Legalities

What are the legalities?   It’s not difficult but there are some basic things that the Law requires.  I’ve listed the details here but don’t stress! I will explain all this to you when we speak.

The first step is the filling out of the NOTICE OF INTENDED MARRIAGE FORM. (REFERRED TO AS THE ‘NOIM’). This form is required by law to be to be signed, witnessed and lodged with me one month and one day before the intended date of the ceremony. The applicable original supporting documents, as listed below will be needed to complete this notice.

When we meet, I will provide this form and we will fill it out together, or you can download the form at www.ceremoniesbyjulzz.com.au  click on “Contact” and you will see the download in PDF format, and you can have the form partly or already completed. PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILL THE NOIM IN USING   CAPITAL LETTERS.  I will witness your signatures and verify your documentation prior to the lodgment of your NOIM. Completing all the legal requirements at our first meeting will allow you and your partner more time to enjoy the lead up to your special day.

If we cannot meet, before the notice date, the NOIM can be downloaded from my website www.ceremoniesbyjulzz.com.au  click on “Contact” “Contact” you will find the NOIM download in PDF format,  or  www.ag.gov.au/celebrants  signed and witnessed by a prescribed person as listed on the form and posted or faxed to me, together with photo copies of the required documents. PLEASE REMEMBER TO FILLTHE NOIM  IN USING  CAPITAL LETTERS . I will still need the original NOIM and to sight all original documents before the ceremony can commence, this can be done when we sign the Declaration form on a date decided before the ceremony, or at the rehearsal if required.

Looks complicated??         No, not really,  I can help you complete the forms or do it for you quickly and simply on my computer if we meet at the office,  and we can then concentrate on those special words that will make the ceremony on your wedding day uniquely yours.

When we meet, make sure to bring;

·         Original Birth Certificates – (If born outside Australia and Birth Certificates are unavailable, bring your Passport and photocopy of it).

·         Original Decree Nisi (Original Certificate of Divorce) if you have been previously Married – plus photocopies of.

·         Original Death Certificate (If you have been married previously and the marriage ended due to the death of your partner plus a photocopy of the Certificate.

·         Full names of the two witnesses who will sign your Marriage Certificate (If known at the time) they must be over 18. I can also supply two witnesses for you if having the Legal Only or Elopement Packages.

·         Any ideas, thoughts, plans you may have for your special day to allow us to start the journey .

·         Things you may  think about before the meeting (If not all is OK) we can start from a blank page and fun planning all...

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§  Date and time of the wedding (Important for celebrant planning)

§  Venue availability  Alternate Venue if applicable (WET WEATHER)

§  Theme of the Wedding if any, beach, colour, etc

§  Number of guests

§  Music, for entrance, signing of the register

§  Giving Away the Bride,

§  Involvement of friends and family

If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me.

Regards Julianne

Time Line for your wedding

A POPULAR CHECKLIST FOR MARRYING COUPLES

Let's Start At The Very Beginning (a very good place to start!)
In The Beginning

• Decide that you want to marry
• Set the Wedding Date
• Book Ceremonies By Julzz AND CLAIM YOUR DATE.

• Meet with Julianne your Marriage Celebrant to begin the process, and discuss ideas for your ceremony. Visit www.ceremoniesbyjulzz.com.au for some great ideas on how to add a designed ritual to enhance your ceremony. Or ask Julianne at your first appointment.
• Complete and lodge the Notice of Intended Marriage form (remember to take your documents with you). The Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) must be lodged with me, no more than 18 months and no less than 1 month and 1 day prior to your intended date of marriage.
• Pay Deposit to Ceremonies By Julzz to confirm date and time of ceremony
• Consider your attendants (Chief Bridesmaid, Best Man, Bridesmaids, Groomsmen etc.)

Decide the style of wedding you want - formal, semi-formal, casual, theme, fancy dress.

• Book the Venue, Reception and catering.
• Decide on the Wedding Gown, Suits and Bridesmaids Outfits.
• Discuss your honeymoon and start reservations.
• Consider your guest list.
• Consider your photographer and/or video operator, cars.
• Consider the floral arrangements for the Bride, Bridesmaids, Groom, Groomsmen and families.

Months before the Wedding

• Finalise the invitation list.
• Select the stationery and have it printed.
• Decide the style of wedding rings you want and order them.
• Consider a Gift List or Bridal Registry.
• Check with your Celebrant about required documents for marriage.
• Consider the structure and words for your ceremony, that  you have received emails and  we have spoken about, and return vows, poems reading etc to Julianne to finalize your ceremony.
• Confirm honeymoon reservations, send deposits and check if travel documents are required (eg Passports, visa, etc).
• Finalise your menu with your caterer.
• Discuss gifts for your Bridal Party and purchase them.
• Decide on the style of your cake.

Months to 6 weeks before the Wedding

• Send the invitations.
• Arrange for fittings of gowns and suits and set dates for final fittings.
• Select a hairdresser and makeup artist. Book for hair and makeup trials.
• Compile a confirmed guest list.
• Confirm your draft  of  your ceremony with Julianne and book the rehearsal if your package includes this. Or if is an optional extra arranged to have at your Venue, or FREE rehearsals at my home.
• Confirm floral arrangements with your florist.
• Confirm bookings for your photographer, video operator, musicians, cars.
• Give preliminary numbers to your caterer.
• Look at seating plans.

Month to Week before the Wedding

• Pick up the Bridal Gown and Bridesmaids Gowns.
• Confirm the hairdresser.
• Arrange for a suitable time for the makeup artist.
• Pick up the wedding ring/s.
• Finalise numbers with your caterer.
• Write your seating plans and place cards.
• Confirm ceremony wording and ritual with Julianne
• Finalise balance of payment with Julianne  
• Request a rehearsal if applicable to your package

From Week until the Wedding Day

• Confirm if required   a “get together” [rehearsal] for the ceremony, with Julianne, at your venue, or Free rehearsal’s at my home.
• Pick up the suits.
• Double check honeymoon arrangements.
• Arrive early to the hairdressers.
• Pick up the cake, or arrange delivery
• Confirm final times with makeup artist, photographer, car hire and video operator.
• R E L A X - and let others help you both.
• Give yourself sufficient time to ensure you arrive at the ceremony on time

·         Enjoy your day!

Ceremonies By Julzz