How soon can we get married?
Your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) must be lodged with your celebrant at least 1 calander month prior to your wedding date. This is either completed with the celebrant in person or it can be witnessed by an appropriate person and received on email by the celebrant NO LATER than 1 month prior to the ceremony. This is a legal requirement for all weddings in Australia.
What are the payment options?
At the time of booking and invoice will be provided where $100 deposit is required to secure your date. The final payment is then due 7 days prior to your ceremony.
What if we book but then have to cancel?
If you need to cancel more than 30 days prior to the ceremony, then 50% of the deposit is non-refundable.
If you need to cancel within 30 days prior to the ceremony then the deposit of $100 is non-refundable.
If you need to cancel within 7 days of the ceremony, then the full fee is non-refundable
(at the celebrants discretion)
What is a NOIM?
To legally marry in Australia, whether you're planning a grand ceremony or a simple affair at home, your initial requirement is to fill out a "Notice of Intended Marriage" (NOIM).
This document must be lodged with an authorised marriage celebrant at least one month before your chosen wedding date and remains valid for up to 18 months.
What legal documents are required?
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Original birth certificate or birth extract showing date and place of birth.
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Current photo identification such as a passport or driver's licence.
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Current passport issued by the Australian government or a current passport from your country of origin, displaying date and place of birth.
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Commonwealth statutory declaration explaining why obtaining your official birth certificate is impracticable.
Additionally, you may need to provide:
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Change of name certificate, if applicable.
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Original death certificate if widowed from a previous marriage.
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Divorce certificate or decree absolute if either party was previously married. Proof of dissolution of the marriage must be provided before your marriage date. Please allow adequate time to obtain these documents.
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If either party is under 18 years old, a court order and written consent from parents or a legal guardian are required.
Can we have music at the ceremony?
I provide and will use a PA system on the day of your ceremony. You are welcome to use it for your music, however you will need to allocate someone who can use bluetooth connectivity to manage the music for you.