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All’s fair in love and chocolate

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Johanna

I love chocolate. Dark chocolate. Dark chocolate with orange and almonds. [wipes drool from keyboard]. I love it so much that the question has been asked “Did you inhale the chocolate?“. Chances are I did! … Segue to my husband. … Continue reading →

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Celebrant in Sickness and In Health

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Johanna

When you book your Celebrant, the last thing you’d ever expect is that they’d miss your wedding. You paid a deposit, reserved their services, spent a small fortune on dress, shoes, hair and here you are standing at the end … Continue reading →

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10 things you didn’t know about Jo, the Celebrant at Vows Now

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Johanna

I get a lot of wedding enquiries that start off with the sentence “I saw you on your website and you look really cool.  Can we book you for our ceremony?“. Why thanks, flattery will get you everywhere! But if … Continue reading →

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Wedding rings with meaning

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Johanna

I give you this ring as a symbol of my love, my trust and my respect for you. This phrase is the most commonly selected option amongst Vows Now brides and grooms, said as they exchange wedding rings. The couple’s … Continue reading →

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Please yourself… Wedding Ceremonies with no judgement

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Johanna

I have a friend. To protect her identity, I’ll call her Joan*. Joan tells it like it is. Joan has a mouth like a sailor. Joan loves her friends and family with all her soul and her friends accept Joan as … Continue reading →

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Farewell 2011 from Vows Now

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Johanna

Another fun year of fuss free weddings has come to an end. Thank you to the 34 couples who let me share their wedding day with them in 2011. A special thank you to the 2 couples who were very … Continue reading →

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Dear Jacob – Happy 18th Birthday & Happy Xmas

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Johanna

Dear Jacob, To most people today, December 25th is Christmas Day. In my house it’s Jacob’s Birthday! Today my baby boy is no longer; today he turns 18 and becomes a man. Wow! Way to make me feel old Jake! … Continue reading →

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2012 Public Holidays plus other great days to Get Just Married®

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Johanna

  When this gorgeous couple married this year, they didn’t much care what date their wedding was held on. What mattered to them most was being together. They planned their wedding around practicalities, such as childcare and the Groom’s return … Continue reading →

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Wedding Tip for Celebrants

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Johanna

Thought I’d share a great tip for Celebrants to incorporate as part of their preparations for weddings; particularly when the weather is warm. I was given this tip by a photographer, Lee from Precious Memories Photography when we worked together at … Continue reading →

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Simple ceremonies in my garden

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Johanna

Vows Now’s marriage ceremonies are designed to be brief to ensure that you are legally married, without the fuss of traditional weddings. For those thinking of running off to elope at the Registry Office why not consider a small intimate wedding … Continue reading →

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