All You Need Is Love - Mark Doggett
OVERVIEW
Getting married soon? Still need a celebrant? ❤️
Your wedding is only a few months away, and you still haven't found the right celebrant? Don't panic!
Whether you've brought your wedding date forward, decided on an intimate celebration or simply left finding a celebrant a little later than planned, you can still have a beautiful, personal ceremony without the stress.
Here's what you can look forward to with Mark Doggett from All You Need Is Love:
Your love story deserves more than a generic ceremony
Picture looking out at your favourite people, seeing them laughing at the stories that are so uniquely yours, sharing a few happy tears and feeling completely comfortable being yourselves.
That's what your wedding ceremony should feel like.
Whether you're dreaming of something romantic and heartfelt, relaxed and full of laughter, or a little bit of both, your ceremony should reflect the two of you, not someone else's idea of the perfect wedding.
With years of experience as both a marriage celebrant and professional actor, Mark knows how to bring those moments together while keeping the spotlight exactly where it belongs: on you.
Short-notice weddings in Melbourne & the Sunshine Coast
Not every couple spends 12 months planning their wedding, and you shouldn't have to compromise on finding the right celebrant because your date is approaching.
Whether you're planning a Melbourne wedding, a Sunshine Coast celebration or a small, intimate elopement, Mark welcomes enquiries from couples getting married in the coming months.
His availability varies with his professional theatre commitments, so even if your wedding date is approaching quickly, it's worth asking!
Ready to say "I do"?
Already have your date? Let's see if Mark is available!
Tell Mark a little about your wedding, where you're celebrating and what you're imagining for your ceremony.
Your wedding might be coming up quickly, but the memories you create will last a lifetime.
Enquire today to check availability!
Please note: Australian marriage law requires a Notice of Intended Marriage to be lodged at least one month before your wedding. A shorter notice period is only possible if an authorised exception is granted.
About
I can hardly believe I have been doing this for over 18 years now and I still absolutely love it :) Performing is my life and I am so lucky to be able to put my skills to such brilliant use and share in so many people's joy and celebration! I don't always sport the beard but I decided I wanted it for my own Wedding late last year which was sooooo much fun. I am a Dad and a Dog lover (how could you not be with a surname like mine?) I have a crazy Jack Russle called "Indiana Bones" I love life! :)
Mr Mark Doggett
Business Owner
FAQ
Before you marry, Australian law requires that you complete a Notice of Intention of Marriage. This document must be lodged with me no less than one month and no more than eighteen months prior to your marriage ceremony.
You are required to produce your original Birth Certificate or authorised extract. If you were born overseas your Birth Certificate is preferred but if you can’t produce it then your passport will be accepted.
Note: An Australian passport can now be accepted as proof of birth. A statutory declaration can also be used if you were born overseas and cannot produce a Birth Certificate or passport.
Australian marriage law requires you to lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) at least one month before your wedding date. In limited circumstances, an authorised shortening of the notice period may be granted. Mark can guide you through the legal paperwork and help you understand what's required before your big day.
Of course! Having less time to plan doesn't mean settling for a generic ceremony. Whether you want something romantic, relaxed, funny or heartfelt, your ceremony can still reflect your personalities and love story. Mark will work with you to create something that feels natural, genuine and completely yours.
Yes! Whether you're planning an intimate elopement, a small gathering with your closest family and friends or a larger celebration, your ceremony deserves to feel special. Mark welcomes enquiries for intimate weddings and elopements in Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast, with availability confirmed for your preferred date.
If you have been divorced then I must sight an original copy of your Decri Absolute. If your previous spouse has died then the original copy of the Death Certificate is needed. These documents must be produced before your marriage can take place.
Absolutely! If your wedding is coming up in the next few months and you haven't found the right celebrant yet, it's worth getting in touch. Mark welcomes short-notice wedding enquiries in Melbourne and the Sunshine Coast, subject to availability. You'll still have the opportunity to create a personal, meaningful ceremony without needing a year to plan it.
Also before your wedding you will need to sign a declaration stating that you believe there is no impediment to the marriage between yourself and your future husband/wife.
On your wedding day you will sign my wedding register and other documents. To complete this procedure you will need two witnesses who are both over the age of 18.
Should you need any further information please contact me. I am a professionally trained and qualified Civil Marriage Celebrant and am here to help you create the celebration you want.
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Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, All You Need Is Love - Mark Doggett offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceDo Indian hand fastening ceremonies carry religious significance?
We are considering having a hand fastening done in India before our wedding, for relatives there. We are concerned the beliefs behind the Indian ceremony may clash with our own, but I haven't been able to find much information. I don't want to commit until I know that I'm comfortable with it. Does anyone know if this ceremony is based in religion, or is it simply cultural?
How do I get around awkward clashes when seating guests?
I'm planning seating for my reception, but a few of my guests can't be seated together. We have 12 seats per (long) table - is it acceptable to seat these guests at the same table, far apart? I don't like catering for their disagreements, but I don't want a fight -even a small one - at my wedding.
All You Need Is Love - Mark Doggett
Hi Erin,
Me again :) This is a really tough and common dilemma! I can't say I have a definitive solution but just thinking completely outside the box. What if at the time people arrive they had to draw a card from a bag/bowl/box.... which had a corresponding table and or seat number and that was their allocation. They could perhaps do this as couples? This would really mix things up and would entirely take the problem out of your hands as they would have no one to blame but fate if they don't like the person sitting next to them :)
Cheers,
Mark
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All You Need Is Love - Mark Doggett
Hi Erin,
Great Question. Hand Binding or Fasting is largely derived from Celtic traditions and was not essentially a religious ritual. In fact it was often an alternative to a religious ceremony when a member of the Clergy could not be reached or found to perform the Ceremony. It is as you asked something that also derives from the Native American Indian culture (One of my personal favourites for rituals & wording). The Native American Indian beliefs are very much Spiritual in that they believe every single part of nature has a spirit and therefore deserves and commands respect. I certainly wouldn't call this religious just beautifully human and natural. I am not specifically sure what the exact symbolism for the Hand Binding is in their culture but I am sure it would have been as simple as two spirits being bound together and therefore deserving of care, nurture, protection and respect as the two are now one. I think it would a beautiful choice for a Wedding Ceremony :)
Here's a link to a description of a Ceremony where they actually made their own binding cord using Cherokee beads. How wonderful!
http://www.whitehorsestudio.com/about_me/handfasting/handfasting.html
Good Luck & Enjoy.
Cheers,
Mark