Veronica Lees-Amato Celebrant - Something To Talk About

The first thing any bride and groom need to do  - even before choosing a venue, is to register your Notice of Intention To Marry (NOIM) with a registered authorised marriage celebrant (like me), or your clergy. This MUST be lodged no later than 1month and 1 day prior to your wedding. I personly like to do it as soon as I meet my couples to ensure the legals are sorted and the fun stuff can be done without rushing. 

I will meet with you for around 30 minutes, give you guys a big kiss and hug and look at your birth certificate, current passport and drivers licence (2 of the 3 must be presented) and sign the NOIM together. This is then kept with me (the celebrant), registering your intent to marry. If there is a previous marriage for either of you, then I will also need to see evidence that the previous marriage is no longer valid. 

I talk through all of this with you prior to our first meeting.

• Everything you need to have a legal ceremony (all required legals),
• An initial planning meeting to register the NOIM (Notice Of Intention to Marry),
• 2nd meeting to get to know each other and plan your ceremony,
• A rehearsal if requested at the venue and of course Im there on the day itself.
• Provide all AV for sound (tagged & tested to meet venue compliance),
• Download your chosen songs on MP3 for the ceremony,
• Work with you to put together a ceremony that reflects your style and highlights your unique relationship,
• Assist you to write your vows or help you choose the right ones for you,
• Write your unique love story for you,
• Register your marriage 
• Order your official marriage certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages in the state where the marriage occurred on your behalf. (certificate fee added to celebrant fee)
• Assist you with event planning advice (if requested)
• Share my 25 years of experience in the wedding and event industry (including venue information) with you
• Travel within 50km of Melbourne CBD at no additional cost to be with you on the day of your wedding. 
• Assist you with a list of A Team wedding suppliers who I personally have worked with and highly recommend.
• Keep you in the loop and communication with you via email and phone as much as needed.

Actually I am different as a human, not just as a celebrant. All celebrants are doing a wonderful job, can facilitate a legal wedding ceremony and have lots of different value to bring. It is super important to find a celebrant that is the right fit for you both, for your day. My strenghts are ensuring that your friends and family have an awesome time that is Something To Talk About fo all the right reasons, lots and lots of experience in weddings, performance and events, and a promise that your moment is seemless and runs smoothly. I just happen to be able to legally marry you too!

My fee is $990, I am worth every cent and I believe I am reasonably priced. I like to bring lots of value and experience, and take your day personally and very seriously - with heaps of fun!

You dont know what the cost of not having something is until it is too late. My couples can be confident that their day is going to be perfect because we work together to make it happen. 

I would love to!!!! However it is very important to know that your oversea's wedding may not be recognised in Australia. Lets chat about the important information and details to make sure your wedding is legal and how you can enjoy your overseas wedding experience too.