FAQ + Tips

You’ve probably got a stack of questions about everything to do with getting hitched, so browse through the articles below for some answers that will help you make the right decision in creating your perfect day.

You can search for any topic you need info on or hit any of the words in the tag cloud below to see all the articles on that subject.

FAQs

Simple answer - No. You need to have completed, signed and had witnessed a Notice Of Intended Marriage at least one month before you can get married.
If you have a passport, you’re sorted. If not, you will need to have a copy of your birth certificate and a drivers licence. Your ID must be seen by the celebrant before they can marry you.
Simple answer - Yes - If it’s within Australia. We are a representative of the Australian Government so we are not authorised to marry people in other countries.
However, if you want to get married in Bali for example, we can marry you here in a very simple signing ceremony with you and two witnesses before you leave and then follow you to Bali for your big celebration.
Simple answer - Yes I will. Some celebrants do and some don’t so make sure you check with them if you want to play your music through their speaker on the day. Also check whether they will personally play the music or whether you’ll need to have someone else play it through their speaker. If you choose me, I will play it all.

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Changing Your Name

If you’re looking to change your last name after getting married, but don’t know where to start, this is going to make your life better!

About 70% of newly-married brides (and about 4% of pioneering grooms) change their last name after marriage. But it’s not as easy as you think it could be.

For starters you can start using your new last name immediately after you are married. However if you want it changed on official documents like passport, bank, drivers licence etc. then it’s time consuming to say the least. It can take around 8 hours over several days or weeks to complete. And this is because every company or institution have their own unique processes and can’t share your details with anyone else.

Steve Mummery 4/1/24 Steve Mummery 4/1/24

The Best Wedding Budget for under $10

This has to be the best wedding budget I’ve ever seen (and I’ve seen a stack of them). Plus it has so much more to keep your wedding day on track.

Steve Mummery 12/12/23 Steve Mummery 12/12/23

The Wedding Buying Cycle

The wedding buying cycle is the order in which you’ll probably need to lock in all the elements of your wedding. It all starts with the venue.

Steve Mummery 21/11/23 Steve Mummery 21/11/23

2024 Wedding Dates To Avoid

First thing to think about is important family dates. To avoid any family politics, you may want to check your personal diary for milestone birthdays, upcoming weddings of family members or friends, big anniversaries and any other significant days involving your family or close circle of friends.

Steve Mummery 15/11/23 Steve Mummery 15/11/23

The Most Popular Wedding Dates For 2024

Here are the dates that are shaping up to be the most popular to get hitched on 2024. If you’re thinking about locking in one of them, then maybe think twice as it might be hard to find all the people you need to make your special day work.

Steve Mummery 15/11/23 Steve Mummery 15/11/23

2024 Wedding Trends & Info

Out of the estimated 134,000+ marriages in Australia across 2023, the average cost of a wedding in Australia is $33,810, with couples budgeting to originally spend around $27,652. So the moral of the story here is to always plan to go 15% over your budget - in other words, build another 15% into your budget for overspends that will occur, so that you’re not scrambling to find the $$$ when the time comes.

Steve Mummery 9/11/23 Steve Mummery 9/11/23

First Wedding Dance Styles, Techniques & Tips

The first dance at your wedding is more than just a tradition; it's a symbolic representation of your journey as a couple. It's a moment when you and your partner come together, and the world disappears as you focus on each other.

Steve Mummery 8/11/23 Steve Mummery 8/11/23

Creating A Wedding Budget You Both Agree On

One of the most important things you will do throughout the process of putting your wedding together is creating a budget and keeping things on track. Create a budget together so that you are both “in the know” and agree on how much is going to be spent.

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Wedding Dates To Avoid In 2023 & 2024

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Father Of The Bride Speech

This is the part of the speech which is supposed to be touching. It is also to be heart warming with a little laughter thrown in. Talk about your daughter and who she is as a person. You can talk about the kind of person she was growing up and her personality. Do this in a positive way and maybe who she gets it from . It is good to mention a story or 2 that give a rounding as to who she is and also a funny story for a bit of a laugh.

Steve Mummery 21/10/22 Steve Mummery 21/10/22

Best Man Speech

The best man is usually a good friend so the speech should be funny, but be careful not to make it sound as though it’s an extension of the stag night. Think about the audience you’re speaking to before you write it. The best advice is to be yourself and try not to copy someone else’s speech.

His role is to:

Compliment the bride and groom and wish them all the best for their future life together. Thank the groom for asking him to be his best man.

Relate funny stories about the groom without being rude and be sure not to mention any previous relationships he may have had.

Relate what he knows about the bride and compliment her on her appearance.

Thank the hosts on behalf of himself and the guests.

Read out cards or messages from relatives and friends who couldn't be there.

Steve Mummery 11/10/22 Steve Mummery 11/10/22

Wedding Terms

This article gives you all the wedding terms you need to be familiar with if you’re planning a wedding

Steve Mummery 7/10/22 Steve Mummery 7/10/22

How good is pre-marital counselling?

Research shows that by attending pre-marriage counselling, it greatly improves a couple’s interpersonal skills and overall relationship quality. This short-term investment equips couple’s long-term to avoid, buffer or overcome issues together as and when they arise.

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How to dump a bridesmaid.

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Wedding central on Pinterest

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How about a weekday wedding?

With some venues still backed up because of rescheduled weddings due to the pandemic, and with more couples traveling again for destination ceremonies, a rise in weekday weddings is continuing. Plus with some venues you could save up to $10,000 on their coveted Saturday wedding spot.

Thursdays are a popular weekday for both destination weddings and those closer to home. Holding the ceremony on a Thursday allows for a full weekend of wedding activities for guests. Some venues are finding around a 50% increase in enquiries for weekday weddings.

Steve Mummery 12/7/22 Steve Mummery 12/7/22

Making sure your suit fits right and your shoes match

Once you get a suit that fits you like a glove (in all the right places), you’ll never go back to your old ways. And guys, just because you’ve never had a suit, doesn’t mean that you need to go and get the first one that fits. Invest in a suit in a colour (blue or black usually) that you will be able to wear throughout the rest of your life (while you remain the same size anyway). It’s worth the investment to be able to look a million bucks not only on your wedding day, but for any occasion you choose throughout the rest of your life.

Steve Mummery 15/4/22 Steve Mummery 15/4/22

Real Wedding Vows

I always tell my couples that there are no rules when it comes to writing some personal vows to the love of your life. Well, there is one rule actually; just write from your heart.

So, here are some vows that some of my couples have used that I thought were really good and it just shows that the length and style doesn’t really matter as long as they reflect your personality.