 week to apply for the marriage extract, (looks similar to your birth certificate.
FROM OVER SEAS:????
OVER SEAS REGISTER: If you are wanting to register the marriage in another country, as some countries require the certificate to have an official Aposttile stamp affixed to same.
Please advice me of this as when I lodge the form I will require a letter from you asking for BDM to forward on to FDAT Foreign Affairs to received an Apostille stamp, along with an application form that can be downloaded from the FDAT site.
There is a fee applied to this. Please see website for fee details. Foreign affairs then send to your address over seas or to a nominated address in Australia.
IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR YOUR OWN CERTIFCATE LATER THEN REMEMBER TO ASK FOR THE CERTIFCATE TO BE SENT TO FOREIGN AFFAIRS RE A LETTER AND MONIES, OR IT WILL BE SENT TO YOU THEN YOU WILL HAVE TO SEND IT BACK TO AUSTRALIA TO GET STAMPED.
IF YOU DECIDE TO APPLY LATER THEN
The following website has the form that you need to fill out to obtain your official marriage certificate
http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/PDF%20forms/03-MARRIAGE-0810.pdf
Only one of you need to apply for this, and if it is the bride, then all information must be completed in your maiden name. Once you have filled it in, you can either send it in to BDM or take it there yourself.
IDENTIY CHECK IF DOING ON YOUR OWN:
OF 100 POINT WILL BE REQUIRED. ALL DOCUMENTS TO BE WITNESSED BY A JP AND COPIES SENT ALONG WITH APPLICATION.
If you are sending it, you need to provide certified copies of the three identification categories found on the form. To certify your ID, you need to take them to a Justice of the Peace ( which most pharmacists are, and you also might find one in your local police station).
There are 3 types of marriage certificates.
The first commemorative, I supply that you sign, on the day
The second are the commemorative decorative certificates, and these are purely decorative and cannot be used for official business (they are really only if you want to put one in a frame on the wall) and
The third the marriage certificate extract you need to change our name.
After you have received your official certificate, you can go about changing your name. I found the following site that you can obtain a pack of information, which may be useful
http://www.namechangekit.com/newbride/
If you have any questions about changing your name, please do not hesitate to contact me
Thanks Julianne
Wedding Music
WEDDING MUSIC SUGGESTIONS:
Imagine this: The day, the moment and the hour has arrived on your very special day. Your guests are seated and your Fiance is eagerly awaiting you at the end of the aisle! The music starts and you make your grand entrance…. But what song will it be? Are you a traditionalist, getting married in a church or outdoors, or do you want something fresh and modern to walk down the aisle too? If your answer is “I don’t know” then here is some ideas for you.
If you are looking at doing a more traditional wedding in a church and you don’t want the traditional “Here comes the Bride” (Wagner’s, “Bridal Chorus”) or something classical while you are walking down the aisle then you will need to contact your Priest, Pastor or other officient to get confirmation that this will be ok.
Here are some traditional songs that you may like to have a look at:
1. “Procession of Joy” (Hal Hopson)
2. “Spring” (from The Four Seasons), (Antonio Vivaldi)
3. “Canon in D” (Johann Pachelbel)
4. “Air” (from Water Music Suite), (George F. Handel)
5. “Trumpet Voluntary” (Jeremiah Clarke)
6. “Bridal Chorus” (from Lohengrin), (Richard Wagner)
7. “Te Deum” (Marc-Antoine Charpentier)
8. “The Prince of Denmark’s March” (Jeremiah Clarke)
9. “Wedding March” (from The Marriage of Figaro), (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart)
10. “Rigaudon” (Andre Campra)
On the other hand if you are looking at an outdoors ceremony or at a non religious venue the musical world is your oyster! Here is a list of the top 20 voted most popular wedding songs to walk down the aisle too:
1. “At Last” (Etta James)
2. “You and Me” (Lifehouse)
3. “Unchained Melody” (Righteous Brothers)
4. “Can’t Help Falling In Love” (Elvis Presley)
5. “From This Moment” (Shania Twain)
6. “My Girl” (Temptations)
7. “Making Memories Of Us” (Keith Urban)
8. “Have I Told You Lately” (Rod Stewart)
9. “Heaven” Slow Version (DJ Sammy)
10. “Stand By Me” (Ben E. King)
11. “What A Wonderful World” (Louis Armstrong)
12. “Unforgettable” (Natalie Cole with Nat King Cole)
13. “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” (Bryan Adams)
14. “Come Away With Me” (Norah Jones)
15. “When A Man Loves A Women” (Michael Bolton)
16. “Air” (Rihana)
17. “You’re Beautiful” (James Blunt
18. “All I Want Is You” (U2)
19. “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” (Stevie Wonder)
20. “Your Beautiful” (James Blunt)
There are so many choices these are just a few of the more popular songs. Some Brides are even going along the lines of “I Got A Feelin” by Black Eye Peas or Byonce to make their grand entrance.
Choose a song that reflects your personalities and the theme of your wedding. On the day you will just want to get to your Fiance but take the time to enjoy every step to him!
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Giving Away
I am always reminded during ceremonies about how wonderful dad’s are…Whether it is the pride on their face when they walk their “little princess” down the aisle or the nervous croak in their voice as they give her away.
Recently at a wedding I performed during the giving away Dad hijacked the mic to have a few words to his soon-to-be son in law. It was unexpected but an unforgettable and beautiful moment during the ceremony.
Dad’s are very cool creatures.
Dad’s can be strange creatures but you have to love them for it. They can be slightly daggy, sometimes stubborn but when you see the love they have for their daughter on her wedding day you wouldn’t change them one little bit.
I have a data base of different versions of how to Give the Bride Away, or even NOT to be given away but involve the family. Ask for me to email you today
Regards
Julianne
How to write Wedding Vows
How to Write Your Wedding Vows
What's the big request people ask of us? "How to Write Wedding Vows". When you book a wedding ceremony with me, I will email you a free wedding vow kit with various sample wedding ceremonies wording that include sample wedding vows and free wedding poems that will allow you to write your own wedding vows quickly, give you some wedding vow ideas or simply pick a wedding vow that is right for you.
But there are a a few things that you should keep in mind when you write your own wedding vows:
1. Keep your wedding vows concise, yet meaningful. Too many people will overload a wedding ceremony. Don't torture your wedding guests with a long wedding ceremony! We find it very interesting that the shorter the ceremony, the more guests come up to us afterwards and say, "Oh that was the best ceremony I've ever been to."
2. If you can write your own wedding vows from scratch, make sure that you are edited by somebody you trust. If you pick from our wedding ceremony vow kit you can simply pick the marriage ceremony that fits you, or choose bits of ceremonies that fit how you feel and then add in the wedding poems or wedding songs that move you.
3. A sample wedding ceremony program often has these elements:
1. The wedding processional (walking down the aisle)
2. The opening of the wedding ceremony or call to the guests
3. Some words from me your celebrant on love or marriage or wedding poems readings
4. The wedding vow or wedding vow and poem
5. The ring exchange ( wedding ring exchange vows )
6. The pronouncement of marriage( husband and wife)
7. The introduction as husband and wife
9. The wedding recessional
If you decide that you do not want to do any of these steps listed above in the sample wedding program or put them out of order- - - -it's all your choice. You can say anything that you want to say that is fitting for your relationship and as long as you both agree to be married somewhere in the wedding program.
3. Often a passage that you like, a song, or a wedding love poem can be included in your marriage ceremony. A special guest, a member of the wedding party or the wedding minister can recite this wedding poem and reading, but it is not out of the ordinary for the bride or groom to recite or sing a wedding love poem to each other. When you book your wedding with us we will email you a list of appropriate or popular wedding day poems. We have over
50 wedding poems on my list.
4. Don't be afraid to express how you feel in the context of your wedding vow. This is the time to do it. Your wedding ceremony is your expression of love for your partner, it's your pronouncement to the world. Express yourself in your wedding vows how you would like to remember your wedding ceremony. And if you are not a poet, as most of us, pick a sample wedding vow that is a beautiful description of who you both are.
5. I also have a list of “Funky Cheeky ” trendy vows that I have in my kit.
Of late since I have written them several couples have taken up the “cheeky” vows, and their guests have had a chuckle also. It is your day bring out our own personality!
After booking your wedding with us as I will provide you with the password for this sample wedding vows kit.
Regards Julianne
Ceremonies By Julzz.
Mobile: 042775556
Office: 07 77 57556
office hrs only please. Thank you!
Candle centre pieces
Candles -- Easy DIY Centerpieces
Photos and ideas courtesy of: http://www.surroundings.com/
Surroundings.com offers you a large selection of floating candle kits and craft items needed to make DIY centerpieces for your wedding. Candles offer an inexspensive alternative to large floral arrangements and add to the ambiance of your day. This is a go to place for candle kits, accessories, and centerpiece ideas for you wedding day.
Your Wedding
Wedding Ceremonies:
Every wedding ceremony is different - because we are all different. I like to work closely with my couples so that I can design just the right ceremony to reflect the promises you wish to make to each other. I offer wedding packages from Intimate Elopements to Grand Affairs. I have a huge library of resources to find that something a little different to a traditional style of ceremony.
Testamonials from some of my brides
“”We travelled from New Zealand for our wedding so had to rely on a support team on the Gold Coast. We can’t fault Julainne as our Celebrant – right from when I first phone call I had absolute confidence in your ability to help us.” … “We can’t thank you enough for your professionalism, enthusiasm and support.. We’re delighted to say we enjoyed every part of the planning, our ceremony and wedding day. Thank you again. P June 2012
“Julzz was not only professional, she was friendly and made us feel at ease. I had so many people comment on how wonderful the ceremony was and guests so love the light hearted ceremony and the cheeky vows she helped us personalise where a hit. vows K June 2012
“We cannot thank you enough for being our Celebrant and providing your expertise, kindness and humour to make our ceremony so special, loving and memorable. Our wedding was unforgettable because of you. You provided a very professional service for our ceremony, made us feel very comfortable and was a wealth of knowledge and support. You made our experience so easy we would recommend you to all.RA May 2012
Hi Julzz It was so good to catch up with you both, and just so special to have you marry Tim n Hales, I honestly can say it was the nicest ceremonies I have witnessed, thank you from the bottom of my heart!! CB May 2012
Julianne thanks you are a wonderful Celebrant – the best choice we could have made! Your power point presentation at our Meet and Greet made our minds up, as it gave us a clear idea on how the ceremony would go and gave us helpful tips to aid in perfecting the ceremony. One the day, you looked a picture, and put us both at ease and made the ceremony a fun, enjoyable experience. Julzz was a joy to communicate with and we had many guests comment on how lovely she is and what a great job she did in personalizing our ceremony. SM May 2012
From our first phone call Julianne instantly appreciated our needs for a small, less formal wedding and provided a relaxed but appropriate sense of occasion. Very personal and friendly, I love the fact we could choose from her booklet the wording for parts of our ceremony, and the tem[late to write our own vows. Thanks heaps N April 2012
Julzz “Did a fantastic job, very proud to have you as our Celebrant. Thank you so much for all your hard work. TL April 2012 “Thank you for being a part of our wedding day. You were not only our Celebrant but became our friend.” (D April 2012
“You were absolutely brilliant ! Thank you so much for making our ceremony so memorable. I will never forget it, it was so special, even with the rain. Thank you once again.”S Marach 2012
“We had so many compliments on a wonderful ceremony Thank you very much for a beautiful wedding just . “What can we say?! Thank you for the bottom of our hearts for delivering such a perfect ceremony for our special day! We didn’t even imagine that it would turn out half as good as it did. You understood what we wanted and delivered an exceptional ceremony. You are the ultimate! With great thanks May 2012
“Hello Julzz, we just wanted to say thank you very much for everything. We had an awesome day and loved every minute of it. Nat April 2012
Thank you so much for everything you have done for us, we are both extremely happy with the service you have provided, you really have exceeded our expectations and help make our special day exactly what we wanted it to be. Cheers Michelle and Nick Elsmore Feb 2012
“From the moment we met Julianne, we felt relaxed and comfortable. Throughout the preparation and ceremony, all was a breeze. We appreciate all the help you gave us, and the day was perfect even with the change of venue with the rain, you took it all in your stride. KD Jan 2012
Hi julzz Thanks for the fantastic effort yesterday we had a great day and evening! We will reccomend your services to everybody looking at getting married Thanks again julz Julian and Vanessa Feb 2012
Hi Julianne, Just a quick email to say it was great meeting you and thank you so much for everything you done for us, the day was special even with the rain. C. January 2012
Thanks for making our day special. Aleah 2012 Hello Julianne Just a quick email to attach a couple of photos for you from our wedding. Thank you so much for making our wedding so special. Your ceremony was just what we wanted & everything went ( Despite our slightly late start.) We had a wonderful day. Glenis and Nick New Zealand Jan 2012
Hi Julianne I have been really busy but i promise i will get you a photo and comment on your web. Hope this year has been kind to you so far and you get lots of weddings to do because you do such a fantastic job. Look forward to hearing back. Deb Dec 2011
Thankyou for your services, u did a great job and I will jump onto one of those links u sent and write a good review for u Chris and Chris. Nov 2011
“Julzz was not only professional, she was friendly and made us feel at ease. I had so many people comment on how wonderful the ceremony was and guests so love the light hearted ceremony and the cheeky vows she helped us personalise where a hit. vows K June 2012
“We cannot thank you enough for being our Celebrant and providing your expertise, kindness and humour to make our ceremony so special, loving and memorable. Our wedding was unforgettable because of you. You provided a very professional service for our ceremony, made us feel very comfortable and was a wealth of knowledge and support. You made our experience so easy we would recommend you to all.RA May 2012
Hi Julzz It was so good to catch up with you both, and just so special to have you marry Tim n Hales, I honestly can say it was the nicest ceremonies I have witnessed, thank you from the bottom of my heart!! CB May 2012
Julianne thanks you are a wonderful Celebrant – the best choice we could have made! Your power point presentation at our Meet and Greet made our minds up, as it gave us a clear idea on how the ceremony would go and gave us helpful tips to aid in perfecting the ceremony. One the day, you looked a picture, and put us both at ease and made the ceremony a fun, enjoyable experience. Julzz was a joy to communicate with and we had many guests comment on how lovely she is and what a great job she did in personalizing our ceremony. SM May 2012
From our first phone call Julianne instantly appreciated our needs for a small, less formal wedding and provided a relaxed but appropriate sense of occasion. Very personal and friendly, I love the fact we could choose from her booklet the wording for parts of our ceremony, and the tem[late to write our own vows. Thanks heaps N April 2012
Julzz “Did a fantastic job, very proud to have you as our Celebrant. Thank you so much for all your hard work. TL April 2012 “Thank you for being a part of our wedding day. You were not only our Celebrant but became our friend.” (D April 2012
“You were absolutely brilliant ! Thank you so much for making our ceremony so memorable. I will never forget it, it was so special, even with the rain. Thank you once again.”S Marach 2012
“We had so many compliments on a wonderful ceremony Thank you very much for a beautiful wedding just . “What can we say?! Thank you for the bottom of our hearts for delivering such a perfect ceremony for our special day! We didn’t even imagine that it would turn out half as good as it did. You understood what we wanted and delivered an exceptional ceremony. You are the ultimate! With great thanks May 2012
“Hello Julzz, we just wanted to say thank you very much for everything. We had an awesome day and loved every minute of it. Nat April 2012
Thank you so much for everything you have done for us, we are both extremely happy with the service you have provided, you really have exceeded our expectations and help make our special day exactly what we wanted it to be. Cheers Michelle and Nick Elsmore Feb 2012
“From the moment we met Julianne, we felt relaxed and comfortable. Throughout the preparation and ceremony, all was a breeze. We appreciate all the help you gave us, and the day was perfect even with the change of venue with the rain, you took it all in your stride. KD Jan 2012
Hi julzz Thanks for the fantastic effort yesterday we had a great day and evening! We will reccomend your services to everybody looking at getting married Thanks again julz Julian and Vanessa Feb 2012
Hi Julianne, Just a quick email to say it was great meeting you and thank you so much for everything you done for us, the day was special even with the rain. C. January 2012
Thanks for making our day special. Aleah 2012 Hello Julianne Just a quick email to attach a couple of photos for you from our wedding. Thank you so much for making our wedding so special. Your ceremony was just what we wanted & everything went ( Despite our slightly late start.) We had a wonderful day. Glenis and Nick New Zealand Jan 2012
Hi Julianne I have been really busy but i promise i will get you a photo and comment on your web. Hope this year has been kind to you so far and you get lots of weddings to do because you do such a fantastic job. Look forward to hearing back. Deb Dec 2011
Thankyou for your services, u did a great job and I will jump onto one of those links u sent and write a good review for u Chris and Chris. Nov 2011
Monday, 5 March 2012
Popular Wedding Music
WEDDING MUSIC
The songs you picked for your wedding are equally important as what you say. Music should reflect you as a couple and the “theme” of your wedding For example,if you’re having a formal wedding, think classical or jazz. If your wedding is on the beach something acoustic…
Here are wedding songs aplenty for everything from walk down the aisle , to the signing, to the wedding waltz.
Newly Added June 2011 All found on I Tunes
Marry You Cast of Glee
Stay The Night James Blunt
Teenage Dream Katy PerryF’ing Perfect Pink
Just The Way You Are Bruno Mars
You’ve Got the Love Florence and The Machine
Nothin’ On You B.O.B
3 WordsCheryl Cole
Your Love Is My DrugKeisha
Today Was a Fairytale Taylor Swift
The Art of Love Guy Sebastian
You’re the World to Me David Gray
Love Story Taylor Swift
Falling For You Colbie Caillat
Don’t Stop Believing Glee Cast
Bella’s Lullaby The Twilight Soundtrack
You Found Me The Frey
You Belong To Me Jason Wade
Chasing Cars Snow Patrol
Never Let You Go Evermore
Light Surrounding You Evermore
Dreams Cranberries
This Guys In Love With You Burt Bacharach
I Just Called To Say I Love You Stevie Wonder
God Only Knows The Beach Boys
I Only Want To Be With You Dusty Springfield
Imagine John Lennon
The Time Of My Life Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
Unforgettable Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
The Bridal March
Storybook Love Mark Knopfler and Willy DeVille
Your Song Elton John
Circle of Life Elton John
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart Elton John and Kiki Dee
Hanging By A Moment Lifehouse
You Were Meant For Me Jewel
Thankyou Dido
Here With Me Dido
Love Your Way Powderfinger
Watch Over Me Bernard Fanning
Anything For You Gloria Estefan
Here We Are Gloria Estefan
\Chapel of Love The Dixie Cups
Will You Marry Me? Mark Isham
Hold Me Now Wayne Wonder
I Melt With You Jason Mraz
My Life Would Suck Without You Kelly Clarkson
Hero Mariah Carey
Up Where We Belong Jennifer Warnes and Joe Cocker
White Dress Christophe Beck
The songs you picked for your wedding are equally important as what you say. Music should reflect you as a couple and the “theme” of your wedding For example,if you’re having a formal wedding, think classical or jazz. If your wedding is on the beach something acoustic…
Here are wedding songs aplenty for everything from walk down the aisle , to the signing, to the wedding waltz.
Newly Added June 2011 All found on I Tunes
Marry You Cast of Glee
Stay The Night James Blunt
Teenage Dream Katy PerryF’ing Perfect Pink
Just The Way You Are Bruno Mars
You’ve Got the Love Florence and The Machine
Nothin’ On You B.O.B
3 WordsCheryl Cole
Your Love Is My DrugKeisha
Today Was a Fairytale Taylor Swift
The Art of Love Guy Sebastian
You’re the World to Me David Gray
Love Story Taylor Swift
Falling For You Colbie Caillat
Don’t Stop Believing Glee Cast
Bella’s Lullaby The Twilight Soundtrack
You Found Me The Frey
You Belong To Me Jason Wade
Chasing Cars Snow Patrol
Never Let You Go Evermore
Light Surrounding You Evermore
Dreams Cranberries
This Guys In Love With You Burt Bacharach
I Just Called To Say I Love You Stevie Wonder
God Only Knows The Beach Boys
I Only Want To Be With You Dusty Springfield
Imagine John Lennon
The Time Of My Life Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
Unforgettable Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole
The Bridal March
Storybook Love Mark Knopfler and Willy DeVille
Your Song Elton John
Circle of Life Elton John
Don’t Go Breaking My Heart Elton John and Kiki Dee
Hanging By A Moment Lifehouse
You Were Meant For Me Jewel
Thankyou Dido
Here With Me Dido
Love Your Way Powderfinger
Watch Over Me Bernard Fanning
Anything For You Gloria Estefan
Here We Are Gloria Estefan
\Chapel of Love The Dixie Cups
Will You Marry Me? Mark Isham
Hold Me Now Wayne Wonder
I Melt With You Jason Mraz
My Life Would Suck Without You Kelly Clarkson
Hero Mariah Carey
Up Where We Belong Jennifer Warnes and Joe Cocker
White Dress Christophe Beck
Hand fasting Hand Binding.
HAND BINDING/ FASTING
The concept of a Handfasting is said to have originated with the ancient Celtic culture. With the peasant class, a Handfasting was often used because the
couple was not wealthy enough to require one nor did they need one as there usually was no dowry to arrange for. Conversely with the nobility class, a Handfasting was used almost like a modern day prenuptial agreement. The Handfasting was used to signify the betrothal of the couple before the business
of the dowry and entitlement was worked out.
Today a Handfasting can be used in many similar and dissimilar ways. It can be used to signify an engagement or betrothal. Laws being as they are today, a Handfasting is an excellent way for a gay or lesbian couple to make their commitment known. Additionally a Handfasting can be added to any wedding ceremony, regardless of religion, as "tying the knot" is a universal wedding theme.
Tying the Cord
Celtic Style
The cord is wrapped thrice around the couple's Clasped hands.
Infinity Style
The cord is wrapped across your hands, one side loops around one
partners hands and the other side loops around the other partners
hands and meets back on top to be knotted. So the cords are also
formed into an infinity symbol.
Clasping Hands
Option 1
Face each other and clasp both hands right to right and left to left so
your hands make an infinity symbol. Using this option, the cords
should be removed before the end of the ceremony.
Option 2
Face each other and clasp one hand, either right to right or left to left.
This option allows your other hand to be free for the loving cup or
lighting a candle.
Option 3
Standing next to each other, your hands are bound as you hold hands.
You can remain bound until you can run off to consummate the
handfasting. This makes the reception interesting.
We perform Handfasting Wedding Ceremonies.
Handfasting wedding ceremonies are Celtic wedding rituals. It involves the tying of hands together to symbolize the coming together and remaining tied together. One possible wedding vow during the handfasting is this sample:
"As this knot is tied, so are your lives now bound. Woven into this cord, into its very fibers, are all the hopes of your friends and family, and of yourselves, for your new life together. With the entwining of this knot do I tie all the desires, dreams, love, and happiness wished here in this place to your lives for as long as love shall last.
In the joining of hands and the fashion of a knot, so are your lives now bound, one to another. By this cord you are thus bound to your vow. May this knot remain tied for as long as love shall last.
May this cord draw your hands together in love, never to be used in anger. May the vows you have spoken never grow bitter in your mouths.
Two entwined in love, bound by commitment and fear, sadness and joy, by hardship and victory, anger and reconciliation, all of which brings strength to this union. Hold tight to one another through both good times and bad, and watch as your strength grows. Remember that it is not this physical cord, but what it represents, that keeps you together."
Ceremonies By Julzz
0427757556
The concept of a Handfasting is said to have originated with the ancient Celtic culture. With the peasant class, a Handfasting was often used because the
couple was not wealthy enough to require one nor did they need one as there usually was no dowry to arrange for. Conversely with the nobility class, a Handfasting was used almost like a modern day prenuptial agreement. The Handfasting was used to signify the betrothal of the couple before the business
of the dowry and entitlement was worked out.
Today a Handfasting can be used in many similar and dissimilar ways. It can be used to signify an engagement or betrothal. Laws being as they are today, a Handfasting is an excellent way for a gay or lesbian couple to make their commitment known. Additionally a Handfasting can be added to any wedding ceremony, regardless of religion, as "tying the knot" is a universal wedding theme.
Tying the Cord
Celtic Style
The cord is wrapped thrice around the couple's Clasped hands.
Infinity Style
The cord is wrapped across your hands, one side loops around one
partners hands and the other side loops around the other partners
hands and meets back on top to be knotted. So the cords are also
formed into an infinity symbol.
Clasping Hands
Option 1
Face each other and clasp both hands right to right and left to left so
your hands make an infinity symbol. Using this option, the cords
should be removed before the end of the ceremony.
Option 2
Face each other and clasp one hand, either right to right or left to left.
This option allows your other hand to be free for the loving cup or
lighting a candle.
Option 3
Standing next to each other, your hands are bound as you hold hands.
You can remain bound until you can run off to consummate the
handfasting. This makes the reception interesting.
We perform Handfasting Wedding Ceremonies.
Handfasting wedding ceremonies are Celtic wedding rituals. It involves the tying of hands together to symbolize the coming together and remaining tied together. One possible wedding vow during the handfasting is this sample:
"As this knot is tied, so are your lives now bound. Woven into this cord, into its very fibers, are all the hopes of your friends and family, and of yourselves, for your new life together. With the entwining of this knot do I tie all the desires, dreams, love, and happiness wished here in this place to your lives for as long as love shall last.
In the joining of hands and the fashion of a knot, so are your lives now bound, one to another. By this cord you are thus bound to your vow. May this knot remain tied for as long as love shall last.
May this cord draw your hands together in love, never to be used in anger. May the vows you have spoken never grow bitter in your mouths.
Two entwined in love, bound by commitment and fear, sadness and joy, by hardship and victory, anger and reconciliation, all of which brings strength to this union. Hold tight to one another through both good times and bad, and watch as your strength grows. Remember that it is not this physical cord, but what it represents, that keeps you together."
Ceremonies By Julzz
0427757556
Wedding Vows
How to Write Your Wedding Vows
What's the big request people ask of us? "How to Write Wedding Vows". When you book a wedding ceremony with me, I will email you a free wedding vow kit with various sample wedding ceremonies wording that include sample wedding vows and free wedding poems that will allow you to write your own wedding vows quickly, give you some wedding vow ideas or simply pick a wedding vow that is right for you.
But there are a a few things that you should keep in mind when you write your own wedding vows:
1. Keep your wedding vows concise, yet meaningful. Too many people will overload a wedding ceremony. Don't torture your wedding guests with a long wedding ceremony! We find it very interesting that the shorter the ceremony, the more guests come up to us afterwards and say, "Oh that was the best ceremony I've ever been to."
2. If you can write your own wedding vows from scratch, make sure that you are edited by somebody you trust. If you pick from our wedding ceremony vow kit you can simply pick the marriage ceremony that fits you, or choose bits of ceremonies that fit how you feel and then add in the wedding poems or wedding songs that move you.
3. A sample wedding ceremony program often has these elements:
1. The wedding processional (walking down the aisle)
2. The opening of the wedding ceremony or call to the guests
3. Some words from me your celebrant on love or marriage or wedding poems readings
4. The wedding vow or wedding vow and poem
5. The ring exchange ( wedding ring exchange vows )
6. The pronouncement of marriage( husband and wife)
7. The introduction as husband and wife
9. The wedding recessional
If you decide that you do not want to do any of these steps listed above in the sample wedding program or put them out of order- - - -it's all your choice. You can say anything that you want to say that is fitting for your relationship and as long as you both agree to be married somewhere in the wedding program.
3. Often a passage that you like, a song, or a wedding love poem can be included in your marriage ceremony. A special guest, a member of the wedding party or the wedding minister can recite this wedding poem and reading, but it is not out of the ordinary for the bride or groom to recite or sing a wedding love poem to each other. When you book your wedding with us we will email you a list of appropriate or popular wedding day poems. We have over
50 wedding poems on my list.
4. Don't be afraid to express how you feel in the context of your wedding vow. This is the time to do it. Your wedding ceremony is your expression of love for your partner, it's your pronouncement to the world. Express yourself in your wedding vows how you would like to remember your wedding ceremony. And if you are not a poet, as most of us, pick a sample wedding vow that is a beautiful description of who you both are.
5. I also have a list of “Funky” trendy vows that I have in my kit.
Of late since I have written them several couples have taken up the “cheeky” vows, and their guests have had a chuckle also. It is your day bring out our own personality!
After booking your wedding with us as I will provide you with the password for this sample wedding vows kit.
Regards Julianne
Ceremonies By Julzz.
Mobile: 042775556
Office: 07 77 57556
office hrs only please. Thank you!
What's the big request people ask of us? "How to Write Wedding Vows". When you book a wedding ceremony with me, I will email you a free wedding vow kit with various sample wedding ceremonies wording that include sample wedding vows and free wedding poems that will allow you to write your own wedding vows quickly, give you some wedding vow ideas or simply pick a wedding vow that is right for you.
But there are a a few things that you should keep in mind when you write your own wedding vows:
1. Keep your wedding vows concise, yet meaningful. Too many people will overload a wedding ceremony. Don't torture your wedding guests with a long wedding ceremony! We find it very interesting that the shorter the ceremony, the more guests come up to us afterwards and say, "Oh that was the best ceremony I've ever been to."
2. If you can write your own wedding vows from scratch, make sure that you are edited by somebody you trust. If you pick from our wedding ceremony vow kit you can simply pick the marriage ceremony that fits you, or choose bits of ceremonies that fit how you feel and then add in the wedding poems or wedding songs that move you.
3. A sample wedding ceremony program often has these elements:
1. The wedding processional (walking down the aisle)
2. The opening of the wedding ceremony or call to the guests
3. Some words from me your celebrant on love or marriage or wedding poems readings
4. The wedding vow or wedding vow and poem
5. The ring exchange ( wedding ring exchange vows )
6. The pronouncement of marriage( husband and wife)
7. The introduction as husband and wife
9. The wedding recessional
If you decide that you do not want to do any of these steps listed above in the sample wedding program or put them out of order- - - -it's all your choice. You can say anything that you want to say that is fitting for your relationship and as long as you both agree to be married somewhere in the wedding program.
3. Often a passage that you like, a song, or a wedding love poem can be included in your marriage ceremony. A special guest, a member of the wedding party or the wedding minister can recite this wedding poem and reading, but it is not out of the ordinary for the bride or groom to recite or sing a wedding love poem to each other. When you book your wedding with us we will email you a list of appropriate or popular wedding day poems. We have over
50 wedding poems on my list.
4. Don't be afraid to express how you feel in the context of your wedding vow. This is the time to do it. Your wedding ceremony is your expression of love for your partner, it's your pronouncement to the world. Express yourself in your wedding vows how you would like to remember your wedding ceremony. And if you are not a poet, as most of us, pick a sample wedding vow that is a beautiful description of who you both are.
5. I also have a list of “Funky” trendy vows that I have in my kit.
Of late since I have written them several couples have taken up the “cheeky” vows, and their guests have had a chuckle also. It is your day bring out our own personality!
After booking your wedding with us as I will provide you with the password for this sample wedding vows kit.
Regards Julianne
Ceremonies By Julzz.
Mobile: 042775556
Office: 07 77 57556
office hrs only please. Thank you!
Thursday, 1 March 2012
Testomionals from couples via email
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"On the day of the ceremony Julzz was very patient, even though I was running very very late! She made us feel comfortable and conducted the ceremony perfectly. All our guests commented on what a lovely celebrant we had chosen. We highly recommend Ceremonies By Julzz to anyone looking for celebrant.
"Thank you Julianne for making our wedding a day we will never forget."
A & L
Wedding venue: Gold Coast
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2. Julianne was pro-active from the day of contact through to the day of our wedding; providing us with the professionalism you would wish for from your celebrant.
"In the lead up to the wedding Julianne provided us with the direction and guidance from scheduling the ceremony, the writing of our own vows and in the selection of readings. At the rehearsal and on our wedding day Julianne made us feel very comfortable and provided us with a personal touch we desired for our very special day
Location: Kingscliff, NSW
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"Dear Julianne, our sincerest thanks for making our wedding day so special.
"How fortunate we were that you were recommended to us. Our wedding was arranged at very short notice and so we had no time to meet with other celebrants. From the moment we met with you, we knew that there would have been no one more perfect than you to perform our ceremony.
"The information and suggestions that you provided for the ceremony made things very stress free and easy for us. Everything about the whole day was relaxed. Our simple yet touching ceremony was exactly what we had wished for. We could not have asked for a more perfect day. With you we felt that we had a friend there sharing in our excitement of the day.
"For anybody that was looking for a marriage celebrant, they should look no further. I doubt they could find anyone better for the job."
D & E
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"We had the great pleasure of being officiated by Julianne at our wedding in February 2012. Julanne is a warm, professional and friendly celebrant whom we felt instantly comfortable with and who we felt truly cared about our day and our ceremony.
Julanne was always approachable and contactable and provided many wording and reading options for us to use as we wished. She skillfully incorporated our background information into the drafts of the ceremony, allowing versions to be flicked between ourselves and refined until we were entirely happy with it. On the day she looked wonderful; spoke with ease and grace, relaxed our guests (and us!) with reverence for the occasion without being officious or stuffy.
"A few weeks after our ceremony we attended a friend's wedding where it starkly highlighted the superior job Julianne did for our wedding which appeared so seamless and effortless. Whilst this other celebrant appeared to enjoy the limelight, it was clear how Julianne made the ceremony about us. Seemingly small details made such a difference – for example the other celebrant used a lapel microphone so when the vows were repeated, the celebrant was the only one that could be heard and not the bride and groom. For our vows, Julianne stepped elegantly aside, holding a microphone to each of us so guests could only hear us and did not hear her voice.
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We'd like to say a sincere thank you for helping us to create, and for being a part of, the happiest day of our lives. With your kindness and professionalism you made us feel at ease right from our very first meeting.
"The ceremony you created was so beautiful, personal and heart felt - it couldn't have been more perfect for us! Your warm and friendly personality definitely shone through on the day. Thank you so much for sharing our special day with us."
"On the day of the ceremony Julzz was very patient, even though I was running very very late! She made us feel comfortable and conducted the ceremony perfectly. All our guests commented on what a lovely celebrant we had chosen. We highly recommend Ceremonies By Julzz to anyone looking for celebrant.
"Thank you Julianne for making our wedding a day we will never forget."
A & L
Wedding venue: Gold Coast
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2. Julianne was pro-active from the day of contact through to the day of our wedding; providing us with the professionalism you would wish for from your celebrant.
"In the lead up to the wedding Julianne provided us with the direction and guidance from scheduling the ceremony, the writing of our own vows and in the selection of readings. At the rehearsal and on our wedding day Julianne made us feel very comfortable and provided us with a personal touch we desired for our very special day
Location: Kingscliff, NSW
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"Dear Julianne, our sincerest thanks for making our wedding day so special.
"How fortunate we were that you were recommended to us. Our wedding was arranged at very short notice and so we had no time to meet with other celebrants. From the moment we met with you, we knew that there would have been no one more perfect than you to perform our ceremony.
"The information and suggestions that you provided for the ceremony made things very stress free and easy for us. Everything about the whole day was relaxed. Our simple yet touching ceremony was exactly what we had wished for. We could not have asked for a more perfect day. With you we felt that we had a friend there sharing in our excitement of the day.
"For anybody that was looking for a marriage celebrant, they should look no further. I doubt they could find anyone better for the job."
D & E
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"We had the great pleasure of being officiated by Julianne at our wedding in February 2012. Julanne is a warm, professional and friendly celebrant whom we felt instantly comfortable with and who we felt truly cared about our day and our ceremony.
Julanne was always approachable and contactable and provided many wording and reading options for us to use as we wished. She skillfully incorporated our background information into the drafts of the ceremony, allowing versions to be flicked between ourselves and refined until we were entirely happy with it. On the day she looked wonderful; spoke with ease and grace, relaxed our guests (and us!) with reverence for the occasion without being officious or stuffy.
"A few weeks after our ceremony we attended a friend's wedding where it starkly highlighted the superior job Julianne did for our wedding which appeared so seamless and effortless. Whilst this other celebrant appeared to enjoy the limelight, it was clear how Julianne made the ceremony about us. Seemingly small details made such a difference – for example the other celebrant used a lapel microphone so when the vows were repeated, the celebrant was the only one that could be heard and not the bride and groom. For our vows, Julianne stepped elegantly aside, holding a microphone to each of us so guests could only hear us and did not hear her voice.
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We'd like to say a sincere thank you for helping us to create, and for being a part of, the happiest day of our lives. With your kindness and professionalism you made us feel at ease right from our very first meeting.
"The ceremony you created was so beautiful, personal and heart felt - it couldn't have been more perfect for us! Your warm and friendly personality definitely shone through on the day. Thank you so much for sharing our special day with us."
Friday, 13 January 2012
Thanks
We just wanted to email to say thank you, you did a fantastic job and we loved every bit of it the ceremony suited who we are perfectly! It was amazing you connected with us with just one phone call, emailing and filling in your booking form.
D New Zealand
D New Zealand
Great Job
Thankyou for your services, u did a great job and I will jump onto one of those links u sent and write a great review for u.
The 2nd ceremony in Thailand went well, Thanks for both ceremonies, they where both what we wanted.
CC
The 2nd ceremony in Thailand went well, Thanks for both ceremonies, they where both what we wanted.
CC
thanks
Hi Julianne
Thanks for your kind wishes and for your part in our special day. We were very happy with the way it all worked out and our ceremony was just as we wanted thanks to you.
Everyone had a lovely day including all the little ones. Finished the day relaxing with a BBQ back at our holiday home.
BC New Zealand
Thanks for your kind wishes and for your part in our special day. We were very happy with the way it all worked out and our ceremony was just as we wanted thanks to you.
Everyone had a lovely day including all the little ones. Finished the day relaxing with a BBQ back at our holiday home.
BC New Zealand
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