Category Archives: Charis’ Blog

  There is nothing wrong with a DIY wedding. Saving money here and there on your wedding is an amazing idea. Just do not cut back on the major elements such as having a friend take i-phone photos. Or getting a friend of a friend who has done the odd wedding here and there to […]

  Weddings cost a lot because they are a special day with suppliers who have trained in their area of expertise. An experienced photographer has gone to school for years to learn how to take the perfect picture. An experienced celebrant holds a Certificate 4 in Celebrancy and is appointed by the Attorney Generals department. […]

  With a more experienced supplier you are paying for their knowledge, as well as their connections. It is invaluable if your celebrant has a connection with your videographer or photographer. That way those people already know how the celebrant works, where they place the bride and groom during the ceremony and how they conduct a ceremony. […]

  The risks involved with a cheaper supplier are normally a lack of experience. I know we all had to learn in order to get to where we are and I am still learning even after 8 years. However, your wedding day is not a day to take risks. Meet your suppliers, look at their […]

  Cheaper suppliers normally mean that they are newer and inexperienced. They are building up a brand and are starting at a base price until they feel they have the expertise to charge more. A quality priced vendor usually means a quality service.  As a client you want eloquence and expertise for your Wedding ceremony. […]

  Having your wedding in a park is an amazing location for a wedding. Of course, every park and location has different rules and regulations. The Fitzroy gardens, Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh gardens, Carlton Gardens and the gardens in the Melbourne City council all require you to have a permit. They also require you to have a permit for you […]

  Of course you can have your wedding ceremony any way you would like it. However, sometimes I get asked wether I think seats for guests are important? My answer is always a resounding “YES.” If budget allows and you are tossing up the idea of having seats, do it! Having chairs allows you to designate a […]

  OH OH! Like today, there was no rain forecast and then all of the sudden the heavens opened. I have had a few situations like this where it has rained mid ceremony. There was one wedding in particular that the heavens absolutely opened with a vengeance. In this case, there was nothing we could […]

  A lot of my clients ask me if it is ok to have no bridal party. Of course it is ok. Your wedding can be customised any way you like it. Having no bridal party means you can have more intimate photographs. I would recommend having a nice backdrop, like a floral arch, just […]

  So, you are thinking of having your wedding at a winery? AMAZING!!!!! I love doing weddings in the Yarra Valley, Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula or down the Bellarine Peninsula. Having your wedding at a winery gives your wedding a luxe feel. They are often boutique wineries that highlight their wines throughout the evening of your reception. […]