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Accepting Notice of Intended Marriage from same sex couples On November 25, 2017 By sassyweddingcelebrantmelbourne In same sex marriage   As Celebrants we have a close link to the Attorney Generals Department.  The following passage was taken from their website: “The Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 (‘Dean Smith Bill’) was introduced into the Senate on 15 November 2017. The requirements set out in the Marriage Act 1961 remain in place until such time as an Act of Parliament changes them. As such, celebrants are currently not able to accept a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) from same-sex couples. The date from which same-sex weddings could occur in Australia will depend on the date the Australian law is changed to allow same-sex marriage.  The department will communicate advice to celebrants and the public about changes to the Marriage Act 1961 as soon as possible after the passage of any amendments.” The above passage was t
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Logo at last! Sassy Celebrant On November 2, 2017   When I decided to get a logo after 11 years in business I didn’t think it would be that difficult!  Decisions, decisions!  I really wanted “the pink panther” as my sassy element but my graphic designer informed me unless I wanted to pay MGM Columbia a zillion dollars to use it I would have to think again.  I should have known better!  After a couple of months of  looking at many designs and colours we finally came up with the final product. Very different to my previous very traditional business cards.
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What does a CELEBRANT do?

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On October 26, 2017 October 26, 2017   By sassyweddingcelebrantmelbourne In Wedding Celebrant Looks like an easy job, right?  Surely they just rock up talk for 20 minutes and go home! Let me tell you, I have been a celebrant for 11 years and I still spend a lot of time before every ceremony checking everything and reading through the ceremony again to make sure I am happy.  It is their wedding day, they have planned for months for this moment and what I say and do on the day also has to be perfect, and legal!  There is a lot of behind the scenes preparation.  There will have been meetings to commence legal paperwork and to discuss the content for their unique personal ceremony.  I provide many resources to help with the process and encourage input re writing their own vows, including children in the ceremony, providing information on rituals, symbols, music etc.  I also encourage couples to have a rehearsal at the venue to help calm the nerves. On the day of th
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Little personal touches

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When I meet my couples for the first time and they book me as their chosen celebrant I ask them a lot of questions. I say to them I like to get a "feel" of your day.  I am not only talking about all the information that I collect for writing their personal ceremony, but all the little touches that go into making their day special.  What colour will the flowers be?  What are the guys wearing?  Will there be a theme?  What colour are the bridesmaid's dresses?  How many people are you inviting? My aim is that on their special day I will look professional and blend in with the colour scheme and general feel of the day. 
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Logo

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Its funny I have been business for 11 years as a civil celebrant but never really thought it necessary to have a logo.  I recently did a course entitled "Social Media for Enterprise" and came to realise how important branding is even for small business.  I am now looking forward to having my very own made to order personalised logo.  Next step new business cards!  Will keep you informed as I will look forward to showing them off with my logo! Back to writing wedding ceremonies for the busy spring season, lets talk again next week.
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