<?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[Amanda Hubbard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amanda Hubbard Ceremonies]]></description><link>https://www.amandahubbard.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:09:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.amandahubbard.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Relaxed wedding ceremony examples (that still feel really special)]]></title><description><![CDATA[As celebrants, we hear this a lot “We just want something relaxed… not too formal… just us.” And I completely get that. Because “relaxed” doesn’t mean less meaningful, it just means it feels natural, easy, and like you’re not putting on a performance. If you’re not quite sure what that looks like yet, here are a few simple ways a relaxed ceremony can come together. A short and simple ceremony This is probably the most common. You arrive, take a moment, and we move through the ceremony in a...]]></description><link>https://www.amandahubbard.com.au/post/relaxed-wedding-ceremony-examples-that-still-feel-really-special</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcdbc8c31b00fb85135827</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:13:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_c42a8faaf8b744ebb24abf72948af08a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mandyhubbard7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much does a wedding celebrant cost?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is usually one of the first things couples want to know, quietly, or sometimes straight up. And I get it. Weddings can add up quickly, so it makes sense to understand what you’re actually paying for. The honest answer is… it varies. But here’s a simple way to look at it. A rough guide In Australia, most celebrants fall somewhere between: $400 – $1,500+ Where you land in that range really depends on the kind of ceremony you’re after. What changes the price? Not all ceremonies are created...]]></description><link>https://www.amandahubbard.com.au/post/how-much-does-a-wedding-celebrant-cost</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcd07975afb0779a771ab5</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:56:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e59c9c2c8e79a9aa7957f787e8088cd5.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mandyhubbard7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does a wedding celebrant actually do?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s such a common question, and a really fair one. Because most couples know they need  a celebrant… but beyond that, it’s a bit like “what do you actually do?” The short answer? Quite a lot, but in a way that should feel easy and not overwhelming. First — we take care of the legal side This is the part you don’t need to stress about. I make sure everything is done properly so your marriage is legally recognised, from your Notice of Intended Marriage through to signing everything on the day...]]></description><link>https://www.amandahubbard.com.au/post/what-does-a-wedding-celebrant-actually-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dccab643e56f317770238c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:03:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68224_e8f29d54e80a4bb4b66a00eddc5659d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mandyhubbard7</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What you legally need to get married in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’re anything like most couples, you’re excited about the fun parts of getting married… and slightly unsure about the legal bits. This is SO normal... The good news? It’s actually pretty straightforward. Here’s what you really  need to make it official in Australia: 1. Lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) This is the big one. You need to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage  form at least one month before your wedding date . It can be lodged up to 18 months in advance, so...]]></description><link>https://www.amandahubbard.com.au/post/what-you-legally-need-to-get-married-in-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcb65943e56f31776ffcba</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:48:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d68224_7b289fe5378b4fbb9be98addc2adbc53~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mandyhubbard7</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>