Below is an overview of what’s required. The process may seem a little daunting, but you can just leave the paperwork up to me. I’ll guide you through the entire process.

Before the ceremony, we must complete a Notice of Intended Marriage. This form must be completed no less than 1 month prior to your wedding.

Signed as close to the ceremony date as possible, we will complete a Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marriage. Generally, I will complete this with both parties the day of the ceremony, as they are getting ready.

During the ceremony, the only legal requirements are the Monitum (where the celebrant explains what marriage is) and the Legal Vows (starting with ‘I call upon the persons here present…’).

After your vows, you & your partner will be required to sign 3 Certificates of Marriage. This includes 1 Commemorative Certificate (which I will provide to you after the ceremony) and 2 Official Marriage Certificates. I will keep 1 Official Marriage Certificate on file and submit the other to the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. All 3 certificates will also need to be signed by myself and two witnesses (who are over the age of 18).

An authorised marriage celebrant is duly authorised by law to solmenise marriages according to law… Yup - that’s the scaled back version. There are a number of legal marriage ceremonies that can be performed to solemnise a marriage, from a basic legals only style, to an elopement, up to an all inclusive style wedding ceremony. (Check out the ‘Services’ tab for more information on each of the packages I have available). I’ll be there every step of the way, walking you through the necessary legal bits n bobs, PLUS all the fun stuff! I love getting to know my couples, creating a personalised day that’ll be remembered forever for all the right reasons! Story writing (and story telling) is my JAM! It’s a real privilege to gain insight into couples relationships and to be able to present that in an awesome way to all their nearest and dearest.

You must both be consenting. You must be over 18 (one party may be 16, with court consent). You must give at least one month's notice with a Notice of Intended Marriage form. You will require 2 people to witness your marriage. Witnesses must be over the age of 18. You will need to provide ID that proves your identity, date of birth and place of birth. You must not be in a prohibited relationship. You must not be already married. For those previously married, you will need to provide a divorce/death certificate.

A funeral celebrant will help to create a celebration of the deceased person’s life, by working with their family & friends to provide the person the farewell they deserve and desired to have.

A funeral director will discuss arrangements for all other elements of a funeral. A celebrant, however, will be focused on the service itself and how to use that time to pay tribute to the deceased.

Some of the tasks a celebrant may perform include:

Meeting with the family to discuss the funeral and the type of service they would like to receive Assist in creating an ‘Order of Service’ for the funeral.

Work together with family/friends to get a sound understanding of who the person was throughout different stages of their life, the impact they made on those around them and the legacy they have left

When required, liaise with the funeral director

Offer advice with planning an ‘Order of Service’ & inclusions such as readings, poems & music

Deliver a funeral service which reflects on the life of the deceased that allows all attendees an opportunity to say goodbye

In certain circumstances, celebrants may also assist with the set-up of online services, for guests unable to attend the service in-person

Readings, music, rituals, photo galleries and telling stories that remind everyone of why they were such an important part of everyone’s lives.