Category Archives: Marriage

10 years of cyber love

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Johanna

Today is the 10 year anniversary of the day I met my (now) husband. We met online, during the 2002 World Cup Soccer, via an ‘adult romance’ chat room on MSN. I lived near Lake Macquarie NSW and he was … Continue reading →

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Pitfalls of Destination Weddings and how Vows Now can help

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Johanna

I’ve just got off the phone from a bride, frustrated with bureaucracy back home following her Fijian Wedding. She is trying to change her name in Australia and is facing many barriers. Some planning before an escape to paradise, can save untold … Continue reading →

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Best date to elope in 2012

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Johanna

Attention please all of those engaged-but-never-get-around-to-marrying couples. Whilst casually perusing my availability calendar I have stumbled upon the best date for fuss-free brides to marry this year. Who knew there was a day just sitting there, waiting patiently next to … Continue reading →

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Til death do us part

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Johanna

Today I read a beautiful story, shared on Facebook by Bridewise about a couple, married for 72 years who died holding each other’s hands. It got me thinking about my own Grandparents and how their marriage was truly until death … Continue reading →

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Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary to my In-Laws

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Johanna

Today my beautiful in-laws celebrate 50 years of marriage. To celebrate, they have returned to Malta where their wedding took place on May 28th 1961. They will be visiting the Catholic Church where they exchanged vows so they can pop … Continue reading →

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My Mum would kill me if I eloped

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Johanna

I hear that sentence a lot! Guess what?… chances are she won’t. Mine didn’t! I have officiated more than 50 weddings and so far (touch wood), I’ve never lost a bride at the hands of her mother in a post … Continue reading →

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In sickness and in health

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Johanna

I saw a video from the latest season of American Idol Auditions. Have some tissues ready, then listen to Chris Medina as he talks about his Fiancée. Nice song, sung well… I’d give it 3 votes. Here are some questions … Continue reading →

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Marriage Superheroes

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Johanna

It’s not everyday that you get the chance to meet a couple of heroes. Real heroes (not the overpaid good at sport ‘heroes’) are in our day to day lives. Family, friends, nurses, police, ambulance officers, the old couple you … Continue reading →

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