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Steps to getting married

Steps to
getting married

STEP 1

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Contact me to discuss the type of ceremony you would like and my availability.

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STEP 2

If you decide to book me to officiate at your ceremony, we can set up a time to meet and complete your Notice of Intended Marriage. This form must be lodged with me at least one month prior to your wedding date. At this time I am required to sight your birth certificates or passports and another form of photo identification (Drivers Licence).

If you have previously been married, you will need to bring along the Certificate of Divorce; or if your previous spouse is deceased you are required to bring along the Death Certificate.

A non-refundable deposit of $200 is required within 7-days of our first meeting to secure your booking.

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STEP 3

We will discuss all your requirements for the ceremony. You may have lots of ideas of your own, or I can assist you to personalise your ceremony script so that it is exactly what you both want.

Celebrant pronouncing couple husband and wife
Wedding Calendar Check List

Wedding Calendar Check list

9 TO 12 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

  • Determine your budget and how costs will be shared

  • Discuss the style, size and location of the wedding you want

  • Set a date

  • Choose your Marriage Celebrant and prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage

  • Visit and book your ceremony and reception venues

  • Start browsing for your wedding gown

  • Start compiling a guest list

 

6 TO 9 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

  • Choose the members of your wedding party

  • Hire a photographer

  • Book a florist

  • Book a caterer (if not included in your reception venue hire)

  • Book your music for the reception (band, solo musician, DJ)

  • Look at wedding ring designs

  • Book your bridal cars

  • Select your wedding gown ( leave ample time for delivery and alterations)

  • Shop for bridesmaid's dresses

  • Look at wedding cake designs

  • Start planning your honeymoon

 

4 TO 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

  • Finalise your guest list

  • Order your invitations and other wedding stationery (place cards and thank you notes)

  • Start browsing for make up and hair stylists

  • Finalise honeymoon details (if travelling internationally, check passports visas etc)

 

2 TO 4 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

  • Ensure all legal paperwork is signed off with your Celebrant

  • Order suits for the groom and groomsmen

  • Meet with the caterer and go over menus and wine selections

  • Order your wedding cake

  • Order your wedding rings

  • If you plan on writing your own wedding vows, start now!

 

4 TO 8 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

  • Mail out your wedding invitations (at least 6-8 weeks prior)

  • Have a hair and make up run through

  • Confirm transport for the bridal party

 

2 TO 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO YOUR WEDDING DAY

  • Organise your seating arrangements for the reception

  • Confirm all details with the photographer, florist and limousine

  • Have final fitting for your bridal gown and bridesmaid's dresses

  • Purchase gifts for the bridal party

  • Confirm where bride, groom and attendants will dress for the ceremony

  • Hens and Bucks night events

 

1 WEEK PRIOR TO YOU YOUR WEDDING DAY

  • Give the caterer a final head count

  • Ensure all fees have been paid to vendors

  • Appoint someone to handle any last minute problems

  • Organise something old (symbolises continuity with family and heritage)

  • Organise something new (symbolises optimism and hope for the new life ahead)

  • Organise something borrowed (an item from a happily married friend or family member)

  • Organised something blue (symbolises love and fidelity)

 

THE DAY BEFORE YOUR WEDDING DAY

  • Pack for your honeymoon

  • Attend ceremony rehearsal

  • Give gifts to the bridal party

  • Make sure the rings are boxed ready to give to the best man or ring bearer

  • Enjoy a relaxed evening meal with family

  • Try and get some rest

 

WEDDING DAY

  • Relax and stay calm

  • Remember to eat something and drink water

  • Allow at least three hours for getting dressed and photos

  • Have a blast on your BIG day!

Newly married couple in backseat of vintage car holding native floral arrangement
Married couple. Same sex marriage
I do ring holders
Changingyour name?

Changing your name?

You are not legally required to change your name as a result of marrying. You may wish to keep your maiden name; change it to your husband's name; or you can hyphenate it and use both yours and your husband's surnames.

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If you do decide to take your husband's surname, after the ceremony you will need to get a copy of the Certified Marriage Certificate from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.

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There are many organisations who need to be advised of the change to your name, some of these are -

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Australian Taxation Office

The Electoral Roll

Any Insurance Policies

Private Health Fund

Medicare

Your Banking Institutions

Superannuation Fund

Department of Transport - Driver's License and Vehicle Registration

Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade - Passport

Any organisations where you are a member

Groom in kilt and bride resting head on grooms shoulder
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