Want to make it official without the fuss, the styling or the big guest list? Or maybe you're eloping overseas and just need the legal part done here in Australia before you go. Here's everything you need to know about what a Legals Only ceremony is, how it works, and why it's the easiest most stress free way to become legally married in Australia. What's included Your Legals Only ceremony with me includes everything you need to get legally married: Preparation and lodgement

Now, these are the legal bits and those few signatures that officially recognise your marriage. And to make it all legal in Australia, you’ll need two people by your side to witness it. The Legal Bit (in Plain English) Under the Marriage Act 1961, every legal wedding in Australia must have two witnesses present at the ceremony. They need to: Be 18 years or older Understand the ceremony  (especially the legal parts), and specifically the language of the ceremony. If they don’t

Feeling a bit confused about marriage paperwork in Australia? Here’s everything you need to know about the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form, what it is, when to lodge it, and the documents you’ll need. What Is a Notice of Intended Marriage The Notice of Intended Marriage, or NOIM, is the first legal step towards getting married in Australia. It’s the paperwork that gets the ball rolling to make your wedding legally recognised. As your celebrant I will always help you p

So, it's pretty easy to get married in Australia. These are the legal requirements I will check for as a celebrant, before I can marry...