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It is advisable to book your marriage celebrant as soon as you set a date for your wedding. Once this is done we can arrange to meet to complete the necessary paperwork and show you a selection of ceremonies - you may wish to take away some copies of ceremonies to decide at your leisure. I will also show you some books on ceremonies which have a selection of readings to choose from. At this meeting we can discuss how the ceremony proceeds and answer any questions you may have. The wedding ceremony must be witnessed by two people over the age of 18 years. Should you be in the process of bringing your partner from overseas to be married, I can supply you with a letter for Immigration. |
To marry in Australia you need to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month and one day prior to the wedding date - I have these forms. This form is valid for 18 months. You will need to show the marriage celebrant a Birth Certificate if Australian born or a Passport if born outside Australia. If either party has been previously married you will need to produce your Decree Absolute (divorce papers from the Court) or a death certificate if a previous spouse is deceased. |
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Do you live in another country or interstate and wish to marry in Sydney? The process is the same as for Sydney residents. You can lodge your notice with me via fax or mail. I have conducted marriage ceremonies for couples from various countries including England, Ireland, Scotland, Russia, Holland, Germany, Sweden, Hong Kong, China, USA, Canada, New Zealand and Japan. I will organize the legal paperwork in Australia for your wedding and can also assist you with bookings for a venue, e.g. on the Sydney Harbour foreshore, on a boat on the harbour, in a beautiful garden, on a beach or in your Hotel. I can also make bookings on your behalf for a photographer, video, limousine, florist, restaurant, dinner harbour cruise, Harbour Bridge Climb, flights over Sydney, etc. Please email me for any enquiries regarding your marriage in Australia. |
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Weddings
for limited numbers may be held
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These ceremonies are an alternative rite of passage to a christening or baptism and are growing in popularity. The ceremony is usually held in the comfort of your own home or in a park setting. The child receives an A4 parchment certificate with an area on the back for your guests' signatures as a memento of the day. The Guardians (or Godparents) also receive a certificate. |
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