Simple from start to “I do”
Six easy steps, no planning spreadsheets, and nothing you need to stress about. Here's exactly what happens.
Here's the whole process
Choose your date and time
Pick a weekday slot that suits you in the online booking calendar. If you need witnesses, tick the box while you're there.
Pay for your wedding
Secure your spot online. One simple price, with your official certificate already covered.
We send you everything you need
You'll receive the paperwork, what ID to bring, and a clear list of what happens next.
Book your document signing
We meet to sign your Notice of Intended Marriage. This needs to happen at least one month before your wedding day.
Get hitched
Turn up, relax, say the words that matter, exchange rings if you like, and sign the register.
Head off into the sunset!
Enjoy your coffee or cocktail. I lodge everything with Births, Deaths and Marriages for you.
What your ceremony looks like
Short and sweet, but never rushed. It's still your wedding, and it still matters, whether you think of it as a small wedding ceremony or a quiet elopement.
The ceremony, moment by moment
A warm welcome
I'll make sure you're both comfortable, calm and ready before we begin.
The legal bits
The words the law requires, said in a way that actually feels like you.
A few personal touches
Add a little something that's yours, plus a ring exchange if you'd like one.
Signing
You, your two witnesses and I sign the register and your ceremony certificate.
Cheers!
A coffee or a cocktail to celebrate, on the house.
Off you go
Married. Go and enjoy the rest of your day however you like.
Cosy local venues, zero clinical vibes
Our ceremonies take place in cosy, local venues around the north-eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Think cafés and community spaces, not a cold registry office or a government building. You'll still get the joy, the moment and the legal marriage.
See available datesWhat you'll need
One month's notice
Australian law requires your Notice of Intended Marriage to be lodged at least one month before the wedding.
Your ID
Proof of birth (a birth certificate or passport) and photo ID. If you've been married before, your divorce or death certificate too.
Two witnesses
Both must be 18 or over. Don't have any? I can supply them for a small fee.
Each other
Honestly, that's the main thing. I'll walk you through everything else.
Read the full wedding FAQ or check what's included in the price.
Process questions
How far ahead do we need to book?
At least one month, because your Notice of Intended Marriage must be lodged a minimum of one month before the wedding. Booking six to eight weeks out gives you breathing room for the document signing.
What is a Notice of Intended Marriage?
It's the legal form every couple in Australia signs before getting married. We sign it together at your document signing appointment, and it must be lodged with your celebrant at least one month (and no more than 18 months) before the wedding.
Can the one-month notice period be shortened?
In limited circumstances a prescribed authority can approve a shorter notice period, for example for certain medical, legal or travel reasons. If you're in a hurry, get in touch and we'll talk it through.
What ID do we need to bring?
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 a divorce certificate or death certificate.
Do we need to bring witnesses?
You need two witnesses aged 18 or over. Bring your own, or tick the box when you book and John will supply them for a small fee.
What happens on the day?
You arrive, relax, and John takes you through a short ceremony with the legal words, a few personal touches and a ring exchange if you'd like one. Then you sign, celebrate with a coffee or cocktail, and head off married.
Who lodges the paperwork afterwards?
John does. He lodges everything with Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria, and your official certificate is already included in the price.
Let's make it official
Pick a weekday that works for you in the booking calendar. Got a question first, or no date that suits? Use the form to message John or join the standby list.
- Registered celebrant since 2019
- Certificate included from $500
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Send John a message
Ask a question about dates, witnesses or how it all works. John replies personally.
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