Frequently asked questions

Yes absolutely! I support Marriage Equality. As of 9th December 2017, Same-Sex marriage was legalised in Australia. It is wonderful that ‘Love is Love’ and it is amazing to be able to celebrate that with everyone. I would be honored to help share your love with a Ceremony.

Yes. All we need to do is share some beautiful (but legal) words with each other (and myself) in the presence of witnesses.

While summer is a classic choice for a wedding, there's something magical about a cozy winter ceremony too.

It is a form that any couple getting married in Australia must lodge with their celebrant. The NOIM is considered lodged when I receive and witness it (usually when we first meet). You can find out more about this here: https://www.markyourceremony.com/legal

For the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM), I will need both partners to produce 2 forms of ID: Passport, Birth Certificate or Drivers Licence

No problem! You can complete the NOIM and have it witnessed by a public notary, then send it to me for lodging.

It must be lodged 1 month before your wedding and no later than 18 months before

The NOIM can be lodged with only one signature. Your partner will need to sign the NOIM before your wedding day

Not at all. I will need to see evidence of how that marriage ended (e.g. death, divorce or nullity)

Yes, if you are between 16 to 18 years of age, you can still get married. You will need parental permission and a court order. This document will then need to be shown to me

Yes. You need to have two witnesses who are both 18 years or older (Your witnesses do not have to prove their identity or be residents of Australia)

Yes, as long as they are over 18 years of age and they must be able to understand what is said during the ceremony and will each sign the marriage register at the end of the ceremony

No. We only require your 2 witnesses on the day of the wedding

No problem! Just let me know when you make your booking so I can let you know the procedure and how to contact the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI)

• An interpreter will be required to attend meetings and your wedding ceremony on the day

• If you have identification and divorce documents that are not in English, you will need to have these translated (at your own cost)

Yes! If I don't have another booking on your new date, I'll be happy to do your ceremony (please remember that your booking fee of $200 is non-refundable)

I will travel anywhere up to 80km return from Perth (we can negotiate a travel price if it is further than this)

Of course! I will work with you to create a unique and personalised ceremony until you are 100% happy

• You can include poems, reading, rituals, a Star Wars theme, whatever you like! Your day, your way!

• So long as The Monitum (this is legal wording that I must say) and the legal Vows that each of you must say (must be said in front of your 2 witnesses) are said let’s get creative!

If you marry in Australia but intend to live or work in another country, you'll need to have your official Marriage Certificate certified as authentic for the relevant overseas country

• In most cases, an Apostille Stamp (which you can obtain from the Australian Passport Office) proves that an Australian registered Marriage Certificate is authentic and genuine

• This is quite a simple procedure, but you need to allow time to finalise this after your marriage, and before you travel overseas

Any questions about this your best contact: The Australian Passport Office

Australia has no residency requirements for marriage. Foreigners can marry as soon as they arrive, provided they have completed the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and lodged it with their intended Marriage Celebrant

I sure can! With a bit of notice I can absolutely make this price. Travel & accommodation fees may apply, please enquire to get the conversation started

Yes! As long as you have permission from the venue of choice (including the local council for parks, beach etc)

Of course! I am happy to marry you wherever suits you. Remember: Your day, your way!

No. Using my PA system will help but is not necessary (Remember: Your witnesses must hear the legal wording of your ceremony)

• It's also important to consider your guests can hear the ceremony

Absolutely! I would suggest hiring a professional videographer with all the correct equipment to make it a ceremony your family and friends will love
I will of course acknowledge them in the ceremony and make them feel as if they were actually there!

Simple! I will request at the beginning of the ceremony that all guests put their phones away for the duration of the ceremony

A legal Presentation Marriage Certificate will be given to you on the day of your Marriage
Many couples also require an Official Certificate which is available from the Office of Births, Deaths and Marriages, which is currently $52. You can apply to the BDM for this yourself, or I am happy to help (I don’t charge for this service)

Absolutely! My service is there for a lifetime. Any help you need after you’re all officially loved up, contact me

A big yes! An MC is more than just an entertaining guy on stage with a mic. The MC liaises with the wedding planners and event coordinators as well as the venue, entertainment, photographers, videographers etc. to ensure the whole event goes smoothly. Time management and 'engaging a crowd' is not a burden you should put on one of your family and friends, leave that responsibility to me

Of course! Love has no barriers and I love to travel! You name a place and we can make it work!