Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT ARE THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS?

1. Both parties to the marriage must be over the age of 18.

2. A “Notice of Intended Marriage” form must be completed by both parties not less than 1 month and not more than 18 months before the date of the wedding.

3. A Declaration of No Legal Impediment (DONLI) to the marriage must be signed by both parties declaring there is no legal reason why the marriage cannot take place. I will provide you with both the “Notice of Intended Marriage” form and the DONLI.

4. If both parties to the marriage were born in Australia their original birth certificates or Australian Passports and documentation proving dissolution of any previous marriage (Divorce Order) or death of spouse (Death Certificate) must also be sighted by Carolyn. 

5. If either or both parties to the marriage were born overseas, then their passports are acceptable as proof of identity. Should either of the parties to the marriage have overseas birth certificates or divorce papers that need to be translated into English, they will need to contact the National Association of Accredited Translators and Interpreters at www.naati.com.au 

6. You will also need 2 witnesses over the age of 18 to sign your marriage documents on your wedding day.

There are a few minimum legal requirements which need to be met during your ceremony and will be explained to you when we complete your Notice of Intended Marriage Application.

These are:

  • I must formally introduce myself as being legally able to solemnise marriages

  • I must state your full legal names at least once during the ceremony. 

  • I must state the Monitum 

  • You must both state the Declaration of Intention to marry 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carolyn Clarke on 0418 343 513, via email or our website.

DO YOU DO MICRO-WEDDINGS?

We sure do. We cover elopements (typically less than 10 people) and micro-weddings with around 30people.

WHAT VENUES HAVE YOU COLLABORATED WITH?

You can find all of the information for our partner venues here

CAN WE GET MARRIED AT OUR HOUSE?

We encourage you to get married where you are most comfortable and makes you the happiest. We can accomodate you and come to your home providing it is within the Macarthur region.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET OUR PHOTOS BACK?

Your gallery will be finalised and delivered to you within 2 weeks of your wedding day. Should the timeline be pushed forward for any reason, Erin will be in touch to keep you in the loop.