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Wedding
Ceremonies |
Elements
Of A Marriage Ceremony |
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ceremony can be divided into the following section
but not necessarily in this order. Not every section
is essential but you will get a sense of how a
ceremony can be structured. This is your ceremony
and it should be reflective of the two of you,
so please feel free to make any changes you wish. |
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 MUSIC |
| ENTRANCE OF THE BRIDAL PARTY |
| PRESENTATION/GIVING
AWAY OF THE BRIDE |
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doesn’t have to be the traditional father
giving away the bride, but can be more about family
support for both the bride and groom and include
all of the parents. |
| WELCOME |
| INTRODUCTION |
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is a personalised section, which can be light-hearted,
romantic, or even serious, it’s your choice.
You may decide to include any of the following:
Acknowledgement of absent or deceased family members/friends
Your reasons for wanting to be married Brief history
and highlight of your life together Recognition
of children Any information about your relationship
that is relevant. |
| READINGS |
| Your
choice of poems, original pieces, verse. |
| VOWS |
| These
are always personalised because they are your
promises to each other. |
| EXCHANGE
OF RINGS/GIFTS |
| SIGNING
OF THE REGISTER AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE |
| DECLARATION |
| ACCEPT CONGRATULATIONS
FROM FAMILY/FRIENDS |
| MUSIC |
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WHAT
SHOULD WE EXPECT FOR OUR FEE? |
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professionally trained celebrant will learn about
you, your story and then help you express the
joyful emotions of the love that you both share. |
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So
when you are planning your wedding day, please
don’t overlook how important it is to
use a celebrant who is prepared to take the
time to ensure that your wedding ceremony is
as perfect as all the other elements of your
day. With a background in corporate management,
you can be assured that I can offer you a professional
and stylish presentation on your wedding day.
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spend at least two meetings to plan, discuss and
create the wedding ceremony that you have a vision
of. I have at your disposal many ceremonies (with
various compositions) on a special presentation
disc. This makes choosing the right words easier!
The consultation time also includes my travel
time to your wedding destination (within metro
area) as well as all phone and email costs. I
find that having meetings at my home enables clients
the necessary “space” to create a
beautiful wedding ceremony. |
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| After
drafting the ceremony for you, I will spend as
much time as is required to fine tune the ceremony
based on your feedback and any ideas you have
discussed with me in our meetings. |
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| Your
ceremony will be conducted sincerely and professionally
and with plenty of time before and after allowed
so I am relaxed as well. |
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I will provide a table/chair appropriately covered
for the occasion. I also use a professional PA system so you can be assured that your family and guests will be able to hear and enjoy your ceremony. An extra microphone (with stand) is also provided to ensure any readings will be heard.
Any music can be played through the PA system's CD Player. Your legal paperwork will be lodged with the WA
Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages. |
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| Final
touches include a professionally printed wedding
certificate and a bound copy of your ceremony
presented on the day. |
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WHAT ARE THE LEGALITIES?
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A
Notice Of Intended Marriage form (NOIM) is required
to be completed by the couple, with the celebrant
witnessing all official documents and signatures.
You will require your Birth Certificates (if you
were born in Australia) and for overseas births
a copy of your Birth Certificate (if possible),
however, your Current Passport or Naturalisation
Certificate will suffice. For those who have previously
been married - a Decree Nisi Absolute is necessary
and if your previous partner is now deceased,
an official Death Certificate is required.The
NOIM must be completed no later than One month
and one day prior to your wedding day. Once completed
the NOIM is valid for a period of 18 months. All
documentation must be in English (if not, an official
translator is required to translate information
accompanied by a signed a statutory declaration).
You will also require two witnesses (who are over
18 years of age) To marry in Australia you must
be over 18years of age. Parental consent and a
court order are required (as per Section 12 of
the Marriage Act) for a person aged 16years+ marrying
a person aged 18+ years. In this regard one of
the party must be the required legal age limit
– 18 years of age. |
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Download
the Notice of Intended Marriage in PDF
format. |
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