What to expect from your marriage celebrant (from the Code of Practice for Marriage Celebrants)

A marriage celebrant must;

  • Give the parties information and guidance to enable them to choose or compose a marriage ceremony that will meet their needs and expectations:
  • Conduct a rehearsal if requested;
  • The celebrant must make efforts to ensure that marriage ceremonies are audible to all present; Ensure accuracy in the preparation of documents and in the conduct of  marriage ceremonies;
  • Arrive at the venue for the marriage ceremony no later than the time agreed with the parties;
  • Ensure that all relevant documents are completed and sent to the appropriate authorities within 14 days of the ceremony ;
  • If the celebrant has agreed to perform other ceremonies on the same day;  the marriage celebrant  must ensure that the parties to each of the marriage ceremonies receive a level of service that meets their separate and special requirements;
  • Be available at the venue for each marriage ceremony at least 20 minutes before the agreed commencement time of each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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