Musings from one of Melbourne’s most popular male celebrants.

Heleena + Philip's Wedding
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Heleena + Philip's Wedding

It’s the night of Heleena and Philip’s wedding. The night is crisp. Smith Street is awash with its usual cast of characters. I make my way up to the venue, dodging a volley of VB stubbies thrown by the nearby hobos.

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March Weddings - Recap

I have a brother-in-law. His name is Gary. Every Sunday night we sit down, grab a beer and try to guess the nationalities of the people being saved on Bondi Rescue.

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The Wedding of Lien + Andrew
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The Wedding of Lien + Andrew

Sometimes you meet a couple and you want to become the third party in their relationship. This happened when I met Lien and Andrew.

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Wedding of Sarah + John
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Wedding of Sarah + John

Last Saturday I ventured to the seaside surrounds of Jan Juc to marry the wonderful duo that is Sarah and John.

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Wedding of Vic + Sam
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Wedding of Vic + Sam

Last Friday I had the wonderful privilege of marrying my friend Sam ‘Pots’ Lavery and his super gorgeous fiancée Victoria Alys Small.

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Shucked Oysters
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Shucked Oysters

When I was a kid a ‘triple header’ consisted of watching three games of footy, eating two boxes of BBQ Shapes and God damn loving life.These days it occurs when I have three weddings in three weekends. And it’s just as darn enjoyable.

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Kaz, Booer and the Gift of Alaris
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Kaz, Booer and the Gift of Alaris

Last Saturday night I had the pleasure of marrying Kara Taylor and Tyson Clingan. They're a remarkable couple. They met at a time when Blockbuster Video was still a viable business model, and their fondness for one another hasn't diminished since.

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