My Personal Commitment as a Marriage Celebrant and the Attorney-General's Code of Practice for Marriage Celebrants
At all times I will observe legal requirements of the Marriage Act of 1961 and abide by the Attorney-General's Code of Practice (below)
I pride myself on my honesty and ethics in all dealings
You can be assured that your personal information remains confidential
I encourage open communication between couples and me
I will Endeavour to interpret your wishes for your ceremony and will "go the extra" mile to ensure that it is the wedding that you want
I am always available by phone or email before and after your wedding
I will Endeavour to be sensitive to the your needs and the needs of close family members
I will always dress with respect due to the importance of the occasion
I will arrive at the venue for your ceremony 30 minutes before the ceremony is due to start to ensure that everything is in order for you
I am an experienced speaker and will use a public address system where necessary
I welcome feedback from you, your family and guests in the interests of best practice
My Personal Characteristics: Friendly, Professional, Ethical, Good Listener, Good Communicator, Effective Public Speaker, Respectful, Warm, Sense of Humor, Creative.
My fee for weddings consists of two parts*
ONE) A Non-refundable fee of $200 for booking fee and initial administrative costs and documentation required by The Attorney General. This includes:
Sighting of Original Birth Certificates, Divorce Papers or Death Certificate, foreign Passports.
Completing and entering the NOIM on-line, for immediate registration after the solemnization of the marriage.
Transferring details to The Marriage Register, Marriage Certificate and Presentation Certificate.
Helping with the preparation of and witnessing Statutory Declaration Forms if required. Preparing and witnessing No Legal Impediment to Marriage forms.
Referral to relationship education. Advice or referral on legal matters. Discussing your needs, advice on venue, flowers, photographer etc. Providing examples of ceremonies and readings.
TWO) A separate fee is charged for my ceremonial services.
This includes;
Unlimited emails and phone calls. Meetings arranged at my home office, your home or workplace etc.Answering any questions you have about legal issues.
Discussion of style of ceremony design and providing samples of ceremonies and readings.
Writing a ceremony that suits your needs. Inclusions of other special ceremonies to reflect your culture or relationship.
Help with Music, and Erlinet Quizo Richards Singing if required.
Meeting with you before your ceremony for you to sign declarations, approve your ceremony, and conduct a rehearsal in my home office. (On site full rehearsal add $50)
Conducting the ceremony and making sure that all your guests can hear your ceremony.
A presentation copy of your ceremony as a memento.
Liaising with musicians and photographers for a smooth event.
I encourage feedback by couples and guests in the interest of best professional practice.
Registering your marriage for you.
Ordering your registered marriage certificate from department of Births, Deaths & Marriages for a disbursement of costs (at present $44 for a standard registered Marriage Certificate)
* So your total inclusive fee is usually $550.
**Ceremonies on board boats, or at unusual venues which require a longer travel time, incur an extra charge to cover the time involved.
For weddings on week days, I am happy to negotiate a lower ceremony fee.
Fees for other ceremonies
Baby Naming Ceremony $250
Funeral or memorial service $280
Renewal of Vows $350
Civil Commitment, Civil Union $350
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