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Your Wedding

You wedding represents a unique moment in your life and is a deeply personal celebration, and should represent you both. We are all different so each wedding should be different. Be mindful in your decisions and stay focused on what matters and be true to you.
As a Commonwealth Registered Marriage Celebrant ...
I Solemnise marriages under the Marriage Act 1961 and Marriage Regulations 1963.
I Conduct myself in accordance with the Code of practice for marriage celebrants.
I Comply with my ongoing professional development obligations.
Under Australian law, only an authorised celebrant can legally solemnise marriages within Australia.I have been granted registration (and it is maintained) by the Attorney-General’s Department.
Attorney-General's Department Information
The Marriage Law and Celebrants Section within the Attorney-General's Department provides information and advice to marrying couples.
Getting Married in Australia
To be legally married in Australia, either party must:
  • not be married to someone else
  • not be marrying a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother or sister
  • be at least eighteen years old, unless a court has approved a marriage where one party is aged between sixteen and eighteen years old
  • understand what marriage means and freely consent
  • use specific words during the ceremony
  • give written notice of their intention to marry to their authorised celebrant, within the required time frame.
You don't have to be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia to legally marry here. You can find marriage visa information on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website, if you hope to live in Australia after your marriage.

The Notice of Intended Marriage

Before you get married you need to complete a notice of intended marriage form at least 1 month (but not more than 18 months) before your wedding. You can complete it if you are overseas and plan to get married in Australia.
If there is less than 1 month until your wedding, talk to me as you may be able to get married if a prescribed authority approves it.
  • As your authorised marriage celebrant I will prepare the form.
  • I will need:
  • evidence of your date and place of birth (birth certificate or passport)
  • identity (driver’s licence or passport)
  • proof that a previous marriage has ended
  • meet each of you separately and in person

Keep on Track with Helen

Every wedding is different. My “job” is to support you, to explain all the legal elements and all the options and resources that I have to offer you, so as to make your wedding celebration truly unique and one that reflects you as a couple. It is your wedding day, so with some good forward planning we can plan a ceremony that is yours to cherish forever and everything that you have hoped for. We can communicate regularly in whatever works best for you;you can contact me in person or via email, Facebook or phone, if you have any queries at any stage.
Meetings…Drafts …Rehearsal …Your Wedding Day…After Your Wedding

My Pricing Guide

Well I know when I am shopping for something I want to know how much. So I assume you would want to know how much I charge. As a Registered Marriage Celebrant I play a huge and vital part in your wedding day. There is so much more to a wedding ceremony than just the 30 minutes, or in some cases an hour, spent in front of your assembled family and friends. No matter what size or shape your ceremony will take, I will put the same amount of professionalism and care into your ceremony. On average, I spend a total of 10-15 hours preparing and finalising each wedding. I can email or send via private message my Client Service Agreement with Schedule of Fees: it states clear consistent boundaries and it gives protection for both parties. All My Wedding Packages Include: • A professionally crafted unique wedding ceremony.• Preparation, completion and lodgement of all legal documentation required under the Marriage Act 1961, including online registration of your marriage. • Assistance, as required, with selecting a venue and wedding service providers.• Unlimited telephone, Facebook Messenger and email support throughout your wedding planning journey.• Provision of a signing table, chairs and tablecloth for the registry signing.• Clear and professional presentation using a high-quality wireless PA system and microphone.• Personalised music playlists created with you to be played before, during and after your ceremony.• A beautifully printed keepsake copy of your wedding ceremony.• Your wedding vows professionally printed on quality card for use during the ceremony and as a keepsake.• A professionally printed ceremonial Marriage Certificate featuring elegant calligraphy.• Flexible payment plans are available and can be discussed at the time of booking.
Legal Registry- Style Wedding Ceremony- Celebrant Fee $450
• Ceremony conducted at Helen’s residence on a weekday • Initial booking meeting at Helen’s home office. • A simple legal registry-style wedding ceremony, including the legal requirements and the signing of the papers.
Short and Sweet Wedding Ceremony- Celebrant Fee $650
• Ceremony at a venue within the city of Colac (Additional travel costs apply for locations outside Colac). • Initial booking meeting at Helen’s home office. • Creation of a short and meaningful personalised wedding ceremony. • Provision of Ceremony Preparation Booklet with Checklist • Selection of poems, readings, blessings and meaningful quotes • Music ideas and inspiration.
Ultimate Wedding Ceremony Package- Celebrant Fee $850 plus travel costs
• A unique and fully personalised wedding ceremony tailored to your style and vision. • Ceremony conducted at your chosen location. Travel costs determined according to the venue location. • Loan of ceremony books, if required. • Two planning meetings at Helen's home or another mutually convenient location. • Unlimited ceremony drafts and revisions until you are completely happy with the final script. • On-site rehearsal (optional but highly recommended). Provision of comprehensive Ceremony Preparation Booklet with inspiration, guidance and planning checklist. Samples and suggestions: • Blessings and pledges • Asking and giving away examples • Poems and readings • Ceremony rituals • Music suggestions • Ring exchange wording • Personalised vow-writing guide and example package • Couples' questionnaire designed to capture your love story and weave it into your ceremony.

Offering Marriage Certificate

The Victorian Births Deaths and Marriages has an online system for Registered Marriage Celebrants called RIO (Registry Information Online). This online system is the only way for me to register a marriage. I have the ability to order the official marriage certificate for you when I submit your solemnised marriage online. This will save you perhaps months in the waiting game and having to provide any identification if you order one yourself.I must order and pay for the certificate at the time I submit the marriage to the RIO. I can give you the current cost at the time.
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