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Dec 4, 2024

The Power of an Authentic Marriage Ceremony

The COVID-19 pandemic transformed marriage ceremonies, leading to minimalist events that question their significance. Yet, the true value lies in… Read More

Nov 16, 2015

Celebrants: The Wedding Vows as a Compact

Hi, My name is Dally MessengerI’ve been a civil marriage celebrant for 52 years (2026).This is about writing your own… Read More

Feb 11, 2014

Marriages are up, divorces are down

AAP Report in Melbourne Age. August 29 2008 ( I wrote this a while ago before I started this blog… Read More

Dec 28, 2013

A Valid Marriage -Yes or No?

Was this older civil Marriage celebrant ignorant of the Marriage Act? I’ve just witnessed (on video) a recent country wedding… Read More