FAQs

Celebrant prices may seem high and can vary from hundreds to thousands; however, this is because it is more than just reading a script at your ceremony.

There is a significant amount of time spent in preparing a personalised ceremony script, submission of legal paperwork, insurance and registration of the celebrant, equipment and resources such as the legal documents.

Also the more experienced or more services or inclusions from a celebrant may increase the price.

Ultimately a celebrant makes your day stress-free so you can enjoy the most of it!

To ensure your preferred date is locked in, I recommend booking as early as possible — especially during peak wedding seasons (spring and summer). Legally, we must submit your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) at least one full month before the wedding, but I suggest securing your celebrant well before that so we have time to plan the perfect ceremony together.

The NOIM is a legal form that must be completed and lodged with your celebrant at least one month before your wedding day. It’s valid for up to 18 months. I’ll guide you through completing it and make sure everything’s in order, it’s all part of the process.

When lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM), you’ll need to provide original documents to confirm your identity, date and place of birth, and photo ID.
Acceptable documents include:
An Australian or overseas birth certificate, or passport
A driver’s licence or WA Photo Card
(Scanned copies can be emailed initially, but I must sight the originals before your wedding, as required by law)

You’ll need to provide legal proof that the previous marriage has ended. This includes either:

A divorce certificate, decree of nullity, or a death certificate (if your former spouse has passed away).

In most cases, both parties must be 18 or older to legally marry. One party if over 18 can sign the NOIM, as long as you’re both 18 on the day of the wedding, everything can proceed as normal.

If one of you will still be under 18 on your wedding day, a court order granting permission to marry is required. This must be provided to me before the ceremony can go ahead.

You’ll need two witnesses who are over 18 and understand the language of the ceremony. They’ll sign the legal documents during the ceremony.

If you’re eloping or planning a surprise, I can arrange witnesses for you (a small fee applies).

Life happens, and if you need to move your date, just get in touch as soon as possible. If I’m available for your new date, we’ll simply reschedule.
If I’m unavailable, I can transfer your NOIM to another authorised celebrant to keep everything on track legally.
Please note: As outlined in my Terms and Conditions, the booking deposit and some fees may be non-refundable depending on timing and the reason for the change — but I’ll always do my best to work with you.

Love is love, and I proudly support and celebrate marriage equality. I have wonderful family and friends within the LGBTQI+ community, and I’m passionate about creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive space for every couple.
If you're looking for a Celebrant who values authenticity, respect, and a good connection, I'd love to chat and see if we're the right fit.

If either of you speaks a language other than English, we can arrange for an interpreter to assist with the legal parts of the process. 
(NOTE: Any documents not in English must be professionally translated, and all interpreter costs are the couple’s responsibility)

Your ceremony can include anything that feels right for you — whether that’s readings, music, cultural rituals, or personal vows. I’ll help guide you through what’s possible. Just keep in mind that, by law, we must include the Monitum and Legal Vows, which your two witnesses must hear clearly. For “Just the Legals” ceremonies, only the legal components are included.

Legally in Australia, you need to give at least one full calendar month’s notice before your wedding day. This means lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) with me at least one month before you plan to get hitched. So if you're keen to get married soon, let's chat and get that paperwork sorted ASAP. After that, we can plan your ceremony for any day that suits.