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Conscious Marriage
We nourish each other and ourselves in living by the five Zen Buddhist precepts:
From The I Ching
When two people are at one in their inmost hearts, they shatter even the strength of iron and bronze.
And when two people understand each other in their inmost hearts,
Their words are sweet and strong like the fragrance of orchids.


Fatima & Gordon Drew a Sacred Circle to Celebrate their Spiritual Conscious Marriage at Point Cartwright They Marked the Cardinal Points of North South East West and called on the Elements Fire Air Earth Water.
Unusual & Original Sub Ceremonies


Marilyn created an original sub ceremony for Adam and Kaoru based on an ancient Japanese tradition at Coolibah Downs Chapel Nerang on the Gold Coast.

San-San-Kudo - Japanese Sake Ceremony

"San-san-kudo," a ceremony of three-times-three exchange of nuptial cups, is performed by the bridegroom and bride. Drinks of "Sake" are then exchanged between members and close relatives of the both families to signify their union through the wedding.

Shell Ceremony
In Tibet the conch shell is used in Buddhist rituals, both blown and as a receptacle for holy water. Tia is having a Conch Shell Blessing at her Naming Ceremony in Daisy Hill Forest park in Logan.

The shell ceremony is part of the Thai Buddhist wedding ceremony. The celebrant soaks the couple's hands in water and wish them good luck. The water is contained in a conch shell. Then, the parents and other selected people such as close friends and close relatives will do the same.


Butterfly Release
According to an American Indian Legend - If anyone desires a wish to come true they must first capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it. Since a butterfly can make no sound the butterfly can not reveal the wish to anyone but the Great Spirit who hears and sees all. In gratitude for giving the beautiful butterfly its freedom, the Great Spirit always grants the wish.

So, according to legend, by making a wish and giving the butterfly its freedom, the wish will be taken to the heavens and be granted. We have gathered to grant this couple all our best wishes and are about to set these butterflies free in trust that all these wishes will be granted. Butterflies are then released on signing of the certificate or when the couple are announced as.

Tibetan or Ruby Crystal Singing Bowl Ceremony
Inner peace and tranquillity can be hard to achieve but the power of sound can inspire our spirit, re-vitalise our body and harmonise our being with the universe. Strike the bowl gently and follow the sound for as long as it resonates. Open your heart and just be - don't do.

An outstanding quartz crystal tool of loving protection with the powerful vibration of mystical Ruby, a "stone of nobility". It radiates spiritual wisdom, health, transformation and wealth. The Ruby Bowl sounds a lavish red spectrum that "lights" interior planes of Self. Ruby crystal carries an enduring, perfectly brilliant diamond frequency we crave in relationships, enhancing soul love connection, Tantric practice and unifying root and crown chakra energies.

The Arras Coin Ceremony
A Latin tradition, the groom drops 13 coins into the bride’s hands representing her dowry and his vow to support her.
Call me on 0413 344 134 for information and to see if I have availability on your ceremony date. I offer at no cost, an obligation-free meeting at my home, your home or a venue of your choice to discuss your vision for your perfect day. You can also email me or use the Contact Me page.