Life Event Ceremonies

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Your Wedding Ceremony

Couples choose a Civil Celebrant for their wedding for a number of reasons, but one constant factor is the wish to make their ceremony unique and one to remember. Your ceremony can be truly your own, reflecting your thoughts, feelings and ideas.

Your ceremony can take place in any location and on any day of the week, at any time of the day or night. There are very few mandatory parts of the ceremony, and I am able to ensure that all legal requirements are met, whilst at the same time allowing you to express your love and commitment in a way that is meaningful to you, your family and friends.

I have a range of resources available and can assist you to decide what readings, vows and rituals you want included. Many couples already know what they want when they meet the Celebrant, but if you haven't got this far with your planning, I am happy to assist.

Your ceremony will be professionally written and delivered, with full consultation throughout.

I will assist you with all forms, including the Notice of Intended Marriage form.

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The law requires that you provide one calendar month's notice of your intention to marry, so it is important to contact your Celebrant as soon as the date is set. In special circumstances, this time can be shortened, call me if you require more information regarding this.

My service includes a preliminary first meeting to ensure that you are satisfied that I am the right Celebrant for you, then a longer meeting to complete the legal requirements and start discussing the components of the ceremony. You will receive an information pack and have unlimited ongoing access to me via phone and email, and with extra meetings as required. If there is something specific that you want that I do not have, I can resource it for you.

Meetings can take place in my office at Ballan, in your home, or any other agreed venue. There are no extra charges for my travel.

You will receive a full draft copy of the ceremony well before the wedding date, allowing time for any changes and to ensure you are happy with the wording.

It is usual to have a rehearsal close to the day, and I can attend that. I will then be at your wedding well before the start time to ensure all is in order.

Prior to the wedding you will be required to provide birth certificates (full original or extract), regardless of where you were born, and evidence of identification. If you are unable to provide a birth certificate, there may be other options, call me to discuss this. If you have been married before, you will need to provide evidence of death or divorce.

You must have two witnesses present at the ceremony, who are over the age of eighteen.

Most couples don't really consider the importance of the Celebrant, but the ceremony can make all the difference to the success of the wedding and the wonderful memories that you will have. Many hours of work go into preparing and delivering a personal ceremony and it pays to consider what you want, and ensure that you have a Celebrant who can deliver.

I am a member of the AFCC and ACMCV which sets the standard for Civil Celebrants in Victoria and Australia.

If you have special or unusual circumstances and require a simple, Registry Office style ceremony, I can offer this at a reduced cost. Please call me if you wish to disuss this option.

I only do one wedding on any given day to ensure you do not have to feel rushed. I require a 25% booking fee to confirm the date, and this is non refundable. The fee includes all costs associated with the marrige, there are no hidden extras.

For anyone who took a stamped card at the Expo, this discount is available regardless of the date of confirmation

Your ceremony is the most important part of your wedding, it is the part where you actually get married, and so make it a day to remember with a ceremony from Life Event Ceremonies.