The Celebrant you choose attends to all the legal paper work for your marriage, assists you to write and arrange a ceremony to suit your personal needs and officiates at your wedding. |
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And you -
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You must both be over 18 years of age
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If you were born in Australia, you must, prior to the day of marriage, produce your birth certificates. If you were born in another country, you must make every effort to produce your birth certificate. If this is not at all possible, the passport of your country of origin will be accepted.
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If either of you has been previously married, you must produce your Decree Absolute papers and/or if either of you has been widowed, you will need to produce the Death Certificate.
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Citizenship papers may have to be produced, if applicable.
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For the ceremony, you will need two witnesses present who are over the age of 18 years. |
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What I offer you |
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My time
- consultations at our home, or yours, to plan your ceremony
- access to us by telephone, email and fax
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The legal documentation required for the ceremony
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Information about marriage education services
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A folder of materials to assist you to make choices for your day – ideas for ceremonies, readings, music
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A ceremony written for you - to suit your needs and wishes
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A rehearsal of your ceremony on site if required
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A copy of your ceremony in a presentation folder to keep as a memento
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Your Marriage Certificate
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Time and travelling costs within a 40km radius
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Telephone, mailing and faxing costs
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The use of a portable PA system and CD player
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Beautifully appointed table & Chair
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The official BDM Marriage Certificate ($39.00) value
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What kind of ceremony and where? |
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You can have whatever kind of ceremony you wish – it is your special day. You may want to have it formal, casual, traditional or with some special theme that reflects your personalities and interests. You may choose a small, intimate ceremony, a large formal function or anything in between. |
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| You may choose the location – a chapel, function centre, a garden, the beach or a place that has some special significance for you - if it is to be outdoors, have Plan B available in the event of inclement weather! |
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Bringing the ceremony together –
you, the words, the music, the symbols |
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The content is your choice. When we meet, we discuss the kind of ceremony you envisage – the setting, the words, the music and the readings. We work with you to arrive at a ceremony that reflects your wishes. |
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You may like to choose words for the asking, vows and exchange of rings from resources we offer you, or you may like to write your own. The ceremony may include the story of your personal journey to the decision to marry. |
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The wording may be secular yet spiritual and you may wish to include some religious aspect in your ceremony. |
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In addition to the basic format of the wedding ceremony you may like to consider other rituals including:
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A candle ceremony
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A handfasting ceremony
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Tying the knot
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A warming of the wedding rings
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Celtic traditions – the four altars
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A rose ceremony
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A sharing of wine ceremony
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Other objects or actions which have special significance to you and your families
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Other Services and Ceremonies |
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I can work with you to create ceremonies to celebrate:
- Name-giving’s
- Funerals, Memorials, Scattering of Ashes
- Renewal of Vows
- Retirement, Anniversaries
- Community ceremonies
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