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...