<?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[The Merriment Co. Cairns Celebrant Services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tiny weddings with big heart. Cairns wedding celebrant for legal-only, elopements & micro-weddings.]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:49:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Plan a Legal‑Only Wedding in Cairns (Without Any Stress)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning a legal‑only wedding is wonderfully simple. And honestly, it should be. These ceremonies are all about stripping things back to what matters most: the two of you, choosing each other. If you’re thinking about a legal‑only or courthouse‑style wedding in Cairns, here’s a gentle, step‑by‑step guide to help you plan it with ease. 1. Choose Your Celebrant A legal‑only ceremony still needs an authorised celebrant, and that’s where I come in. I’ll take care of all the legal paperwork, guide...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/how-to-plan-a-legal-only-wedding-in-cairns-without-any-stress</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993b7b8cf429c4fcb4d8e0a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:39:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_056affd1d2484250b4e77a67aa19bfcb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Is a Legal‑Only Wedding? A Simple, Heartfelt Way to Get Married in Cairns]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever thought, “We just want to be married, without the big wedding,”  then a legal‑only ceremony might be exactly what you’re looking for. These tiny, intimate moments are some of my absolute favourites to officiate. They’re simple, relaxed and full of heart, and they take away all the pressure that can come with planning a traditional wedding. So, what actually is  a legal‑only wedding? And how does it work here in Cairns? Let’s break it down. What Is a Legal‑Only Wedding? A...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/what-is-a-legal-only-wedding-a-simple-heartfelt-way-to-get-married-in-cairns</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6993b67b884976137dab2ec6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:32:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_20a7298f696846c28c46b49b72469886~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_960,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hot Tips for a Happy Wedding: Keep It Simple (But Make It Yours)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s something I’ve learned from years of celebrating love with incredible couples — and I promise, it’s gold. If your guests have...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/hot-tip-for-a-happy-wedding-keep-it-simple-but-make-it-yours</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6826b66c2b0463bceaa67550</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 03:58:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_080ff7885f7348a2b8d88403ae9ea430~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eloping in Cairns: Just You, Your Love, and a Bit of Magic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thinking of skipping the big wedding and doing something a little more low-key, a little more you ? You're in good company. Eloping is no...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/eloping-in-cairns-just-you-your-love-and-a-bit-of-magic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6826b86571c37c2252840dd9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 03:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_5b2b4483f032482bbcd3edf55c43248e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_750,h_492,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morning Weddings: Why They’re the Underrated Gem of Cairns Weddings]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s something pretty special about a morning wedding. Maybe it’s the fresh air, the soft light that makes everyone glow, or the fact...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/morning-weddings-why-they-re-the-underrated-gem-of-cairns-weddings</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6826c45e3d8d9ecdaae93aa1</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 03:57:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_ce9d42e8011e4a4199f8c0c47f7c1307~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walking Down the Aisle (Or Not): Your Moment, Your Way]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be honest — the whole “walking down the aisle” thing can feel a bit like a tradition stuck on repeat. But here’s the truth: there...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/walking-down-the-aisle-or-not-your-moment-your-way</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6826bfd52b0463bceaa69124</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 03:57:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_537f70c7a3c84e5c806e6119954ea19c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Design a Day That Feels Like You]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s the thing no one tells you when you start planning a wedding: You don’t have to do any of it the “traditional” way. No  cake...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/design-a-day-that-feels-like-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6826bb8571c37c2252841785</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 03:57:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_92907bba5baf4c138bf4f0340993fa60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_666,h_444,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Keep the Flow on Your Wedding Day (So Everyone Has a Bloody Good Time)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know that awkward wedding limbo where guests aren’t quite sure what’s happening? Ceremony’s done, drinks aren’t ready, music’s...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/how-to-keep-the-flow-on-your-wedding-day-so-everyone-has-a-bloody-good-time</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6826bd7d2b0463bceaa68a00</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 03:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_caeedb6d8bb64020ab2ac81935e930fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choosing Your Wedding Vendors: Go With Your Gut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s be real — planning a wedding can sometimes feel like you’re ticking boxes, juggling spreadsheets, and trying to remember the...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/choosing-your-wedding-vendors-go-with-your-gut</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6826b5b13d8d9ecdaae91092</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2025 08:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_d944e783334f4c63a858d0bcecb2bb50~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vows (that you wrote)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s talk vows. Not the copy-and-paste ones. Not the ones you found scrolling Pinterest at midnight. I’m talking your  vows — the real...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/vows-that-you-wrote</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6826b4f371c37c2252840351</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 08:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_a5140efe5fcc40e7b48a0203d9413f27~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocktails, Kombis &#38; Cold Ones: Epic Wedding Bars in FNQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you ask me, one of the best ways to elevate your wedding (without overcomplicating it) is with a great mobile bar. And lucky for us,...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/cocktails-kombis-cold-ones-epic-wedding-bars-in-fnq</link><guid isPermaLink="false">682709002b0463bceaa78322</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 09:52:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_4e5475adb6694ffd85a68d9b11ab7bbf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wet Weather Wedding Options in Cairns: Rain = Romance (If You Let It)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s talk about rain . When you’re planning a wedding in the tropics, you get all the lush greenery, golden sunsets and warm breezes —...]]></description><link>https://www.amymcdonaldcelebrant.com.au/post/wet-weather-wedding-options-in-cairns-rain-romance-if-you-let-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6826b38371c37c225283ff5a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 03:44:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/32c55b_9601030c6df9453090e1c6b4b85e35d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Amy McDonald</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>