Books

A definitive guide to including those who have passed in your wedding ceremony and celebration. Loved ones who have passed are woven into your lives in countless ways. Including them in your wedding can help you feel close to them on your big day.

Second, revised edition of a guidebook originally published in 1980. Suitable for children aged 10+, it aims to assist children involved in a family breakup to understand their own emotions and feelings and also gain an insight into what their parents may be going through

While approximately one in five brides is pregnant on her wedding day, and bridal stores and other wedding service providers do accommodate the pregnant bride, it is not seen as a selling point in the wider scheme of things.

If you are planning your wedding and want some tips on the marriage ceremony itself, this guide is for you. Suitable for all couples – young, old first time engaged couples, those marrying a second time, gay or straight, ‘Marry Me! provides a wealth of helpful advice to ensure you have fabulous marriage ceremony.

The Chinese Bride's Guide to Marrying in Australia is a useful aid to understanding the important things to know about getting married in Australia, including the legal requirements for marriage.

Wedding etiquette advice is only very slowly and somewhat tentatively identifying the few limited areas of technological and social changes etiquette mavens that consider acceptable for weddings.

Carefully created vows should not only fulfil legal requirements, they should touch everyone’s hearts. They may make you cry. They may make your guests cry. However, they should not make anyone squirm, roll their eyes, or laugh with embarrassment.

An emotional book for all godparents or supporting adults of any religion or belief, How to Be an Inspiring Godparent Mentor or Guardian is an easy step-by-step guide to choose and/or be an inspirational adult for babies, young children and teenagers.

The 7 Stages of Effective Communication - Written by a celebrant, this book is a great tool for Celebrants (and students of Celebrancy), to improve communication and delivery of their ceremonies.

Death, a Love Project covers many aspects of this important topic, for people of all ages. The content is rich in stories drawn from the author's experiences in her family, communities and professional work. Endorsed by leaders of organisations such as Groundswell, Flowhive, the National Funeral Directors' Association and Meaningful Ageing Australia this attractive book is an essential primer for celebrants, families and community organisations.

A definitive guide to releases, tosses, jumping the broom, and other creative grand finales for your wedding or commitment ceremony.

A guide to adding joy and fun to your big day. In the endless search to create a wedding that is personal, unique, and fun, more and more couples are choosing to include their pets in their wedding.

A definitive guide to making a grand entrance for your wedding or commitment ceremony. A great resource for brides, grooms, wedding planners, and officiants, this book will answer every question you might have about your wedding or commitment ceremony processional.

Whether your wedding is a lavish spectacle or a casual gathering, the essence of your ceremony is the quiet, simple and unassuming moment when you recite your vows.