Sonia Collins, Batemans Bay celebrant for weddings and life events

02/04/2022

2022 is ticking away quickly. Book me for your winter, spring or summer wedding now.

For those states with Daylight Savings…

Tonight, it’s time to turn the clocks back.

28/03/2022

A wedding at home can be a really special occasion. Fun, relaxed and happy with lots of flexibility to do it YOUR way. Contact me for ceremonies in your home.

If you’re having your wedding at home, make sure you let your neighbours know… it’s just curtesy to make them aware there might be a bit of celebratory noise - better still, if it's appropriate... invite them!

11/03/2022

Now is the time to book your celebrant for your wedding at the Bay in summer 22/23

FUN FACT FRIDAY!

Did you know…

In Australia, you can get married in any place, at any time of any day. Your marriage will be registered in the state/territory that the marriage takes place.

Whilst marriages in aircrafts and on ships can happen, the AGD Marriage Guidelines suggests that they should be avoided.

14/02/2022

The city is great but the coast is magic

05/01/2022

I love mine

Why not treat yourself to a new handmade ceremony document/certificate folder this year?

Our folders:
Type 1: with plastic sleeves
Type 2: holds 2 certificates

Available in sizes A4 and A5 and come in a variety of colours. As you can see from the photos, you can also personalise the embossed wording.

Purchase here: https://www.celebrants.org.au/shop/albums-and-signing-registers

09/08/2021

Beautiful Canberra and its suburb by the sea Batemans Bay. Relive those childhood memories with your wedding or other family celebration at the beach

01/08/2021

August is a quiet time for weddings on the South Coast - but it is definitely time to get booked in with me for next summer

Hello August.... what do you have in store for us?

01/08/2021

I have conducted a number of 5 person "Covid" weddings in the past 18 months - they have all been beautiful, romantic and meaningful for the couple. You don't have to have a big wedding to make it special

FUN FACT FRIDAY:

Did you know… A marrying couple must provide two witnesses who appear to be 18+ years of age.

So 2 x people getting married, 2 x witnesses and 1 x celebrant is the minimum amount of people in attendance to make your marriage legal in Australia.

01/08/2021

Weddings, anniversary and birthday celebrations are so important whatever your age - make it special with a ceremony written for you

Interesting article to restore your faith in romance....

Older couples pose for engagement style photos.

Article: http://ow.ly/I7tq50Ftajp

17/05/2021

An important day for those who support equality for all and the end to discrimination in our society

Today is IDAHOBIT Day..... International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). The day is to celebrate LGBTQIA+ people globally, and raises awareness for the work still needed to combat discrimination.

As The Celebrants Network supports equality in all forms... we stand with the LGBTQIA+ Community.

You can learn more here: https://www.idahobit.org.au

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25/03/2021

Useful information for environmentally aware couples

It's Blog time and today Celebrant Sonia Collins is sharing an external blog post about planning a sustainable, environmentally friendly wedding....

Blog: http://ow.ly/jS1T50E7ZUZ

20/03/2021

If you are making good use of World Proposal Day - you will be needing a celebrant. I'll be happy to chat with you about your wedding plans

Today is World Proposal Day!

Here are a few ideas if you want to get creative... https://www.theknot.com/content/romantic-ways-to-propose

Remember - either one of you can propose marriage and although these are interesting ideas, you can simply choose to just ask a question.

28/02/2021

One of the many places that I love being a celebrant here on the South Coast. Such a stunning setting - give me a call if you are making plans to marry between Batemans Bay and Narooma

18/02/2021

Now is the time to start planning and of course the first thing you need is a celebrant - give me a call

Ok… who got engaged yesterday? 💕💍

You’re going to need a celebrant! 🧑🏻‍⚖️

Click here to find a Celebrant in your area: https://www.celebrants.org.au/find/celebrant-directory

06/01/2021

Legal Fact:

It is a legal requirement that a couple wishing to get married in Australia must give their celebrant at least one month notice by way of the Notice of Intended Marriage form.

For more information: http://ow.ly/Dolb50CXWp4

09/12/2020

Some important points to consider when planning your wedding or any ceremony

It's Blog time and today, as a nod to the International Day of People with Disabilities, our guest blogger, Marriage & Funeral Celebrant, Roslyn McFarlane is sharing some ideas about how to be inclusive in our ceremonies...

Blog: http://ow.ly/pcw050CBiLn

24/11/2020

The last few months have made a lot of us think about what’s really important. This great blog has plenty of ideas for fabulous weddings on a smaller budget https://www.celebrants.org.au/blog/entry/ceremonies-and-celebrations/how-to-make-a-small-wedding-super-special-and-at-no-great-cost

The current trend amongst savvy couples is to have a small wedding with lots of oomph! Today, Celebrant Susie Roberts from Grafton, NSW is sharing a few suggestions on how to get that OOMPH!

23/11/2020

Very timely advice with predictions of a wetter than usual summer. Please don't disagree when I say we must have a Plan B

Scenario: A couple choose not to organise a Plan B location for their outdoor ceremony, because that is not part of their dream…

They tell you that the weather will be fine for their wedding day (in 6 months time) and everything will go to plan.

The day comes - as done the rain… chaos ensues… the couple spend a good part of their morning trying to organise an indoor location to fit their 63 guests (including wheelchair access)... then they have to let everyone know the change of plans...

Tell us your ‘NO PLAN B’ stories…

21/11/2020

Even if you are opposites, I'll be talking to you both to plan your wedding - your day, your way means both of you

Opposites Attract!

06/11/2020

28/10/2020

The only thing better for me as a celebrant than meeting a new couple for the first time to start to plan their beautiful marriage ceremony is when it all comes together on their wedding day.

23/10/2020

A beautiful short ceremony at Garden Bay this morning. Love is not just for the young, Congratulations B and K

21/10/2020

This is a great little blog that covers some of the myths about weddings. A civil marriage in Australia can be anything you want it to be - as a celebrant I will make sure you include the essential legal components - otherwise we'll make the ceremony your own style.

It's Blog time and today Celebrant Melanie Lawson is doing a spot of wedding myth busting...

Blog: http://ow.ly/MWX050BYduD

14/10/2020

Another of the beautiful venues on the South Coast for you to hold your intimate wedding or anniversary celebration is The Bower at Broulee. I'm looking forward to visiting there next week to talk about ceremonies at The Bower https://www.thebower.com.au/

Welcome to The Bower MK II Best rate guaranteed. Self-contained Bower, private BBQ deck, spa, woodfire, king bed, full kitchen.

12/10/2020

The South Coast of NSW is beautiful for weddings. For the next few days I'm sharing some local wedding venues that might be just perfect for your wedding and where I would love to be your celebrant. How about this lovely restored old church at Tanja - now a vibrant arts centre
https://www.navigatearts.com/venue-hire

The magical Tanja Church is available for affordable hire as a multipurpose venue suitable for live music, theatre and performance events, visual art exhibitions, installations and dance performances, conferences, weddings, private functions, as well as classes of all descriptions (dance, music, pil...

09/10/2020

09/10/2020

Before the cake on your special day you need a celebrant - let's talk

Do you know the history behind the wedding cake?

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-strange-history-of-the-wedding-cake-1-63011094/

07/10/2020

A ceremony can be really special for older people

It's Blog time and today Celebrant Sonia Collins from Batemans Bay, NSW is talking to us about celebrating older people with ceremonies...

Blog: http://ow.ly/dB0I50BLFxC

05/10/2020

If you are planning a wedding or other ceremony contact me - as a celebrant every day is a "Do Somehing Nice Day'

Today is "Do Something Nice Day"...

You could do something for yourself or for somebody else...

What will your 'something nice' be?

03/10/2020

Summer days mean summer weddings. Contact me about your ceremony this summer

Attention: Participating States.....

Remember to put your clocks FORWARD tonight!

23/09/2020

And you couldn't get better beaches than those near Batemans Bay

It's Blog time and today Celebrant Sonia Collins from Batemans Bay, NSW is talking about beach weddings.....

Blog: http://ow.ly/JRLO50ByHBh

18/09/2020

Are you having kids at your wedding? There are such beautiful ways to involve children of all ages in your ceremony - just ask me how?

Kids or no kids? If children are invited to a ceremony, how can you make sure they’re included and everyone enjoys the day? If you want a child- free event, how do you diplomatically let everyone know?

Photo by Dazzle Jam from Pexels

10/09/2020

Some good information for marrying couples

It's Blog time and today we're talking about the importance of continuing to learn about your partner.

Blog: http://ow.ly/rQfV50BlUBm

04/09/2020

Just a little reminder about what's happening this Sunday...

🕺 - it's Father's Day

01/09/2020

Its our Day of Love - let's share it far and wide

Today is our Day of LOVE! 💗

We burst with love each and every day with the ceremonies we perform and the connections we make with our community - and today is all about recognising all that LOVE.

So we would LOVE it if you would help us to spread the LOVE by sharing and reposting our Day of LOVE heart

01/09/2020

01/09/2020

It's The Celebrants Network Day of Love today 1st September - have a browse around our website www.celebrants.org.au for lots of advice on weddings and other celebrations

Australian Professional Celebrant Association - Nation-wide, Progressive, Marriage, Family and Funeral Celebrants