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What happens if members of my bridal party cannot make the Rehearsal? |
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Members of a bridal party are often unable to attend, usually due to work commitments or that they simply live too far away. This is not an issue, because (after you have been to the rehearsal) you can explain the format and procedure to them prior to the wedding day.
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Is there a limit to how many people I can have in my Bridal Party? |
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No. The average wedding party has approximately 3 bridal party members each side. A large bridal party would be 5 or more each side. I have seen as many as 16 bridal party members on each side.
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Do I have to have a Bridal Party? |
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No, many couples get married without a bridal party.
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What do I do if I have fallen-out with one of my bridal party members? |
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My best advice (if the issue cannot be resolved), is to politely let them go from the bridal party. You do not need any additional pressures on your wedding day.
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Can my bridal party be involved in the Rehearsal? |
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Yes, it is important that as many people who are involved in your wedding attend the rehearsal, including bride, groom, bridesmaids, groomsmen, flower girls and page boys.
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How do I know where my bridal party will stand? |
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When we do your rehearsal, you will be able to decide where and in what formation you want your bridal party to stand. Generally, the bridal party will stand on either side of the couple, slightly turned-in (about 45 degrees) towards the couple.
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What is the historical relevance of the bridal party? |
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Historically, the bridesmaids surrounded the bride on her wedding day in order to ward-off any evil spirits. In theory, the spirits would be tricked and go after the bridesmaids (instead of the bride).
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What is the traditional order of bridal party entry at a ceremony? |
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Flowergirls (or page boys) first, junior bridesmaids next, followed by bridesmaids, then senior bridesmaids, then maid (or matron) of honour.
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Can my bridal party sign the back of my Marriage Certificate? |
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Yes, in fact anyone can sign the back of the marriage certificate, including friends, family and even pets.
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How many people can I have in my bridal party? |
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Bridal party sizes range in size from 1 (each side), to about 5 (each side). Over 5 seems to be less common in secular western weddings.
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What shoes should my guests and bridal party wear at a beach ceremony? |
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It is best to wear flat sole shoes (not heels), or no shoes at all.
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Do you do any Bridal Expos? |
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Yes, I appear at many bridal expos, including the Yarra Valley Bridal Expo, and several smaller expos run by Bram Leigh, Riverstone and Linley Estate.
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Can we change our Legal Vows? |
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No, legal vows cannot be changed (but personalised vows can).
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Do we need an Interpreter if we both cannot speak English? |
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Yes, you will need an interpreter if either one or both of you cannot understand English.
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Which relatives is it illegal to marry in Australia? |
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You cannot marry your, Sister, Brother, Mother or Father.
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Does your Fast Simple package include a rehearsal or meeting? |
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My Fast and Simple ceremony includes a meeting, but no rehearsal.
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Which guests do you acknowledge at our ceremony? |
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Any guests that have made an extraordinary effort to be present, including guests that may not have been able to make it.
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Why do bridesmaids carry bridal bouquets? |
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This is an old tradition that predates modern sanitary appliances. Put simply, floral bouquets made the bride and her bridesmaids smell nicer.
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Can anyone do the Interpreting during a ceremony? |
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No, an Interpreter must be qualified accordingly. It is not admissable to allow a non-qualified family member, friend or relative to Interpret.
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Who starts and stops the music during a Ceremony? |
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The bride and groom normally select someone to start and stop the musc during the ceremony, if a staff member is not provided for by the venue.
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Why does the NOIM ask if I am related to my partner? |
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Because in Australia, you cannot legally marry your mother, father, brother, sister (or any ancestor where the blood line is too close).
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Do you supply an Official Marriage Certificate? |
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No, Celebrants cannot supply this. You have to request this from the office of Births, Deaths and Marriages once you are married.
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Is an Interpreter required if only one parnter cannot speak English? |
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Yes, it is essential that you understand English.
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Is my personal information ever disclosed to any other party? |
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No, personal information is only disclosed in accordance with IPP 11 and is never shared or viewed by any other parties.
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Can we have an Engagement Party with a surprise wedding ceremony? |
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Yes. Some couples like to surprise their guests with a marriage ceremony, when the guests are only expecting an Engagement Party.
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