Useful Information

YOUR WEDDING

- Ceremony Structure - Whether you decide on a ritualized, traditional, themed, classic or a short and simple wedding ceremony, it must comply with the Marriage Act (1961). The components required under the Act are highlighted and form the structure of a simple wedding ceremony that is compliant.
  • Bridal Party Processional: (Traditional, Optional)
  • Celebrant Introduction and identification: (Legal requirement)
  • Monitum from the Marriage Act: (Legal requirement)
  • Presentation of Bride: (Traditional, Optional)
  • The Asking, Intention & Vows: (Legal requirement)
  • Exchange of Wedding Rings: (Traditional, Optional)
  • Signing of Registers & Marriage Certificates by:
  • Bride, Groom and two adult witnesses (Legal requirement)
  • Reading / Sub-Ritual: (Optional)
  • Declaration of Marriage: (Traditional, Optional)
  • Marriage Certificate Presentation: (Traditional, Optional)
  • Recessional: (Traditional, Optional)
- OVERSEAS VISITORS WISHING TO GET MARRIED IN AUSTRALIA - Regardless of your nationality, you are more than welcome to be married in our beautiful country. There is no residency qualification required and the only requirements are that you are adult and free to marry.

There is no reason why your marriage in Australia cannot be recognised in your homeland but we can discuss this further as some European countries require your Marriage Certificate to have an Apostille.


BABY/CHILD NAMING CEREMONY

Steeped in cultural history, a Naming ceremony symbolizes outpouring of parental love, protection for the newborn and welcoming a new family member. The importance and meaning of your baby’s name can be an integral component of the ceremony.

The 10 most popular baby names of 2009:
Boys: William, Jack, Oliver, Joshua, Thomas, Lachlan, James, Ethan, Noah, Lucas.
Girls: Olivia, Mia, Chloe, Ruby, Isabella, Charlotte, Ella, Emily, Lily, Ava.


END OF LIFE FAREWELLS AND FUNERALS

If you have lost a loved one and you feel as though your world has caved in, you need helpful advice. Whether it is about a funeral or what needs to be done first, please feel free to contact me.

At the anniversary of the loss of someone close, you may be considering a Memorial or scattering of ashes. Love and memories never die and a ceremony is a beautiful way to mark the grieving process.

If, you require more information about grief or to understand your grief, visit www.grief.org.au.

Elizabeth Spinner - Authorized Marriage Celebrant - Melbourne VIC

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