Legal

Under the Marriage Act 1961, there are a number of obligations which must be met prior to your marriage being solemnised.

You must complete and lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NIM) with your chosen Celebrant, a minimum of one month and maximum of 18 months before the marriage ceremony.
Both parties must be over 18 years of age.
If either party are under 18, the parents’ consent and an order from a court of law must be obtained. Please note that two persons under the age of 18 are not permitted to marry.
Original Birth certificates must be sighted (evidence of date and place of birth)
Passport (evidence of date and place of birth).
The passport can be expired, but not cancelled.
If the passport is an overseas passport and is not in English, a translation must be obtained from a NAATI accredited translator.
Driving Licence (photographic identification)
If you are divorced – Original of the Decree Absolute (or Court Annulment – if applicable)
If you are widowed – Original of the Death Certificate
There must be two witnesses over the age of 18 years (on the Wedding day)
If the use of an interpreter is required during the Ceremony, there are legal forms which must be completed and signed at the beginning and end of the ceremony.
You must both sign a Declaration of No Legal Impediment before your marriage is solemnised.
Fiancé Visa or Prospective Spouse Visa: You will need to lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage with your Celebrant who will then provide a letter to the Embassy where your visa application will be lodged.

As your Marriage Celebrant, I commit to providing you with:

An obligation free initial meeting.
Meetings, telephone calls, emails etc. as required in arranging your ceremony.
Preparation and lodgement of all legal documentation.
Presentation of Marriage Certificate and complimentary copy of the Marriage Ceremony at the completion of the ceremony.
Applying for your official Marriage Certificate with Births Deaths & Marriages after you are married (additional costs are incurred depending of the type of certificate you require).
Wireless PA system.
Fully dressed signing table and 2 chairs (if required), including pens for signing the register.
On site rehearsal 1-2 weeks before the ceremony.
Help and support every step of the way to creating a beautiful Ceremony.
My complete dedication to making your Ceremony everything you want it to be.