Practice Makes Perfect

Practice Makes Perfect - Six Tips

Cheryl Warry • July 27, 2016

There are some aspects of the day that you just shouldn't 'wing-it'

Here is a list of things that should be non-negotiable's on your TO-DO list. It goes without saying that you will get a hair, make-up and tanning trial to say nothing of how many times you will ‘swoosh’ your wedding dress.

Camera Shy Spend some time with your photographer, even consider doing an engagement photo shoot so you know how your photographer communicates.

First Dance I would encourage you both to take a few formal dance lessons, particularly if wither of you have "two left feet".

Vows and Speeches This is a given, don’t wing it because you may forget some very important people in the moment when all the attention is on you. Practice it loud a few times and in to a mirror is a good way of getting familiar with the words.

Rehearsal This is a given. You may think a rehearsal is unnecessary – you’ve been to so many weddings, you know the routine. Maybe not. Chances are you haven’t actually done that walk as a bride, with all eyes on you. You could be the coolest of brides but as soon as you hit the top of the aisle and you capture a sea of faces with all eyes on you, there is undoubtedly a rush of adrenaline and the nerves kick in. All thoughts of what to do go out the window, even just putting one foot in front of the other has challenged a few brides at this point.

Wedding Shoes Always practice wearing and walking in your wedding shoes. Take them to your rehearsal as this is where you will have to learn to manoeuvre over uneven terrain, perhaps down steps or along the chapel aisle. Consider having two pairs, one for the ceremony and photos and one that you know you can dance the night away on the dance floor and won’t give you blisters that will ruin your honeymoon.

Ending Conversations Gracefully As you greet your guests, you'll find that everyone will want to hold a conversation with you, and if you let them go on too long it will take your night away. Practice sentences that warmly express your gratitude for your guests being there on your special day and then a polite closure that helps you move on to the next table. Something like, 'We are so happy you could be here! Please, enjoy your dinner and the bar is over there when you're ready for a refill or hope to see you on the dance floor. This makes you a gracious host and guests are happy that you have acknowledged their presence.

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Covid-19 Wedding Restrictions In Victoria

By Cheryl Warry • April 17, 2020

COVID-19 has thrown many couples in to a spin and with all the months and sometimes years of planning, it has come down to making the choice to postpone or to go with the restrictions of just five people for what is most likely to be a legals-only style of ceremony. It is clear to see that the Corona Virus is not going away any time soon and I am mindful not to add to the potential risk, stress and harm that the virus may cause. It’s important that as an Australian marriage celebrant, I comply with the rules set down by our government and that they are adhered to, to the best of my ability. The Covid-19 restrictions that now apply to weddings, have been put in place to protect our nearest and dearest. If a couple still wish to get married, of course this is still possible, providing there are no more than five people present. This includes the marriage celebrant, the couple and their two legal witnesses over the age of 18. If the couple still wish to have a photographer and/or videographer then they must act as a witness. As laid out by the Australian Government, social distancing of at least 1.5 metres must be applied and the four square metre rule must be observed, this includes the signing of the legal documents. In the face of Corona Virus, one of the biggest challenges couples are faced with currently is to decide when to pull the trigger on their date and move it to a date further into 2020 or even move to 2021. Many of my couples have already made the decision to move weddings that are booked from now through to September and October until earlier in to 2021. Not an easy decision to make and there are many variables to consider; guests travel plans and accommodation to just begin with. If you are unsure of what to do, I would suggest that you engage with your suppliers and enquire about future dates and their availability. Yours won’t be the first call they have taken to discuss this very topic. I'm available to chat about your options either by email, zoom or over the phone. As many have said, we are living in such uncertain times and Covid-19 / Corona Virus is testing even the most resilient of us. Let's put the welfare of you, your families and your guests first.