If you're currently staring at a blank page wondering how on earth you're supposed to write wedding vows, you're not alone. One of the most common questions couples ask me is: "How long should my vows be?" The answer is actually quite simple. Long enough to say what you want to say. Short enough that your guests stay with you. Most wedding vows take between one and two minutes to deliver. That's usually around 150 to 300 words. It may not sound like much, but you'd be surprised how much you...

"Do we really need a wedding rehearsal?" It's one of the most common questions couples ask me, and my answer is always the same: a rehearsal isn't about getting everything perfect. It's about helping everyone relax. A wedding rehearsal is for the couple and the people directly involved in the ceremony. The wedding party, flower girls, page boys, the person walking you down the aisle, and anyone else with an important role. We walk through what will happen on the day, from arriving at the...

If you've ever watched Kath & Kim, you'll remember Kath's famous line: "Look at moi. Look at moi. Look at moi..." Well, your wedding ceremony is one of the few times when your celebrant definitely doesn't want you doing that. When I ask couples to repeat their legal vows after me, most instinctively turn and look straight at me. And honestly, I get it. From the time we're kids, we're taught it's polite to look at the person who's speaking. So when your celebrant says a line for you to repeat,...