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My long standing reputation is for providing a quality service of excellence with special attention to detail. I have a five star Certificate of Excellence.
My long standing reputation is for providing a quality service of excellence with special attention to detail. I am proud to have a five star Certificate of Excellence.
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About
Over the past 13 years as a marriage celebrant my reputation for excellence , flexibility and cultural understanding culminated in me winning the City of Whitehorse Micro Business Award for Excellence as a Marriage Celebrant in 2016. Having lived in Asia for several years I have an extensive appreciation of many cultures and customs including providing spouse visa letters. I am excited about recent Government legislation and welcome all couples wishing to marry.
Ms. Margaret Barwell
Business Owner
Easy Weddings Special Offer
Special Offer for Easy Weddings Couples
All Brides who book my services during 2017 will receive a FREE Name Change Kit (valued at $25) if they mention that they have found me through the Easy Weddings website.
This contains all the necessary forms for the Bride to change her surname.
Location
Service Area Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula
December 2020
September 2018
February 2018
Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, Margaret Barwell offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceI am unsure if I want to change my last name when I get Married? Is there anything I should consider
My Fiancé & I are getting Married in early 2018 & he wants me to change my last name to his. I'm not sure if I want to. Is there something I can/should do to make this decision easier?
Can I hire a celebrant and have a "wedding" for my friends and family even if I already eloped?
Just wanted to do something nice for my family because we eloped about a month ago but it's not like we need to get remarried... haha. I don't want to do a reception at all and only want it to be small. Mainly a photo opportunity.
Margaret Barwell
You certainly can have a 'celebration' of marriage ceremony. This will not be a legal ceremony as presumably you are already legally married according to Australian Government law. It is illegal to marry the same person twice. The ceremony can be similar to a normal ceremony i.e. you may share your vows etc., but there will be no legal paperwork involved. I have had several couples in your situation over the years.
I want an outside wedding... in November... in Australia. How can I keep everyone cool?
The weather is expected to be very hot but we don't want to sacrifice our dream. We'd love to have our wedding outside and under the stars but we don't want even sweating off their makeup and hating the day.
Margaret Barwell
Choice of venue with plenty of shade is important. Organize a supply of iced water to be available for guests and perhaps set the dress code as 'elegant but cool'. Request the celebrant or MC to announce that 'gentlemen may remove their coats/ties if they wish'.
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Hi Kate, you are not alone in this situation. If you wish you can 'socially' call yourself Mrs. but still retain your own name for all official/legal purposes. This means all bank accounts, passport, taxation details etc.etc. must be retained in your current name until you decide to change your name officially to your husband's name. The main consideration these days is when you have children. What name will they take?