FAQs & Legals

1. How much does a Civil Marriage Celebrant cost?

In Queensland, a Civil Marriage Celebrant's fees from one to another can vary, your ceremony cost is a small percentage of your wedding budget. It's a society where you get what you pay for.
Cheaper Civil Marriage Celebrants can be great, but when choosing a Civil Marriage Celebrant be guided by the level of service you expect to receive, remembering that on the most important day of your lives you need to feel like you have had the experience and shared the dream that is your ideal wedding day, one that is different and exclusively yours.

2. What legal elements have to be in my ceremony?

There are 5 legal elements that must be included in your ceremony they are...

As a Civil Marriage Celebrant I must introduce myself.
Your full names must be said at least once in your ceremony.
The Civil Marriage Celebrant must say the MONITUM as per the Marriage Act 1961
You must exchange legal vows both said in turn and they must start with the wording
"I call upon the persons present here to witness that I ___ , __ , __ , take thee , __ , __ ,__ to be my lawful wedded husband/wife".
Then following these words you can personalise the vows following.
You must have 2 witnesses present for the ceremony, on the day, both over the age of 18 years to sign the legal documentation.

3. Code of Practice

A Civil Marriage Celebrant must adhere to a strict code of practice (regulation 37L). A comprehensive copy of this is included in your couple's kit upon booking.
These standards of the code of practice are...

Applies to Civil Marriage Celebrants being registered under subdivision 1 of Party of the Marriage Act 1961.
High standard of service.
Recognition of significance of marriage.
Compliance with the Marriage Act and laws.
General requirements for marriage ceremonies.
Knowledge and understanding of family relationship services.

4. What is a Notice of Intended Marriage Form?

When you decide to get married, you must fill out A Notice of Intended Marriage.
The Notice of Intended Marriage Form is a legal document and as such I have a strict standard with legal forms and will assist and discuss these with you.

As your Civil Marriage Celebrant, I will need to sight...

(a) Your Birth Certificate.
(b) Photo ID being your license or passport.

The Notice of Intended Marriage must be filled in prior to the ceremony and lodged with the Civil Marriage Celebrant at least one month prior to ceremony date. This can usually be filled out with your me who will witness and assist you. If you are filling in this form overseas or your I can not assist you on the day, then only a suitable person may witness you, please see below for the list of suitable witnesses.

5. Can anyone Witness the Notice of Intended Marriage?

No, you must have one of the following only to witness...

Within Australia
An Authorised Civil Marriage Celebrant.
A Commissioner for Declarations under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959.
A Justice of the Peace.
A Barrister or Solicitor.
A Police Person (State or Federal).

Outside Australia
A Notary Public (someone authorised to witness legal documents).
An employee of the Commonwealth authorised under para 3(c) of the Consular Fees Act 1955.
An employee of the Australian Trade Commission authorised under para 3(c) of the Consular Fees Act 1955.
An Australian Diplomatic Officer.
An Australian Consular Officer.

6. What is the Declaration of No Legal Impediment?

This is filled out just prior to the ceremony day, usually at the rehearsal and is a form that states you are free and clear to marry, I will assist you with this.
This form is sent with your documentation to the Department of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
I will ensure that this is a smooth process for you and I will take care of all the finer details.

7. Further Questions?

Please feel free to contact me with any quieries or concerns you may have regarding your day and what's involved.
Phone: 0408 982 827 or Email: fiona_taske@outlook.com