If you have decided to elope or would like to have a small intimate ceremony, then my Legals Only Wedding Ceremonies are the answer. This option from my choice of ceremonies still fulfils all of the necessary legal requirements according to the Marriage Act 1961. This includes the Notice of Intended Marriage form, the Declaration of No Impediment to the Marriage form and the Marriage Certificates. Plus, I can still include that “something special” you would like to add to the ceremony.
The Schedule of Fees and Services explain what my role and included services will be as your celebrant. You will also need to have two witnesses accompanying you who are over the age of 18 and they can be family members or friends. Legals Only Wedding Ceremonies have become very popular these days as they offer a lovely and intimate atmosphere. Plus, many venues have flexible availability during the week that accommodates couples with smaller budgets without compromising the significance of the day.
INCLUDED IN A LEGALS ONLY CEREMONY ARE –
- The preparation of all legal documents and the lodgement of forms with relevant authorities as required by the Marriage Act 1961.
- A meeting or Skype for communication with clients.
- A Legal Wording only wedding ceremony.
- Signing table, tablecloth, pens.
- Travel to venue of ceremony within 50 kilometres of Celebrant’s residence.
- Happily Ever Before and After Brochure, Relationship Education Brochures. And a Ceremonial Marriage Certificate.
NOT INCLUDED IN A LEGALS ONLY CEREMONY ARE –
- A composed Fullife Ceremony.
- All legal documents not required to be completed by or lodged by the celebrant under the Marriage Act 1961.
- Music, videoing of ceremony, professional photography.
ADDITIONAL FEES –
- Travelling beyond distance of 100 kilometres of Celebrants residence is up to $100.00
- Overnight accommodation if required.
- Interstate travel and accommodation e.g. airline fares and hotels etc.
- Hiring the services of an interpreter for meetings and/or ceremony.
- Hiring of costumes or articles for wedding theme.
- Conducting ceremony on a public holiday.
This information, should help to avoid any unexpected surprises and problems that could arise due to a misinterpretation of what has been said.
SERVICE FEE = $600. A 50% Non-Refundable Booking Fee will need to be paid to secure my services for the date you have chosen. The balance is to be paid 14 days prior to the wedding day.
Legals Only Wedding Ceremonies are available on the Fraser Coast (Hervey Bay), the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Byron Bay.
Public Holidays:
Ceremonies and services will incur an extra fee of $100.00 when held on a public holiday.