Celebrant's Corner
PETS IN WEDDINGS Your fur-family is welcome!
Posted By Christina Towler,
12/04/2024 A big part of any wedding day is involving your nearest in your celebrations, and more and more people are choosing to include their pets, as they are a big part of your life and a valued member of your family. I get that. In 2015, my husband and I renewed our wedding vows after 10 years of marriage. We chose a secluded beach with only a few present; a Marriage Celebrant, a Photographer, our two young sons and our beloved cattle dog, Tane. We had a fabulous day! Tane sadly passed away in...
HOW DO I CHANGE MY SURNAME? AND DO I HAVE TO?
Posted By Christina Towler,
11/04/2024 Once your Celebrant has lodged the documents with the registry of Birth, Death and Marriages (RBDM), you will receive your Official Government Marriage Certificate – You can apply for this through your Celebrant while completing the initial paperwork, or at any time after your wedding directly through the RBMD for $60 including registered post (April 2024). This is the certificate that you will need as proof of marriage and to change your family name should you wish to. It is not a legally...
SIGNING THE MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS - NEW NAME OR MAIDEN NAME?
Posted By Christina Towler,
10/04/2024 The ceremony is over and now it is time to sign the documents. Do you write your new name or your maiden name on the marriage certificates? This is a great question and something that a lot of my couples get confused about when it comes to getting married. On the actual day of your ceremony, you sign three documents and all three are required to be signed with the same name and signature that you used in all the pre-ceremony paperwork that you completed with your Celebrant.
HOW IT ALL WORKS - THE PROCESS OF GETTING MARRIED FROM START TO FINISH
Posted By Christina Towler,
09/04/2024 For you to be legally married, the following steps must be taken! 1. First you must find an authorised celebrant. I will guide you through the process and ensure that all aspects of your wedding are recorded correctly, and in accordance with the Marriage Act 1961. 2. I will help you fill out, sign, and file a NOIM (Notice of Intended Marriage) at least 30 days prior to wedding ceremony, and within 18 months of the wedding ceremony. If you are divorced or widowed, you must provide...
What happens in the event that we have to postpone or change the date of our wedding?
Posted By Christina Towler,
05/04/2024 I have had a couple who have had to reschedule three times in the last two years due to VISA issues, and others have had to postpone or move the date forward due to sickness or work commitments. I am aware that life happens and I am very flexible and accommodating in these circumstances and will do everything possible to ensure we can get you married! Any monies paid for services not yet rendered will also be fully refunded in the case of unforeseen circumstances. I will always do my best to...
Top 12 Celebrant Qld ABIA Awards
Posted By Christina Towler,
03/12/2023 I am so excited to announce that my little business has been recognised in the top 12 in the prestigious 25th Queensland #abiaweddingawards! My business was independently rated by my wedding clients out of 100% across four criteria, and I achieved a remarkable customer-rating of 98.90%., which is 2.30% higher than last year. Thank you to all my wonderful couples from the last 12 months for trusting me to be part of your dream wedding. I had a great time...
Furry Potatoes update
Posted By Christina Towler,
02/11/2023 Puglet update. Sylvia and Amadeus' puppies are now 4 weeks + 2 days old. They are hungry chunky little bears and thriving. They are eating solids, but their favourite dish is still their mama's milk. Their teeth have started to come through and they are practising growling and barks and it sounds adorable. How on earth am going to be able to part with them #pugsofinstagram #puglife #pug #puglove #pugpuppy
Christina Towler Celebrancy FINALIST in the 2023 ABIA Awards
Posted By Christina Towler,
19/10/2023 More exciting News! I am overjoyed to announce that Christina Towler Celebrancy has proudly been recognised as a finalist in the prestigious 25th Queensland #ABIAWEDDINGAWARDS Winners & Results will be announced at the official Black Tie Gala Dinner on the 29th of November at Brisbane City Hall Events Christina Towler
Cool Wedding Dates 2024
Posted By Christina Towler,
18/10/2023 2024 is leap year! Choose 29 February for an unique wedding day that very few others can have. If you'd prefer to celebrate on another easy-to-remember date, go for Saturday 4 February (4/2/24) or Saturday 24 February (24/2/24). April also has some fun wedding date options to choose from with Saturday 20 April (20/4/24) and Wednesday 24 April 24 (24/4/24). If you a Star Wars Fan, then you could choose to get married on the (informal) Star Wars Day 4 May 2024. ...
Top 10 Brisbane Celebrant - That's me !! :)
Posted By Christina Towler,
17/10/2023 I am so chuffed to be voted top 10 Brisbane Civil Celebrants in the @weddingindustryawardsaustralia tonight. Thank you to all my beautiful couples who voted for me and to everyone who's following and supporting my small business.