Modern Sydney Celebrant

Jess and Aaron's baking, beach-side wedding The temperature was pushing 46 degrees (the hottest Sydney-day on record) but everyone forgot about the heat as the gorgeous Jess walked down a petal-strewn aisle at scenic Long Reef Golf Club. Civil celebrant, Laura Craddock helped to calm and distract a nervous groom. Aaron shed a tear as his beautiful bride walked down the aisle, but once Jess was by his side Aaron was the happiest man alive. Family and friends cheered on as Aaron and Jess committed to each other for the rest of their lives together.  The  simple, yet meaningful civil marriage ceremony was just what the couple wanted. "Aaron and I wanted to thank you again. We both had an amazing day and appreciated how easy you made the process of planning and performing the ceremony." Jess said.  Jonathan David Photography was there to capture all the joy and emotion of the their wedding day.

Over the last few days a chill has descended on Sydney and it's time to admit that summer is well and truly over. It's time to look ahead to all the wonderful things about winter...crisp, blue days (it's actually dryer in Sydney in winter, than in summer), cosy slippers, toasty fires and heartwarming stews for example. But before we look ahead, I wanted to quickly reflect on the summer that has just passed. While by no means the warmest or dryest summer on record, Sydney's brides and grooms didn't let the weather get in the way of love. Despite the less-than-ideal weather there have been some absolutely beautiful weddings over the last few months. From Palm Beach to Coolangatta and all around this beautiful city of Sydney, Laura has been privileged to be involved in so many happy occasions, each one special and unique. There have been lots of happy memories from Summer 2011/2012... breathtaking harbour-side and park locations, moving family tributes, touching and he...

St George & Shire Wedding Expo Date: 6 March 2011 Cost: $10 Venue: Novotel Brighton, Grand Pde, Brighton Le Sands NSW RSVP: 1300 305 802; info@ourweddingexpos.com.au ; More Info: www.ourweddingexpos.com.au Tattersalls on Elizabeth Street Wedding Showcase Date: 12 March 2011 Cost: Free Location: 181 Elizabeth Street, Sydney RSVP: 02 9264 1300 Crystal Palace Bridal Exhibition Date: 13 March 2011 Cost: Free with online registration Location: 1 Olympic Dr, Milsons Point NSW RSVP: 02 90337582; Cpanuccio@lunaparksydney.com ; More Info: www.crystalpalaceweddings.com Hawkesbury Bridal Expo Date: 13 March 2011 Cost: Free Location: Cnr of Macquarie and Dight Sts, Windsor NSW RSVP: 02 4577 9399 The Epping Club Wedding Open Day Date: 20 March 2011 Cost: Free Location: The Epping Club, 45-47 Rawson St, Epping NSW More Info: www.eppingclub.com Wedding Expos Australia – Parramatta RSL Club Date: 27 March 2011 Cost: Free Location...

Sydney Celebrant keeps you up to date with the latest bridal events and open days: Cockle Bay Wedding Open Day: Dockside, L’Aqua & Star room Date: 3 February 2011, 6 – 9pm Venue: L’Aqua, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW Cost: Free (max. 4 guests) RSVP: http://weddings.docksidegroup.com.au/upcoming-events/ The Rocks Wedding Open Day (WatersEdge, Waterfront, Wolfies & Italian Village) Date: 5 February 2011, 11am– 3pm Cost: Free (max. 4 guests) RSVP: http://weddings.docksidegroup.com.au/upcoming-events/ Twilight Bridal Showcase Date: 17 February 2011 Venue: Manly Golf Club, 38 Balgowlah Rd NSW Cost: Free RSVP: 02 9948 0256; catherine.williams@manlygolf.com.au ; www.manlygolf.com.au Trippas White Group Wedding Expo Date: 26 February 2011 Botanic Gardens Restaurant, Mrs Macquaries Rd, Sydney NSW & The Pavillion, 1 Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney NSW Cost: Free RSVP: 02 9241 2419; shae.martin@aihgroup.com.au ; www.trippaswhite.com.au Bless The Bride Summer Wedding ...

"From the very first initial meeting with Laura , we found her professional down to earth and extremely helpful, we found her to be very organised and knowledgable. Laura has a very pleasant genuine nature and a warm energy. Laura helped to make our wedding day and wonderful very memorable occassion! Thank you Laura!" - Claire and Naamon Laura Craddock is a Sydney civil marriage celebrant . She creates personalised wedding ceremonies especially for you.

Start your dream marriage ceremony in a way that you will remember forever. The bridal entrance (Processional) can be a culmination of nerves and anticipation. It is often the first time bride and groom have seen each other on their wedding day and is guest’s first glimpse of the beautiful bride. Modern couples don’t have to be constrained by convention. A civil wedding provides couples with great freedom in choosing how their ceremony begins: You may decide on a traditional bridal procession or; The groom may walk back up the aisle to greet his bride half-way or; Families/attendants accompany both the bride & groom down the aisle or; The bride & groom enter together , without attendants or; You are free to decide who ‘gives away’ the bride - both parents, her mother, children, her whole family or no one at all. Your marriage celebrant should be able to give you advice and suggestions on how to customise your wedding entrance. I know of one bride who ...