Ted Johnson Marriage Celebrant
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Looking for a wedding celebrant in Mount Gambier who makes your ceremony feel like you?
Your wedding ceremony should be one of the best parts of your day, not something you feel nervous about getting through!
Whether you're planning a relaxed, intimate wedding or a big celebration with family and friends, Ted Johnson Marriage Celebrant is here to help you create a ceremony that's personal, meaningful and filled with the right amount of laughter.
Now based in Mount Gambier, South Australia, Ted brings a warm, friendly approach to weddings, helping couples feel comfortable, confident and excited about saying "I do".
What you'll love about having Ted as your wedding celebrant
Kind words from happy couples
"On our wedding day I was quite nervous. Ted reassured me and made me feel that everything would be OK in his capable hands, and they were much better than we could have hoped for! He went above and beyond to make our wedding day the best day ever."
"Ted was such a great celebrant. He found a perfect balance between being entertaining and keeping everyone engaged for the ceremony, whilst ensuring the focus remained on us, our moment and the ceremony itself."
Let's make your ceremony something special!
Whether you've already planned every detail or you're not quite sure where to start, Ted would love to hear about your wedding.
Getting married in Mount Gambier or surrounding areas? Get in touch with Ted Johnson Marriage Celebrant to check his availability and have a chat about what you're envisioning for your big day.
About
You might be interested to know I'm also a business coach. IKR, a wedding celebrant & business coach? Odd hey? Interestingly, both roles share the same two basic qualities. 1. Being totally comfortable & confident in my natural habitat in front of 5, 20 or even 750 people; ensuring every single person there has an incredibly memorable & moving experience. 2. Bringing out the best in others; helping people present the very best version of themselves is extremely fulfilling for me.
Mr Ted Johnson
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FAQ
Your original birth certificates and current photo IDs (driver's license, proof of age card, etc.) and/or a passport are required for both parties. If either party was born outside of Australia and you don't have a birth certificate, an Australian passport can be used instead.
If either of you have been married previously, then you must also provide evidence of the termination of the marriage. This can be in the form of an original of your final divorce papers or if one of the parties is a widow, an original death certificate.
Please ensure that all the documents you provide are the originals, and if the originals are not in English, then a qualified interpreter must translate them.
Your Marriage Celebrant must receive a completed Notice of Intended Marriage form at least one month before the wedding. You can give it to your celebrant up to eighteen months beforehand, and it remains valid during that period.
Couples can apply to shorten the minimum notice period by making an application to a ‘Prescribed Authority’, located at your Local Magistrates Court or the Registrar of Births Deaths and Marriages. The prescribed authority can shorten the required period of notice if they are satisfied that the circumstances specified in the Regulations are met.
There are five categories of circumstances set out in the Regulations.
And, importantly, lodging an application does not automatically mean a shortening of time will be granted.
You need two people as witnesses. They must speak and understand English and be at least 18 years of age.
Typically between 20-30 minutes, depending on how many readings you have, how many elements you include in your service, and how long the signing photographs take.
You can have a surprise wedding for your guests, but you can’t have a surprise wedding for your intended spouse.
Both of you need to be fully aware that you are getting married.
On her wedding day, the Bride must sign the marriage certificate and other documents with her maiden name, or her married name if she was previously married and still uses that name. All of the signatures must be the same across all documents.
They certainly can, if that is what you want to do.
The minimum legal marriage age in Australia is 18 years, but in "unusual and exceptional circumstances" a person aged 16 or 17 can marry with parental consent and authorisation by a court.
Under no circumstances can two people under the age of 18 marry.
I would recommend that you choose to have music for your ceremony, it’s another way of personalising your ceremony. Traditionally, you would play one track at the start, for your arrival, and one to be played during the signing and one at the end of the ceremony.
Yes, you can as long as the required legal wording is included.
Or, alternatively you can say your own personal vows separate to the formal legal vows.
Depending on which package you choose, my services as your wedding celebrant will generally include:
I am also available for other special ceremonies such as:
None of these ceremonies have a legal component, so you will be able to have a ceremony that is entirely designed by you. It will be personal and meaningful and include those people who are special to you and make the celebration exactly as you would like.
You can even make some of these ceremonies a surprise for party guests, and I’m good at keeping secrets!
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Ted Johnson Marriage Celebrant
Thank you so very much Emma & Zac. You made me feel like a member of your family from the first moment we met. Your warmth and generosity and your love of family is inspiring. It has been a privilege meeting you and a wonderful honour being your celebrant!
Expert Advice
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Get Expert AdviceHow can I tell my sister her kids aren't invited to our wedding?
Hi there. We don't want to have kids at our wedding, but I also don't want to offend my sister. I adore my nieces but we want a particular vibe at our wedding. Any suggestions?
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Have you thought about adding a "children free event" with your wedding invitation?
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Thank you so very much Sandra. It was definitely you and Dan who made me feel so welcomed into your lovely families. You all made me feel so very special on your special day. Thank you!