Sarah Woods

As your Marriage Celebrant I must see the following original documents:

• Evidence of the date and place of birth of both of you.  This can be either birth certificate or a current overseas passport 
• Current photo ID. This can be either a driver’s license or proof of age card
• Evidence of any previous divorce or death of any spouse. If applicable this can be either the original divorce or death certificate of the previous spouse 
• All your documents must be in English—or you must supply NAATI accredited translations if they are in another language
• There must be 2 witnesses over the age of 18 at your wedding ceremony ( I can help arrange this)
• An interpreter must be at your wedding ceremony if one or both partners cannot understand or speak English

Absolutely! I believe it is really important for couples to see and proof their ceremony before the special day for a number of reasons:

• You know exactly what to expect on the day. You know how the ceremony flows, allowing you to relax and connect with each other.
• You have the opportunity to make any changes you wish, so the ceremony really reflects you as a couple.
• There will be no unwanted or awkward ‘surprises’ on the day.
• I like to have a draft of your ceremony for you to review at least a month prior to your wedding ceremony, this will allow you plenty of time to personalise it further and add your own ideas to make your ceremony uniquely you! As a wedding celebrant I am well aware that on the week's and day's leading up to your wedding, couples are typically flat out, getting all the little details finalised so you don’t need me also looking over your shoulder. 

As I have sighted your original IDs and registered your marriage with BDM QLD, I am also authorised to submit a online request with Births, Deaths and Marriages QLD for a Official Marriage Certificate. BDM QLD then text/email you direct for payment and the Marriage Certificate is posted out to your nominated address. Then when you return from your honeymoon, you will have your hot off the press official marriage certificate ready and waiting for you to commence the change of name process.

Personally written vows are such a lovely way to incorporate your personalities into your wedding ceremony, I am able to provide you with inspiration and guidance and I am also more then happy to proof read them.

Absolutely and it is free of charge, you provide the music to me and we go from there.