 Do you have a 'Plan B'....? It's a question that every Celebrant will ask their couple when they hear that they are planning a beautiful outdoor Wedding. Especially in Melbourne.......! What's the 'Plan B' for torrential rain...? Or a scorching 45 degrees? Now, in these unprecedented times (take a drink for those playing along at home!) our concerns about weather seem almost trivial! Our Plan B now involves limits of guest numbers, hand sanitisers, social distancing and face masks...! Not to mention the fact that in Stage 4 Lockdown Weddings were actually BANNED! Wedding Planning in 2020 has thrown a whole load of new decisions in the mix. Those decisions can be incredibly difficult to make and will be very different for everyone. While we haven't faced this situation before..... we've faced making decisions before, and sometimes, on the day of the wedding, to make the memorable and amazing day that you dreamed of. I wanted to offer a Real Wedding that proves that Plan B can actually be awesome! Paul and Jane had their first date in Fitzroy Gardens and it has always been a very important place for them, so obviously when it came time to get married, the Gardens were an obvious first choice. Plans were made, permits acquired, signage designed and rehearsals held. The week of the Wedding however Melbourne turned it on with days of continuing rain. And more rain and more rain. Umbrellas were sourced. Still more rain. After many discussions, involving tears and restorative drinks, we had a Plan B. We assembled Paul and Jane's inner circle. Their immediate family and besties. The 10 of us, huddled under umbrellas and Jane and Paul were married in a short and sweet ceremony in their beloved Fitzroy Gardens. While the rest of us dried off and made our way to The Aviary Hotel, Jane and Paul and their talented photographer, strolled through the gardens, capturing relaxed photos that sum up their personalities PERFECTLY! When they arrived at The Aviary, their guests were mingling, enjoying drinks and eagerly anticipating the Wedding of Jane and Paul. And can I tell you, this one of the most relaxed and FUN ceremonies I have ever been part of! Jane and Paul strode into their Wedding, relaxed and beaming, hand in hand. I was able to tell their story while asking guests to imagine that they were standing in the sodden grass at Fitzroy Gardens. Revealing to their guests that we had already completed the legal elements and now, we were here to celebrate their love! With their super cute nephew as ring bearer, Jane and Paul exchanged rings, made funny and heartfelt promises to each other. To the delight and applause of their guests, I declared them MARRIED! From there, it was a few steps to being congratulated and embraced as husband and wife. And a few more steps to the bar....! From Jane "Without the talented and amazing Dee, we would have been lost on our day! Dee came up with plan B, C and maybe even a D. Plan B was the way to go. We asked a small group of loved ones to join us at the gardens with umbrellas in tow and had the short version of the ceremony (just the legal stuff- and a bit of Dee humour)! Then we all made our way to the reception venue to do the whole ceremony in front of everyone else. When I look back at it, I loved the fact I got to do it twice. Not many people would be able to say that!" So, with Weddings back in Melbourne..... let Jane, Paul and I reassure you..... the Elope Now, Party Later theory is a very VALID now. Whether the time in between Eloping is 2 hours..... 2 months or 2 years! We will work together and make this as memorable and meaningful and FUN as we can. Dee x Venues - Fitzroy Gardens and Aviary Hotel Photographer - Ryan Wheatley Weddings Hair - 730Hair and Jessica Jiang Celebrant - ME! Custom Celebrations By Dee
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