<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Life's Celebrations By Samantha]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am a Civil Celebrant with over 16 years experience who will work with you every step of the way to deliver a ceremony according to your wishes. ]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:24:24 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Vows in a Wedding Ceremony ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to writing your wedding vows many couples wonder where to begin. Every ceremony in Australia must include the legal wording as stated in the Marriage Act 1961. These are the essential words that make your marriage official in the eyes of the law as shown below. I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, A.B. ( or  C.D.), take thee, C.D. ( or  A.B.), to be my lawful wedded wife (husband or spouse)’; or words to that effect. These words must be included in the...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/vows-in-a-wedding-ceremony-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692643ad933da9c9fc5d922d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:05:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_096b0ec257bb4d8b976b94beca726297~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positioning of Your Celebrant Throughout the Wedding Ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[This very subject came up in conversation just yesterday, so it feels quite fitting and appropriate to share my thoughts now. On my...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/positioning-of-your-celebrant-throughout-the-wedding-ceremony-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6832eda92c9701be822ba01c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2025 10:18:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_1c962033e4f74660a638657e54bd19f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A sign of the times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The present environment we're experiencing is impacting individuals in numerous ways, particularly financially. As a celebrant, I've...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/a-sign-of-the-times</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6681204903d3fdac4fdb8545</guid><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jun 2024 09:13:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_0ce78be8008447d8b40904b793e8d5b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_420,h_280,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samantha in action!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last July I was the celebrant for a beautiful young couple Amme and Nick,  who held both their wedding ceremony and reception at...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/samantha-in-action-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b5ccd98723a8c3877fd56f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 04:04:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/d93c3b_63a856eade9940e8bbb7a3697c896639/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positioning of your celebrant throughout the wedding ceremony ]]></title><description><![CDATA[On my journey as a celebrant, I've been mindful of the fact that photographers will be capturing moments during the ceremony....]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/positioning-of-your-celebrant-throughout-the-wedding-ceremony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65b5c315a963cc12fe0bd157</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2024 03:14:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_1c962033e4f74660a638657e54bd19f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eulogies ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When engaging with families regarding funeral or memorial services, a significant topic of discussion often revolves around the eulogy....]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/eulogies</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65a25b93b8c9dc98b9b45c71</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 03:00:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_ba360d75061448008ddbfba274e99de0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_930,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visual tributes at a funeral ceremony ]]></title><description><![CDATA[This blog delves into the theme of photo tributes during farewell services. More frequently than not, families opt to incorporate a...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/visual-tributes-at-a-funeral-ceremony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65a259718f0266fb2e2b2610</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_004dd383bf474ecdb0725894cf5ed9da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_505,h_357,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal steps that need to be taken to marry in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[This post provides guidance on the necessary legal steps to get married in Australia. Understanding the required forms, their completion,...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/legal-steps-that-need-to-be-taken-to-marry-in-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">659f1a0dfea12b4de9993895</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jan 2024 00:33:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_7264aed5d4714efdad51aad6fd481010~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_486,h_115,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating life, honouring choices: The importance of choosing your funeral celebrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to saying farewell to a loved one, the funeral ceremony plays a vital role in the grieving process. It's a time for...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/celebrating-life-honouring-choices-the-importance-of-choosing-your-funeral-celebrant</link><guid isPermaLink="false">659f18868b47a811ecb0d124</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jan 2024 22:24:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_004dd383bf474ecdb0725894cf5ed9da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_505,h_357,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Planning your own funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a subject that is very close to my heart. I meet a lot of people on a daily basis when speaking with them about their loved one's...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/planning-your-own-funeral</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63dad456d5a48318843a1bf9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2023 21:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_004dd383bf474ecdb0725894cf5ed9da~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_505,h_357,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vows in a wedding ceremony ]]></title><description><![CDATA[When getting married in Australia, there is absolutely no reason why you cannot write your own vows to one another. This really...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/vows-in-a-wedding-ceremony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63cf0e2df68d5ce4565366bd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:57:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_577f77573b4540899307bcefbe35750f.jpg/v1/fit/w_850,h_567,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samantha in action!]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are looking for a celebrant and would like to see them in "action" so to speak, then take a look at this video. 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In my experience of late, people are just wanting to marry without all the fuss and...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/what-is-a-legals-only-ceremony</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63b003188050f0ffc5a06edd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2023 22:53:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_e7de94f5b6224f84aa375f484ad4ccdc~mv2_d_2985_1986_s_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Important things to know when wanting to marry in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[This post is about what you need to do to legally get married in Australia. It is important to know the forms that need to be filled out,...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/important-things-to-know-when-wanting-to-marry-in-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63cb7fafbdefae0e996e1998</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2023 01:00:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_c2de3676a7264ae1b5864498f9745ba3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_464,h_118,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Writing a eulogy]]></title><description><![CDATA[When meeting with families in regards to funeral or memorial services, one thing that is spoken about in length is the eulogy. Do they...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/writing-a-eulogy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63cb7c3b030a5a15c68a3a0c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2023 05:59:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_6456ced8a3044662a1880ba72d5b87a3.jpg/v1/fit/w_618,h_867,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choice - Life is all about choices! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choices – Life is all about choices! We choose where we want to live, where we want to work, who we spend our lives with and what we want...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/choice-life-is-all-about-choices</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63ca52c8158845fed961a57a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2023 08:42:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_48e55da39b09418cbc6f88a6638ba590~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_650,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are you recently engaged?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people become engaged throughout the festive season, so once the excitement settles and the busyness of Christmas and the New Year...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/are-you-recently-engaged</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63aff4e1398e8ef97dc568cf</guid><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 09:01:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_bd25375780f146a7a76184d00ffeef1d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Samantha in action! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many things to consider when looking for a celebrant. You want someone who will listen to you and then put together and deliver...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/samantha-in-action</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6248f45fee6c0117d816e698</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Apr 2022 01:20:38 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It really is the little things that matter]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the little things............................ In many wedding ceremonies, apart from the bridal party of groomsmen and bridesmaids,...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/it-really-is-the-little-things-that-matter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62326d2db5c34ef8759c5319</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 23:06:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_cd36bb6d831541f8b0b98c272b8c48a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_534,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do we have to write our own vows?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A very common question that I am asked and the short answer is no! Not if you don't want to. As far as a legal ceremony goes, there are...]]></description><link>https://www.lifescelebrationsbysamantha.com.au/single-post/do-we-have-to-write-our-own-vows</link><guid isPermaLink="false">621dcb5a7608fd2e29852bff</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 07:38:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d93c3b_c42d8840f2d6440cb96251f2256a5451.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Samantha Lysaught</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>