What is the maximum number of witnesses for a wedding

We can have two witnesses on the legal paper work and the same two on the presentation certificate.
But your celeebrant can create an extra signing certificate for as many signatories as you wish

Everyone at your big day will be a witness, but only two witnesses over the age of 18 are allowed to sign the legal paperwork ??

Hello  - you are correct, a maximum of 2 witnesses are required at a wedding ceremony. They must also be present, over the age of 18yrs, able to understand what the celebrant & couple are saying, and sign legal documents

In Australia, you only need to witnesses over the age of 18 to sign your marriage documents; this is traditionally the best man and Maid of Honor but can be anybody. However you can include as many friends and family as you wish in your bridal party or playing another part in your wedding like doing a reading during the ceremony.

I reckon everyone has covered the fact that legally only two peeps can be your witness, however I've had grandparents sign under the official witnesses and it's beautiful

Hi firstly congratulations on your forthcoming wedding and of becoming Australian Citizens.

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Now to answer your question, here in Australia by law you must have two witnesses over the age of 18. If you would like to talk to me about your wedding plans do please reach out to me and I would be delighted to chat to you about your wedding and offer my advice. Do check out my reviews on Easy Weddings and on Google (PH Celebrants).

Wishing you both all the very best,

Petra

Hello

You are required by law in Australia to have a maximum of 2 witnesses over 18

Any others that you would like to be involved in the service can do things like readings, poems, rings etc.

Kind regards 

Tracey Kriz

In Australia, you must, legally, have 2 witnesses who are aged 18 or over. These witnesses can be anyone other than the celebrant (and the marrying couple of course) . Only 2 people are required to sign the official documents. There is not space for more than 2 people to sign.

However, the other guests at the wedding are also considered to be 'witnessing' the marriage. There is no maximum or minimum number of guests you can invite. 

I hope this answers your question satisfactorily.

All the best for your wedding.

Jenny Cross :)

In Australia the marriage paperwork only allows for TWO witnesses.

You are only required and allowed to have 2 special witnesses sign your marriage paperwork here in Australia.