Wedding Ceremony

A Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) must be lodged with an authorised celebrant at least one calendar month before your wedding date, and up to 18 months in advance.

A traditional ceremony includes the processional (entrance), welcome, your love story, readings/rituals, vows, ring exchange, signing of documents, and the recessional (exit)

No, once you are married and walk back down the aisle, I will pack up my equipment and leave. I will then submit your paperwork to the appropriate state or territory registry the next business day and will be in touch via email.

The legal requirements for marriage in Australia are: • Single Status: Neither of you can currently be married to someone else • No Close Relatives: You can't marry an immediate family member (i.e. a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, or sibling) • Age: Both parties must be at least 18 years old. If one person is between 16 and 18, court approval and parental consent is required • Consent: You both need to understand what marriage means and freely consent to marry your partner • Authorised Celebrant: Your marriage must be performed by an authorised marriage celebrant or a minister of religion.

Flexibility, personal connection, inclusivity and venue freedom. • Flexibility: Design a ceremony that reflects your beliefs, values, and personalities. You can choose a top tier all-inclusive ceremony or a bare-basics legals-only ceremony • Inclusivity: Ideal for interfaith couples, non-religious individuals, or those seeking a unique ceremony. • Venue Freedom: Ceremonies can be held virtually anywhere—beaches, gardens, homes, wedding venues, or any location meaningful to you. • Personal Connection: Work closely with your celebrant to create a memorable experience.

A celebrant is not able to solemnise your marriage if you are intoxicated/under the influence of a substance for your ceremony. That is because your ability to consent to the marriage may be impaired. An alternative on the day is a commitment ceremony but not a legal marriage.

Firstly, a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) must be lodged at least one month before the wedding. On the day: 1. Your celebrant is required to identify themselves and their authority to marry you. They must also recite the Monitum, a mandatory statement that explains the nature of marriage under Australian law. 2. You must each exchange your legal vow - a prescribed legal sentence that binds you in the eyes of the law. These can be standalone, or in conjunction with your own personal vows if you choose. 3. After steps 1 and 2, you, your two witnesses (over the age of 18), and your celebrant sign the official marriage certificates You are then legally married!

20-25 minutes is enough time for a standard civil marriage ceremony. This would include all the important legal declarations, your vows, any special inclusions or rituals, and the signing of the register. A legals-only ceremony can take as little as 5-10 minutes!

A civil celebrant is authorised by the Australian Government under the Marriage Act 1961 to officiate non-religious legal marriage ceremonies. We offer flexibility, allowing couples to personalise their ceremonies to reflect their values, and personalities. A religious celebrant is typically a minister, priest, imam, rabbi, or other clergy member affiliated with a recognised religious denomination. They are authorised to solemnise marriages according to the rites and customs of their faith. These ceremonies often take place in places of worship and follow traditional religious protocols.