Venita ManningNov 10, 20213 min5 Best Brisbane Parks to Get MarriedBrisbane has the most amazing parklands to get married in. We are so lucky to have fantastic weather most of the year so park weddings...
Venita ManningDec 29, 20203 minHow to start organising my weddingYou’ve just become engaged. Now what? Firstly sit back and enjoy being engaged. Kiss each other a thousand times. Stare at your ring and...
Venita ManningOct 22, 20203 minWedding Day NervesThe wedding ceremony can be the most exciting part but also the most nerve wracking part of your special day. Those 20 minutes or so...
Venita ManningAug 26, 20202 minWedding Tips for your big dayTIPS FOR YOUR BIG DAY The night before. Go easy on the grog the night before. Your wedding day is a long day. Don't be hung over. Drink...
Venita ManningJun 11, 20202 minWhat month should I get married?There is no right or wrong time of the year to get married. It really depends on your situation, the vibe you want for your day and the...
Venita ManningMay 20, 20202 minWhat music do I need for my wedding ceremony?Music is such a personal choice. My best advice is to find songs that resonate with you both. One tip though, if you really love a song,...
Venita ManningApr 24, 20201 minHow do I walk down the aisle?How do you want to arrive to your ceremony? The tradition of walking down the aisle was the ‘giving away’ in an arranged marriage. Today...
Venita ManningApr 9, 20202 minShould we elope?Is eloping a good idea? I’ve been married 14 years in May and a wedding celebrant 12 years in October. I know how stressful the wedding...
Venita ManningMar 20, 20201 minCOVID-19 and me, Venita!Well hasn’t life thrown us one very large shit sandwich? So many people hurting in all walks of life and business. I’m not going to give...
Venita ManningMar 10, 20202 minHow does a Surprise Wedding WorkI love a surprise wedding. There are so many reasons to have this type ceremony and this is totally up to you, your partner and your...
Venita - Brisbane Marriage CelebrantFeb 7, 20201 minWhere does a celebrant stand?This is totally up to you guys - and a bit of logistics. Generally, I will begin a ceremony between the couple and one side of the bridal...
Venita - Brisbane WeddingsNov 5, 20192 minBridal Party - Do I have to have one?Do I need to have a Bridal Party? Traditionally, and we’re talking 100’s of years ago, a Bridal Party served a pretty important role....
Venita - Brisbane Wedding CelebrantJul 23, 20191 minHoneymooning After Your Wedding DaySo your big day is over. You’ve made vows, drunk champagne, danced and had an absolutely epic time. It’s now the morning after. You’ve...
Venita - Brisbane Marriage CelebrantJun 30, 20191 minLet's Talk WitnessesWhy do we need witnesses? The two witnesses are the official legal witnesses to the marriage under law and their presence serves a legal...
Venita - Brisbane WeddingsJun 23, 20192 minSelecting Your Wedding Venue (plus my favourite 3)Ok, you’ve found ‘the one’. Now for the most important next step, where to hold the big day? The venue. To start, choose your top 5 dream...
Venita - Brisbane WeddingsJun 19, 20192 minWe're Engaged - now what?The big questions has been asked and answered with a resounding yes! What next? Everyone has their own ideas about what order to do...
Venita - Brisbane Marriage CelebrantMay 30, 20191 minReal Wedding - Michael & Marisa 26.4.2019✨M A G I C A L✨ Magical is the only way to describe the fairytale that was Michael and Marisa’s wedding day. When you first arrive at...
VenitaJan 16, 20192 minChoosing a Wedding DressI'm going to start this by saying I am definitely no expert at picking a dress and here's why. My husband and I decided we wanted a small...
VenitaMar 18, 20182 minTo Rehearse or Not To Rehearse?There’s two camps here and I can see merit in both but at the end of the day it really depends on what you want. Here are some things to...
VenitaJan 26, 20181 minWRITING YOUR VOWS (my favourite part)No, don’t groan! When we first chat about writing vows nearly every groom sinks back in the chair and looks like a deer in the...