Your wedding
ceremony is your public expression of love and
commitment to your partner, and as such it should be a true expression
of your love, your hopes and dreams for the future.
You may already have in mind the words,
vows, readings or poems that you wish to include in your ceremony, or like many other
couples, you may need guidance to decide on the words that express
how you feel for your partner. I have an extensive array of resources
that you may access to assist you in making these important decisions.
I can then prepare a ceremony that is unique to you and your
partner.
It is becoming increasingly popular for couples to co-ordinate
their marriage ceremony around a theme, or to include ancient
rituals in the ceremony such as handfasting or wine sharing.
You may wish
to include culturally significant traditions, your children or
your family and guests, I have a variety of ceremonies which
may include participation of your family and guests such as the
lighting of Unity Candles and Ring warming
ceremonies and Rose
Ceremonies.
If a full blown family affair is all too much, then you do also
have the option to elope. What better place to elope than on the
beautiful shores of my home town of Port Stephens. I am able to
provide suggestions of many different picturesque locations overlooking
the bay and can also arrange witnesses.
I would be
both honoured and delighted to provide you with the service you
would expect of a truly professional celebrant.
Procedures
If you are
unable to meet with me prior to your wedding day I am happy to
deal with you by email, facsimile or phone.
You will need
to meet with me at least once prior to the wedding. I can come
to your home, or you may meet with me in my offices. This meeting
is held to complete the required legal documentation (Notice
of Intended Marriage and Declarations) and for me to sight
your legal documents. I must have the Notice of Intended
Marriage at least one month and one day prior
to the wedding date.
Once we have
the formalities out of the way, we can then get down to the enjoyable
part of planning your wedding ceremony.
This
is your ceremony, so my questions will be all about you. How did you
meet, where did you meet, what do you love about each other,
what your hopes and dreams are? Your answers help me
to design your own personal ceremony which will reflect exactly how you
feel.
I
can perform a ceremony at the location of your choice.
Park, beach, garden or one of the many other beautiful locations
throughout the
Newcastle, Hunter Valley and
Port Stephens area. Please click on “Photo
Gallery” to
view a variety of beautiful locations and venue ideas.
My
service includes Commonwealth of Australia numbered
Marriage Certificate laser printed with your names and witnesses
names
A beautifully
presented copy of your wedding ceremony
Advice
on venues and reception centres in the Newcastle, Hunter and
Port Stephens
areas
Referral
to many other professionals such as musicians, bridal shops,
photographers, videographers, glamour make overs.
We may get
together again prior to the wedding for final preparations or
possibly a rehearsal.
WHAT
IS REQUIRED BY LAW?
You will
need to complete a Notice Of Intended Marriage and forward
it to me
at least one month and one day prior to the Wedding
Ceremony.
I can provide you with this document or you can download
it from the Births Deaths and Marriages Website at www.ag.gov.au
You must have
your signatures witnessed on the Notice of Intended
Marriage by me (the celebrant) which we can do at your interview, or by
an An Australian Consular Official, An Australian Diplomatic
Officer, a Justice of the Peace, a solicitor, a barrister, a
member of the Australian Federal or State Police or a Qualified
Medical Practitioner. If you are outside of Australia an Australian
Consular official or a Notary Public will need to witness your
signatures.
