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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.
To be a valid witness in Australia, the person must:
There is no restriction on witnesses being related to you, so yes—your parent, sibling, cousin, or even adult child can absolutely act as your witness, provided they meet the above criteria.
All parties involved—including the couple and their two witnesses—must understand the legal wording used in the ceremony. If English is not their first language and they do not feel confident understanding the ceremony, you must arrange for a qualified interpreter to be present.
The good news is: I speak English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, so if you and your witnesses are comfortable in any of those languages, there’s no need for a separate interpreter. I’m happy to conduct your legals-only ceremony or wedding in the language that feels most natural to you and your loved ones.
If an interpreter is required for a different language, they must be willing, competent, and able to sign a form confirming they’ve interpreted the ceremony accurately.
You’ll need two witnesses present at your legal marriage ceremony—whether it's a full wedding or a simple legals-only appointment. Their role is to:
Their signatures confirm that the marriage has been solemnised legally and correctly.
The couple’s responsible for arranging their own two adult witnesses for the ceremony. However, I understand that sometimes this can be a little tricky—especially for couples planning a private or legal-only registration.
If this is a concern, please feel free to speak with me . I’ll be happy to discuss your options.
Your wedding witnesses can absolutely be people who are close to you. In fact, having a family member beside you on such a meaningful day often adds an extra layer of connection and love to the moment.
If you're planning a simple legal marriage or have questions about witnesses, language requirements, or the legal-only process, I’m here to help—every step of the way.
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One of the great things about getting married in Australia is how flexible it can be. You’re not limited to a courthouse or a traditional venue—you’ve got options. Lots of them!
But couples often ask: “Are there any legal limits on where we can get married?” Let’s clear that up together.
在澳大利亚结婚的一个很大优势是——选择非常灵活。你并不局限于法院或传统场地，你可以选择很多特别又有意义的地方。
那新人们常问的一个问题是：“结婚有没有场地方面的法律限制？” 我来为你解答！
Not all wedding ceremonies are created equal—some are legal, and some are symbolic. So, what’s the difference? And how do you know which one is right for you?
并不是所有婚礼都具有法律效力——有些是法律婚礼，有些则是象征性的仪式婚礼。那么它们之间到底有什么不同？你又该如何选择最适合你们的方式呢？
It’s one of the most common questions couples ask me—“Do we really need to do a rehearsal?”
The short answer is: you don’t have to, but it can make a huge difference—especially if you’re the type of person who likes to feel prepared, calm, and confident walking into your big day.
很多新人都会问我：“我们真的需要彩排吗？”
简单来说：不是必须的，但如果你希望在婚礼当天能够从容自如、心里有底，那彩排婚礼绝对是值得考虑的一项服务。
