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A marriage proposal fit for Hollywood...Amateur musician Chad Clay opted for an unusual proposal - he popped the big question to his girlfriend Vy Luong with a mock iPhone ad screened during a date at their local cinema.Just as a proposal can be unique - so too can your marriage ceremony. Speak to your civil marriage celebrant about how you can create an individual ceremony that feels right for you as a couple.___Prince William & Kate Middleton EngagementPrince William has announced that he is engaged to marry his long-term girlfriend Kate Middleton, telling UK media that they were were both "very, very happy"The couple became engaged whilst on safari in Kenya last month. Prince William presented Ms Middleton with his mother's original engagement ring - a large oval sapphire surrounded by diamonds, saying he wanted her memory to be a part of this special occasion "This was my way of making sure that my mother didn’t miss out on today,"Kate looked stunning at the press announcement, wearing a midnight blue satin dress. The prince wore a dark blue suit.With plans to marry in the British spring or summer of 2011, Kate said that joining the family was a "daunting prospect", but that she was looking forward to it.Congratulations have poured in from public figures around the world including the Queen, British Prime Minister David Cameron and talk-show guru Oprah.Magazine sales are set to rise as people are caught up in the glamour of plans and preparations for a royal wedding. The Australian Women's Weekly is scrabbling to find a way of including the royal engagement in their December issue which is in the middle of being printed.The wedding is likely to boost foreign visitors to England, with VisitBritain chief executive of Sandie Dawe, saying the wedding would be "an enormous boost for the British tourism industry".As a modern civil marriage celebrant, Laura Craddock can help you to create your own fairytale wedding. Feel like a princess and enjoy your own dream day with the help of a creative and inspirational celebrant. Contact Laura on 0422 507 105 to find out how.___Wedding band tattoosPop icon Robbie Williams is planning a wedding band tattoo to commemorate his 7 August nuptials to Ayda Field.The already well-inked star exchanged traditional bands from XIV Karats on his recent wedding day but admits that like a lot of men, he's not that into bling. ‘I'm not very comfortable with jewellery, and I lose stuff,' he told Hello! magazine before the ceremony ‘So I'm thinking of having a tattoo on my wedding finger.'Inked wedding bands are also popular with professional sportspeople,who can't wear jewellry whilst competing. Eva Longoria Parker's husband, basketballer Tony Parker, has a tattoo of the couple's wedding date around his ring finger.Whilst not especially common, some couples choose wedding tattoos because they prefer a non-traditional approach to life and marriage. They are also popular with labourers and people who with their hands, making it difficult to wear rings every day. A civil marriage celebrant can create special wording to help incorporate tattoo wedding bands in your wedding ceremony.Several different types of tattoo are used to celebrate a marriage, including:His and hers' wedding band designs, mimicking a traditional band Your partner's name or initials written around your ring finger The date of your wedding - numbers & roman numerals popularWhen considering a tattoo, remember that these permanent marks really do signify a life-time commitment to your partner. And like any tattoo, choose the design carefully, as it's something you will see on your hands for the rest of your life.Don't follow in the footsteps of actor Colin Farrell who divorced just four months after exchanging ring tattoos with his then wife Amelia Warner.____A wedding entrance to rememberBegin your wedding ceremony in a way that you will remember forever. The bridal entrance (Processional) can be a culmination of nerves and anticipation - it is often the first time groom and guests get a first glimpse of the beautiful bride.A civil wedding provides great freedom in choosing how your ceremony begins:You may decide on a traditional bridal processional or;The groom may walk back up the aisle to greet his bride half-wayFamilies/attendants can accompany both the bride & groom down the aisleThe bride & groom enter together, without attendantsYou are free to decide who 'gives away' the bride - both parents, mother, father, her whole family or no one at all.I know of one bride who danced down the aisle with a glass of champagne in her hand and this couple had the whole bridal party dancing. Whilst not for everyone, the important thing is to choosing an entrance that suits you bestMusic helps build a sense of anticipation and announces the start of the ceremony. Choose a piece that fits with the style of your wedding, from Wagners Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride) to something more contemporary. A steady, well-defined tempo will help accompany your walk down the aisle.__Eco-friendly weddingsSomething old, something new, something borrowed and something...GREEN?Modern couples are putting a new spin on wedding traditions by considering the environmental impacts of their wedding.A few simple things can make a big difference to the environmental impact of your big day:Keep it small - fewer guests will help your budget & reduce your impact on the environment.Stay local - less travel equals less emissions. Consider have the ceremony & reception at the same location.Choose food & flowers in season - reduce food miles & enjoy produce at it's freshest best.Offset the carbon emissions that you produce on the day.Find an open-minded venue and marriage celebrant to help you realise your dreams.Have an ethical gift registry - guests donate money to your favourite charity or environmental fund.Choose wisely and your wedding can be both beautiful and environmentally responsible.
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