Jamie Serra Celebrant

There is quite a bit involved actually, but leave that all to me. I am a registered Authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant within Australia and am able solemnise marriages according to law. If you are intending to legally get hitched in Australia, there are some requirements that must be completed and I will help you throughout this process.

It starts with the basics:

* You must both be over the age of 18 (or have a court order permitting you to marry if you are between 16-18 years old).

* You cannot be related to each other.

If you meet this criteria then we get into the good stuff!

Starting with a Notice of Intended Marriage. This must be completed and provided to me at least one month prior to your ceremony (and no more than 18 months before the ceremony). I usually do this face-to-face, but if you are not located in Perth there are options to do this remotely and I will explain how you can do this on an individual basis.

You’ll need two forms of identification each; A passport is the easiest form of identification and covers all of the information required. Alternatively, we can use a form showing your birth date and place of birth (usually a birth certificate) + a secondary form (usually a proof of age card or driver’s license).

Dependant on your personal circumstances, I may also request additional supporting documentation. If either party has been married previously I will be required to sight the divorce paper or death certificate.

Before the ceremony you will also need to sign the Declaration of No Legal Impediment to Marriage to declare that there is no legal reason why you should not be married.

During your ceremony I will read the The Monitum and you will read the Legal Vows. You will sign your Official Certificate of Marriage and Form 15 (Commemorative Certificate) in the presence of two witnesses over the age of 18.

After the Ceremony I will lodge all legal paperwork to the Registering Authority (state in which the marriage occurred).

Simple answer is YES! As a Civil Marriage Celebrant, I am permitted to marry you both anywhere and at any time of the day or night. If you have a favourite spot in the park or along the beach, even up in the mountains, I can make it happen.

Each ceremony is completely unique and because of this, I quote each individually. Having been married myself, I completely understand the importance of getting the right celebrant without breaking the bank. This is deeply considered in my quote to you and the service I provide.

Once you decide that I am the celebrant for you, the following fee schedule will apply:

– A booking fee due within 7 days (30% of the ceremony fee).

– The remainder of the total amount (final payment) due 14 days before the event.

With money coming out of the account for lots of different parts, I am more than happy to negotiate a smaller, more frequent payment schedule if that is easier.

Exact payment figures and dates will be shown on your quote/invoice.

Nope!! Once you book me in as your celebrant, you are my sole focus for the day. There’s literally no marriage without the celebrant, with so many moving parts you can have trust that I am there for you!

If you’re not 1 hour early…. you’re late. No but seriously, one of my greatest fears in life is being late. I expect to arrive at your ceremony at least 1 hour before showtime but I’ll likely be there even before that. Here I can meet any guests that arrive super early.
I will also meet with you both separately to sign the Declaration of No Legal Impediment (if we haven’t had a rehearsal prior).