“It’s because of the word ‘wedding’!” If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that, I could probably fund an entire wedding! But here’s the thing: while the word wedding does influence pricing, it’s not because vendors are slapping on extra costs just for fun....
Wedding Day Freak-Out? A Celebrant’s Guide to Conquering Nerves
I'm an experienced marriage celebrant and I'll never forget the time I was about to start Steve* and Jodi's* ceremony, and I popped into the room where they were waiting separately. Steve was pacing like a caged tiger, muttering about how he might faint. Jodi was...
How to Make Your Wedding Ceremony Hilarious (and Still Meaningful)
Picture this: I'm standing at the altar (or, you know, that lovely spot under the gum trees where you've chosen to tie the knot), and you're reciting your vows. You're talking about how your partner always steals the doona, how they laugh like a kookaburra with a sore...
10 Hilarious Wedding Ceremony Readings That Will Have Your Guests in Stitches
Ready to ditch the stuffy wedding ceremony readings and inject some laughter into your ceremony? Look no further! This curated collection of humorous and lighthearted readings will have your guests giggling (and maybe even snorting with laughter). "Falling in Love is...
Ditch the Snoozefest: Why Your Wedding Ceremony Should Be Fun (and Funny!)
Okay, lovebirds, let's talk wedding ceremonies. We've all been there, right? Sitting through a ceremony that feels longer than a Lord of the Rings marathon, trying to stifle yawns and wondering when the champagne will finally make an appearance. But it doesn't have to...
Seating at a wedding ceremony – you’re welcome (literally)
Hey! Have you been invited to a wedding? How exciting! In case you didn’t know, weddings can be expensive and if you were invited it means you reallllllllly matter to the couple and they reallllllllly want you to be there. So, why do you feel like you’re not allowed...
22 things we learnt from 22 weddings last month!
And how they can help YOU while planning your wedding! In case you haven't heard, 2022 is the year of the wedding! With so many weddings being postponed from the past two years, it's LOVELY to see lovers celebrating again (and properly!). We have had the pleasure of...
An MC is Worth Their Weight In Gold: Here’s Why
We all have that mate or an uncle who loves the limelight and shines with a microphone in their hand. Often these loveable characters get preferential treatment when couples are deciding on who to appoint the VIP task of MC for their wedding day. But there are a...
How to Create a Stress-Free Boho Wedding Festival
Or as we like to call it, a WEDSTIVAL #weddingfestival #wedstival As you might know, here at Hire a Bridesmaid we're all about that stress-free wedding life. So, when the most chilled and relaxed couple approached us to help them plan their day, we were like "duh!"...