FAQ’S

Do we still need permits for public locations?

Yes, many popular spots like national parks, beaches, and botanical gardens require a council or park permit for a small ceremony. This is each couples responsibility to obtain.

What happens if it rains?

Always have a backup indoor location and solid wet-weather plan in unpredictable climates such as your accommodation, a close by park with ample shelter or umbreallas if it isn’t torrential.

Can we bring guests?

We have options for all kinds of elopement scenarios here. But yes an elopement usually means fewer than 10 to 15 guests.

When is the best time of year to elope in the South West of Australia?

We love an Autumn or Spring elopement, but offer them all year round due to ensuring you have a plan B in unpredictable weather, but it depends on what you want to experience: Warmth, Wildflower season, local culinary events, calmer, longer beach days for example. Have a chat to about your vision and he will guide you perfectly.

RULES TO GET MARRIED IN AUSTRALIA

The Marriage Act 1961 and Marriage Regulations 2017 set the rules for getting married in Australia.

To get married in Australia you must:

  • Not be married, and be able to provide proof of being legally free to marry again by producing a divorce or death certificate if you’ve been married before.

  • Be able to produce identification to prove who you are, and place of birth, including one document with photo ID. Passports cover this, otherwise a birth certificate plus your drivers licence with a photo are also perfect options.

  • Not be marrying one of your parents, grandparents, children, grandchild, brother or sister (inc adopted siblings)

  • Be at least 18 years old, unless a court has approved a marriage where one party is underage.

  • Understand what marriage means and freely agree to marry. Nikki, our marriage celebrant will run through this with you.

  • Use specific words during the ceremony: Legal Vows for you and the Monitum for the celebrant.

  • Lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage form with Nikki our authorised marriage celebrant at least 1 month prior and no more than 18 months before your wedding. Nikki will send you the link for this and set up the meeting.

  • Be married by an authorised marriage celebrant. This is where Nikki shines and get’s you Effortlessly Wed.

    YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE:

  • An Australian citizen

  • A permanent resident of Australia.

  • HOWEVER, If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia and you want to live in Australia after your marriage, you should find out about getting a visa .

  • All information directly from:

    https://www.ag.gov.au/families-and-marriage/marriage/get-married

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