Can a wedding service be done in two languages?

My partner and I are from different backgrounds. He's European and I'm from Australia. Are we able to get our ceremony done in both languages?

Question Asked: 3/02/2025

Wedding Date: 28/02/2025

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Kim O'Sullivan Celebrant

(15) · Wollongong, South Coast (as far as Nowra), Southern Highlands and Sydney

Posted: 16/04/2025

You can but the ceremony will take double the time. The witnesses must understand the celebrant saying the monitum and the legal vows. 

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Rite Ceremony 4U

(10) · Ballarat, Bendigo and Surrounds

Posted: 20/03/2025

Yes it can! 
An authorised accredited interpreter must be engaged to translate each element of the ceremony. The ceremony is provided in both languages and on registration the celebrant must submit the interpreters accredition certificate for the wedding on registration. 
It is a legal requirement for celebrants to ensure everyone can understand and witness the vows.

Regards

David

Celebrate with Rosie

(0) · East Gippsland

Posted: 11/03/2025

The celebrant may decide if an interpreter is necessary and in this case it would be if either party does not understand the ceremony to be conducted.  A statutory declaration must be signed by the interpreter. This states that they have a very good understanding and are able to converse in the language required. In your case, the the specific European language. The interpreter can be one of your witnesses but must not be one of the parties to the marriage.

Celebrant With Ink

(2) · Williamstown, Victoria (Bunurong Country)

Posted: 11/03/2025

Definately yes.

English & Vietnamese Celebrant & Wedding MC

(11) · Cabramatta & Surrounding Areas

Posted: 26/02/2025

es, absolutely! As a bilingual celebrant fluent in both Vietnamese and English, I can conduct your wedding ceremony in both languages to ensure that all your guests feel included and engaged. We can seamlessly alternate between the two languages or structure the ceremony in a way that best suits your preferences. Let’s work together to create a beautiful and meaningful ceremony that reflects your love and celebrates both cultures!

BeeTogether Celebrant

(8) · Illawarra, South Coast, Southern Highlands & Surrounds

Posted: 16/02/2025

Yes you can! You have the option of a bilingual celebrant or an officially approved interpreter, with an additional cost for the interpreter. Ive added cultural elements into ceremonies to reflect the couple’s heritage in meaningful ways.

Treasured Ceremonies

(18) · Byron Bay to Ballina , North Coast NSW and Gold Coast QLD

Posted: 9/02/2025

Absolutely
I love doing these sorts of weddings. 
I have done may many weddings in a different languages and dual language.
Your celebrant should be able to provide you information and assist you in designing your ceremony, 
It would be a wonderful ceremony to perform.

Simon J. Robinson Celebrant

(11) · Melbourne and surrounding areas

Posted: 6/02/2025

Absolutely can do that, either with a celebrant who is able to speak both languages or by involving an officially approved interpreter. The interpretor would of course add to the cost of the ceremony. I've also, on many occassions, reflected the cultural backgrounds of the couples I work with in different ways during ceremonies.

Jeff Baker Civil Celebrant

(3) · Sydney

Posted: 5/02/2025

Yes, A wedding ceremony can be conducted in 2 languages by using a bilingual celebrant or an approved interperter.

A Simple Celebration - Kathryn Drew

(2) · Gosford, Hunter Valley, and surrounding areas

Posted: 5/02/2025

Yes, and it's lovely to hear!  The celebrant does not need to speak the language, you can have a translator or guest translating. The celebrant will say the official legal wording in English and the couple need to say their official wording in English, and as long as both of the couple have a clear understanding of what's being said, all is fine. Xx

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