I'm not entirely sure what the link is (or if there is one) between weddings and Mother's Day, but here are 5 cool presents that any Mum would love to receive! And while I'm at it, Happy Mother's Day to all the hardworking, sleep deprived, chocolate scoffing, wine swilling Mums out there. We love you and thank you for all you do.

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7 Tested & Practical Ways to Make Your Wedding Ceremony a Total Vibe

"A vibe" has become one of those words that gets slapped on everything from a nail appointment to a boba tea.

After creating and conducting ceremonies for over 1,060 couples, here's what I've learned: the big budget extravagances (helicopter arrivals, $5K flower walls) get chitchat for about 15 minutes. And they don't move the needle on what your guests actually remember.

Here’s the great news: what really sticks is thoughtfulness, the small moments that say we see you and keep people comfortable and connected. And you don't need a huge wedding budget to pull that off.

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How to Change Name After Your Wedding in Australia

If you’re looking to change your last name after your wedding, but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone.

In my experience as a marriage celebrant, up to 90% of newly married brides (and a few pioneering grooms and spouses) choose to change their last or family name after marriage and are super confused about how to go about it.

The good news is that I can help save you a lot of time and even some money, too.

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5 wedding readings that aren't too soppy

What are your options if you want to include a reading in your wedding ceremony, but aren't a fan of Shakespeare and don't want to have 1 Corinthians 13?

The great thing about civil ceremonies in Australia is, apart from 3 sentences that I have to say from The Marriage Act 1961 and 1 legal sentence you have to say in your vows, the rest is completely up to you. The sky's the limit.

And you can make your ceremony even more meaningful by finding a reading (or two) that you LOVE - rather than something you think is 'just okay'. Readings can come from anywhere; lyrics from songs, quotes from movies or the words from your team's victory song (God help us all..)

Here are five of my favourites..

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5 tips for a successful surprise wedding

Fun, funny and oh so memorable; I think that these photos from Be Frankie Photography say it all..

And although Lucas and Claire's family and friends were supportive and got into the spirit of things when the big reveal was made, there was a lot of groundwork that went on behind the scenes to make it all look easy and effortless on the day.

Here are a few key points that you need to address and/or consider to ensure that your surprise wedding is just as successful and doesn't fall flat.

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5 cool gift ideas for Mother's Day

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