Registry Wedding

As a registry celebrant there are guidelines that I need to follow when  officiating a ‘Registry Ceremony’ – these are outlined below.

When we have a first meeting I am happy to discuss with you the options

Basic Guidelines for a Registry wedding

• A registry ceremony is a simple, civil, legal ceremony with a fixed standard script and set vows.
• It should be held during business hours and excludes weekends and public holidays.
• Registry ceremonies cannot be booked in advance of the three-month licence period. If you (the couple) wish to do this, you need to book a personalised ceremony.
• Only you (the couple) can communicate with the registry celebrant regarding your ceremony date, time and venue, not other family members or friends.
• It can be officiated at your (the couples) home, the celebrant’s home/office or at another agreed location in the community. The venue must be within 10 – 15 minutes of the celebrant’s home/work address.
• Maximum of 20 guests including the celebrant and two witnesses, although some celebrants or venues may limit the number of guests to even less.
• 30 minutes is allowed for both the ceremony and the administration – it is likely to take less time than that.
• You (the couple) do not meet the celebrant prior to the ceremony.
• You can expect to communicate with your celebrant by phone and/or email to confirm the date, time venue, script, inclusion of ring exchange and payment method.
• A registry ceremony is not personalised, so making the arrangements should be simple.
• You need to pay the $90 fee to the celebrant in advance or in cash on the day – the celebrant will advise you of their preferred payment method and time frame.
• The celebrant cannot charge you (the couple) any additional fees, such as travel. This is not permitted in the provision of this simple, civil, legal service.
• You (the couple) need to provide proof of identity with photo identification (passport, drivers licences or other certified documentation).