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What
is the role of the Celebrant?
-
Attend to all the legal paperwork
- Assist
you to create a ceremony to suit your need
- Solemnize
your marriage
- A
venue, flowers, cars, cake etc can be arrange for overseas
couples, for a small co-ordination fee.
What
is the Cost?
$100
deposit, non refundable, to be paid at interview when
signing Notice of Intending Marriage.
$400 (inclusive of deposit, legalities and travel costs)
for the ceremony. Monies can be paid by cheque, cash
or money order.
Contact
your Celebrant
When
you have decided on a date please call me as soon as
possible. Most celebrants are booked months in
advance.
What
does the fee cover?
-
Completion of all legal work
- Initial
& subsequent visits, plus a rehearsal
- All
administrative costs
- A
selection of introductions, readings and vows, to assist
you in creating your own ceremony.
Length
of Ceremony
It
is your day! Civil Ceremonies usually take about 20
- 30 minutes to complete, including the signing of certificates.
Legal Requirements
Notice
of Intended Marriage (NOIM) documentation must be
completed at least one month and one day
before the ceremony. If
you are overseas, forward the completed Notice and relevant
legal documents to me, signed by yourselves and witnessed
by a relevant authority (see Page 4 of the Notice of
Intended Marriage for appropriate witnesses), otherwise
I prefer to co-sign when we meet before the wedding.
The NOIM is valid for 18 months so it is a good idea
to have it lodged with me - sooner rather than later.
A Special Marriage Statutory Declaration must be signed
with the celebrant prior to the wedding stating that
you know of no reason why you should not marry the other
person. This meeting may include a rehearsal at your
chosen venue.
I will confirm your identity and we will check and sign
any outstanding legal documents.
I will conduct a sincere simple ceremony and the bride
and groom exchange the marriage
vows of their choice.
I
encourage couples to at least choose or write their
Vows. The Vows are the legal requirement of the wedding
ceremony. They must start with:
"I
call upon the persons here present to witness that I,
Mary, take you John, to be my lawful wedded husband/wife"
Your
own choice of words may follow.
Two witnesses are required to sign the marriage certificates.
The bride and groom are presented with their marriage
certificate. The wedding certificate presented to the
bride and groom on their wedding day is a presentation
one only.
After
the wedding the NOIM and the certificate signed just
before the wedding and witnessed on the day are sent
by the celebrant to the Registry of Births, Deaths and
Marriages in the state where your marriage was solemnised
- then your marriage is listed legally.
If
you then require a legal certificate you can
apply for one from Births, Deaths & Marriages as
you would for a Birth Certificate. It is important to
do this fairly soon after your wedding as you may in
time move interstate or overseas.
Venue
Suggestions
Country
vistas, your own home, gardens, lake or stunning local
venues are all very popular (such as Lake House, Convent
Gallery, Sault, Bellinzona, Lavandula, Peppers Springs
Retreat, etc.), however it would be advisable to check
with the local council regarding fees for outdoor venues.
If
you are having an outdoor wedding, it is advisable to
have an alternative indoor venue in case of inclement
weather.
Note:
Should your wedding be late in the day, determine the
sunset time to ensure sufficient light for document
signing and photography, or arrange for alternative
lighting.
Do
we have to attend any pre-marital courses?
This
is your choice. I do have all the information regarding
this should you wish to attend. Most couples who have
taken advantage of this course, have gained a lot of
insight and confidence in their marriage.
Thank
you for using my services. I do hope I can help you!
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