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Celebrant
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The Ceremony |
Legalities |
Shortening of Time |
Music
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On the Day |
Important Tips |
Fee
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Overseas Couples
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Notice of Intended Marriages Form
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Congratulations on your Engagement!
‘Planning the special day’ – this can be an
overwhelming task but with my advice and
professional service, plus the added recourses I
have provided below it will be MUCH easier than
you thought and a lot of fun too.
Your wedding day is a day you will want to
remember forever. A Civil Wedding allows you the
freedom to hold your Ceremony anywhere you like.
The ideal location for your wedding ceremony in Sydney would be
your favourite park, northern beach, headland or garden
etc. The time sunrise to sunset – it’s your
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Marriage Celebrant Sydney
– What I Provide
Choosing a Wedding Celebrant is a very important
decision. When meeting with a Celebrant you
should feel a connection. The Marriage Celebrant should
be warm, approachable and sincere, please feel
free to contact me and we can have an obligation
free chat.
I will attend to all legal paperwork.
I will create your personalised, individual
Ceremony.
I will provide everything necessary for the
Ceremony.
PA system – ensuring every word is heard by your
guests.
Music may be played through my PA.
Portable table and chair with white cloth, for
signing of marriage certificate and marriage
register.
I will Solemnize your marriage according to
Australian Law.
I will register your wedding with Births Deaths
and Marriages.
Dear
Danielle,
We were so happy with all you did for our
special day. You truly were the perfect person
and your guidance and help was invaluable. We
cannot thank you enough for the beautiful
service you conducted on the day. We would have
no hesitation in recommending you and in fact
already have. Thank you, thank you , thank you.
Darren & Yvette
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The Ceremony – What It Should Contain
The Ceremony will take approx 20 minutes and
must include:-
Monitum
Legal element from the Marriage Act - spoken by
the Celebrant.
Vows
Marriage commitment - repeated after the
celebrant - no need to memorise.
The Ceremony may include:
Readings/Poems
Up to 2, this will give your ceremony some
balance and help set the mood. (may be read by
family member or friend or Celebrant)
The Giving Away
Optional. This is generally done by both or
one parent or a family member/ close friend.
The Asking
I will ask you, if your take one another as
husband and wife. The answer being “I do” or “I
will”.
The Ring Exchange
There may be just one ring – for the bride,
this is personal and completely your choice.
Declaration and Kiss
Declaration of marriage.
Sand Unity Ceremony, butterfly release, communal
ring blessing – Either of these may be
incorporated into your Ceremony and can add
colour to your Personalised Ceremony.
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Legalities
Before you can be married you will need to
complete a Notice of Intended Marriage form (NIM)
no later that 1 month and 1 day prior to your
Wedding. This can be lodged 18 months in
advance. This may be done by fax or email,
followed by the hard copy in the mail. A booking
fee is required at this stage with the balance
of the fee due 3 days prior to the wedding.
The documents I will need to sight are:
- If born in Australia - Original Birth
Certificates.
- If born overseas – Original Birth Certificate
or Overseas Passport.
- If either of you have been married before –
Original Divorce Decree papers or Death
Certificate of a previous spouse.
Witnesses
- Two witnesses over the age of 18 are required
to sign the Marriage Register and Certificates.
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Shortening of time
It may be possible to request a shortening of
time, if you are unable to wait 1 month and 1
day to marry. You will need to meet with me to
fill in a Notice of Intended Marriage form (NIM).
You can then apply to a prescribed authority for
approval. (Your local court or Registry
Officials) They are the only ones who can
shorten the required period provided they are
satisfied that the circumstances prescribed in
the regulations are met. These circumstances
are:
1. Employment related or other travel
commitments.
2. Wedding or celebration arrangements, or
religious considerations.
3. Medical reasons.
4. Legal proceedings.
5. Error in giving notice.
It is up to the prescribed authority to approve
the application, and is not an automatic
process.
The
ceremony was excellent. I wouldn’t change a
thing. The style and elegant simplicity was
appreciated by all who attended. Many said it
was the most moving wedding they had ever been
to. It was a day we will remember forever,
thanks for your input and guidance.
Ian & Kieran
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Music
Your Personal choice – to be played before,
during the bride's arrival and whilst signing
the legal documents. |
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Drinks
No drinking during or before the ceremony.
Drinks may be served whilst you are signing the
documents, although permission should be sought
from relevant Councils, if at a public venue.
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Arriving on the
Day
It is not fashionable to be late! Consider your
guests, who may be elderly and become hot, tired
and thirsty. Your reception, caterers,
photographers and musicians are all running to a
time schedule. If the Ceremony starts late so
does everything else.
Trial run your arrival, one week prior.
Allow time for any unforeseen events – traffic
jams, etc.
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Important Tips for the Big Day
Council approval may be required for public
venues.
A large umbrella in the Wedding car in case of
rain.
Take things slowly – there is no need to rush,
remember to breath and relax and above all else
be yourself – you have worked hard to achieve
this Special Day – it’s yours to enjoy.
Bride will sign her maiden name on all documents.
Have a plan B available in case of bad weather:
- An alternative venue for holding the Ceremony
indoors.
- 30 - 50 umbrellas available for guests.
- Hire a large marquis.
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My Fee
Completion and lodgement of all legal paperwork.
2-3 meetings, plus a rehearsal
Discreet, confidential and caring approach.
3 Sample Ceremonies to be used as a guide.
Examples of vows, poems, readings, ring
exchanges and declaration of intent.
Table with white cloth and chair for signing the
Marriage Register.
PA system, ensuring
audibility - with CD player
Complimentary commemorative Marriage Certificate.
Personalised copy of your Ceremony.
I am available to you by email or phone should
you have ANY questions, however trivial they may
seem to you – I assure you to me they are a not.
My guarantee of professional, friendly and
reliable service.
Legalities: $250.00
Ceremony: $400.00 May be refunded under special
circumstances.
$25.00 for Weddings held in the city where
parking is required.
Out of area onsite rehearsal: Negotiable fee
applies
For weddings in hot-air
balloons or other unusual venues an additional
fee may apply due to extended-time involved.
Extra travel expenses may be incurred if traveling to remote areas.
Just
wanted to say thank you so much for doing a
fantastic job at our wedding and for being
sensitive to our wishes and requests. Everybody
commented on a great ceremony so thank you. We
truly had the most wonderful day.
Love Liz and Jerry
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What to do next
All Celebrants have a huge lead time so booking
your celebrant may be one of the first things
you should do. Contact me to check my
availability and we can arrange a meeting. I am
happy to come to you should it be difficult to
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Overseas / Interstate Couples
It may be your dream to get married
in Australia or Sydney, with its spectacular
Harbour, stunning Botanical Gardens and white
sandy beaches - and is certainly possible.
Please contact me for all the details. Once
married you will need to apply to Births Deaths
and Marriages to apply for your Official
Marriage Certificate, I will provide the
application form. All the necessary arrangements
for your Wedding can be done by email, phone or
fax from you home town. Please check with your
local authorities for full details of
recognition of marriage in your country. Some
countries require a special stamp which needs to
be obtained at your country’s Consulate in
Sydney, before you leave Australia - it cannot
be done when you arrive home.
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From This Day Forward
From this day forward,
You shall not walk alone.
My heart will be your shelter,
And my arms will be your home.
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Notice of Intended
Marriages Form
To download this form in PDF, please
Click here.
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Tip
Many churches allow you to invite a
Celebrant to solemnize your wedding, allowing
you to marry in your place of worship, yet
giving you the option of a non religious
Ceremony. |
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