You may feel totally in control or a little daunted with arranging this part of your life’s journey, either way I’m here to guide and assist.

You may wish for your Ceremony to cover, only the legal aspect, such as a “Registry Office” styled Ceremony or have a more traditional approach. Whether  in the park, at the beach, a religious chapel, on a mountain top.... small, romantic or  more elaborate..... the choice is yours.  Day or night, anytime, anywhere within Australia /Australian Territories or Australian Territorial waters.

I want to take that feeling of apprehension out of the Wedding process and assist you in a creative way to achieve that personalised Ceremony. An optional extra with my service, is my interactive Wedding Ceremony guide. Many clients have found it invaluable. It covers all aspects of a Ceremony. You will find recording your own ideas does assist in the creation of your unique Wedding Ceremony. It is, the little details that add that special touch. It’s your day; create the Ceremony that you want.

 

To be Legally Married in Australia  you are required to:

• Complete a Notice of Intended Marriage Form
  This form has to be lodged with me, a minimum of one month and one day to a maximum of 18 months in advance of the proposed Wedding date. I’ll need you to bring with you your identification documents. If necessary, this form can be forwarded back to me by registered mail.
   
• If you have previously been married I must sight your Divorce Order /Divorce Certificate / Divorce Decree Absolute as proof the previous marriage ended. If your previous partner is deceased I will need to sight their Death Certificate.
   
• You must both be over the age of 18 years, or have the appropriate court order.
   
• Prior to your Wedding Day you need to complete and sign a declaration in my presence, stating that you believe there is no legal impediment for the two of you to marry each other.
    
• Your two witnesses must be over the age of 18 years. Their full names need to be provided as they will be signing your Certificate.

 

Identification Documents Details:

You need to bring with you, your original identification documents. Any documents in a foreign language must be translated into English  and  in addition, the Translation Certificates are required.

Only bring the relevant documents for your personal situation:

• Birth Certificates
• Change of Name Certificate
• Passports
• Divorce Order / Divorce Certificate / Divorce Decree Absolute
• Certificate of Nullity
• Australian Citizenship Certificate (for Refugees)
• A Court Order for a person under 18 years of age
• Appropriate Statutory Declarations
• Death Certificate
• Official Translation of Relevant Documents

I need to sight these documents for Legal reasons and copies will need to be provided.

After our meeting I’ll keep in touch via the phone or via emails and provide you with your Ceremony drafts. Around two week prior to your special day, we’ll meet and confirm the finer details of your Wedding Ceremony and confirm your Ceremony’s final draft. This would be the ideal time to have your rehearsal if you require one.
 

On your Wedding Day, it will be an honour and a pleasure, to present your Marriage Certificate to you.
 

 

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Please contact me; I look forward to talking with you about your plans for your Wedding  Ceremony.