The Barossa Valley is such a beautiful and iconic location to have an Australian wedding. There are many gorgeous venues to choose from whether you are after an intimate wedding with a few guests or a larger wedding. I can help get you started on planning your Australian wedding with ideas and referrals to local providers.
The most important first step after booking me (or another celebrant) is to complete and sign the Notice of Intended Marriage within one month of your wedding.
Your signature/s can be witnessed by certain overseas officials such as:
an Australian Diplomatic Officer
an Australian Consular Officer
a Notary Public
an employee of the Commonwealth authorised under paragraph 3(c) of the Consular Fees Act 1955, or
an employee of the Australian Trade Commission authorised under paragraph 3(d) of the Consular Fees Act
Once signed, the Notice of Intended Marriage can be faxed or emailed to me and the original delivered to me on your arrival to Australia. I will also need to sight two original documents to prove your identity and your date and place of birth - these can initially be faxed or emailed to me and I can then see the originals when you arrive in Australia. If you have been previously married, I will also need to see the original document terminating your marriage (for example divorce certificate or, if widowed, death certificate of your previous partner.
Letter confirming your marriage for immigration purposes
If you need proof of your upcoming wedding for immigration purposes, I can assist with providing a document to confirm your upcoming wedding.
I will meet with one or both of you (depending on your circumstances) to sign the Notice of Intended Marriage and I will also prepare a letter to be sent to the relevant Australian Embassy/Consular office confirming that you have booked me for your marriage ceremony.
You may need to obtain an Apostille Certificate on your Marriage Certificate to ensure it is recognised overseas. See here for more information.
