To be legally married in Australia, you must: - Not be married to somone else (being previously married is fine, you will just need to provide proof of your divorce, anullment or the death of your previous spouse). - Not be marrying a relative who is a lineal descendant (i.e. not your parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother or sister). - Be at least 18 years old (unless a court has approved a marriage where on party is aged between 16 and 18 years). - Understand what marriage means and freely consent to marrying. - Use specific words during the ceremony (I will make sure this happens, that's my job!). - Give written notice of their intention to marry to thier authorised celebrant, within the required time frame (See: How quickly can we get married?). If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of these requirements, get in touch and I can provide some guidance. CITIZENSHIP You don't have to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia to marry here. You can find marriage visa information on the Department of Home Affairs website if you hope to live in Australia after your marriage. GENDER As of 9 December 2017, the right to marry in Australia will no longer be determined by sex or gender. Yew!! You can find more information on the Attorney General's Department Marriage Equality page.

The short answer is - you need to give at least ONE MONTH notice. You need to provide an authorised marriage celebrant (like me) with a Notice of Intended Marriage between one and eighteen months before your wedding day. But don't stress too much - if I am your celebrant, I will be working with you to complete all the necessary documentation in the required time frames! There are very limited circumstances in which a prescribed authority may grant you a shortening of time to less than one month's notice. But be wary - a shortening of time is not guarateed and you'll need evidence to support your need. Get in touch with your celebrant if this applies to you. For more information, see the Marriage Section of the Attorney General's Department Website.

If you would like to find out more about marriage and marriage law, you might like to visit: The NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages website (or your state/territory equivalient) Marriage section of the Attorney General's Department website For more information on changing your name after getting married, visit the NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Change of Name section (or your state/territory equivalent).

Keeping in mind that you need to give an authorised marriage celebrant AT LEAST one month's notice of your wedding - you should not leave booking your celebrant until the last minute. As soon as you have confirmed your ceremony date, venue and time, you should start thinking about your celebrant. Also remember - some wedding celebrants are kept very busy marrying people. The earlier you book, the more likely you are to get your first choice of celebrant. If you send me an inquiry and I'm not available on your wedding date - I'll give you a list of local celebrants who are :)

I hate that people have to ask... but I understand that some wedding providers are a little stuck in the past or hold some alternate personal beliefs... so, just to make it crystal clear... YES, I DO! I love love and will happily marry two people of any sexuality, legal age, gender, culture, religion etc. (as long as you're both legally able to be married of course!) Fun legal fact... Before March 2018, civil celebrants who did not wish to officiate same-sex marriages due to their religious beliefs, had to register to be re-classifed as "Religious Marriage Celebrants." Celebrants are legally required to make clear whether they are a "Religious Marriage Celebrant" or a "Marriage Celebrant". Any Marriage Celebrant who refused to perform your ceremony on the basis that you are LGBTQI+ is discriminating against you - which is ILLEGAL!

Because I have a 9-to-5 day job, the best way to get in contact with me is to send an email message. You can use the contact form on this site or email rebeccagiles.civilcelebrant@gmail.com Remember, I am here to support you 100%. There is no question too stupid.

So, you've read About Becky, you've decided I'm the celebrant for you and want to book one of my Services. Step 1: Get in Contact - to get your questions answered and get a quote. Step 3: Confirm your booking. I will send you an invoice and mark a tenative booking in the calander. Step 4: Pay a $300 deposit to secure your booking (this means that no one else can take your date!). P.S. You're so awesome.

There is no "set price" for a wedding celebrant. Each celebrant decides their own fees depending on what services they offer, their percieved value and the local market. In Newcastle and the Hunter, wedding celebrants range anywhere from $650 to $1500+. I am not the cheapest wedding celebrant, but I am also not the most expensive. I have valued my time and reputation, with the services I offer, to formulate my current pricing. You could hire a cheap celebrant - and leave your guests unimpressed. You could hire the most expensive celebrant - and feel like you didn't get what you paid for. Or, you could hire someone like me - maybe I could be your porridge that is "just right". ;) Get in touch, and i'll send you my services and pricing document. Or, you can read by blog post on Celebrant Pricing

Every celebrant does things a little differently - which is fantastic! because each couple is a little different. I am all about fun, relaxed, happy and heart-felt ceremonies. That are non-boring, non-denomentational and all about the couple. My aim is to make the process of getting married as easy, streamlined and enjoyable as possible. Check out my Services Page to get a feel for how I operate. You can also check out my blog - where you'll find some insights into my celebrant style. I might not be the celebrant for you - and that's totally ok. It's your day, your way :)

I am based in Adamstown, a suburb in Newcastle, NSW. While I am legally able to perform marriage ceremonies all over Australia, at this stage I do not offer my services outside of NSW. My service area primarily includes: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie The Hunter Valley Port Stephens In my Contact Form, I ask for the Suburb you reside in, because if you live in these areas, our meeting can take place at your house! I have also perfomed ceremonies on the Central Coast and in Sydney. Please note that ceremonies outside of my usual service area, may incur an additional travel fee.

To be legally married in Australia, you must: - Not be married to somone else (being previously married is fine, you will just need to provide proof of your divorce, anullment or the death of your previous spouse). - Not be marrying a relative who is a lineal descendant (i.e. not your parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother or sister). - Be at least 18 years old (unless a court has approved a marriage where on party is aged between 16 and 18 years). - Understand what marriage means and freely consent to marrying. - Use specific words during the ceremony (I will make sure this happens, that's my job!). - Give written notice of their intention to marry to thier authorised celebrant, within the required time frame (See: How quickly can we get married?). If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of these requirements, get in touch and I can provide some guidance. CITIZENSHIP You don't have to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia to marry here. You can find marriage visa information on the Department of Home Affairs website if you hope to live in Australia after your marriage. GENDER As of 9 December 2017, the right to marry in Australia will no longer be determined by sex or gender. Yew!! You can find more information on the Attorney General's Department Marriage Equality page.

The short answer is - you need to give at least ONE MONTH notice. You need to provide an authorised marriage celebrant (like me) with a Notice of Intended Marriage between one and eighteen months before your wedding day. But don't stress too much - if I am your celebrant, I will be working with you to complete all the necessary documentation in the required time frames! There are very limited circumstances in which a prescribed authority may grant you a shortening of time to less than one month's notice. But be wary - a shortening of time is not guarateed and you'll need evidence to support your need. Get in touch with your celebrant if this applies to you. For more information, see the Marriage Section of the Attorney General's Department Website.

If you would like to find out more about marriage and marriage law, you might like to visit: The NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages website (or your state/territory equivalient) Marriage section of the Attorney General's Department website For more information on changing your name after getting married, visit the NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Change of Name section (or your state/territory equivalent).

Keeping in mind that you need to give an authorised marriage celebrant AT LEAST one month's notice of your wedding - you should not leave booking your celebrant until the last minute. As soon as you have confirmed your ceremony date, venue and time, you should start thinking about your celebrant. Also remember - some wedding celebrants are kept very busy marrying people. The earlier you book, the more likely you are to get your first choice of celebrant. If you send me an inquiry and I'm not available on your wedding date - I'll give you a list of local celebrants who are :)

I hate that people have to ask... but I understand that some wedding providers are a little stuck in the past or hold some alternate personal beliefs... so, just to make it crystal clear... YES, I DO! I love love and will happily marry two people of any sexuality, legal age, gender, culture, religion etc. (as long as you're both legally able to be married of course!) Fun legal fact... Before March 2018, civil celebrants who did not wish to officiate same-sex marriages due to their religious beliefs, had to register to be re-classifed as "Religious Marriage Celebrants." Celebrants are legally required to make clear whether they are a "Religious Marriage Celebrant" or a "Marriage Celebrant". Any Marriage Celebrant who refused to perform your ceremony on the basis that you are LGBTQI+ is discriminating against you - which is ILLEGAL!

Because I have a 9-to-5 day job, the best way to get in contact with me is to send an email message. You can use the contact form on this site or email rebeccagiles.civilcelebrant@gmail.com Remember, I am here to support you 100%. There is no question too stupid.

So, you've read About Becky, you've decided I'm the celebrant for you and want to book one of my Services. Step 1: Get in Contact - to get your questions answered and get a quote. Step 3: Confirm your booking. I will send you an invoice and mark a tenative booking in the calander. Step 4: Pay a $300 deposit to secure your booking (this means that no one else can take your date!). P.S. You're so awesome.

There is no "set price" for a wedding celebrant. Each celebrant decides their own fees depending on what services they offer, their percieved value and the local market. In Newcastle and the Hunter, wedding celebrants range anywhere from $650 to $1500+. I am not the cheapest wedding celebrant, but I am also not the most expensive. I have valued my time and reputation, with the services I offer, to formulate my current pricing. You could hire a cheap celebrant - and leave your guests unimpressed. You could hire the most expensive celebrant - and feel like you didn't get what you paid for. Or, you could hire someone like me - maybe I could be your porridge that is "just right". ;) Get in touch, and i'll send you my services and pricing document. Or, you can read by blog post on Celebrant Pricing

Every celebrant does things a little differently - which is fantastic! because each couple is a little different. I am all about fun, relaxed, happy and heart-felt ceremonies. That are non-boring, non-denomentational and all about the couple. My aim is to make the process of getting married as easy, streamlined and enjoyable as possible. Check out my Services Page to get a feel for how I operate. You can also check out my blog - where you'll find some insights into my celebrant style. I might not be the celebrant for you - and that's totally ok. It's your day, your way :)

I am based in Adamstown, a suburb in Newcastle, NSW. While I am legally able to perform marriage ceremonies all over Australia, at this stage I do not offer my services outside of NSW. My service area primarily includes: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie The Hunter Valley Port Stephens In my Contact Form, I ask for the Suburb you reside in, because if you live in these areas, our meeting can take place at your house! I have also perfomed ceremonies on the Central Coast and in Sydney. Please note that ceremonies outside of my usual service area, may incur an additional travel fee.

To be legally married in Australia, you must: - Not be married to somone else (being previously married is fine, you will just need to provide proof of your divorce, anullment or the death of your previous spouse). - Not be marrying a relative who is a lineal descendant (i.e. not your parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother or sister). - Be at least 18 years old (unless a court has approved a marriage where on party is aged between 16 and 18 years). - Understand what marriage means and freely consent to marrying. - Use specific words during the ceremony (I will make sure this happens, that's my job!). - Give written notice of their intention to marry to thier authorised celebrant, within the required time frame (See: How quickly can we get married?). If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of these requirements, get in touch and I can provide some guidance. CITIZENSHIP You don't have to be an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia to marry here. You can find marriage visa information on the Department of Home Affairs website if you hope to live in Australia after your marriage. GENDER As of 9 December 2017, the right to marry in Australia will no longer be determined by sex or gender. Yew!! You can find more information on the Attorney General's Department Marriage Equality page.

The short answer is - you need to give at least ONE MONTH notice. You need to provide an authorised marriage celebrant (like me) with a Notice of Intended Marriage between one and eighteen months before your wedding day. But don't stress too much - if I am your celebrant, I will be working with you to complete all the necessary documentation in the required time frames! There are very limited circumstances in which a prescribed authority may grant you a shortening of time to less than one month's notice. But be wary - a shortening of time is not guarateed and you'll need evidence to support your need. Get in touch with your celebrant if this applies to you. For more information, see the Marriage Section of the Attorney General's Department Website.

If you would like to find out more about marriage and marriage law, you might like to visit: The NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages website (or your state/territory equivalient) Marriage section of the Attorney General's Department website For more information on changing your name after getting married, visit the NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages, Change of Name section (or your state/territory equivalent).

Keeping in mind that you need to give an authorised marriage celebrant AT LEAST one month's notice of your wedding - you should not leave booking your celebrant until the last minute. As soon as you have confirmed your ceremony date, venue and time, you should start thinking about your celebrant. Also remember - some wedding celebrants are kept very busy marrying people. The earlier you book, the more likely you are to get your first choice of celebrant. If you send me an inquiry and I'm not available on your wedding date - I'll give you a list of local celebrants who are :)

I hate that people have to ask... but I understand that some wedding providers are a little stuck in the past or hold some alternate personal beliefs... so, just to make it crystal clear... YES, I DO! I love love and will happily marry two people of any sexuality, legal age, gender, culture, religion etc. (as long as you're both legally able to be married of course!) Fun legal fact... Before March 2018, civil celebrants who did not wish to officiate same-sex marriages due to their religious beliefs, had to register to be re-classifed as "Religious Marriage Celebrants." Celebrants are legally required to make clear whether they are a "Religious Marriage Celebrant" or a "Marriage Celebrant". Any Marriage Celebrant who refused to perform your ceremony on the basis that you are LGBTQI+ is discriminating against you - which is ILLEGAL!

Because I have a 9-to-5 day job, the best way to get in contact with me is to send an email message. You can use the contact form on this site or email rebeccagiles.civilcelebrant@gmail.com Remember, I am here to support you 100%. There is no question too stupid.

So, you've read About Becky, you've decided I'm the celebrant for you and want to book one of my Services. Step 1: Get in Contact - to get your questions answered and get a quote. Step 3: Confirm your booking. I will send you an invoice and mark a tenative booking in the calander. Step 4: Pay a $300 deposit to secure your booking (this means that no one else can take your date!). P.S. You're so awesome.

There is no "set price" for a wedding celebrant. Each celebrant decides their own fees depending on what services they offer, their percieved value and the local market. In Newcastle and the Hunter, wedding celebrants range anywhere from $650 to $1500+. I am not the cheapest wedding celebrant, but I am also not the most expensive. I have valued my time and reputation, with the services I offer, to formulate my current pricing. You could hire a cheap celebrant - and leave your guests unimpressed. You could hire the most expensive celebrant - and feel like you didn't get what you paid for. Or, you could hire someone like me - maybe I could be your porridge that is "just right". ;) Get in touch, and i'll send you my services and pricing document. Or, you can read by blog post on Celebrant Pricing

Every celebrant does things a little differently - which is fantastic! because each couple is a little different. I am all about fun, relaxed, happy and heart-felt ceremonies. That are non-boring, non-denomentational and all about the couple. My aim is to make the process of getting married as easy, streamlined and enjoyable as possible. Check out my Services Page to get a feel for how I operate. You can also check out my blog - where you'll find some insights into my celebrant style. I might not be the celebrant for you - and that's totally ok. It's your day, your way :)

I am based in Adamstown, a suburb in Newcastle, NSW. While I am legally able to perform marriage ceremonies all over Australia, at this stage I do not offer my services outside of NSW. My service area primarily includes: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie The Hunter Valley Port Stephens In my Contact Form, I ask for the Suburb you reside in, because if you live in these areas, our meeting can take place at your house! I have also perfomed ceremonies on the Central Coast and in Sydney. Please note that ceremonies outside of my usual service area, may incur an additional travel fee.