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...your day the Coromandel way...
Grab a cuppa or a glass of whatever takes your fancy and check out what our Coromandel wedding superstars are saying, doing & sharing ...
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Aside from some legalities, your wedding ceremony can be as formal or casual as you please, and as a Celebrant I’ve seen loads of unique ideas. But no matter your style, theme or location, there are certainly things pertaining to all ceremonies which shouldn’t be over looked... You do you! There are no rules, if you want 200 guests, 4 camels, a sand ceremony, an Elvis tribute and sword juggling, then go right ahead, on the same note, if you want just the two of you at dawn with your parents and siblings in attendance that’s perfectly ok too. Remember, wedding trends are just suggestions, so do what makes you happy. Don’t be (too) late! In the Coromandel outdoor summer weddings are popular. And while it may be traditional for the bride to be late, do keep in mind how long your guests are waiting out in the hot sun for you to arrive. Guests often arrive half an hour before go time, so even if you are there right on the dot, they’ve had half an hour more rays than you’ve had, and lets face it, nobody wants to sit around in their wedding attire for the next eight hours feeling like they’ve been at the gym rather than a wedding! Wear in your shoes! Get those blisters sorted before the big day, and, if you are having a rehearsal, practice with your wedding shoes so you have an idea what it will be like under foot on the day. Sunscreen! A must no matter your skin tone, remember your feet (and bald patches) and don’t be fooled on cloudy days, they can get ya too! Hydrate hydrate hydrate! Fill a drink bottle in the morning and sip from it throughout the day, glasses are great but a drink bottle has a way of subliminally calling out ‘drink me’. Delegate! As a couple you have a big day ahead of you, don’t be afraid to delegate jobs to friends & whanau. Aunties in particular love having something to do, delivering your morning tea or coffees, entertaining little ones, or collecting your motel room key, are simple jobs other people will be happy to do and which save you time. Microphones and speakers! As a Celebrant, I can project my voice fairly confidently, but it is no match for thundering waves or road noise. For larger weddings where guests are several rows deep, having a decent sound system makes all the difference to whether or not your guests hear your ceremony or not. It also pays to have someone in charge of the music and who has been shown how to ‘press go’, in the scheme of things, hiring a speaker and microphone aren’t particularly expensive. Don’t sweat the small stuff! If something goes wrong, it’s ok, chances are only you and the Celebrant will even notice. Celebrants are masters of ‘improv’, we’ve got you! Insight from Jo: Jo Martin - Celebrant Photo credit : Flea from Felicity Jean Photography Comments are closed.
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