The Hunter Celebrant

It would be a privilege to provide my services on your special Wedding Day. I am an authorised marriage celebrant and I am committed to ensuring your ceremony is memorable and meaningful.

The Ceremony:

Your ceremony should reflect who you are.  It can be formal, semi formal, casual, private, short or long; this is your special day so the sky is the limit. There are many different types of ceremonies to celebrate your marriage; from having a traditional ceremony to having a themed ceremony.

As your celebrant I will provide a variety of ceremony samples  to start you thinking about your ceremony, you can mix and match or I can help you write your own special ceremony. I can help you write a ceremony that reflects your life and relationship.

The Venue:

The benefit of selecting a Marriage Celebrant for your wedding is that you are not restricted to where your wedding can take place. Weddings can take place anywhere, anytime; you could have your ceremony at a chapel, in a park, at the beach, on a farm, in your back yard, lakes, vineyards and lots more. Where ever you select for your venue I will endeavor to make sure your ceremony is perfect for this location. I can also provide a list of venues in the area for your ceremony.

Legal aspects:

• Under the Marriage Act 1961 there are certain obligations as a couple intending to get married that you must meet  prior to a marriage ceremony proceeding. I will be there to guide you through the whole process.
• A Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) needs to be lodged with me no more than eighteen months and no less than  one month and one day prior to your wedding date. I will provide this form to you or you can obtain one from http://www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/MarriageGetting_Married
• You will be required to organise two witnesses that will sign the register and that are both over 18 years of age.
• You must be over the age of 18, (if not please contact me regarding legalities).
• I will need to sight certain documentation before the marriage can take place. I need to sight your original birth certificate, if born outside of Australia your pass port will be satisfactory.
• If either party has been previously married, you must provide me with evidence of the termination in the form Certificate of Divorce or equivalent (if divorced) or a full Death Certificate (if widowed).
• Under the Marriage Act 1961 prior to your wedding  both of you will be required to sign a declaration, stating that  you believe there is no legal impediment to the marriage between yourself and your partner.

My Fee Includes:

• Lodging of NOIM form
• Information Pack including – Vow Samples, Ceremony Samples, Reading, Poems, Rituals, FAQ and lots more.
• All Correspondence including – Phone, Email, Fax.
• Unlimited meetings (face to face)
• Signing table and chair
• PA System
• Rehearsal
• Ceremony on the day
• Register the marriage with Births Deaths and Marriages.

If you would like an obligation free chat, go to my contacts page and complete the enquiry form.