I Now Pronounce You

A celebrant is a person who is Authorised and registered by the Australian Government to perform legal marriages according to the Marriage Act of 1961. I will guide you through the processes of getting married - from the first meeting, to the final signing of the wedding certificates.

I have completed Certificate IV in Celebrancy. Further to this, I have successfully passed the registration criteria with the Attorney General and maintain the mandatory continued professional development hours.

Bright happy approach to you and your partner
Professional manner throughout 
Ability to manage the unexpected
Obligation free meeting and all further contact throughout the process
Advice and education  
Resources to assist creating your dream ceremony
Legalities – education and guidance through the paperwork processes
Preparation of all necessary paperwork and lodgement with Births, Deaths and Marriages
Specialised ceremony with drafts (as required) – option to write your own personal vows 
Rituals  
Music and readings
PA system (if required)
Signing table (if required)
Wedding rehearsal (highly recommended) 
Travel to your wedding location
 

I love the opportunity to get to know you and your partner. I do this through consults, a follow up to sign the NOIM (notice of intention to marry) and questionnaire – there are 16 questions of varying difficulty (level of personal details). 

Description the forms that you will be required to sign and have an understanding of

Happily Ever After - information on pre- marriage counselling and education.
Notice of Intention to Marry (NOIM) - this is the form you will sign first. Once completed, I will lodge this with Births Deaths and Marriages. The NOIM needs to be completed and witnessed (by me) at least one calendar month prior to your ceremony date. 
Declaration of Legal Impediment to Marry – this form is to confirm that you and your partner are legally able to wed (i.e. – that you and/or your partner are not currently married, awaiting a cessation) and should be completed as close to the ceremony but before the day. I.e. Rehearsal.
Official Marriage Certificate – This form requires signatures of you and your witnesses. I will have it filled out on the day for you. There will be two copies of this to sign on the day. One for me to keep for seven years, and one that I will be sending off to Births Deaths and Marriages.
Fluffy Form 15 - This certificate holds no legal significance, but is much more visually appealing. Often used for display purposes.