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I am available to help plan all kinds of wedding celebrations. Some folk like costume weddings and I am prepared to help with that and wear a costume myself if required.

I will travel to remote and odd locations, treetops included. My fees are reasonable.

I am happy to meet with couples in their chosen location, or in one of their homes if they wish.

I am also happy to meet with couples in my home where my wedding planning office is located. I can also help plan commitment ceremonies.

I look forward to discussing your wishes and helping them come to fruition.

About

I am involved in community, run a local theatre company and sing in a choir. I love travel and costume occasions. I have two sons, eight grandchildren and am gay, living in a long term relationship [33 years]. I was a university lecturer in politics and women's studies, and have published a few books of life stories. I live in the mountains and like to walk, dine with friends and read.

Dr Sabine Erika

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Sabine was good in terms of being able to guide us making it feel like it was our ceremony. She made us feel we had final say but was still very helpful.

Gabriel W.

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If a Couple Doesn't Kiss at Their Wedding, What Else Can They Do?

I am extremely phobic of being touched, but at weddings the couple always kisses. Is it a requirement, or are there different things I can do? If so, what?

Sabine Erika Marriage Celebrant

You do not need to kiss. I have seen people simply shake hands or clasp their hands together or simply smile at each other. There is no requirement. Sometimes you may have heard the celebrant say ýou may now kiss the bride', well you can change that when you are preparing your ceremony with the celebrant. You can leave it out altogether or substsitute another phrase or your liking.

Any advice on changing your religion to get married?

We want a celebrant to perform our wedding, as we both have different religions- but i was wondering on your thoughts around changing your religion for marriage? My partner wants me to but I am not sure about it. Any advice?

Sabine Erika Marriage Celebrant

It depends a lot about how you feel. If it is not a matter of huge imoportance to you which religion you follow you could consider changing your religion to your partner's if it is very important to him.. Alternately your partner could change. I have experienced a change made by the bride to be for whom her previous religion was not so important. She is very happy with her new religion and of course her husband is also. I have performed a wedding with prayers chosen by the couple and also some readings from spiritual scripts and the couple were happy with that instead of church.

Any alternatives to swapping rings?

Ceremony ideas?

Sabine Erika Marriage Celebrant

I have seen a wedding where the bride and groom exchanged a favourite flower; also one where each partner lit a candle.