Frequently asked QuestionsWhat is the first step? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How far ahead should I book? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I don’t have one month, can I apply for a ‘Shortening of Time?
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My fiance’s divorce has not been finalised, can we still lodge the NOIM? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My identification documents are certified copies, can I use these? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My identification documents are not in English? You can go to www.naati.com.au (The National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters )to find an authorized accredited translator in Australia or by contacting the Australian or English Embassy in your country of residence. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What happens after you lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage? Once I have received your completed Notice of Intended Marriage, you will be provided with my 64 page sample ceremony package that provides unlimited choices for the wording for your ceremony. There are endless choices in the package, everything from introductions, prose, poetry to vows and rituals. The booklet helps you create your own personal ceremony reflecting your own thoughts. I also ask my couples to complete and personal questionnaire and any information you provide is written into the ceremony giving it an even more personal inclusion. My ceremonies are presented in a light and happy manner with quite often some laughter as well. They are unique to my couple as no two couples are the same. Personal and intimate and fresh, your ceremony will be about you and for you so that you will come away feeling like you have been a part of something really special. A beautiful copy of your ceremony as well as your presentation certificate are left with you after the ceremony as a keepsake. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will my name be automatically changed after I get married? I will explain the application form that needs to be sent to BDM Brisbane (this is where I lodge your documents) after you are married. As a courteous service I offer to send this application form away with your documents. This makes the process easier for my clients as the application form will arrive with my documents and will start to be processed as soon as it arrives at BDM. Cost is $37.00 (subject to change annually) and I have the application form available. Alternatively see: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will I need a permit? I am more than happy to give you suggestions for locations e.g. entrance at Baler Street, Fourmile Beach or Little Cove in Rex Smeal Park are just two popular areas for weddings. You will need to contact our local Cairns Regional Council (Mossman office) for availability on 40999444 between the hours of 8.30 – 4.00pm Monday to Friday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Will I need a witness and how many? This can be anyone you like and if you are eloping please let me know as we need to make other arrangements. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Can I have a family member or friend read at our wedding? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do I have to be given away? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Should we provide chairs for the guests? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We would like to elope, is this possible? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What name does the bride sign on the day of the wedding? This will be the same signature that she has used when lodging the NOIM and declaration that is signed prior to the ceremony. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do we have to pay for your PA system? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Do we have to attend any pre-marital courses?
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