WEDDING TIPS & TRICKS | Marie Hayes Celebrant

Weddings
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Jun 19, 2020
2 min

Fur-babies in your Wedding Ceremony

Are you wondering if you should include your fur-babies in your wedding ceremony? The simple answer to this one is... absolutely!!!! One ...

Marie Hayes

May 5, 2020
2 min

Funerals: A Celebration of Life

I was recently honoured when asked to officiate one of my very good friends father's funeral. I knew her dad very well and I can honestly...

Marie Hayes

Nov 14, 2019
2 min

Name Giving Ceremonies

Naming Ceremony. This is similar to a baptism or christening but not in a church, many couples do not want the pressure of raising their ...

Marie Hayes

Nov 6, 2019
1 min

Wedding Rehearsal Time!

Why have a Rehearsal??

Marie Hayes

Nov 6, 2018
2 min

Fun & Witty Readings for Teenagers

I recently officiated Olivia's wedding and we tweaked this Pam Ayres Poem to suit Tom's new dad!! I must admit... it really did get a la...

Marie Hayes

Jun 25, 2018
1 min

Why not try a commitment ceremony

If you're feeling hesitant on taking that big step into a legal binding contract. Why not start off with a casual commitment ceremony ins...

Marie Hayes

May 22, 2018
3 min

Making It Simple

What do we need to do to get married? Here's your 7 step guide to getting hitched. 1. First of all, you must both be over the age of 18 y...

Marie Hayes

Apr 5, 2018
1 min

What is a marriage celebrant?

What is a celebrant? A marriage celebrant is the person that speaks and officiates at your wedding ceremony. In Australia a celebrant is ...

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