Questions? Good.

Legal-only wedding ceremonies, held on weekdays during school hours at cosy local venues in Melbourne's north-east. It's for couples who want to be legally married, simply, without the big production or the big bill.

Yes, completely. You'll be just as legally married as any couple at a big Saturday wedding. John is a registered marriage celebrant and lodges everything with Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Couples planning a bigger celebration later who want to make it legit now. Couples with a deadline, like a visa, a baby or travel. Couples who'd rather spend their money on a house than a party. And anyone who just wants something low-key, private and meaningful.

Short and sweet. It includes the legal words, a few personal touches, a ring exchange if you'd like one, and signing. Never rushed, just simple.

Australian law requires a Notice of Intended Marriage to be lodged with your celebrant at least one month before your wedding (and no more than 18 months before). We'll sign it together at your document signing appointment. In some limited circumstances a prescribed authority can approve a shorter notice period. If you're in a hurry, get in touch and we'll talk it through.

Proof of where and when you were born (an original birth certificate or a passport) and photo ID. If either of you has been married before, you'll also need evidence that the marriage ended, such as a divorce certificate or death certificate. John sends you the full list once you book.

Yes, two witnesses aged 18 or over. You can bring your own, or John can supply them for a small fee. Just tick the box when you choose your date.

Yes. You'll sign a ceremony certificate on the day, and your price includes payment of your official certificate with Births, Deaths and Marriages, which is the one you'll use for things like changing your name.

Choose a date and time in the online booking calendar and pay to secure your spot. John will then send you everything you need.

Join the standby list and you'll be among the first to hear when a new date or time opens up.

At cosy local venues around the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne, like cafés and community spaces. Not cold registry offices or government buildings.

Weekday Weds runs at set local venues on weekdays, which is a big part of what keeps it simple and affordable. If your heart is set on your own venue or a weekend, a full ceremony is the way to go, and you can find that at celebrant.melbourne.

Weekday Weds is designed for the two of you plus your witnesses. If you're hoping to bring someone along, just ask when you book.

Absolutely. Bring your own, or ask John and he'll help you find the right one for you.

Because you're booking a small slice of John's time, not his whole day. There's no long script to write, no rehearsal and no travel to a far-off venue.