My personal guarantee:
A wedding day organised without worry, without stress and without you wondering, how your wedding day will be conducted…
I can offer you:
Presentation skills: my public speaking experience ensures an excellent delivery of your ceremony. I am told that I am an articulate speaker and very confident in front of a crowd. I have been speaking in public for over 20 years…
- Our first consultation is FREE
- I have my own lectern and PA equipment, so your guests will hear every word.
- I have the ability to manage difficult elements.
- I treat everyone in a respectful and courteous manner.
- I am determined to provide a quality service for you.
- You have unlimited contact with me during the whole process.
- I book only one wedding per day, so I don’t have to rush off.
- I arrive ONE HOUR early on the day to check everything is perfect and ready for you.
Legal Requirements: the NOIM form
The first thing we need to do is complete The NOIM form – the Notice of Intended Marriage. This form must be lodged with me, one clear month prior to the wedding. Once lodged, the form is valid for a maximum period of 18 months.
I need to sight an original birth certificate or an extract for anyone born in Australia. For those born overseas, I need to see a passport.
If a party is divorced – I need to sight “certificate of divorce”
If a party is widowed – I need to sight a “death notice”
A week before
About one week before the wedding, you need to sign the Declaration form (Form 14), declaring that “there is no impediment to your marriage” and that you are free to marry. This is where we also do the rehearsal.
On the wedding day
On the day of the wedding, I will provide you with your “keepsake” Certificate of Marriage (which is numbered on the back) to be signed by bride and groom and your two official witnesses who need to be over 18 years old.
After the wedding – lodgement of paperwork
I will forward all legal documentation (within 14 days of the wedding) to the Victorian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, to ensure registration of your marriage.You can then apply for a registered copy of your Marriage Certificate (I will supply you with relevant information). This registered copy enables you to change bank details, credit cards, passport, driver’s licence, health insurance etc…
Do I need to apply for a change of name when I marry?
Australian Law says that a woman assumes her husband’s name after the marriage and takes her husband’s surname as a matter of custom, not law.
Overseas Couples/Spouse Visa
If you are applying for a Prospective Marriage Fiance Visa I can provide you with the necessary documentation for the Immigration Department. I will write a letter for you and we will also attach a copy of the Notice of Intended Marriage form. I do this for FREE.
Attention to detail
Correct spelling of people’s names…
I double check all documents and legal requirements.
I make sure every bit of paperwork is correct.
There is definitely NO ROOM for error!
The price you pay – celebrant fees
The three most important considerations are value, quality and service. Don’t just choose a celebrant on price alone because that could be a big mistake. Keep in mind that you remember the quality long after you forget the price. Make sure you choose a celebrant who is truly committed and interested in celebrancy.
