Sealed with a Kiss Sth Coast Wedding & Ceremonies

Basically the sooner the better. It means that is ticked off your to-do list and you know your Celebrant will be available. You can do it as early as 18 months before your planned wedding day to a minimum of 2 months in advance. Please note: there is a legal requirement that the latest you have to lodge your intention to marry is one calendar month  before your wedding.

Yes, and this is a popular choice. This can happen as long as you lodge the Notice of Intended Marriage Form within the legal timeframes (maximum of 18 months to a minimum of one month and one day before your ceremony). There will also need to be two witnesses over 18 years old present during the elopement ceremony. The same amount of celebrant work goes into preparing for an elopement as it does for a full wedding ceremony. The number of people attending does not reduce the amount of work or professionalism offered.

There are so many stunning outdoor options to choose from in Australia, especially here on the South Coast and Jervis Bay where I reside.  it’s hard to know where to start! If you are planning an outdoor ceremony within a public park, beach or similar recreational area you are likely to need some form of permit. You will need to allow time in your event planning to check with the respective local councils, state government or the National Parks and Wildlife Services to see if your venue falls within public boundaries. Please note: there may be some location / permit fees involved and this varies depending on the authority in charge. This may also mean no confetti or rice throwing, or pets during the ceremony, but the authorities will let you know.

An authorised Marriage Celebrant is appointed by the Federal Government to solemnise marriages according to the Marriage Act 1961. They may solemnise marriages anywhere in Australia including outside the State or Territory in which they reside. Your Celebrant is responsible for performing and or officiating the ceremony, including ensuring the compulsory legal components are recited and witnessed; ensuring adequate sound for your guests to hear your vows clearly; and most importantly, completing and lodging all the legal paperwork

Absolutely! I would love to chat with you, put you at ease and answer any other questions you may have.  Everyone is different. It is essential you find the right celebrant for you.