If my partner is muslim, should I be having a civil or religious ceremony?

That must be your choice, but over the yeas I have performed many ceremonies where the cleric or minister took part or even led the ceremony and I just attended to the legal parts

Both civil and religious ceremoines are recognised equally in Australia. I perform many wedding ceremonies for people of different culture and make sure that we include both of the rituals and reflections in the ceremony, please call if you need more info. Mario - Treasured Ceremonies

They are both equal in the eyes of the law as long as all legal requirements are adhered to.

If a stict Muslin I am of the understanidng that their cleric would want to conduct the ceremony  if not then a Civil ceremony is suitable.

I would think if you as a couple are contemplating marriage religion isn't your top priority, love should take precedence & go with your hearts 

In order to respect your future life partner, you may be able to incorporate muslim readings, traditions, and/or rituals into a civil ceremony.  The celebrant has certain scripts that must be said by Australian Law.  These are minimal.  They can be incorporated into your ceremony.  It would be best to discuss with your partner and his family.  All the best.

It is your choice.  My ceremonies can incorporate aspects of a culture while remaining a legal ceremony under Australian Law.  Lee

I would suggest both,

A religious one first for the families, which is not legal

, but will bring respect and contentment.

Later a Civil ceremony I can perform to make it legal in Australia.

I had a lass who had a religious ceremony in India and then came to me for a Civil ceremony and reception..

Everyone was contented 

Cheers

Angela

Dear Nelly, 

Thank you for asking this question as I think that many people are confused when it comes to a legal marriage in another country other than their place of birth. 

Congratulations, and the quick answer is that you can certainly have your marriage done by a registered celebrant within Australia.  If you can have either a civil or religious ceremony , however for a religous ceremony, the religion must be recognised by the Attorney Generals Department. 

Your celebrant of choice should help and guide you to create a ceremony, which captures the essence of what both you and your fiance' wish to have. This is your day and the ceremony should reflect this.

Happy days to you both.

Jan 

Hi Nelly,

You can have either a civil or religious ceremony as long as the religion is listed as a recognised denomination with the Attorney General's office. Also, the orgaisation must nominate its ministers to be authorised celebrants. Then, both types of weddings are recognised by law. Check this site to see if your partner's religious organisation is recognised by our government... https://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Marriage/Pages/Recognisedreligiousdenominations.aspx.

If it isn't, you can have a religious ceremony (which won't be legal by law) and, sometime later, have a small civil ceremony just to make your marriage legal.

I hope this helps. If you want more clarification just contact me again.

Kind regards

Rosemarie