Due to ever increasing fuel prices, I provide the first 50km included in my fees and then $1 per kilometre. If your ceremony is 50km away then your fuel charge will be $50.

Should you request a place that is not practical for me to return on that day then an accommodation cost will be charged.

Rehearsals are very exciting, a chance to iron out any bugs before your big day. This (except fuel charge beyond 50km) is included in my fees. I like to perform it at the actual place where your ceremony is being held and approximate time.

Yes, I am able to provide vow renewals and hold naming ceremonies. You can discuss this with me via my contact page. I prefer not to do basic wedding ceremonies as the work behind the scenes is about the same. At it’s All About Your Wedding I do not want to do you a disservice so let’s make it memorable!

Hand fast

light a candle

Singing

Warming the rings

Guard of Honour

Giving away

Message tree

Create your own

Typically you should aim for 45 mins to at most an hour and a half especially if elderly or children are present. I will help you but it is All About Your Wedding and what will make it memorable!

You are under no obligation to do so.

I will arrive at least 45 minutes prior to and leave 30-45 minutes following the conclusion of the ceremony.

If a PA is required the use of my professional system is available at $65 for the purpose of the ceremony.

This may be normal and more common than you realise. While I am not your Counsellor, everyone has reservations or nerves. However, having said this, it is better not to go through with the ceremony if your doubts are bigger than your hopes and dreams. Talk with a parent/trusted friend or someone that can help you journey through it.

I am primarily a Civil Marriage Celebrant who happens to be a Christian Chaplain. There will be no pressure and you are under no obligation to have a prayer, etc in order for me to do your ceremony. Its All About Your Wedding.

As it is All About Your Wedding I can dress in a suit or casual or even in a Royal Stewart Kilt if you like!

Yes, they are most welcome, but all the legal requirements must be left to me

Photos/videos may be taken during the ceremony discreetly to avoid distraction. This is usually done by an official photographer. They will finish at the signing table then your guests will be invited to take a photo.

Make sure you have plan B in place for times like this, especially if you are planning an outdoor ceremony. I am happy to pause and resume when its appropriate to do so.

There is no legal obligation to do so.

Traditionally this took place, however people are also using their maiden name or a combination of the two hyphenated.

There has been some discussion that using your maiden name once married may add a potential security risk. I suggest looking into this.

The same name according to your identification. First name, middle name, last name. For brides it will be their maiden name.

You will need to apply to Births, Deaths and Marriages who can manage this request

The answer is both yes and no.

I am the only one authorised by the Attorney General for your ceremony to be legal. All official requirements set out by the Attorney General must be done by me. I am happy for family members to be involved as long I have input in what that looks like.

The simple answer is no.

It often takes more time to ensure that everyone is on board to ensure the ceremony runs smoothly.

There are no hidden fees.

I will make you aware of potential increases such as fuel surcharge, use of PA, etc.

Children add value to any Ceremony. It is recommended to practice with them several times beforehand. Kids will be kids, if they feel pressured they may act up. If this happens it is recommended that someone has been chosen to assist in a calm manner.

A signing table can provide a nice backdrop off to the side. This can be decorated to suit a theme or personal taste. It must be adequate for the signing to happen.

You’re not alone, I will walk you through each step so don’t worry.

You get what you pay for. Adapted from comments by Rev. Alan R. Safford.

Costs include, but are not limited to:

It takes an average of 12-14 hours of work per ceremony: Initial consultations, preparing and checking NOIM, Statutory Declarations and Legal Documents, scheduling, emails, phone calls (unlimited) - chasing brides to get to ceremony(!), vows and reading choices (sometimes this alone takes months !), research for a particular ceremony and cultures.- ceremony preparation, proof-reads, approvals, updates, modifications, last minute changes, re-approvals.

Co-ordinating rehearsal (average two hours). Ceremony practice time - travel time plus mileage to and from rehearsal.

Preparing Marriage Certificates.

Travel time plus mileage to and from wedding venue, set up of PA.

Performing ceremony - paperwork, and lodging Marriage Certificate with Registrar of Births, Deaths, Marriages (BDM) as mentioned above.

The ceremony itself, mingling, packing up and dismantle equipment = 4 hours)

Here is the most important part:

Your Celebrant is a licensed professional without which there would be no marriage. It is the least expensive cost in the typical wedding, yet the only part that is really required to make it legal.

My fees are inline with many celebrants in Victoria please use the contact page to contact me

At the time of your booking a $300 non-refundable deposit will be required to secure my services. Remaining fees must be paid no later than twenty one days before your ceremony. If you do not think you are able to fulfil your obligations please contact me with your plan to rectify this. If something unseen has happened that you need to cancel your ceremony. Please let me know asap so I can consider your circumstances .Changing of mind is not a valid reason. I

At this point numerous hours will have been spent coordinating the paperwork required to fulfil the legal aspects of your impending marriage.

Songs and Poems provide moments of connection. All songs must be free from Copyright. Spotify can be a good place to go. All poems, readings must have the author recognised unless unknown.

Victor Hugo wrote; “You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving.

The great acts of love are done by those who are habitually performing small acts of kindness.

We pardon to the extent that we love.

Love is knowing that even when you are alone, you will never be lonely again.

And the great happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved. Loved for ourselves. And even loved in spite of ourselves”.

Every ceremony needs a go-to person. This person usually informs me that the Bride has arrived and that the ceremony can begin. They problem solve when unexpected issues arise such as weather or things unseen. They will have all the mobile numbers of people involved in the ceremony, especially the driver of the Bride.

It’s All About Your Wedding and not normally an issue. BUT you must not be impaired in anyway, I have a duty of care to ensure the ceremony goes as planned.

If the bride or groom or your witnesses smell of alcohol the ceremony will not proceed until I am satisfied it is resolved. Worst case.

As this is not my preference, please ensure this is treated with respect.