Weddings

When we catch up to do your paperwork, one of the key steps is checking your ID and legal documents. It’s a simple part of the process—but super important to make sure your marriage is valid.

我们在见面填写结婚资料时，其中一个重要步骤就是核对你们的身份证明和法律文件。这一步虽然简单，但对确保婚姻的法律有效性至关重要。

This is one of the most common questions I get from couples—and it’s such an important one!

The Notice of Intended Marriage, or NOIM for short, is a legal form that tells the government: “Hey, we’re planning to get married!” And here’s the key part: it must be lodged with your celebrant at least one month before your wedding day.

So, if you’re planning to get married on 15 November, I’ll need your NOIM by 15 October—no later!

You can also lodge it early—up to 18 months before your big day. So if you like to get things sorted well ahead of time, we can get this step ticked off early.

I’ll walk you through everything when we meet. You just bring your documents, and I’ll take care of the rest!

这是很多新人最常问我的问题之一——也是非常关键的一步！

所谓的**《结婚意向通知书》（NOIM），其实就是一份告诉政府“我们要结婚啦！”的正式法律文件。而最重要的一点是：你们必须至少提前一个月**把这份表格交给你的婚姻注册官。

举个例子，如果你们打算在 11 月 15 日结婚，那我最晚要在 10 月 15 日之前收到这份通知书。太晚了就不行哦！

当然，你们也可以早点准备——最早可以提前 18 个月提交。所以如果你喜欢提早安排，我们可以提前把这一步搞定。

我们见面的时候我会一步一步指导你们，只要带上相关证件，我会帮你们处理剩下的流程，让你们放心无忧！

Planning your wedding is such a special time—but let’s be honest, figuring out the legal stuff can feel a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry, that’s exactly what I’m here to help with.

计划婚礼是人生中非常美好的一段旅程——但说到结婚的法律程序，确实可能让人有些手忙脚乱。别担心，这正是作为婚姻注册官的我，能帮你们搞定的部分！

“Once we’ve chosen a celebrant, do we still need to submit paperwork to the government ourselves?”

The short answer is: No—you don’t.

Your Celebrant Takes Care of the Legal Lodgement

As an authorised celebrant in Australia, it’s my legal responsibility to manage and lodge all your marriage documentation with the relevant state registry.

Absolutely—you can get legally married without having a traditional wedding ceremony.

As a Commonwealth-registered celebrant based in Perth, I often work with couples who prefer a simpler, no-fuss approach to getting married. Whether you're planning a big celebration later, keeping things private, or just want to be legally married without the bells and whistles, you don’t need a wedding to make it official.

Yes—your family member can be your witness at your wedding or legal marriage registration in Australia, as long as they meet a few simple requirements.

As a Commonwealth-registered celebrant, I often get asked this question—especially by couples planning a small, intimate ceremony or a legals-only marriage. The good news is that the rules around witnesses are flexible and inclusive.

When it comes to getting legally married in Australia, there’s a lot of paperwork and formalities to cover—but luckily, some parts are more flexible than people expect.

One common question couples ask me is:

“Do our witnesses need to bring ID on the wedding day?”

The answer is: No, witnesses are not required to show ID for your marriage to be legal.

The short answer is: No—you don’t have to exchange personalised or romantic vows on your wedding day, unless you want to.

As a celebrant, I often meet couples who feel uncertain about this part of the ceremony. Some love the idea of writing their own vows, while others feel shy, overwhelmed, or unsure what to say.

The truth is: what you say to each other should feel right for you.

Let’s break it down.

What Does a Celebrant Do?

At the heart of it, a celebrant’s role is to legally solemnise your marriage—which means making sure your wedding meets the legal requirements to be recognised under Australian law. But that’s just the beginning.

If you're planning to get married in Australia, one of the most important parts of the process is making sure the right documents are prepared, signed, and submitted on time.

As a Commonwealth-registered celebrant, part of my role is to guide you through each step—so nothing is missed, and your marriage is registered smoothly and legally.

The answer is:
If you choose to marry at the Perth Registry Office (the government-run registry), you cannot bring your own celebrant—including me—to conduct the ceremony.

Let me explain the difference—and what your options are if you're after something simple but still personalised.

Writing your own wedding vows can feel both exciting and intimidating. It’s a beautiful chance to express your love in your own words—but many couples find themselves staring at a blank page, wondering, “Where do I even begin?”

As your celebrant, I’m here to guide you every step of the way—and yes, that includes your vows!

The good news is: there’s no right or wrong way to write personalised vows. What matters most is that they’re genuine, heartfelt, and true to who you are as a couple.