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OVERVIEW

Your “Happily Ever After” begins right here.

My job as your Celebrant is to take care of the Ceremony itself by making sure everything goes smoothly on the day and that the day is tailored to suit both of you.

Readings, songs, poems, rituals, vows and of course the exchanging of the rings are just the beginning and I am ready right now to give you all the information you need to work out the ceremony that you want and deserve.

The joining in Marriage is the most wonderful step in any relationship and I look forward to supporting you as you make that step.

I will get back to you as quickly as possible to answer any questions you have and look forward helping you make your day truly special.

About

My name is Glen Givens and I am a Registered Civil Marriage Celebrant in the ACT ready to advise and guide you on your journey. I’m professional but also bubbly and fun at the same time – after all your special day will be one you will remember and it should be fun and full of wonderful memories!

Glen Givens

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FAQ

How do we choose the right Celebrant?

Your wedding day is a once in a lifetime moment - you want it to be perfect, and finding the right celebrant that fits your vision for the ceremony is absolutely critical. The only way to find the perfect celebrant is to contact them and meet with them in person, starting with celebrants that have websites, media and recommendations that resonate with you.

Don’t settle for a celebrant that you’re not comfortable with. A good celebrant will:

Inform you of the legalities of a civil marriage
Explain all the paperwork required
Give you plenty of ideas and tips for planning before your big day
Listen to your ideas and seek to integrate them into your wedding ceremony
Make sure your wedding day is memorable and stress free.

How far in advance can we / should we book a Celebrant?

I recommend booking your celebrant as early as 18 months before your intended wedding date. Two months prior to your wedding date is the recommended minimum time to book your celebrant. By law, the latest you lodge your intention to marry is one calendar month before your wedding.

What paperwork do we need to lodge for our wedding?

In terms of legal documentation for your marriage, you will need to fill out a Notice of Intended Marriage Form. This can only be officially lodged with me no earlier than 18 months and no later than one month before the date of the marriage. You also need to provide proof of identification, address and eligibility to marry during this time. Please visit my Wedding Process page for more information.

I don’t have one month, can I apply for a ‘Shortening of Time’?

Shortening of the statutory period (1 month) of notice under the Marriage Act can only be granted in extraordinary circumstances as per below:

Employment-related or other travel commitments
Wedding or celebration arrangements, or religious considerations
Medical reasons
Legal proceedings
Error in giving notice

What if my identification documents are not in English?

If any of your documents are not in English, you will be required to have them translated by a NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters) accredited translator. In the event that a translator needs to be present at any meetings and even the wedding ceremony, again, only a NAATI accredited translator can be used.