Civil marriage in melbourne... is it possible?

hi, My self a Muslim & my girlfriend is Hindu. I live in Melbourne on aus pr visa & my GF lives in the USA on a work visa. we are planning to get married in Melbourne. please advise what is the best way to marry her in Melbourne without any religious marriage. I can contact you personally too discuss more abt my scenario.

Question Asked: 16/09/2018

Wedding Date: 16/09/2018

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Signature Ceremonies SA – Anthony Hurn

(19) · Statewide South Australia

Posted: 12/12/2018

Civil ceremonies are done in all states of Australia. I would be more than happy to assist

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Treasured Ceremonies

(16) · Byron Bay to Ballina , North Coast NSW and Gold Coast QLD

Posted: 5/12/2018

Yes I perform these sorts of marriages all the time, please see my website treasured ceremonies

Ceremonies by Rosemarie

(21) · Perth

Posted: 3/10/2018

If you want to get married in Melbourne, you need to give one months notice to the celebrant of your choice. This is because you have to submit a 'Notice of Intended Marriage' form to the celebrant at least one month before your wedding. So make sure your visas don't expire before the wedding date. 

Maureen Miles Celebrant

(9) · Melbourne & Surroundings, Yarra Valley, Dandenongs, and Gippsland

Posted: 3/10/2018

Congratulations, easy answer is yes you can. more challenging answer well there is none. Just make sure you have all the documents required, pick a venue and we can have fun making your wedding happen.

Jen Lawrie-Smith Marriage Celebrant

(24) · Macedon Ranges, Daylesford, Melbourne

Posted: 18/09/2018

Hello, there's no problem for you to marry in a civil ceremony anywhere in Australia. You simply need to choose a celebrant who suits you and follow the advice given to you in relation to proving your identity, ensuring you are both freely able to consent to marrying one another and lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage within the legal timeframe. You don't both have to be in Australia in order to do that, so talk to your celebrant about the process. I specialise in ceremonies which draw from different cultural backgrounds so I'd be happy to assist you if you'd like.

I hope this is helpful.

Best wishes, Jen Lawrie-Smith.

Kate Morgan

(69) · MELBOURNE & VICTORIA

Posted: 18/09/2018

Hi - yes you can definitely get married in a civil ceremony if you are over 18 years of and are not married to anyone else already!

In order to get married in Australian you will need to fill in the Notice of Intended Marrigae, which I can email you and appoint a Celebrnant at least one month before your wedding date (not earlier that 18 months before.)

For further information, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Warmest regards

Kate 

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