FAQ
Q1 - Who
can Legally Marry in Australia?
Persons
must be of opposite gender and 18 years of age or over. Exceptions
may be made if one person is between the ages of 16 and 18 years old and
the other person is 18 years old or above, and they must have an Court
Order.
Q2 - Can people from overseas countries can marry in Australia?
YES - Documentation must be provided and time restrictions can apply in some cases. Each case is unique so give Maris a call or semd him an email and he'll happily go over it with you.
Q3 - What is considered a 'legal' Australian Civil Marriage Ceremony?
A Legal Civil Wedding Ceremony in Australia must contain the following elements:
1. The Introduction
Your celebrant
must clearly identify themselves as a Celebrant authorised to solemnize
marriages under Australia Law with the words - "I
am duly authorized by law to solemnize marriages according to law. Before
you are joined in marriage in my presence and in the presence of these
witnesses, I am to remind you of the solemn and binding nature of the
relationship into which you are now about to enter." or
words to that effect.
2. A
Legal Statement about MarriageThis statement
is required under Australian Law and it is - “Marriage,
according to law in Australia, is the union of a man and a woman to the
exclusion of all others, voluntarily entered into for life.” Or
words to that effect.
3. The
' Asking'The Asking of you if you come freely intending to marry.
4. Some form of Vows
(the
'I do's) Which can be as simple as - “I
call upon the persons here present to witness that I, A.B. (or C.D.),
take thee, C.D. (or AB), to be my lawful wedded wife (or husband)”;
5. A Declaration
A Statement that you are Husband and Wife.
Additionally the ceremony needs to be witnessed by two Adults over the age of 18 years and all paperwork signed.
Q4 - Can you plan my whole wedding?5. A Declaration
A Statement that you are Husband and Wife.
Additionally the ceremony needs to be witnessed by two Adults over the age of 18 years and all paperwork signed.
SORRY NO - Under Australian Federal Law a registered civil marriage celebrant cannot undertake any additional buisiness that has 'wedding implications'. Any celebrant that offers you their own 'additonal' services - e.g. Car Hire, Video Services etc. should be reported to the Australian Attorney-General's Department - Celebrant Section
Q5 - So why-valeceremoines.com and not valeceremonies.com.au?
While Vale Ceremonies are passionately South Australian - we recognise that everyone world wide should come to Australian to get married, and why not? So we are a dot com to ensure that we appear via search engines all over the world. It is a crutial part of Vale Ceremonies' ongoing efforts to promote all things Australian.
