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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Reception Table Decorations
Planning your wedding reception décor is a really fun part of your wedding planning prep. Your wedding table decorations – from centrepieces to table runners and even napkin choices – allow you to show off your theme, colour palette and creativity.
Wedding Traditions Explained
Ancient Greek and Roman tradition states that wearing a wedding veil helps to ward off evil spirits intent on cursing the bride... The veil was supposed to hide the bride's face from demons and witches— with a veil over her head they couldn't see her, and so couldn't curse her. Gives a whole other meaning to wearing a veil... We still think they are simply beautiful.
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.
Music To Walk Down The Aisle To
It's a moment that the addition of music can make it stay in people's minds forever. Every time after that moment when they hear that song, they will remember that special day you walked down the aisle to get married.
Hidden Wedding Costs
Having a wedding is expensive, which is why it's important to prepare yourself for these inevitable costs so they don't sneak up and surprise you later. So here are a bunch of expenses that you may not have already thought of and factored into your budget.
Wedding Speech Tips
I found a literal treasure trove of speeches on the internet at hitched.co.uk. They should be awarded a medal for collecting them over the years. They're real speeches that have been used by real people and sent in to the site and I've provided some links to them below.
Maid Of Honour Speech
Give a little story of how you know the bride (be it through school, relative and so on). Feel free to talk about what she was like when you first met her and if there was a funny or interesting way you both met. A good example of a maid of honour speech was a bride mentioned how the 2 of them met because they didn’t get the memo their uni class was cancelled. They were the only 2 in an auditorium of 500 siting quietly for half an hour before even questioning each other why they were the only two there.
The Best Man (or Woman) Checklist
I’ve done the heavy listing and created the ultimate checklist that your best man or best woman needs to take care of in the lead up to and on the day of your wedding. Just print and give it to them.
Are Printed Wedding Invitations Important
If you're trying to cut back on your wedding budget, consider not having hard copy invitations and instead, doing it via a website, which can also look amazing.
The rules to writing your same sex vows
The process of writing gay wedding vows can be challenging as you might need to sort through a variety of templates to find some examples that work for your LGBTQI wedding. On the flip side, as a queer or trans couple, you have a lot of freedom to craft wedding ceremony vows that represent your identity and your relationship without a ton of worry about tradition. In fact, a majority of same-sex couples choose to write their own wedding vows compared with about a third of opposite-sex couples.
The Right Fit For The Right Man
If the groom is short or stocky, avoid excess fabric, long jackets, high button stances and pants with lots of break. Become friends with the pocket square and show some cuff. Your suit shoulders should not slouch. Make sure they keep you walking tall and fit. If you have a choice between two or three buttons, go for two. Three will always make you look more boxy – of course, unless that’s what you are going for.
Wedding Readings For Gay Couples
Here are some really beautiful pieces about love — culled from a variety of sources — to inspire your gay wedding vows. Whether you’re looking for a short and sweet one-liner to add to your gay wedding ceremony ideas or full-blown gay marriage poems to add touching moments to your same-sex wedding, we’ve got you covered. Of course, your marriage celebrant will help you create your ceremony and may have additional ideas for readings to personalize your wedding.
Songs To Walk Back Up The Aisle To
It's a song that should reflect the moment in time of your marriage and chances are everyone will remember it for a long time - along with the rest of the event. Choose something up and bright so that it matches the energy you and your celebrant have created for the ceremony.
What do all the dress codes mean for men at weddings?
I feel this next article I found on theblacktux.com is a little formal for Australian weddings, you certainly can't go wrong taking the advice that is given. Better to be the best dressed guy at a wedding than the worst dressed guy there.
Maid (or Man) Of Honour Checklist
I’ve done the work for you - this is the ultimate checklist for everything that a maid (or man) of honour needs to do in the lead up to your Australian wedding
7 Commandments Of Proposing
A truly great marriage proposal can be very hard to think of. You want to be original, but you don’t want to overdo it. You want your partner to say yes (and cry a lot). You also want to make sure your proposal is very unique to your relationship. All that being said, we put together a lengthy list of best marriage proposal ideas that are actually unique, from artsy to outdoorsy ideas, and elaborate to simple ones too.
5 Tips For Your Wedding
These five tips are awesome. Did any one ever tell you not to wear a bra early in the day on your big day? And did anyone tell you how to pee in the toilet once you have a wedding dress on?
Deciphering the Dress Code For Weddings
The lounge suit dress code is a traditional British way of describing a suit and is more directed towards men rather than women. Nowadays, it can be quite similar to the jacket and tie look and is favoured by most weddings looking for a classic dress code.
Coming out to your wedding suppliers
Many queer couples are afraid of flat-out rejection or of booking vendors who might not be a good fit for their community. While there may still be wedding vendors who aren’t supportive of your gender identity or sexual orientation, most may just need a little guidance from you and your partner. In other cases, it might be a good option to “come out” by letting your vendors know before the first appointment that you are a queer couple. Not that you should have to of course. It’s easily done just by using your partner’s first name usually or by saying “he or she” in the conversation somewhere. If you get an “awkie” feel back, then my advice is to move on.
What to wear to a wedding
If the invite says "cocktail attire” this is slightly less formal than black tie and black tie optional, which means no tux required for men and no floor-length gown required for women (unless you'd like to wear a long dress, which is popular for winter wedding attire).