Services

Please note that regardless of whichever ceremony you choose- ALL Ceremonies will include:

• An initial, obligation-free meeting to listen to your ideas and discuss how we can create a meaningful and unique ceremony together. During this meeting we’ll discuss the process of writing your ceremony. Should you wish to proceed, I request that you complete a booking form, sign my service agreement and pay a non-refundable and non-transferrable booking fee to secure my services.

• Access to my resources (poems and verse, ritual ideas and music suggestions).

• A professionally printed ceremony certificate.

• A bound copy of your ceremony script.

• A professional quality PA system with smartphone connectivity to play your music (if required). Please note:  I cannot provide musical services. All music must be supplied by you and conform with copyright laws.

• I will dress appropriately to ensure that I respect your dress code.

FULL SERVICE MARRIAGE CEREMONY

My services include:

• An initial, obligation-free meeting to discuss how we can create a bespoke ceremony together. You will receive an information kit about how we move forward. During this meeting we’ll collaborate ideas and discuss the writing process of your ceremony and the legal requirements for your marriage.

• A second meeting, during which we will discuss the first draft of your ceremony and attend to the lodgement of the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM). I will also need to sight the identification documents (in person) relevant to your circumstances. Shortly after the second meeting I will email you the first draft of your ceremony. We can meet again to discuss or correspond as often as you like via Skype, email or telephone. The choice is yours.

• A final meeting at the venue (venue permitting) in the days prior to your ceremony.

• Completion of all legal paperwork and lodgement with the relevant authorities on your behalf.

• A Change of Name Kit (for Australian residents) if either of you wish to change your surname via marriage.

MICRO WEDDING CEREMONY

(Conducted before a small number of guests -twenty or fewer).

Though personalised, these ceremonies do not include a section which retells your relationship story. Shorter than a full service marriage ceremony yet longer than an elopement ceremony, the duration of a micro wedding ceremony is approximately 15 minutes.

These ceremonies are often requested by couples who want a brief ceremony, which is meaningful and feels every bit like a wedding, but they don't want the fuss or expense that often comes with a “typical” large scale wedding.

Most couples dress up, hire a photographer (though just for a couple of hours) and marry with all the emotion of a marriage ceremony. Micro wedding ceremonies are usually held mid-week (when venues don’t require a minimum spend) and are followed by a celebratory lunch or dinner.

My services include:

• A second meeting, if required, during which time we will discuss the ceremony draft and attend to the legal documentation. I will also need to sight the identification documents (in person) relevant to your circumstances.

• Completion of all legal paperwork and lodgement with the relevant authorities on your behalf.

• A Change of Name Kit (for Australian residents) if either of you wish to change your surname via marriage.

ELOPEMENT CEREMONIES

Elopement ceremonies suit couples who wish to marry with only two legal witnesses present.

Traditionally, elopements are often requested by couples who wish to marry without fuss or fanfare, but at a special location (think clifftops, beautiful gardens, redwood forests, wineries, city rooftops or at home). Elopements are brief, but wonderfully intimate and unhurried.

My services include:

• A face to face meeting, held at least one calendar month prior to your ceremony.

  During this meeting, we can attend to the lodgement of your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM). I request that you complete a booking form, sign my service agreement and pay a non-refundable and non-transferrable booking fee to secure my services.

• Completion of all legal paperwork and lodgement with the relevant authorities on your behalf.

• A Change of Name Kit (for Australian residents) if either of you wish to change your surname via marriage.

LEGALS ONLY CEREMONIES

As the name suggests, this is a very brief ceremony conducted before two legal witnesses. I make a statement, you each make a statement and then we, together with your witnesses, sign the required documentation. The ceremony duration is less than five minutes.

Legals Only ceremonies are often desired by couples whose intended overseas ceremonies are unlikely to be legally recognised in Australia (such as those in Bali, where the validity of marriage can often be uncertain). 

My services include:

• A face to face meeting.

  During this meeting, we can attend to the lodgement of your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM). Please note, a NOIM must be lodged one calendar month prior to your ceremony.

• A Legals Only ceremony.

• A professionally printed commemorative marriage certificate.

• Completion of all legal paperwork and lodgement with the relevant authorities on your behalf.

• A Change of Name Kit (for Australian residents) if either of you wish to change your surname via marriage.

VOW RENEWAL CEREMONIES

Perhaps you’re looking to celebrate a milestone anniversary or you’re keen to "re do" your ceremony in a vastly different location or style or with different guests. If so, a vow renewal ceremony is a wonderful way to reconfirm your commitment to one another.

My services include:

• An initial, obligation-free meeting to listen to your ideas and discuss how we can create a meaningful and unique ceremony together. During this meeting we’ll discuss the process of writing your ceremony. Should you wish to proceed, I request that you complete a booking form, sign my service agreement and pay a non-refundable and non-transferrable booking fee to secure my services.

• A second meeting, during which time we will discuss the first draft of your ceremony. Shortly after the second meeting I will email you the first draft of your ceremony.

NAMING CEREMONY

A naming ceremony is a wonderful way to welcome a new member, of any age, to your family or wider community. I particularly enjoy these happy occasions. Whether you wish to celebrate the arrival of a new baby or unite foster or step children within your family, I will work with you to create a ceremony befitting of such a joyful occasion.

My services include:

• A second meeting, whereupon we will discuss the first draft of your ceremony. Shortly after the second meeting I will email you the first draft of your ceremony.

• A professionally printed naming ceremony certificate.

• A bound copy of your naming ceremony script.

• A professional quality PA system with smartphone connectivity to play your music.

• I will dress appropriately to ensure that I respect your dress code.