As a qualified, authorised marriage celebrant, I have a detailed understanding of the Marriage Act (1961) and how it applies to your wedding.
Let me take care of the legal aspects of your marriage so that you can simply enjoy your special day. As a qualified and authorised marriage celebrant, I have a detailed understanding of the Marriage Act (1961) and how it applies to your wedding.
Here are a few key things you should know:
- A Notice of Intended Marriage (NoIM) must be completed and provided to me at least one month prior to your wedding ceremony (and no more than 18 months before the ceremony).
- You must provide to me, evidence of your date & place of birth (your birth certificate, or your passport), AND evidence of your identity (eg your Drivers Licence, Passport, Australian Citizenship Certificate) AND evidence of termination of a previous marriage (if applicable)
- Before the ceremony, you will also need to sign a declaration, to declare that there is no legal reason why you should not be married.
- The marriage must be witnessed by two (2) people who are over 18 years
- I will provide all of the necessary forms and will take care of lodging the legal documents (including the Certificate of Marriage) with the Births Deaths and Marriages office.
The Monitum is the legal wording that is required to be said at the ceremony in order for the marriage to be valid. I will discuss with you the wording of the Monitum and work with you to include this in the ceremony whilst still making the ceremony uniquely you!
