Judith Duff Wedding Celebrant - Brisbane

Weddings.

As a celebrant I believe there should be a personal touch to a Wedding.

Your wedding day is about you as a couple, be it your 1st marriage or your 3rd it does not matter, they are all important as each other, you share this day with the person you love, you surround yourself with family and friends, this is truly your day.

I have a format to help with the layout of a ceremony which we go through; I also have sample ceremonies, readings and ideas to help to assist you in choosing certain parts of your ceremony, making it truly personal.

You may like to include Candle lighting, Sand Ceremony, Flower Ceremony or Ring Warming to name a few, you may choose to not exchange rings, but flowers instead. Children may walk you in, hold the rings, read a poem, there are so many ideas you can bring into a Civil Ceremony.

I will assist you in all aspects of your ceremony, should you choose to write your own ceremony or vows, I will support you in doing so.

I offer a no obligation free ½ hour interview; if you chose to engage me to officiate your ceremony, a non refundable lodgment fee is required.

Legalities.

As you are about to embark on a legal contract there is paperwork to attend to.
A Notice of Intent is required to be filled in no sooner than 18 months and no later than 31 days prior to the wedding day.
Birth Certificates are required or current Passport.
Divorce Certificates / Death Certificate (if applicable) are required.
Statutory Declaration. If under the legal age of 18 years a Minor Consent form must be completed. There may be other relevant paperwork to be attended to & I am happy to advice in these areas.

Disclaimer.

As a Registered Civil Celebrant, I do not maintain any personal arrangement or endorsement with the providers on this page or elsewhere. Should you choose to avail yourself of any of these services, please ensure you investigate the options available before committing to any arrangement.

Please contact me to help you make this a joyous occasion for all concerned.

I will assist you with all the requirements.

Your marriage will be solemnized according to the Marriage Act 1961 which requires the following:-

A Notice of Intent Form to be completed no less than one month & one day prior to ceremony and no more than 18months before.
A shortening of time may be considered in some circumstances.
Click here to see the Notice of Intended Marriage
Sighting of your Birth certificates, or Current Passports (if born overseas).
Divorce or death Certificates (if appropriate).
Consent form if under the age of 18 years.
Declarations stating you are free to marry and you are not aware of any legal impediment to your marriage (this I will supply and witness).
Two witnesses at your wedding ceremony, each being over the age of 18 years.

My Fee includes.

All meetings, emails and phone consultations.
Reference material, sample ceremonies and poems / readings.
Full guidance to writing your ceremony.
Lodgment of paperwork to BDM and support with other Legal paperwork if required.
Use of P.A.
Rehearsal either at my home or venue.