After all the excitement of the BIG announcement….there are some things that you need to do to get the ball rolling. First up you need to decide what kind of ceremony you are both wanting.
I offer two types of ceremonies…you can choose based on what you both want.
– MICRO WEDDING CEREMONY –
– Initial Meeting/FaceTime Call.
– Access to my Client Portal for Partner Questionnaires, Micro Ceremony Design and Personal Vows Guide.
– Unlimited emails and phone calls.
– Ceremony that celebrates you both, ring exchange and vows.
– Provide a quality battery powered BOSE S1 PRO Sound System for cordless mic and Bluetooth Connectivity for ceremony music if needed.
– Administration and processing of all Legal Documents including Marriage Certificate Application fees to Births, Deaths and Marriages. (Cost $65 included in quote)
– Solemnisation of marriage as an Authorised Celebrant arriving 30 mins before the ceremony.
– Travel to and from the ceremony location within 45mins of Berry. (Travel costs will be added on for further travel.)
– Commemorative Marriage Certificate presented at the ceremony.
– CEREMONY TIME – 15MINS
– UP TO 20 GUESTS
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– FULL WEDDING CEREMONY –
– Initial Meeting/FaceTime Call.
– Access to my Client Portal for Partner Questionnaires, Full Ceremony Design, Personal Vows Guide and Ceremony Checklist.
– Unlimited emails and phone calls.
– Individual support writing your Personal Vows.
– Kickass ceremony that celebrates your story, personal vows, ring exchange, any rituals or readings to include loved ones, inclusion of guests…the works!
– Print out Personal Vows for you both to read from a bound folder during the ceremony.
– Provide a quality battery powered BOSE S1 PRO Sound System for cordless mic and Bluetooth Connectivity for ceremony music if needed.
– Administration and processing of all Legal Documents including Marriage Certificate Application fees to Births, Deaths and Marriages. (Cost $65 included in quote)
– Solemnisation of marriage as an Authorised Celebrant arriving 60 mins before the ceremony.
– Travel to and from the ceremony location within 60mins of Berry. (Travel costs will be added on for further travel.)
– Printed copy of the ceremony script and Personal Vows and Commemorative Marriage Certificate presented at the ceremony.
– CEREMONY TIME – 30-40MINS
– UNLIMITED GUESTS
Fill out an Enquiry Form on my ‘Contact Me’ page so I can send through a quote and information on what to do next. From there we can make a time to meet up or have a FaceTime chat. This is a chance for you to get to know me, and see that I am the perfect celebrant for you. This is, of course a no-obligation meeting and it will give you a chance to hear about all the ins and outs of what you need to get legally married. I am happy to meet you over a coffee or drink at one of our many cafes/pubs in Berry where I am located or at a venue that suits us all.
I love hearing about how you both picture your ceremony. And if you aren’t sure….then I am happy to assist you design and construct the perfect ceremony for you. From the layout of the location, music, length of your ceremony, your personal vows, inclusion of family members, and wet weather contingency plans. I will even give you tips on how to accommodate kids and pets during the ceremony. Two things I love at wedding…
Legal Info
This is where I will take care of everything for you including providing all the boring legal paperwork required for a marriage in NSW under the Marriage Act 1961 with Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Before your Wedding, you will need to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage Form (NOIM) at least one month prior to your wedding. It can also be lodged with me up to 18 months in advance of the Wedding.
Forms of ID required –
a) Original Birth Certificate and a photo ID eg: Current Drivers Licence or Proof of Age Card
OR
b) Passport
AND
c) If you are divorced or widowed you will need proof of how your previous marriage ended eg: a Divorce Certificate or Death Certificate from your previous partner.
Any documents in a foreign language must be translated into English and a Translation Certificate supplied.
Witnesses
You are required to have two witnesses who are both over the age of 18 present to sign the Marriage Register and Certificates. Both witnesses must speak and understand English. I will require their FULL names to include on your marriage documents. There are lots of ways to choose your witnesses on the day…so don’t stress about who they should be. I have some great ideas that I’ll share with you.
On the day
You will both have a lot to do on the day so it is my job to make sure all the little things are in place. I will work with your stylist, (if you use one) to ensure everything looks as we discussed in our meetings. I will arrive 30-60 minutes before the ceremony allowing me plenty of time to set up my sound system, and check-in with the wedding party before we start, and warm up the crowd. I will be there for you throughout the entire ceremony so if there are nerves or tears…I got you! We will all celebrate your story, have a lot of laughs, maybe a few sweet tears (most likely by the parents), we will sign the registry and then I get to announce you all loved up and hitched. And it’s off to celebrate you all go! EASY!
After the ceremony
I will submit the marriage documents to Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) to finalise legalities. I apply for your official Marriage Certificate with the $65 fee included in my services, and provide you with the info you need of how to change your name after marriage… if you are thinking of doing so. So all you need to worry about is enjoying your reception and your honeymoon.
Cheers to that!
-South Coast Celebrant- 