Getting married is the highest expression of love between two people.
Getting Married
You may have your wedding ceremony at any time and in any place in Australia. You also may have any content that you wish, any inclusions that suit you, your relationship, your hopes, your dreams and your cultural or spiritual traditions.
There are some legal processes that must be attended to, so Lisa will help you comply with your legal obligations, while designing a beautiful ceremony for you.
Before the Marriage Ceremony
You must complete a Notice of Intended Marriage. This form must be completed and lodged with your celebrant at least one month before the wedding. You will also need original birth certificates and evidence of termination of a previous marriage, such as a divorce certificate or a death certificate.
If you were born overseas and have an overseas passport, you may use this as evidence of date and place of birth. Please note that Australian passports cannot be used in place of birth certificates.
To view the Notice of Intended Marriage, please
click here
During the Marriage Ceremony
The ceremony wording must comply with the Marriage Act 1961. Lisa will design the ceremony so that it is legally compliant. Lisa will attend to the registration of the official marriage certificate and lodgement of any additional documentation.
You are required to sign three marriage certificates during the ceremony. The certificates are the official Marriage Certificate, the Marriage Register and the presentation Marriage Certificate. You will need two witnesses over the age of 18.
After the Marriage Ceremony
Lisa will attend to the registration of the official marriage certificate and lodgement of any additional documentation.
Special Circumstances
If there are special circumstances, e.g. overseas couples, please contact Lisa for more information on the process of getting married. In most cases, there are no extra charges for any additional correspondence or work in regards to special circumstances.
