Couples intending to marry are welcome to contact me for an obligation free chat and/or to seek information about the legal requirements of marriage in Australia.

You will need to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage at least one calendar month and one day before marrying and this notice is valid for 18 months.  It is always best to complete this notice early and confirm your booking with a celebrant so that you get the celebrant of your choosing.

Often you meet in person with me to do this and you must provide your original, official birth certificate and/or overseas passport, personal photographic identification and evidence of termination of any previous marriage (or death or nullity).

Once the Notice of Intended Marriage is signed, you and I can work together to develop and finalise your ceremony.  You may like to meet to rehearse the ceremony and you will need to sign a Declaration of Marriage that indicates they are free to wed before your marriage.

On your wedding day couples are encouraged to be punctual and enjoy your ceremony.  You are required to sign Certificates of Marriage before your chosen witnesses who are over the age of 18 and within hearing of the vows, so your marriage may be formally registered following the ceremony.

All couples are given their commemorative Certificate of Marriage and a keep sake copy of their ceremony to remind them of the promises they have exchanged during their ceremony. Your marriage is then registered by me with the Registry fo Births, Deaths ad Marriages in the State/Territory where the ceremony took place.

Don't forget that couples may marry on any day of the week at any time of day or night.  While many people do choose to marry on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, often a mid week marriage will suit those on a budget who may wish to save a little money. 

Feel free to contact me to discuss your ideas for a unique marriage ceremony and/or to advise if you would like more information or wish to arrange an appointment.