Hello @TheGlenfargians and welcome to TrustedHousesitters and to the Community Forum and Congratulations on your marriage! 
I just had a peruse of your profile and it looks great and I see that you have a reference on there already which will certainly help when it comes to securing your first sit.
I have attached a thread you should find helpful
If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to ask, we are all more than happy to help. 
Whereabouts will you be hoping to travel to? 