Marriage Celebrants In Melbourne

A marriage ceremony is a public expression of one of the most precious and beautiful of all gifts, the love that a couple have in their hearts for one another. Marriage is an act of faith and a personal commitment as well as a moral and physical union between two people.

Marriage has been described as the best and most important relationship that can exist between them. As your wedding day is the most wonderful day of your life, of course you want happy memories of a beautiful ceremony that fully reflects the happiness that you both feel, and contains all the thoughts that you would like expressed on this special occasion. As an experienced wedding celebrant to ensure your ceremony, celebrating a meaningful event in your life, is exactly how you want it to be. A suitable celebrant is an important part of planning any ceremony.

They recognize the social and legal significance of marriage and the marriage ceremonies in the Australian community and the importance of recognizing personal commitments and family relationships. Let us work together to create a beautiful and meaningful ceremony That you, your families and your guests - will always fondly remember.

AS YOUR CELEBRANT:

I attend to all legal documentation which includes lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage and the Registration of your marriage. I give you complete choice of ceremony content and format

You will have unlimited consultation with me either by telephone, email or in person. A Microphone & CD player will be supplied (if required) I offer a free Rehearsal at my premises

A very special "keepsake" copy of your wedding ceremony will be given to you after the ceremony.

As a member of the Australian Federation of Civil Celebrants Inc. and the Association of Civil Marriage Celebrants of Victoria Inc., I abide by these associations Codes of Practice and by the Code of Practice as set by the Commonwealth of Australia Marriage Act (1961).

1) The Marriage Act 1961 Commonwealth of Australia requires certain procedures and documents to be completed prior to your wedding.

2) A Notice of Intended Marriage (Form 13): This document is supplied by your Authorized Celebrant and needs to be completed by both marriage partners, at least, one month prior to your wedding day; but not more than 18 months prior.

3) In the case of persons marrying overseas residents, the form can be received by the Celebrant with the one signature; but the overseas partner must sign the Notice and provide all the required documentation prior to the Wedding Day.

Declarations A legal Declaration is prepared by your Celebrant an you will be required to sign this no more than 14 days prior to your wedding day. After your marriage has been solemnized, this document, along with all other legal documentation is sent by your wedding celebrant, to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages for registration.

Witnesses: You must have two people willing to witness your signatures on your Marriage Certificates, the legal documentation and the Marriage Register on your wedding day. This is (usually) your Chief Bridesmaid and Best Man. But can in fact be anyone, as long as they are both at least 18 years of age or older and understand what they are witnessing and signing.