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I married in 1994 in front of the celebrant and found out in year 2014 that my marriage certificate

Wasn’t registered until year 2014 so Am I legally married between year 1994 and 2014?

Updated : 29/04/2025

1 answers

Should I change my last name?

Is it the norm?

Updated : 2/04/2025

13 answers

Officate a wedding

Hi There, I have a general question. My best friend is getting married in 15 months and the couple asked if I could officiate. Now, I was honoured but looking at it in a practical sense, I have reservations. eg the course, costs and ongoing registration. Let alone the nerves about doing this right, without messing it up. Besides this isn't going to be a side career going forward. However, I'm keen to make it happen in some fashion or another. What is the bare minimum officiate input from a celebrant? Can myself and family to bulk of the vows and readings etc? Any advice would be helpful. Regards Angelo

Updated : 18/03/2025

14 answers

Can a Celebrant from NZ legally marry you in Australia?

My partner and I live in Australia but I originate from NZ. I want my pastor to officiate our wedding and wanted to know if we can get married over here in Australia if he is our celebrant?

Updated : 8/03/2025

15 answers