The next steps
So where do we start?
As a marriage celebrant, my role is to help couples create a ceremony that reflects their unique love story and commitment to each I need to get a feel for the type of vision you hold, your expectations, your ‘style’. Every couple is different, and in order to tailor my approach to YOU, to create a memorable and meaningful ceremony, I need to have information to work with.​ I need to know some basic facts about you and your envisaged ceremony.
Step 1
Please fill in the INITIAL CONTACT FORM so I know the preferred way for me to contact you. I will look over your details and respond to your request within 3 business days. We can then set up a face to face meeting, or a zoom or phone call so that we can get to know each other a little and I can get a feel for your expectations. If we decide to move forward, your ceremony date will be locked in my diary on once the non-refundable $250 booking fee is paid.
Step 2
What to bring to our meeting?
As well as getting to know each other, we will need to complete the paperwork, namely, the Notice of Intented Marriage (aka the NOIM). The NOIM must be completed at least one month prior to the ceremony. I will need to witness your identification documents so be sure to bring the following original documents to the meeting or I will not be able to complete the NOIM.
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Original birth certificates
Driver's Licenses with photo identity
Original Divorce Certificate/s (if applicable)
Court order if​​​​ one of the parties is under 18
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At the completion of the paperwork, and confirmation of the ceremony date, I will begin to work on your script. I will liaise with you to ensure that the script is in keeping your expectations. At the finalisation of the script a 50% deposit is payable. The balance is due 8 weeks before the ceremony, less the initial holding deposit of $250. The total cost of the ceremony will be determined in consultation with you according to your requirements.
