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.

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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.

The Most Popular Wedding Dates For 2024

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.

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Choosing The Right Celebrant For You
Wedding Planning, Celebrant, Wedding Ceremony Steve Mummery Wedding Planning, Celebrant, Wedding Ceremony Steve Mummery

Choosing The Right Celebrant For You

Ask them questions like; What’s the process we will go through together? How many times will we need to meet? How long will the ceremony be? What can we do in the ceremony? Can we have a rehearsal if we want before the wedding? What legal paperwork needs to be completed? Does your fee include everything? there’s a stack of other questions you need to ask here.

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What is a hand fasting ritual?

What is a hand fasting ritual?

Beautiful words are spoken by the celebrant during the ceremony which adds real romance and significance, making it very special! Hands can be joined by crossing them or side by side and the ceremony is used by all types of couples as a lovely addition to their modern wedding ceremony, irrespective of religious belief or cultural traditions.

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Disney’s Craziest Weddings

Disney’s Craziest Weddings

From Gaston failing to notify the potential bride (Belle) or check if she even wants to get married through to acknowledging that none of the guests wore pants at Robin Hood and Maid Marien's wedding. I guarantee you that this will give you some good laughs.

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Ways To Propose To The Person Of Your Dreams

Ways To Propose To The Person Of Your Dreams

There are some classic ways people have proposed to their loved one. The classic light plane flying over with message hanging out the back... a book chronichling the journey of love between two people (which my nephew did) and having candles and rose petals write the words out on a beach in Bali so that when you walk out onto the balcony at dusk you are presented with the words "Marry Me Steve" like I was proposed to.

But how about this guy, Ray Smith who spent 5 months proposing to his wife to be.

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What Sort Of Ceremony Do You Want?

What Sort Of Ceremony Do You Want?

Do you want it to be formal or casual? Do you want it to be indoor or outdoor?  What if it rains?  Do you want to involve family and friends in readings and rituals?  Are there kids to be considered? Or is it all too hard and you just want to elope after reading the first few questions of this article!

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Staggering Figures For Royal Wedding

Staggering Figures For Royal Wedding

According to British wedding site Bridebook, Markle’s upcoming wedding is reportedly estimated to cost around $58.3 million, or £32 million, about $22 million more than Prince William and Kate’s reported $36.6 million nuptials. 

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Will Your Wedding Cost More Than $42,000

Will Your Wedding Cost More Than $42,000

So what's the why behind the lower overall spend? We’re seeing fewer formal and black-tie weddings—which are naturally pricier—as couples choose to tie the knot in nontraditional locations that let their unique story shine, require fewer embellishments and call for a smaller budget.

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Making Your Big Day Stand Out

Making Your Big Day Stand Out

By "scrimp" I mean, "don't rush" writing it. And tell all your other speech makers to do the same!  Take some quiet time, alone to really think about what you want to say on the day.  Look online to get hints from other people's wedding speeches.  Check the protocol on what you definitely need to nail in your speech and then speak from the heart. It's fine to have notes with you on the day. Either write it out fully if that works for you, or make dot points that you can refer to, to keep you moving through in the order that you want to.  I include the MC in this category too. This person, along with the music, can either make or break the evening.

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