It’s very rewarding to be a part of every couple’s ceremony.  I encourage all of my Brides & Grooms to make their ceremony as individual and unique as they are.  Your ceremony should take you and your guests on an emotional journey that is engaging and fun while being presented with natural warmth and enthusiasm. 

Your location could be an elegant chapel wedding, a relaxed and casual beach wedding, your home or that very special place that holds precious memories. Whatever the location, I’ll provide all the professional assistance required to ensure that you create a wonderful lasting ‘family memory’ of your special day. 

Looking to elope? … I can help with that too!
As a Civil Celebrant appointed by the Attorney-General's department I’m committed to the ‘Code of Conduct’ for Marriage Celebrants and my role covers many elements.

On the day I will arrive early at the venue to check the PA system, music, the placement of chairs and talk with any friends and family that will be involved in your ceremony.  I’ll liaise with venue personnel and diplomatically organise your guests for the greatest intimacy ensuring your special day has the perfect start.

Each ceremony involves between 12 – 15 hours for preparation and delivery. From our first meeting through to your wedding day I’ll utilise my experience to provide support and guidance to ensure your wedding is as stress free as possible.

A word on value …as a wonderful friend and mentor once said:

Her name is Jenene Davies and she is a qualified and ‘gifted’ Cosmetic Tattooist.

My Standard* wedding fee includes the following:
*Standard  fee does not include extra ordinary costs such as extra time required for boat trips, hot air balloons or extra traveling that may be required outside the Newcastle area for rehearsals or the ceremony. We can negotiate these costs if required.

• 2 meetings and a rehearsal (if required) as well as unlimited support via email and phone … call or email any time that you need me
• Preparation of all legal documentation
• Extended loan of my ceremony resource folder that helps us to create your special ceremony. It contains sample wording for each part of the ceremony, readings, tips & ideas. It’s constantly being revised but if there is something unusual that you have heard of that you would like to explore I can do research for this as well
•  Preparation and delivery of  your ceremony using a high quality  professional PA system that also has a connector for MP3, iPod or iPhone  to play your wedding music
• A complementary, Commemorative wedding certificate.
  NB: If you require an official Marriage Certificate to change your name I can order this from the Births Deaths and marriages for you when I register your marriage online. Please visit www.bdm.nsw.gov.au  and click on ‘Our Fees’ for more details regarding the BDM’s cost for these documents.
• A personalised copy of your Wedding Ceremony to keep
• Signing table, chair and cloth (if not supplied by your venue)      
• Travel to and from the venue
•  Online lodgement of all paperwork to Births, Deaths and Marriages ensuring your marriage is legal registered within 24 hours

If you are marrying in our beautiful area but don't live locally, I'm now availale for meetings on Skype under the username 'marryustoo'!

 
Call or email me to check my availability. The warmer months are a busy time so to ensure you get the celebrant you want, book early!

1. Arrange a meeting – fill in the ‘Notice of Intended Marriage’ form and pay your deposit, locking in your date
2. Three  months before your wedding we meet again to start working  on ideas for you ceremony
3. Two weeks before your big day we finalise your ceremony and sign your Statutory Declaration
4. On the day itself I arrive early to set-up and check that everything is as it should be!

To complete the ‘Notice of Intended Marriage Form’ you will need to produce the following applicable documents:

• Original birth Certificate for each of you  OR
• A Passport, if either of you are a citizen of a country other than Australia  OR
• A Statutory Declaration if you were born overseas and have no record of your birth [or lost your documentation]
• Evidence of your Divorce if you have been married previously [a Certificate of Divorce or Decree Absolute ]
• If your previous spouse has passed away, you will need to bring along the Death Certificate (certified copy is fine)

If you’d like to get started on the Notice you can download one here.

Just click on the download at the right hand side of the screen. It’s a 4 page document that should be printed ‘double sided’ where possible.  You need to get the information directly from your birth certificates ensuring that you print the information clearly so that your celebrant can transfer the information for registration easily and accurately. Alternatively, I carry copies that can be completed when we meet.

Many couples travel from around the world to be married in Australia and I’m more than happy to assist you with your ceremony.  Your marriage must comply with the Marriage Act 1961 and I can discuss these requirements with you. Please check with your embassy that a legal marriage in Australia will be recognised in your own country. Meetings can be conducted via Skype under the username 'marryustoo'!