Andrea Calodolce Ceremonies - Civil Marriage Celebrant

Andrea Calodolce Ceremonies - Civil Marriage Celebrant I'm a registered civil marriage celebrant based in Sydney. I create bespoke ceremonies inspired by the individual personalities of my clients. Andrea x
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I am available to perform weddings, commitment ceremonies, renewal of vows, same-sex ceremonies and baby ceremonies. I look beyond the traditional ceremony format and encourage imagination and big ideas. I'm not for everyone, but perfect for some. Take a look around, get in touch and
we can have a chat to see if we're right
for each other.

MEL + DARCY 🍿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Darcy and Mel first met at the movies. No, it was not canoodling in the dark on a first date, but ...
30/04/2023

MEL + DARCY 🍿
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Darcy and Mel first met at the movies. No, it was not canoodling in the dark on a first date, but working shifts together taking tickets and pouring popcorn at Burwood cinema where they both worked.
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For their wedding the stepped it up a notch bringing old-Hollywood glamour and red carpet vibes (‘red carpet’ was their dress code) to the centre of Sydney as they said “I do” in the atrium at Kittyhawk bar before heading upstairs to party the night away.
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Theirs was truly a modern wedding with a vintage feel. Mel and Darcy took traditional elements and reworked them to make them their own (hello green velvet wedding dress and mismatched wedding party) and mixed them with old-school romantic vibes. Cool and classy all at the same time.
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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​You were a dream Georgie + Max. I loved every minute of your ceremony. Congrats again! And...
26/03/2023

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You were a dream Georgie + Max. I loved every minute of your ceremony. Congrats again! And thanks for the kind words. ​​​​​​​​
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22/03/2023

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When you're wearing white (at the bride's request) and it starts to rain, make sure you have an Aunty Linda on hand. Ser...
15/03/2023

When you're wearing white (at the bride's request) and it starts to rain, make sure you have an Aunty Linda on hand. Seriously, what a gem. And with a huge smile on her face! Thanks for keeping me and my equipment dry Aunty Linda!
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This gathering took place on the traditional lands of the Dharawal people.
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Would you believe that this classy couple started out as awkward high school sweethearts?  They were in the library one ...
09/02/2023

Would you believe that this classy couple started out as awkward high school sweethearts? They were in the library one day each studying for their HSC when Skye's friend Kelly went up to Jacky and told him that Skye thought he was cute. Skye was mortified and later looked Jacky up online to apologise. Jacky was amused and intrigued and asked for Skye's number... and then played it cool waiting three whole agonising days before messaging to ask her out! They go on a very awkward first date, but there's something there so they persevere. Thank goodness they did. And thank goodness for Kelly! I hope they gave her a very big shout out in their wedding speeches. 🥂

Congratulations Skye and Jacky! It was a pleasure to be part of your special day.

Location: Quibaree Park, Lavender Bay
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GEORGIE + MAX⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀What can I say about this couple except that they were an absolute delight to work with. We worked...
31/08/2022

GEORGIE + MAX
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What can I say about this couple except that they were an absolute delight to work with. We worked through a Covid postponement, and they didn't bat an eyelid when I had to bring my kids along to their rehearsal (it was the zoo after all). And then this magical Sydney view on this magical Sydney day.
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Thanks for having me Mr & Mrs Jones! I wish you all the best for your future together.
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Tunes: .social
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⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️Thanks for your kind words Alli and Scott! 💕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
11/08/2022

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Thanks for your kind words Alli and Scott! 💕
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Alex and Matt nailing the art of hand/card/mic placement for their vows.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀You see the advantage of holding the mi...
03/08/2022

Alex and Matt nailing the art of hand/card/mic placement for their vows.
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You see the advantage of holding the mic yourself when you read your vows (rather than your celebrant holding it) is that they can get right out of the way at what is arguably the most intimate and personal part of your ceremony (no third wheel in your vow photos thank you very much).
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However, this does mean that your hands are full (mic in one hand, vow card in the other) making it tricky to create some physical connection with your partner.
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So take note... when you're the one receiving vows, don't just stand there awkwardly twiddling your thumbs. Instead create some connection by placing your hand on your partner's hand that is holding the card.
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This connection will not only be an extra boost of support for your partner as they share their heartfelt words, but also helps to portray the emotion of this special moment in your photos.
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That’s a wrap on one of the most jam-packed and loved filled wedding seasons ever. I’m heading away to enjoy some qualit...
01/07/2022

That’s a wrap on one of the most jam-packed and loved filled wedding seasons ever. I’m heading away to enjoy some quality time with the family. I’ll be back at my desk answering emails and preparing for Spring wedding season when I return on 18th July. ☀️

JOE + PATRICE (THE REALIST + THE DREAMER)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀"There are dreamers and there are realists in this world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀You...
27/06/2022

JOE + PATRICE (THE REALIST + THE DREAMER)
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"There are dreamers and there are realists in this world.
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You'd think the dreamers would find the dreamers, and the realists would find the realists, but more often than not, the opposite is true.
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See, the dreamers need the realists to keep them from soaring too close to the sun.
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And the realists?
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Well, without the dreamers, they might not ever get off the ground."
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- Modern Family
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Joe and Patrice, you found that perfect place place in the middle. Congratulations and thanks for having me!
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Grey skies and muddy puddles certainly didn't dampen spirits for Tiffany and Pete's special day. Just look at all those ...
08/06/2022

Grey skies and muddy puddles certainly didn't dampen spirits for Tiffany and Pete's special day. Just look at all those smiles! Pigs in mud... literally (the mud bit at least).
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This gathering took place on the traditional lands of the Wodi-Wodi people.

Just look at how Shab and Alex are looking at each other will you? 😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀And that dress! 🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Ceremony:  Celebr...
16/05/2022

Just look at how Shab and Alex are looking at each other will you? 😍
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And that dress! 🙌
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Photography: (Leeroy)
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Hair: (Brett)
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This wedding took place on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people.
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10/05/2022

Kind words from Karina + Tom ✨
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✨ ELEANOR + LIAM ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Eleanor and Liam had been orbiting each other since they were children -  they were born just...
05/05/2022

✨ ELEANOR + LIAM ✨
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Eleanor and Liam had been orbiting each other since they were children - they were born just four days apart in the same hospital and spent every summer holidaying mere metres from each other on the south coast (Liam even remembers Eleanor and her sister riding down the hill past his house on their bikes). But it took a shared Medieval History tutorial at uni for them to finally meet and become friends.
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Family holidays were still spent down the coast and they'd bump into each other often and meet to walk and talk for hours. They soon discovered that they shared not only a geographical history, but that their intellectual and spiritual universes also aligned. While uni was where they met, it was on those coast that they fell in love. 💕 🚲
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Venue: Wattle Forest /
Photography: .cenic.photographer
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This celebration took place on the traditional lands of the Dharawal people.
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19/04/2022

Kind words from Julia + Sye.
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Oh hi there! It's been a loooong time since I posted. To be honest, I haven’t felt like being in my socials all the time...
08/04/2022

Oh hi there! It's been a loooong time since I posted. To be honest, I haven’t felt like being in my socials all the time. I won't go into why, but you only have to look at the news to get an idea). Plus, I've been so busy working in my business, not on it. And that's ok. Actually, it’s more than ok. It feels amazing to have been finally wedding so many lovely couples who've had to postpone over the past two years. Some I booked way back in 2019!
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Today instead of doom-scrolling the news, I joy-scrolled through the camera roll on my phone. These are just a handful of the couples I've helped get hitched since the end of lockdown last year. To all of you, thank you for inviting me to be part of your special day, for being so patient and understanding (wedding industry folk are really under the pump at the moment) and for just being your gorgeous selves.
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I am still here doing my thing and loving it. I'm sure I'll be back to posting more about it soon.
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Carolyn + Mathew / Jean + Wei Ling / Shab + Alex / Mallory + Liam /m/ Danica + Klaus
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Kind words from Amie and Tom. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Venue: Co-Presenters: Penny & PatPhotography: Florals & Styling: .lillipillianCo...
10/03/2022

Kind words from Amie and Tom. ✨
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Co-Presenters: Penny & Pat
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Florals & Styling: .lillipillian
Coordination: (Brooke)
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JULIA + SYE 💜Talk about packing your ceremony full of love and emotion. When Covid complications meant Julia and Sye had...
17/02/2022

JULIA + SYE 💜

Talk about packing your ceremony full of love and emotion. When Covid complications meant Julia and Sye had to downsize their wedding they discovered a surprising side-effect. With only their closest family there, they felt far less inhibited and were able to share their emotions more freely. Their ceremony included two musical performances - one from Julia's mum on the violin and one from Sye's sister on guitar (she almost finished the song before her tears got the better of her). Julia was literally jumping around with excitement at the realisation she was actually marrying Sye and their vows were some of the most heartfelt I've ever heard. They also sent me on my way back to Sydney with the most amazing grazing box which was so thoughtful and much appreciated.
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Congratulations Julia and Sye! Thanks for inviting me to share your little slice of 'paradise'. 😉
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ALYSSA + TOM⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Nothing is more important to Alyssa and Tom than family. Family was the value that guided all their...
08/02/2022

ALYSSA + TOM
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Nothing is more important to Alyssa and Tom than family. Family was the value that guided all their decision making when it came to their wedding. When Covid played havoc with their plans, they knew they couldn't just run away and elope. For them it didn't feel right. So instead, they reduced their guests numbers (to family and a few close friends) and moved their reception to be held at Tom's parents' place on the south coast, where they're both originally from. They were married under the most gorgeous old tree in Glastonbury Gardens, Austimer with their families there to cheer them on.
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As you can see, it was magic! ✨
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Alyssa: Rebecca Ready
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After the wild ride that has been 2021, I'm hitting the pause button for the summer. I'll be quiet on socials and won't ...
21/12/2021

After the wild ride that has been 2021, I'm hitting the pause button for the summer. I'll be quiet on socials and won't be checking emails as often as usual.
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New couples looking for a celebrant please note, I am fully booked for Saturdays up until the end of May 2022.
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I'll be back to business as usual from 31st January and new couple meetings will commence in February.
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Plenty of weekday availability over at
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Thanks for understanding. Wishing everyone (especially all my couples and celebrant/wedding industry friends) a safe and happy holidays.
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Andrea x

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22/11/2021

Thank you E & S. 🙏🏼I loved every minute!
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FLICK & RIC 🌹⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀After months of only ever talking on Zoom I finally got to meet Felicity and Ricardo on Saturday t...
16/11/2021

FLICK & RIC 🌹
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After months of only ever talking on Zoom I finally got to meet Felicity and Ricardo on Saturday to help them get hitched.
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Congratulations Mr & Mrs Poletti!
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CARMEN & FRANKIE //  25・6・21⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀From dancing the night away in the club, snowboarding their way around the world to...
14/11/2021

CARMEN & FRANKIE // 25・6・21
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From dancing the night away in the club, snowboarding their way around the world to planning a wedding during a global pandemic (they snuck in just two days before lockdown started).
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What a wild ride! 🎢
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Congratulations Carmen and Frankie! Thanks for having me.
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Kind words from one of the loveliest couples. 💕
09/11/2021

Kind words from one of the loveliest couples. 💕



ELOISE & SCOTT - BAREFOOT AT THE BOWLO // PART 2⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀After an awesome first date, Scott walked Eloise to the station...
05/11/2021

ELOISE & SCOTT - BAREFOOT AT THE BOWLO // PART 2
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After an awesome first date, Scott walked Eloise to the station. Not wanting to come off too forward Scott offered a hi-five as they were saying goodbye. While Eloise did partake in the hi-five, she was not particularly impressed. Fortunately Scott picked up on this vibe and went in for a kiss. And that is how the love story of Eloise and Scott began. 🖐🏼 💋
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Congratulations lovers! Thanks for trusting me to tell your story.
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Happy anniversary to these two gorgeous souls, Ash & Kalim. 💕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀So many tender moments, so many (happy) tears, so...
01/11/2021

Happy anniversary to these two gorgeous souls, Ash & Kalim. 💕
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So many tender moments, so many (happy) tears, so many laughs. As you can tell from these photos, we didn't have any fun at all. 😜
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Venue: South Cronulla Bowling Club
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SAM + NORMA // 30•10•71Yesterday my in-laws celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 50 years! What an achievement. Ha...
30/10/2021

SAM + NORMA // 30•10•71

Yesterday my in-laws celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. 50 years! What an achievement.

Happy anniversary Sam and Norma! ✨

ELOISE & SCOTT - BAREFOOT AT THE BOWLO // PART 1⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The best way to describe Eloise and Scott is Effortlessly cool,...
28/10/2021

ELOISE & SCOTT - BAREFOOT AT THE BOWLO // PART 1
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The best way to describe Eloise and Scott is Effortlessly cool, stylish, but not showy. I wanted to be their best friend as soon as I met them.
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It was so much fun taking over one of the greens at the Clovelly Bowling Club for their ceremony. Nothing says "leave your pretensions at the door and come and have a good time" than having to take your shoes off the minute you arrive!
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They knew exactly what they wanted their wedding to look and feel like, took care in choosing vendors that matched their vision and then put their trust in us and let us do our job.
The result was 👌🏻.

Eloise and Scott, it was a blast getting to know you and being part of your big day. All the best for your future together. x

This wedding took place on 17/4/21
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I can’t think of a better way to celebrate ‘freedom day’ (the day both my kids are back at school) than by getting right...
25/10/2021

I can’t think of a better way to celebrate ‘freedom day’ (the day both my kids are back at school) than by getting right back into the swing of things with a Monday morning ceremoby at for .

What a way to start the week! Congratulations Danica and Klaus. Thanks for having me. x

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You can’t see it under the mask but this is me with a big grin on my face as I leave my first ceremony in almost three m...
18/09/2021

You can’t see it under the mask but this is me with a big grin on my face as I leave my first ceremony in almost three months!

When we went into lockdown I went into hitcher’s hibernation. It’s been a tough slog, but this week I had lots to celebrate (and don’t we all need something to celebrate right now?) On Tuesday I had my second Pfizer jab, on Friday I celebrated surviving 10 weeks of remote learning and today I got to help Amber and Andrea (yep another Andrea) tie the knot.

Things are looking up!

It was touch and go there for a bit, but we did it! Carmen and Frankie overcame many Covid caused obstacles to tie the k...
25/06/2021

It was touch and go there for a bit, but we did it! Carmen and Frankie overcame many Covid caused obstacles to tie the knot today. First they had to get Carmen’s mum here from China. She finally arrived last month and was more than happy to do hotel quarantine if it meant seeing her daughter get married.

And then this week they lost a third of their guests due to the current restrictions in Sydney.

I know everyone has been affected by Covid in some way or another but at the end of the day it still sucks.

I’m so glad Carmen and Frankie persevered and went ahead with their wedding. It was a tough decision to make but seeing them so happy today makes it all worth it.

Congratulations Mr and Mrs Lau! 🥰

WHERE DO I STAND? AND WHY?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The answer to this question is... lots of places, and it depends. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Traditiona...
22/06/2021

WHERE DO I STAND? AND WHY?
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The answer to this question is... lots of places, and it depends.
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Traditionally the officiant stands between the couple with the couple facing each other or with their backs to their guests. This approach does not work for my style of ceremony.
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So for the majority of your ceremony I prefer to stand to the side. This allows the two of you to stand as close as your hearts desire and facing your guests so they can see your beautiful faces and you can see their loving smiles beaming back at you.
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If you have a small wedding party, I will stand on the end of one side. If you have a large wedding party, I will shuffle in beside one of you.
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Being to the side allows me to easily speak to you as well as to your guests. It just feels so much more natural. No one is there to see me!
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I only move to the centre for the parts where you need the mic - the asking, vows and rings. Then I get the hell out of there before you have your kiss (you definitely don't want a third wheel in that shot!)
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TESTIMONIAL ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀"Andrea walked us through every step of the wedding process and made it seem so simple! T...
08/06/2021

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"Andrea walked us through every step of the wedding process and made it seem so simple! The daunting task of planning the ceremony and writing the vows became an absolute breeze. She got to know us and created a beautiful personalised ceremony that truly captured our relationship. I cannot thank her enough for being there for us on our special day!" - Nick & Laura
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SIGNING THE PAPERWORK ✍🏼⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀If you get ready separately, signing your marriage paperwork is often the first moment ...
02/06/2021

SIGNING THE PAPERWORK ✍🏼
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If you get ready separately, signing your marriage paperwork is often the first moment you have a chance to take a deep breath and have a chat and an excited giggle between yourselves. Your wedding day goes by so fast and you'd be surprised how little time you actually get to spend together. That is why I always tell my couples to make the most of this few minutes to themselves.
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After you've signed, don't wander back towards your guests (that can get out of hand quickly, trust me). Instead stay next to or behind the table as your witnesses sign and enjoy a brief but beautiful moment to yourselves. Stare into each other's eyes basking in that "we just got married!" feeling or take a look around at all the special people who you've invited to share this special moment with.
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Sam and Nathan took my advice and just look how happy they are. Also, how cute are their mums?
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Please vote for me in my local business awards.Awards aren't really my thing, but I'm really proud of how my little biz ...
12/05/2021

Please vote for me in my local business awards.

Awards aren't really my thing, but I'm really proud of how my little biz has grown over the past eight years so thought I'd throw my hat in the ring in 2021.

If you're a past couple, a venue or vendor I have worked with, or if you've been a guest at one of my weddings and enjoy what I do it'd mean the world to me if you would vote.

Thank you! A x

https://thebusinessawards.com.au/business/51130/Andrea-Calodolce-Ceremonies

I have been officiating weddings of all shapes and forms since 2013. I work with couples to help them define their vision and values to create a ceremony that is a true reflection of them and their relationship. My style is relaxed, genuine and heartfelt. My ceremonies have been described as warm, f...

Mother’s Day / Wedding DayThanks to my minis for making me and mum feel super special this morning (there were freshly b...
09/05/2021

Mother’s Day / Wedding Day

Thanks to my minis for making me and mum feel super special this morning (there were freshly baked scones with jam and cream involved).

And a huge congrats to gorgeous (and very tall) newlyweds Luke and Stephen. It was an absolutely pleasure to be part of making you husband and husband this afternoon.


When the bride tries to hide her beer! No need Patty. It's your day and and you can drink whatever you want to (even if ...
06/05/2021

When the bride tries to hide her beer! No need Patty. It's your day and and you can drink whatever you want to (even if your wedding is on a vineyard).

Thank you for snapping this post-ceremony pic on my iphone. I can't see what your professional eye and camera captured from this absolutely stunning day.

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Hughes!

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I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday than brunch with friends, dinner with the fam and a little  elopement...
25/03/2021

I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday than brunch with friends, dinner with the fam and a little elopement squeezed in between.

It was a pleasure to spend the first sunny day in a while with Sarah and René and their three beautiful children. They were meant to wed on Tuesday, but when Monday rolled around and the forecast was looking very very sketchy we made the call to try and change the date. It was no mean feat - photographer, hotel, park permit, hair and makeup, babysitter and witnesses all had to be changed or rearranged in a matter of hours. But boy was it worth it to see these two say "I do" in the sun. ☀️

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LOVE IS IN THE AIR 💕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀There's nothing like a (good) wedding to get people in a loved up mood. I had looked at thi...
10/03/2021

LOVE IS IN THE AIR 💕
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There's nothing like a (good) wedding to get people in a loved up mood. I had looked at this photo five or six times, completely captivated by the gorgeous moment between Nick and Laura, before I noticed what was going on in the background. What a vibe! 🥰
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I can’t think of anything I’d rather be doing on Mardi Gras weekend than marrying two Misters but as they want to be the...
06/03/2021

I can’t think of anything I’d rather be doing on Mardi Gras weekend than marrying two Misters but as they want to be the first to share their news on social media I had to get a pic with this guy instead.

This is Ollie, one of the cutest and best behaved ring bearers I’ve ever met. And that’s all thanks to Amy from who was in charge of keeping him out of mischief before his big entrance and then led him down the aisle with the rings where he received much applause and a few cuddles before being whisked away again.

If you’re going to have pets at your wedding this is the (stress-free) way to do it. Straight after photos Amy will take Ollie home while his masters enjoy their big night.

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