T H E P U R E L Y L E G A L S - $650*

As Eminem once said, let’s get down to business

A legals only ceremony can still be delightful, special and feel like “you two”.

*Please note that travel fees may apply if your venue is further than 25km from my base location in Highett, Melbourne

**Please note that the Purely Legals Package may not be available during peak times (Friday and Saturday late afternoon/early evening)

 

The Purely Legals Package is a straight-to-the-point ceremony—like going to the Registry Office, but we’re probably standing somewhere a little bit nicer and I’ll be speaking in my own words. There’s no love story component, an in-person meeting isn’t necessary and all paperwork can be completed online together. The ceremony will likely only take about 15-20 minutes, and will basically encompass a welcome, I dos, exchanging of vows & rings, signing of the register, the first kiss, and presentation of the newlyweds, as needed.

What’s included in this package?

BEFORE THE DAY.

One or two Zoom meetings, as needed.

This is so that we can do some official paperwork that’s required before the ceremony, as well as get to know each other a little. I’ll also provide you with some handy leaflets that will help you to prepare for what’s to come.

You can also catch me on my emails or phone whenever you need.

I’ll take care of the legal paperwork.

I’ll help you fill in the required forms, and do all of the sending and filing needed. I’ll explain everything to you along the way so that you know exactly what’s going on.

I’ll write a simple but lovely ceremony script.

This will be a short and sweet ceremony as we’ll just be doing the legal stuff, but I’ll still make it enjoyable for everyone involved.

I also recommend that you write your own personal vows for the ceremony if this is up your alley.

ON THE DAY.

Tell me what to wear.

I will wear something to complement your outfits accordingly.

I’ll bring copies of your vows.

If you so desire, send me copies of your personal vows before the day and I’ll bring them along for you on some nice card.

I’ll conduct the ceremony.

For a legals only wedding, the ceremony will be on the shorter side - typically 10-15 minutes. My PA system can join us too, if needed.

Commemorative marriage certificate.

You’ll keep your commemorative marriage certificate that we’ll sign during the ceremony. It’s a pretty one!

AFTER THE DAY.

I’ll lodge your marriage with the government.

Within two business days of your ceremony, I’ll lodge all the necessary documents with the Births, Deaths and Marriages office (BDM). From there, it will take a couple of weeks for them to process it at their end, but once it’s been successfully submitted, I’ll let you know.

Please note that the marriage certificate that will be handed to you on the day of your wedding by your celebrant is not considered a ‘legal’ certificate, and is more of a memento certificate. If you wish for me to obtain a copy of your legal certificate on your behalf, I can request this at the same time as I lodge your marriage and it will be sent via express post to your address when it’s ready. The cost of this service is $66 ($55.80 fee + $10.20 express postage), and I will invoice you for this extra amount once the marriage has been lodged.

Please note that it is illegal to solemnise a marriage within Australia with less than 28 days of notice, unless a special dispensation for a shortening of time has been granted. If you would like more information on a shortening of time, please get in touch.

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