FAQ`s
When you use a celebrant, you will undoubtedly have a number of questions and problems you must face in order to move forward. It is not difficult to understand that you will have concerns, many you cannot answer yourself. In my experience, however, the following frequently asked questions have been most common among my clients:
What is your role?
To tailor-make, arrange and conduct a ceremony customised to your needs, tending to all legal paperwork on your behalf.
What steps should I now take?
There's only so much information on this website. Undoubtedly, you have shopped around - you still have questions. Do not hesitate to call me to discuss any other requirements, concerns or tastes you may have.
You may benefit from a more personal approach, in which case and dependent on our mutual circumstances, we can arrange a meet to go over your prospective plans, working together for a more beneficial outcome.
To lodge your wedding application, you must complete your Notice of Intended Marriage (NIM). If you have Adobe Acrobat installed, click here to obtain a copy. You need to lodge this document within 1 month and 1 day prior to marriage and is valid for 18 months. I must also sight your birth certificates, passports for overseas visitors and divorce papers (if applicable).
What happens then if I am to marry?
You have lodged your NIM with all relevant documentation. We can then discuss the format of your wedding and content of the speech.
When we know the content and format, we can work together on mapping out a programme customised to your specific needs, leading to rehearsals.
There are other things we will discuss, and items you should be considering, for example, you must have two witnesses. Together, we will finalise these obligations without fuss or delay to your plans.
I've lost my birth certificate/divorce papers. Where can I get a copy?
A copy of the birth certificate can be obtained from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages and a copy of the divorce certificate can be obtained from the family law court. If you need assistance in obtaining this information, I shall be happy to assist when we work through your planning process.
When is the best time to book?
As a rule of thumb, the best time to book is when it suits you! Of course, my diary becomes full, too, so the earlier the better.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below.