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