weddings

A wedding is one of the most important events in a couples' life. It is a reflection of the relationship between two people, and their desire to share their feelings for each other with family and friends. A wedding ceremony is a commitment in front of witnesses. My hope is to highlight your happiness on this day. My role includes:-

• meeting with you to discuss your particular needs and wishes
• completion of the Notice of Intended Marriage
• advice papers re relationship education from the Commonwealth Government and counseling agencies
• composing your wedding ceremony
• completing all the required legal paperwork
• advice on all aspects of the ceremony, including readings, poetry, music as desired
• a wedding rehearsal, if required
• provision of PA system as required
• conducting of ceremony
• presentation of copy of your ceremony as a keepsake
• lodgment of legal paperwork with the Office of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Enquiries

When you contact me, by phone or email, we will arrange a time for a meeting where we can discuss the plans you have for your wedding day, the fees, and the manner in which we will proceed. I am happy for you to visit my home which is quiet and private. A deposit of $100 is required to confirm the booking at the time of signing the Notice of Intended Marriage.

Your Wedding Ceremony

Once you have selected me as your celebrant we will spend some time discussing and planning your ceremony. It can be as traditional or contemporary as you choose. I have a range of suggested Askings and Ring Ceremonies from which you may like to choose.

I suggest that together you write your own wedding vows, as they should be a reflection of you as a couple, with your commitment to each other and your dreams for the future. I am happy to provide you with some ideas on which to base your vows if you need a starting point.

Some couples like to include a specially symbolic segment to their wedding such as a Rose, Candle or Handfasting Ceremony. I am happy to create this for you.

To assist me in making your ceremony as personal as possible, I will request that you fill out a questionnaire which will tell me something of your history as a couple. e.g.

• Where did you first meet?
• What is it that you love about each other?
• What are some of the things that you enjoy sharing together?

You may like to include members of your family or friends in the ceremony by asking them to read a favourite poem or reading. I can give you lots of appropriate suggestions.