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Weddings
Magic happens with an open heart. The greatest magic of all has been and always will be Love.
Congratulations on your Engagement
The decision to get married is the biggest decision you will make in your life. Now the fun begins. Organising your wedding can at times be stressful. One element of your day that can be stress free is the ceremony. With the right Marriage Celebrant, the stress and guess work will be eliminated.
The role of the celebrant is to help you create your ceremony taking into account your beliefs, traditions and wishes and to perform the ceremony in a professional way.
Penrith, Blue Mountains and Western Sydney have some wonderful natural, historic and modern facilities where you can hold your ceremony.
Once you have decided on a date and time, call me to have a chat and ask whatever questions come to mind. Or email with a convenient time for me to call you back. During the phone call we can establish what paperwork is needed. Then at a convenient time, we can have a face to face interview where you can decide if I'm a suitable celebrant for you.
From there, together, we can start to build the perfect ceremony.
Notice Of Intended Marriage (NOIM). This notice is required to be completed and witnessed by a celebrant no less than 1 month & 1 day prior to your chosen wedding date and no more than 18 months prior. You can complete the NOIM either with your celebrant at the initial interview or download a copy from Attorney Generals website. Go to www.ag.gov.au/www/agd/agd.nsf/Page/MarriageGetting_Married and select the PDF.
To lodge the NOIM, identification will need to be sighted by the celebrant. You will need your birth certificates (originals) and evidence that any prior marriage has been dissolved by either death or divorce.
During the ceremony, there are a few sections that are required by law to be said and heard. Monitum: “I am duly authorized by law to solemnize marriages according to law. Before you are joined in marriage in my presence and in the presence of these witnesses, I am to remind you of the solemn and binding nature of the relationship into which you are now about to enter. Marriage, according to law in Australia, is the union of a man and a woman to the exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.”
or words to that effect.
The Vows: “I call upon the persons here present to witness that I, Groom (or Bride.), take thee, Bride (or Groom), to be my lawful wedded wife (or husband)”
or words to that effect.
The Declaration: "As you, (Bride) and (Groom) have consented to be married in the presence of your family and friends, I know pronounce you to be husband and wife"
or words to that effect.
Aside from the above, the rest is up to you to choose to make your ceremony unique and memorable.
My prices are flexible as all ceremonies are not the same and require different levels of participation and planning. To obtain a quote or to just ask some questions, please contact me. Inclusions: * Face to Face Interview to collect details required for the ceremony and to complete the Notice of Intent to Marry (NOIM). * Electronic lodgement of paperwork. * Electronic lodgement of Official Marriage Certificate Application (If required). Cost of Official certificate and /or Decorative Certificate extra. * Unlimited Email/phone contact to finalise ceremony script and requirements for the day. * Travel to and from the designated ceremony site to check out layout and equipment needed. (Within 50 km radius of Penrith) * 1 x Full rehearsal at desired site. * Extra meeting if you wish. * PA System if required. * Travel to and from the site on the ceremony day. * Signing table and cover. * Professionally performed ceremony. * A nicely presented copy of the ceremony script. * Marriage Pamphlet. * 1 x Commemorative Marriage Certificate.
Extras (If Required) * Certificates of Appreciation for wedding party. $5.00 each certificate. * Travel outside of 50 km radius. ($20 each additional 10 km includes return) * Any props for the ceremony. E.G. Candles, Time Capsules, sand and bottles etc. * Tolls and parking fees * Additional rehearsal extra $20. * Other additional costs that may be incurred.
For most couples marriage is a lasting and satisfying relationship and each couple has their expectations met. However, unless your marriage is mindfully cared for, there is a risk it may end in divorce, even though is began lovingly. Marriage is important to you, your partner, your children and society.
There are services available before, during and after marriage which can help if you wish. These service can also provide you with skills and attitudes that will increase the enjoyment and stability of your marriage.
For links to companies providing these services click here or see Contacts/Links.
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