Joining
Marriage Laws in Australia are a function of the Federal Government.
Celebrants must be authorised under the Marriage Act of Australia 1961.
All marriages require a month's notice to the celebrant the couple chooses, whether that be a religious or civil celebrant.
Occasionally shortening of time may be granted by a Magistrate or Registrar in extenuating circumstances, but there is no guarantee of this.
There are some specific legal requirements for the wording of a marriage ceremony. A civil celebrant needs to say they are authorised by law to marry couple, give a definition of marriage and the couple say words to the effect that they take each other as husband and wife, and sign all the legal documents.
Cultural, religious and personal preferences determine the remainder of the ceremony.
Parties to the marriage must be over the age of 18 years and not legally married to any other person anywhere.
Celebrants must be authorised under the Marriage Act of Australia 1961.
All marriages require a month's notice to the celebrant the couple chooses, whether that be a religious or civil celebrant.
Occasionally shortening of time may be granted by a Magistrate or Registrar in extenuating circumstances, but there is no guarantee of this.
There are some specific legal requirements for the wording of a marriage ceremony. A civil celebrant needs to say they are authorised by law to marry couple, give a definition of marriage and the couple say words to the effect that they take each other as husband and wife, and sign all the legal documents.
Cultural, religious and personal preferences determine the remainder of the ceremony.
Parties to the marriage must be over the age of 18 years and not legally married to any other person anywhere.
