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- As a contemporary marriage celebrant, my aim is to mirror the style of your day and provide a refreshing alternative to the 'typical' celebrant.After all, every aspect of your day has been hand picked to maintain a style and theme that you as a couple want to portray. Shouldn't your celebrant also fit that style?As the youngest West Australian celebrant admitted to the ACMCV (Association of Civil Marriage Celebrants) and the only celebrant in WA to have won the Australian Bridal Industry's 'Marriage Celebrant of the Year' award (2011 & 2012) you have the assurance of dealing with a completely professional celebrant, who is still young enough to understand your needs.I appreciate that it's important for your day to reflect your dreams, so I offer a modern approach to a traditional day. It's all about creating your vision, and that's best done with an energetic and understanding celebrant.As the only full-time celebrant in WA with a dedicated office in Perth, I conduct ceremonies in Perth, Bali and throughout Australia. Unlike many celebrants who work around their full-time job, I am not restricted by the location of your wedding, or by week-day ceremonies.Most importantly though, because this is not just a 'hobby' for me, or something I only do on the weekends, you won't ever have to worry that I might change my plans, go on holidays or get called in to work at my 'real' job...Weddings are my real job and my only priority;Need me in York for a mid-week rehearsal? I'm there...Planning a Friday wedding? No problem...Want me on a flight to Bali for a romantic beach ceremony? Easy...Anything is possible... Just ask.
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Destination Weddings
- As one of the only celebrants in Australia regularly conducting ceremonies for couples overseas, I was recently asked to write an article on this subject for one of the bridal magazines. I've reprinted the bulk of this article below, in order to help couples planning a destination wedding.- Exclusive Brides Magazine: In this issue we’re looking at the rise in popularity of destination weddings. With thousands of Australian couples flying to Bali for their nuptials, it seems the trend is more popular than ever, so we spoke to resident celebrant Dru Soltys about just what’s involved in a planning a Destination Wedding… Dru conducts ceremonies in Bali every month and has also been asked to conduct his unique, personal style of ceremonies in Thailand, France and Canada, as well as all around Australia -"...Over the past few years I’ve seen an incredible rise in enquires from couples looking to hold a ceremony in Bali or Thailand. For many couples, the idea of a more intimate, personal wedding with close family and friends is more appealing than inviting everyone mum has ever met to a large, formal reception.With so many couples now paying for their own wedding and therefore having so much more of a say in what they really want, rather than a wedding directed in-part by parents, the choice to start their married life overseas with forty or so of their closest friends is an easy one and allows couples to celebrate their marriage over a relaxing weekend with those they really care about.I generally find that the main reason couples choose an Australian celebrant in Bali is two fold... Firstly, by completing all of the legal marriage requirements in Australia before they go, couples don't have to worry about going through the process of having their ceremony retrospectively recognised in Australia when they return.Also, using a local Indonesian priest or celebrant can often be a challenging and very costly process and involves certain procedures and payments to local officials (in some cases up to $1,100) which still do not always guarantee that your wedding will be recognised by Australian authorities. Using the Indonesian priest also requires also couples to declare a recognized Indonesian religion and both partners must also be of the same faith. For example; Hindu, Buddhist or Islam are acceptable, however Atheism or Agnostic are not recognised by Indonesian marriage law.Couples of Non-Islamic faith are then required to file a Notice of Intention to Marry and a Letter of No Impediment in the district they are staying and their ceremony must then be recorded by the Civil Registry (who you can request to do so at the ceremony, for an additional fee). The Notice and Letter must be obtained from the Consular Representative of Australia however there is a 10 day waiting period from the date of filing, however this can be waived (in some cases) by lodging the Form A: Guest Registration Form.All of this aside though, I find the most common reason couples choose an Australian celebrant is that, with so many guests having flown some distance for the big day, couples generally have a strong preference for their guests to be able to understand and relate to the ceremony. Most couples prefer to have their ceremony presented in English and many choose to be involved in writing a personal ceremony, which is meaningful and engaging for their guests. A local priest may not always reflect the couple’s beliefs or be able to present a ceremony which guests can relate to.In my experience, the winter months are definitely the busiest time for couples heading to Bali. Obviously, many couples want to escape the cold and celebrate their marriage in a tropical destination; and most of my bookings are over the months of June to August. In fact, this winter I’ll be home for less time than I’ll be overseas… By far, one of the most exciting aspects for me though, is that I’m usually still working with many of the fantastic wedding supplies I’m used to here in WA. Because of the winter specials, cheap flights and inexpensive accommodation make it so easy to get your favourite photographer or stylist across for the weekend. So it’s really a win-win!"Copyright - Dru Soltys - All rights reserved 2013
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- Dear weather, I know you've had a tumultuous week and I feel for you, honestly. This time of year is always the hardest for you, and I understand. However, I just wanted to remind you about our little agreement... 'I don't bother you through the week by holding weddings during your storms and in turn, you don't interrupt my weddings on the weekend.' A deal's a deal... and the week-end is here. Please play nice this afternoon, tomorrow and Sunday and I promise not to hold any weddings on Monday or Tuesday. :-) K. Thanx. PS - Don't make me come out there... Or it's gonna get ugly!
- Nawwwwww... Lisa & Ryan's gorgeous wedding has just been featured on Polka Dot Bride. :-) Many thanks (as always) to the incredibly talented Ruby Yeo Photography and Christine Lim Photography. I just LOVE working with these girls. :-) This is my fave part of the feature though... 'Dru Soltys married the couple. Lisa remarks, “Our celebrant must be mentioned. Dru was fantastic, he helped make our ceremony personal and loving and a true reflection of us.”' - Oh stop it! Ok, keep going... ;-) http://www.polkadotbride.com/2013/04/lisa-and-ryans-rustic-horse-stable-wedding/
- Thank you so much to the simply wonderful team at Dave & Charlotte, Perth Photographers for sharing these amazing photos. I just loved Michelle & Milash's perfect ceremony. And that gorgeous, classic dress! Just stunning! :-)
- Without a doubt, THE best wedding directory in WA. Each of these amazing suppliers have been carefully selected to ensure they provide an exceptional level of service to couples. Check it out. :-) www.PerthBoutiqueWeddings.com
- The things we do for love! 7:30am #WeddingRehearsal... Perfect way to start a Sunday! ;-)
- Even after a week of horrible weather in Perth, the sun still comes out for my weddings. :-) #Don'tYouKnowWhoIAm? ;-)
- Ohhhh you just KNOW it's gonna be an awesome weekend when you can't get onto a groom because "...He's still in Vegas somewhere for his bux" I sense a 'Hangover' moment coming on, but hoping the boys have him back sometime before the wedding. :-)
- Some more loveliness from the always perfect Angela Higgins. :-) Seriously, how incredibly gorgeous is Nikki's dress! I just love it! :-)
- Just loved this stylish, laid back wedding in Sydney Harbour! :-) Sean & Chantelle chose Clark Island, with it's gorgeous view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge for their ceremony and hired the Sydeny Opera House for their incredible recepetion. Just amazing. Many thanks to Andrew at Imajica Photography - Weddings & Portraits for these preview shots. :-)
- A sneak peak of Kelly & Ross' gorgeous wedding, from the incredible hubby & wife team at Objektiv Photography. Love thier work. :-)
- A sneak peak of Kelly & Ross' gorgeous wedding, from the incredible hubby & wife team at Objektiv Photography. Love thier work. :-)
- The view from today's wedding on Clark Island was just magic! Can't wait to see the professional photos! :-)
- Taking the opportunity to meet with Sydney couples and book in a few more weddings while I'm here. ;-) #SorrySydneyCelebrants
- What a great start to the week yesterday with Julie + Terry's gorgeous wedding! Today it's Amy + David's turn, then Michelle + Milash and Kristy + Ben over the weekend, before wrapping up my week on Monday with Sean + Chantelle in Sydney Harbour... Who said the season is slowing down??? ;-) Thanks to Objektiv Photography for these awesome preview shots. :-)
- Yikes! What a week it's been! (Yep, my week-end starts on a Monday...) ;-) 9 fabulous weddings, 18 happy love-birds... and 1 exhausted celebrant! I almost feel like I should put my feet up on the desk, hands behind the head with a smile, and have a cheeky cigarette after this week! (No, I don't usually smoke!) Started with the gorgeous ceremonies of Emma + Robert, Nikki & Simon, Andrea + Jamie, Emma + Wayne, Kim + Michael, Zoe + Ross, Clair & Rory, Jade + Kevin and of course ended with the classic, vintage wedding of Kelly + Ross... As with every week, it's been an absolute honour! Oh, and PS lovelies... I'll be a little quiet over the next few days as I prepare for this weeks incredible Sydney Harbour wedding. Can. Not. Wait! ;-)
- Now THAT's an entrance! Justin & Kristen own a Ducati shop and are fans of all things motorised and Italian. So it was inevitable that Kristen would be escorted through the city, flanked by a convoy of motorbikes and arrive at the ceremony in supreme style! :-)
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