I usually like to catch up with you and your fiancé over a coffee (tea, juice or whatever tickles your fancy!)—it's a great way to get to know each other and ensure I'm the perfect Celebrant for your big day. If you're interstate, have little people running about or life's just a bit too hectic, no problem! We can easily arrange a chat over FaceTime or Skype instead.

If we’ve hit it off and I’m available on your date, let’s make it official!

I’ll provide a contract of services (I’m not a fan of the legal stuff either, but it’s there to protect you and clearly outline what I’ll deliver for the agreed fee) and an invoice for your non-refundable booking fee of $250. Once that’s taken care of, we can dive straight into creating your one-of-a-kind ceremony together.

We can tackle this together during our first catch-up if you're ready to dive in! The Notice of Intended Marriage (aka NOIM) form needs to be completed at least one month before your big day—but trust me, ticking it off early is always a win. Think of it as the RSVP to your wedding, but for the government. Just don’t procrastinate too much, because unlike your favorite yoga instructor, the law isn’t great with flexibility!.

To complete the form, I'll need to see your birth certificate or passport (this validates where  you were born).  I will also need to see a photo ID.  This can be your passport, driver licence or proof of age card.

Your signatures on the NOIM must be witnessed, and as a Commonwealth Registered Marriage Celebrant and a Justice of the Peace (Qual), I can handle that for you.

Once the form is signed, it stays with me, and I'll take care of lodging all the required paperwork with the relevant Births, Deaths and Marriages (BDM) office in the state you are married, to ensure your marriage is legally recognised.

Now comes the fun part—planning and chatting all things weddings!

Whether you want to chat endlessly or keep it to just what you need, I’m here for you. We can meet up as often as you’d like and email at any hour (yes, even for those late-night Pinterest panics).

Consider me your wedding planning sidekick, armed with a fabulous little black book of trusted vendors and suppliers. Plus, let’s be real—I’ve been to a shed load of weddings, so I’ve got plenty of ideas, suggestions, and clever tips to share.

Let’s dive in and make this wedding journey as fun and stress-free as possible!

I'll coordinate with your wedding planner or venue coordinator in the lead-up to your big day to ensure I'm across all the details. If it's a venue I'm familiar with, this step might not be necessary, as we'll already know how each other operates. Either way, I'll confirm that I'll arrive at least 60 minutes before the guest arrival time noted on your invitation.

When I arrive at your venue, I'll say hello to both of you (no need to be together at this stage) so we can take care of the pre-ceremony paperwork. You'll each sign the Declaration of No Legal Impediment (which I'll send to you beforehand to review).

After the ceremony, we'll complete the signing of the Official Marriage Certificate and your Commemorative Marriage Certificate.

I'll bring along my speaker/s and handheld microphone (if needed). After getting changed and doing a quick sound check, I'll be ready to greet your guests as they arrive.

You'll need two witnesses to sign your official documents—they can be anyone, as long as they're over 18. And a quick note on the serious side: we all need to be under the legal driving limit for alcohol while signing these important legal documents.

After that, it's time to celebrate and get the party started!

Once the ceremony is wrapped up, your guests are off celebrating, and you’re busy with your photographer/videographer capturing all those incredible moments, I’ll quietly slip away into the dark of night/sunset and head home to lodge your paperwork. Once Births, Deaths and Marriages processes everything, you’ll be officially registered and 100% legally married—congratulations!

I’ll send you an email to confirm that your marriage has been registered. From there, I’ll guide you through arranging payment for your official marriage certificate (the legal proof that you’re officially married). You can expect to receive this certificate within 1–2 weeks after your wedding day.

Thinking of changing your name? Once your official marriage certificate arrives (usually a week or two post wedding and via the post), you can kick off the name change process right away!

Services like Easy Name Change can make this simple by helping you avoid the hassle of navigating forms and ID checks on your own. All you need to do is present your certificate to the companies you’re updating, and you’re good to go.

Each company has its own forms, processes, and proof requirements, which can be a bit of a maze. If paperwork and research aren’t your thing, a name change kit is a great option. Just select the companies you need to notify, and Easy Name Change will create a custom pack of forms for you. Attach your marriage certificate or any required proof, send them off, and voilà—your name change is sorted with minimal effort!

Now is the time to bask in that post-wedding glow! Whether you’re jetting off on a honeymoon or enjoying a cozy mini-moon, take this moment to relax, reflect, and relive the magic as you scroll through your photos and videos. Celebrate the start of this exciting new chapter together!