Congratulations on your decision to marry. It is such a beautiful thing to commit to a relationship and celebrate it publicly.
I will add to this site over time with resources to help you plan your day.
My work involves various roles each concerned with providing services to the public and there is no better work than being with people at some of their most important moments and exciting times.
I am pleased to add the newest of these services - registered and accredited wedding celebrant here on Queensland's beautiful Gold Coast.
I can tailor a ceremony to suit your personal preferences, date, location and include other elements such as
live music to enhance your occasion. Please call me for a free meeting to discuss your plans and needs. 0422 056 671 or e mail steve@dreammag.net
What will you need ? The first step of planning a marriage is to set a date and choose a celebrant who is available at your preferred time and location.
You'll need 2 witnesses over 18 years who are available to attend your wedding, so it's worth running through a few dates with some of your friends or relatives. As people often plan weddings even up to a year in advance, consider booking your preferred celebrant as early as possible.
Your chosen celebrant will help you fill in the form known as "Notification Of Intended Marriage" at least a month and one day before the marriage date. Marriage in Australia is respected as one of your most important life decisions, so there are no surprise (Vegas !) weddings in this country.
Identification documents are required as a matter of law so celebrants must view original or certified copies of these documents. Australian citizens require their birth certificates.
Other documents may be necessary in some cases so please call for details of these which vary for individuals. Requests for forms from various Government Departments, or engaging translation services for foreign language documents are processes which take time, averaging 4-6 weeks.
Let's plan your magic day.
Hope to hear from you, it will be my pleasure to help you celebrate,
Best Regards Steve Zirkler Gold Coast Australia phone 0422 056 671
The (Federal) Attorney General's Office is responsible for the administration of marriage law in Australia and provides information pages that may be helpful. Click here for this link. In Australia, state governments hold records of marriages held in their respective states. The Registrar Of Births, Deaths & Marriages in your state holds documents that may be necessary for your ceremony. http://www.australia.gov.au/Births,_Deaths_&_Marriages_Registries
