The Complete Wedding Ceremony
Every bride dreams of her wedding day – and every groom wants to ensure she has it! My service offers the complete package – everything you need and want. I will provide the framework around which we will build a romantic and unique ceremony. I can make suggestions for vows, readings and special rituals and help you choose just the right wording.
Your ceremony should be a reflection of your personalities. It is your day, and together we will ensure that all the outside influences are appeased. We will revise and rehearse your ceremony, so there are no questions left unanswered. On that special day I will be there to calm your nerves and conduct your ceremony with good humour and professionalism and you and your guests can relax and enjoy the moment.
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The Complete Wedding Ceremony Package
Includes:
- An initial 'no obligation' meeting to discuss your ideas
- All paperwork provided and lodged with BD&M
- Complete phone and email support leading up to the ceremony
- Rehearsal at your venue prior to your ceremony (within metropolitan area)
- Professional PA system with cordless microphones
- Signing table and chairs (with covers) and lectern if required
- A souvenir copy of your ceremony in a presentation booklet
- Laminated certificates for flower girls and ring bearers
Ceremony conducted at the venue of your choosing within Brisbane and surrounding areas (45 km radius – travel outside this area, subject to negotiation.)
Short, Sweet and Legal Wedding Ceremony
For some couples the big event is not wanted or needed. For you a simple no fuss ceremony, incorporating all the legal requirements but without the major expense of a more formal occasion may be your chosen way. I offer a simple ceremony conducted in my home – weekdays or weekends (times subject to availability). This can be arranged simply and easily and in a timely manner. You provide all the necessary legal documents, and at a mutually convenient time, you bring your two witnesses, and the ceremony is conducted professionally and without fuss.
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Short, Sweet and Legal Package
Includes:
- Ceremony conducted in my home at a mutually agreed time
- Basic ceremony as provided only, approx 10 minutes
- All legal paperwork provided and lodged with BD&M
- Couple must provide all necessary personal documents prior to ceremony
- Couple to bring two witnesses with the maximum of eight people attending, including couple and their witnesses
Wedding FAQs
What areas do you cover?
My Marriage Celebrant services can be provided in Brisbane City (all venues), New Farm, Newstead, South Brisbane, Kangaroo Point, Teneriffe, Toowong, Mt Coot-tha, Indooroopilly, St Lucia, Yerongpilly, Oxley, Springfield Lakes, Redland Bay, Sandgate & Cleveland. Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Mt Tamborine and hinterland areas by negotiation.
We don’t have any idea what our ceremony should include!
I provide a basic template, that includes the legally required wording for your ceremony and suggestions for vows, readings and rituals.
We would like to remember deceased family members (or friends), how can we do that?
There are a number of ways we can so, by using a special reading, a candle lighting ritual or balloon release.
Bride doesn't want anyone to escort her or make a presentation, is this ok?
That is not a problem as it is not a legally required part of the ceremony.
We would like to write our own vows, can we do so?
Absolutely, I encourage you to do that. Keep them concise, relevant and not too long, remember speeches are for the reception!
We want to involve some special people in the ceremony other than those in the official party, how can we do that?
There are a number of ways. They could do a reading or sing or play musical instruments. You could include a ritual such as a Sand Ceremony which is a lovely way to include members of a ‘blended’ family. Other ideas include having family members light candles, present the rings or choose them as your official witnesses
Who can we choose as our witnesses?
The law requires only that the two people be 18 years or older. They can be family members or friends, parents or siblings.
Do I have to complete a ‘change of name’ application?
No, we can submit an application for the Certified copy of your Marriage Certificate when I lodge your other legal documents (you receive a Presentation Certificate on the day however it is not recognized legally). You will receive that within a month of your marriage and that is the only legal document you will need to produce to prove ‘change of name’.
How long does the marriage ceremony take?
That depends on what you include. Readings and Rituals add a little time, but the average wedding ceremony takes 20 to 25 minutes.
We want the marriage ceremony to be a surprise, is that possible?
That is easy, we work out a time table including where and how you want the ceremony to be held and I will announce the event and conduct the ceremony.