Blog - Marybrooke Manor Wedding Receptions

How do I choose a good celebrant?

Let’s start by asking the opposite question. How do people unwittingly choose a poor celebrant?

What do we do with our cake?

Usually after formally cutting your wedding cake the venue will distribute it to your guests.

Why do most couples have a wedding cake?

In the distant past it was common for grooms to take a bite of bread at their wedding, crumbling the rest over the bride’s head for good luck.

Should I let guests bring their children to my wedding?

Children can be very cute and photogenic when dressed up, particularly at the commencement of ceremonies as flower girls and page boys.

Where does ‘Something Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue’ come from?

This tradition dates all the way back to the Victorian era, where these old, new, borrowed, and blue items were procured to bring good fortune to the bride.

Why are wedding dresses traditionally white?

White is often associated with purity, which is why it’s thought of as the traditional colour for virgin brides.

Why do grooms have a best man?

The risk of a runaway bride must have been around for quite some time, because the best man’s former duty was to make sure the bride didn’t escape during the ceremony.

Should I use eBay for my wedding?

Brides these days love a bargain or two. And why not?

What music do I need for my ceremony?

Nowadays you have a lot of choice at your finger tips. Online music has made it easy to access a wide range of music, and traditional wedding music is being used less and less.