Once you have decided to get married, you need to choose a date and location for the ceremony and engage the services of an authorised marriage celebrant to perform the ceremony. The celebrant will assist you in completing all the legal paperwork required by law. Please bear in mind that you are required by law, to give a minimum one months’ notice before the ceremony date of your intention to marry.
You can marry anywhere you like at anytime you like. If you are looking to have an outdoor wedding in a park or on the beach it would be wise to check with the local council as there maybe permits or fees associated with marrying in a public place.
Not good at putting pen to paper – not to worry I will assist you with the writing of your vows. I have put together an information kit to help guide you with personal vows, poems and music as a means of getting your creative flair into action. The suggestions I provide are simply that, suggestions. You can structure your ceremony any way you would like. You may have a favourite song or poem or there may be a ritual you would like to incorporate into your ceremony.
Don’t worry, naturally you will be nervous on the day but there is nothing for you to memorise, you will simply repeat what I say to you. Alternatively, I can provide you with a copy of your vows which you can read out.
Most definitely, this is something I highly recommend. A rehearsal allows for everyone involved in the ceremony to know exactly what to expect and where they are to stand and what they are to do on the day.
A rehearsal usually takes approximately one hour and held at the chosen venue this is when we can visualise how the day is going to look and make any changes that may be necessary.
On average a wedding ceremony will last between twenty and thirty minutes, depending on the structure of the ceremony.
Yes. You must have two witnesses to your ceremony and they must be 18 years of age or older. You can choose anyone you wish, members of your wedding party, other family members such as parents or grandparents or favourite uncle and aunty – it is purely up to you.
I am available via email or mobile anytime and am more than happy to meet with you face to face anywhere, anytime just call and we can make arrangements to meet.
As part of my service I will arrange for Births Deaths and Marriages to send a copy of your marriage certificate directly to you.
There are no legal requirements associated with a Commitment Ceremony or Renewal of Vows. You are free to structure your ceremony any way you like. Remember this is your day and we will work together in making this the best day of your lives.
This is up to you, if you would like to write the ceremony then you can and I am more than happy to assist you with this, it is my promise to you, that your ceremony will be stress free, ensuring that it runs smoothly and truly reflects your love and commitment to each other.
Again, this is up to you and how you visualise your day. As part of my service, I will provide you with a commemorative certificate as a keepsake of the day – if you would like to have witnesses then we can arrange for them to sign this certificate.
Not at all. You can have your ceremony at any venue, however, should you wish to have it in a public area such as park or beach I would strongly suggest that you contact the local council to obtain information regarding any permits or fees required in order to use the public area.
This is the introduction of your child to family and friends in a non-religious ceremony and your child will be warmly welcomed into the family and the wider community. I promise that your ceremony will reflect this new and exciting chapter in your lives. This is such a special time when friends and family come together to share your hopes and wishes for your child’s future.
Not at all. There are no legalities involved with baby naming ceremonies they are more a recognition of the miracle of birth and the life and love your child will bring to your entire family.
Engage the services of a celebrant with whom you feel comfortable. Together you can write a ceremony to introduce your child to the family. You select music and poems of your choosing. You can have guardians who will assume the role of mentors for your child as he/she grows. If you do not feel comfortable in writing for the ceremony, this is where the celebrant can take the reins and create a ceremony for you which will be remembered by family and friends for many years.
The ceremony can be held wherever you wish. A reception venue, park, beach, at home – you are only limited by your imagination. Please note that if you wish to hold this ceremony in a public place you will need to check with the local council to ascertain if a permit or fees are required for the use of the public area.
This is a very stressful time and the loss of a loved one can feel so surreal. The funeral director will take care of your l loved one and help organise the service.
No, however, this is a very stressful time for family and friends, by engaging a celebrant you can relax and have the celebrant orchestrate the service in conjunction with the funeral director.
A celebrant can assist you in co-ordinating and conducting the funeral service for your loved one. In an effort to minimise your pain and stress. The celebrant in collaboration with family and friends will help in the preparation of a service that will truly reflect the life of your loved one in a memorable and respectful way ensuring a smooth running of the service.
Some people agree to have a family member or friend conduct the service but come the day the feelings of loss and grief can be so great that regardless of the good intentions of this person they struggle to maintain their emotions and the service may not reflect the life of your loved one.
