WEDDINGS

Heathe Boundy Civil Celebrant

A wedding is one of the most important events in a couples' life. It is a reflection of the relationship between two people, and their desire to share their feelings for each other with family and friends. A wedding ceremony is a commitment in front of witnesses. My hope is to highlight your happiness on this day. My role includes:-

meeting with you to discuss your particular needs and wishes
completion of the Notice of Intended Marriage
advice papers re relationship education from the Commonwealth Government and counseling agencies
composing your wedding ceremony
completing all the required legal paperwork
advice on all aspects of the ceremony, including readings, poetry, music as desired
a wedding rehearsal, if required
provision of PA system as required
conducting of ceremony
presentation of copy of your ceremony as a keepsake
lodgment of legal paperwork with the Office of Births, Deaths and Marriages

ENQUIRIES

When you contact me, by phone or email, we will arrange a time for a meeting where we can discuss the plans you have for your wedding day, the fees, and the manner in which we will proceed. I am happy for you to visit my home which is quiet and private. A deposit of $100 is required to confirm the booking at the time of signing the Notice of Intended Marriage.

Autumn Weddings

Autumn is such a beautiful time for weddings. The heat has gone from the afternoons, but the sun is generally clear and bright. The vines on the Mornington Peninsula wineries are coming into colour and make a beautiful backdrop for photos. March has been a busy time, as usual, and the brides have looked particularly beautiful. Bridesmaids choosing their own style of frock using similar fabrics and colours is popular amongst bridal parties. The groom and his attendants in waistcoats without jackets has also made a comeback. It is always such a joy to see what the couple you have been working with for months choose to wear for their special day.

YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY

Once you have selected me as your celebrant we will spend some time discussing and planning your ceremony. It can be as traditional or contemporary as you choose. I have a range of suggested Askings and Ring Ceremonies from which you may like to choose.

Heather Boundy - Civil Celebrant I suggest that together you write your own wedding vows, as they should be a reflection of you as a couple, with your commitment to each other and your dreams for the future. I am happy to provide you with some ideas on which to base your vows if you need a starting point.

Some couples like to include a specially symbolic segment to their wedding such as a Rose, Candle or Handfasting Ceremony. I am happy to create this for you.

To assist me in making your ceremony as personal as possible, I will request that you fill out a questionnaire which will tell me something of your history as a couple. e.g.

Where did you first meet?
What is it that you love about each other?
What are some of the things that you enjoy sharing together?

You may like to include members of your family or friends in the ceremony by asking them to read a favourite poem or reading. I can give you lots of appropriate suggestions.

Spring is here

Sunshine, blossom, longer days and warmth in the air. Don't you love Spring? The old saying goes that 'love is in the air' and this is so true at this time of the year. If you haven't already planned your wedding, now is the time to think about when you would like this special event to take place. Many couples like to plan ahead and may choose to give themselves twelve months or more to arrange everything just right, so planning for Spring 2020 now might be just perfect.

For others, why wait? You may have been together for years and have decided that here and now is the right time to tie the knot. In this case a wedding can be arranged for the near future, as long as you take into account the necessity of signing the Notice of Intended Marriage at least a month before your wedding date. Bookings for venues at popular times of the year can also be tricky at short notice. But for an informal, smaller wedding what could be nicer than your own backyard?

“It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want—oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so!”
― Mark Twain