This week we thought we’d discuss in detail – what wedding celebrants actually do!

We address all the questions we commonly hear:

What does a wedding celebrant do in Australia?

Is a celebrant legally required to get married in Australia?

What legal documents does a celebrant handle?

How far in advance do you need to book a celebrant?

What is the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)?

Will a celebrant help us write our ceremony?

Can we customise our ceremony?

How long is a typical wedding ceremony?

Do we need a rehearsal?

Can a celebrant help with vows?

What does the celebrant do on the wedding day?

Does the celebrant act as an MC?

Who brings the legal paperwork on the day?

Who needs to be present for the ceremony?

What legal words must be said?

What happens to the paperwork after the wedding?

Do we receive a marriage certificate on the day?

How long does it take to get the official certificate?

Does my name change automatically?

How do we choose a wedding celebrant?

How much does a wedding celebrant cost in Australia?

What questions should we ask a celebrant before booking?

Do celebrants provide sound equipment?

Can a celebrant perform non-legal or commitment ceremonies?

Can we have a friend or family member marry us?

What happens if we don’t submit the NOIM in time?

Do we need ID?

What if one of us was previously married?

Can we get married anywhere?

If there's something else you'd love answered - get in touch!

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LINKS

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CREDITS

Hosts: Moyra Major and Nicki Amos

Audio and Digital Content Production: Ben Wood at Wood Work Digital Studio

ben@woodworkdigitalstudio.com.au