Liz Watson Celebrant

ELOPEMENT STYLE WEDDING: $700

This is for the couple choosing to ‘Elope’ with ONLY their two witnesses. This is a 5-minute registry style wedding. The focus being entirely on the couple getting married. Only the legal words are exchanged. People included on the day: Partner 1, Partner 2, Witness 1, Witness 2 and celebrant. If you are looking to celebrate on a budget but with style, something stress-free and no fuss, quick yet meaningful and memorable then this is a good choice. It is the same as getting married at the Registry Office, but instead at your own chosen location, with me! For example, your favourite spot at a beach, park, near the water. I have lots of suggestions for available locations.  

On the day:

•       The couple sign declarations that they are over the age of 18 years, not legally married to anyone else and are not directly related to each other (before the ceremony)

•       The couple gets married in a simple, quick ceremony: 

1.    Just the legal words

2.    Personal and legal vows are exchanged.

3.    Rings exchanged.

•       The ‘Certificate of Marriage’ is signed by the couple and 2 witnesses and then presented to the couple.

Included in this package:   

1.    A meeting with the couple to complete the necessary ‘Notice of Intended Marriage’ form.

2.    All legal paperwork done by celebrant (registration of marriage, marriage certificate)

3.    Phone and email contact.

4.    Your Marriage Ceremony.

5.    Officiating your ceremony on the day with a commemorative ‘Certificate of Marriage’.

6.    Same day lodgement of all legal paperwork.

7.    The option for the celebrant to apply to Births, Deaths, and Marriages on your behalf for your ‘Official Certificate of Marriage’ (needed for change of surname).

8.    Travel within 20km’s of the Inner West.

 A PERSONALISED WEDDING CEREMONY: $1200

For the couple that wants a personalised wedding ceremony at their chosen location or venue. People included on the day: Partner 1, Partner 2, Witness 1, Witness 2 and Celebrant. 

Wedding parties: non-gender specific-attendants, Honour attendants, Teams Bride/Groom, Best people, best person, Flower girls, Paige Boys, Ring Bearers... whomever you want involved! Plus, an unlimited number of guests.

You may incorporate up to 2 readings, your choice of ritual/s, a toast to the couple, or anything else that you may want. The ceremony can be whatever you both want it to be. On average, a ceremony like this can go for anywhere between 15 - 30 minutes depending on your individual needs.         

Included:

1.    An obligation free meeting (in person or over the phone)

2.    A meeting with the couple to complete the necessary Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM). This must be competed no more than 18 months before your wedding date, and no less than one month before the date of the wedding. 

3.    Completion/ submission of all legal documents to register the marriage.

4.    A full unique and personalized ceremony written especially for you.

5.    Support to help guide you to write your own vows.

6.    You may include 1-2 readings in your ceremony. 

7.    Your choice of any ritual/s.

8.    A Wedding information kit. This includes:

•       Deposit invoice.

•       Legal wording options to choose from.

•       Pronouncing ideas.

•       Couples love story questionnaire.

•       How to write your own vows.

•       Fun wedding inclusions.

•       An outline of what a wedding ceremony looks like, what is involved, options for what you would like or not like included.

9.    Arrival 45 minutes prior to the ceremony starting. 

10. Co-ordination with musicians, photographers and others as needed at the ceremony.

11. The celebrant will provide their PA system that is of excellent quality and sound. 

12. Your Marriage Ceremony.

13. Officiating your ceremony on the day with a commemorative ‘Certificate of Marriage’.

14. Being available before and after for photos.

15. Same day Registration of marriage with Births Deaths and Marriages.

16. The option for the Celebrant to apply to Births, Deaths, and Marriages on your behalf for your ‘Official Certificate of Marriage’ (needed for change of surname).

17. The option for the Celebrant to provide own signing table and 2 chairs.

18. Travel within 20km’s of the Inner West.

19. Unlimited phone and email contact.

20. You will be the only wedding booked in for that day.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS AVAILABLE FROM BIRTHS, DEATHS & MARRIAGES NSW:           

•       ‘Standard Wedding Certificate’ $65 (needed to change surname after the wedding).     The Celebrant will lodge all the necessary legal paperwork for the couple and get the certificate sent to their allocated address via post within 2 weeks.      

•       ‘Commemorative plus standard’ package at: $95. This is a themed wedding certificate to display in your home. For more information and designs to choose from please go to:

www.bdm.nsw.gov.au 

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

•       Travel by water taxi or City parking: $50.

•       For ceremonies further than 40KM’s from the Inner West: $200.

•       For ceremonies in the Blue Mountains, Hunter Valley: $400.

•       For ceremonies in the Southern Highlands: $400.

•       A rehearsal (only available Monday - Thursday) $80