What Happens Next

- Contact a Celebrant and discuss the type of Ceremony you would like and the availability on your chosen date and time

- Arrange a no obligation meeting with the Celebrant at a mutually convenient time and place.

- If Overseas or interstate download Notice of Intended Marriage Form ( NOIM) and follow instructions as discussed on phone or E-mail

THEN

-   Have your first meeting with your chosen Celebrant to confirm the  Wedding details.

- Pay the Booking Fee - this secures the booking Date and Time and is non-refundable

- Complete and sign the Ceremony Agreement

- bring documents as discussed e.g. Birth Certificates, Passport or Drivers Licence for Photo ID, decree Absolute if Divorced

- Complete, sign and lodge Notice of Intended Marriage form with the Celebrant

- Discuss details of the ceremony- including readings, music, special Rituals e.g candle ceremony, Rose ceremony, cultural input 

- to help you choose  your Ceremony the celebrant will be your guide with ideas and suggestions, you are not alone

- If your wedding is outdoors  always have a plan B to move inside in case it is wet  on the day

AT LEAST ONE MONTH PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

- Ensure that the Notice of Intended Marriage is completed  and lodged with your Celebrant

  3-4 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING

- Provide a draft of your wedding  ceremony by e-mail or Fax

- arrange a time for the meeting usually 1-2 weeks before the ceremony

- Confirm the names of the Witness's

1-2 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING

 - Rehearsal/ Final meeting at venue(if convenient), or another suitable venue

- Full settlement of Fees due at this time

- Sign a declaration stating the you know of no reason you should not be married to this person

- Confirm the wedding details - Time, Date, Venue address, parking arrangements

- Confirm table is available for the signing the documents

AFTER

-Celebrants welcome your feedback as Celebrants  are required have ongoing Education