Sydney Marriage - Frequently Asked Questions, Sydney our Scenic Harbourside Weddings, Sue Ireland Civil Marriage Celebrant, Tim Addison Civil Marriage Celebrant, Marriage Ceremonies Sydney and Surrounds NSW Australia

Below you will find answers to some of the more frequently asked questions.

When should we make our booking?
- To secure a booking on your chosen Wedding date you should make a booking as soon as possible.
  
  Because of the notice period required for lodgement of your Notice of Intended Marriage Form you must book at least 1 month and 1 day before your wedding date but don't leave it until the last minute – Book Early.
  
  We do not however take booking for more than 6 months in advance. Λ
What documents will we need to show before our Wedding?
- We will need your original Notice of Intended Marriage Form.
  
  If you or your partner were born in Australia we will also need to see your Birth Certificates or Extracts of your Birth – NOT YOUR PASSPORTS.
  
  If you were born Overseas then we will need to see either your Birth Certificate or a Foreign Passport (NOT AUSTRALIAN PASSPORT). If you cannot produce either of these then you will need to tell us at the time of making your booking so that we can send you another document to complete or you can also download this document by CLICKING HERE.
  
  If either you or your partner have been married before then we need to see evidence of what ended your last marriage. This may be a Certificate of Divorce or a Death Certificate. Λ
What is the Notice of Intended Marriage Form and How do we Lodge it?
- The Notice of Intended Marriage Form is an Australian Government form that must be lodged with your Marriage Celebrant at least 1 month and 1 day before your Wedding. If you do not get married within 18 months of lodgement it will expire. We will enclose this form with your Booking Package and give you instructions on how to complete it.
  
  Once this form has been completed and witnessed it must be returned to us with your payment. When we receive it it is considered lodged.
  
  Fortunately it is a very easy form to complete. Λ
My Partner is away and cannot sign the Notice of Intended Marriage Form.
- No Problem. The form can be lodged with only 1 signature but your partner will need to also sign it before your wedding can take place. Just send it to us with only your signature and the witnesses. Λ

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if my partner cannot speak or understand English?
- This is no problem but you will need to advise us of this at the time of making your booking and will will let you know the procedure to be followed. Basically you will need to appoint an interpreter and we will need to complete an Interpreters Declaration. To see this form please CLICK HERE. Λ
If required, do you Issue letters for Immigration Requirements?
- Yes, we do this often. Λ
Do we need to appoint Official Witnesses at our Wedding Ceremony?
- Yes. Whilst you may have as many guests as you like, you MUST appoint 2 official witnesses who are both aged over 18 years old, who can sign the Marriage Certificates as official witnesses. Λ
Can we change our wedding date if our plans change?
- Yes. Please note though that each time you change it there will be a surcharge of $55.00. Λ
What happens if we decide to change the Wedding venue?
- Changing the venue is no problem provided that we can accommodate your new booking. Conducting weddings at other venues are charged for at a higher rate than in Kirribilli. Λ
What is the dress code for ceremonies?
- This is entirely up to you. Some people dress up in formal wedding attire, some smart casual and others casual. You can wear whatever suits you. Λ