RESOURCES + INSIGHTS

Two people embracing in a crowd as confetti falls around them.
By Shelley Burchett • September 21, 2026
Civil ceremonies now make up 83% of Australian weddings. Here's why couples are choosing them — and what a Toowoomba celebrant actually handles for you.
Smiling woman in a black dress talking outdoors at a wedding gathering
By Shelley Burchett • August 17, 2026
I'm now listed on Easy Weddings — see real reviews, ceremony highlights and how I work as a Toowoomba marriage celebrant.
Wedding couple and officiant under a large tree, smiling outdoors in soft sunlight.
By Shelley Burchett • August 5, 2026
Can a friend officiate your wedding in Australia? Here's exactly where the legal line sits, and how to still have them lead your ceremony.
Black gift box with satin ribbon and white script logo on a grey surface
By Shelley Burchett • August 2, 2026
How to write wedding vows that sound like you - plus the words Australian law actually requires. A practical guide from a Toowoomba marriage celebrant.
By Shelley Burchett • July 20, 2026
Beers down the aisle, a dog cartel + two Mums who got a major surprise.
Notice of Intended Marriage form with Australian coat of arms. Text in black on white paper.
By Shelley Burchett • November 2, 2025
Complete guide to the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) in Queensland. What it is, when to lodge it, and what documents you need. Expert advice from a Toowoomba celebrant.
Baby's breath flowers in vases, decorated with pink ribbons, line church pews.
By Shelley Burchett • November 2, 2025
Need to get married quickly in Queensland? Learn about rush weddings, shortening the one-month NOIM period, and your options from an experienced Toowoomba celebrant.
Wedding ceremony: couple signing documents at a table, officiant and witness present, outdoor setting.
By Shelley Burchett • November 1, 2025
Everything you need to know about getting legally married in Queensland. Documents, timeline, NOIM explained in plain English by a Toowoomba celebrant.