Sue McMullen Civil Marriage Celebrant Bundaberg

21/12/2024

21/12/2024

Congratulations to Mr & Mrs Hanigan
It was the perfect day and a beautiful location
Thank you for choosing me to be your Celebrant

23/11/2024

This was the amazing backdrop for today's beautiful wedding ❤️❤️❤️

01/11/2024

THE BEST MARRIAGE ADVICE EVER!

Choose to love each other even in those moments when you struggle to like each other. Love is a commitment, not a feeling.

Always answer the phone when your husband/wife is calling, and when possible, try to keep your phone off when you’re together with your spouse.

Make time together a priority. Budget for a consistent date night. Time is the “currency of relationships,” so consistently invest time in your marriage.

Surround yourself with friends who will strengthen your marriage and remove yourself from people who may tempt you to compromise your character.

Make laughter the soundtrack of your marriage. Share moments of joy, and even in the hard times, find reasons to laugh.

In every argument, remember that there won’t be a “winner” and a “loser.” You are partners in everything, so you’ll either win together or lose together. Work together to find a solution.

Remember that a strong marriage rarely has two strong people at the same time. It’s usually a husband and wife taking turns being strong for each other in the moments when the other feels weak.

Prioritize what happens in the bedroom. It takes more than s*x to build a strong marriage, but it’s nearly impossible to build a strong marriage without it!

Remember that marriage isn’t 50-50; divorce is 50-50. Marriage has to be 100-100. It’s not splitting everything in half but both partners giving everything they’ve got!

Give your best to each other, not your leftovers after you’ve given your best to everyone else.

Learn from other people, but don’t feel the need to compare your life or your marriage to anyone else’s. Comparison puts your focus on the wrong person.

Don’t put your marriage on hold while you’re raising your kids, or else you’ll end up with an empty nest and an empty marriage.

Never keep secrets from each other. Secrecy is the enemy of intimacy.

Never lie to each other. Lies break trust, and trust is the foundation of a strong marriage.

When you’ve made a mistake, admit it and humbly seek forgiveness. You should be quick to say, “I was wrong. I’m sorry. Please forgive me.”

When your husband/wife breaks your trust, give them your forgiveness instantly, which will promote healing and create the opportunity for trust to be rebuilt. You should be quick to say, “I love you. I forgive you. Let’s move forward.”

Be patient with each other. Your spouse is always more important than your schedule.

Model the kind of marriage that will make your sons want to grow up to be good husbands and your daughters want to grow up to be good wives.

Never talk badly about your spouse to other people or vent about them online. Protect your spouse at all times and in all places.

Always wear your wedding ring. It will remind you that you’re always connected to your spouse and remind the rest of the world that you’re off limits!

Connect into a community of faith. A good church can make a world of difference in your marriage and family.

Pray together. Every marriage is stronger with God in the middle of it.

When you have to choose between saying nothing or saying something mean to your spouse, say nothing every time!

Never consider divorce as an option. Remember that a “perfect marriage” is just two imperfect people who refuse to give up on each other.

✍🏻 Worth Sharing

01/11/2024

"We have all hurt someone tremendously, whether by intent or accident. We have all loved someone tremendously, whether by intent or accident. it is an intrinsic human trait, and a deep responsibility, I think, to be an organ and a blade. But, learning to forgive ourselves and others because we have not chosen wisely is what makes us most human. We make horrible mistakes. It's how we learn. We breathe love. It's how we learn. And it is inevitable."
Nayyira Waheed

Félix Revello del Toro, 1965.

30/10/2024

Elegant Elopements Bundaberg
Looking forward to seeing K & B with their nearest and dearest this afternoon for a Halloween themed elopement at Rivavue

17/10/2024

Mr & Mrs Thane ❤

Venue Rivavue

Sue McMullen Civil Marriage Celebrant Bundaberg

Little Birdie Wedding Photography
# twophotographers

12/10/2024

Boon, Kirra, Willow & Emmy Thane

12/10/2024

Boon Kirra Willow & Emmy Thane ❤

Boon and Kirra were married today at the stunning Property Rivavue Estate thank you Cassie & Ray for the beautiful venue.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Thane on your gorgeous intimate wedding we wish you all the very best.

Sue McMullen Civil Marriage Celebrant Bundaberg

05/10/2024

Beautiful fresh roses straight from the bush...given to me by the couple whose wedding I did last Sunday.
It doesn't get much better than this.
They smell divine.
Thank you Paul & Sissy

01/10/2024

01/10/2024

A mix of western and Thai traditions in one heartfelt ceremony

01/10/2024

Traditional ring exchange

01/10/2024

'Rod Namg Sang' shell ceremony is also known as a water blessing. The water is traditionally blessed by a Monk but today it was blessed by each guest. Each guest used the shell to gently pour water over the clasped hands of the couple. As each guest poured the water over the couple's hands they made a wish for the couple's future. The blessed water was then used to water their garden.

01/10/2024

'Phuang Malai' or 'Auspicious Garlands' are draped around the bride and groom's necks. They are given as an offering of good luck for the couple's future.

01/10/2024

'Anointment' traditionally done by a Monk (in this instance done by the groom's mum), consists of placing 3 white dots of powder on the forehead of the bride and groom. The dots 'Nang Kwak' represents a Thai spirit who is deemed to bring prosperity, good fortune and wealth to the couple.

01/10/2024

Circles of Luck or Saii Monkol - a Thai tradition involving a parent placing 'circles of luck' made from white cord, symbolising unity but still allowing the couple's individual identities to remain in tact.