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Welcome!
You have arrived at a site that will tell you all you need to know about booking
a Civil Marriage Celebrant for your wedding.
You have decided to marry the one you love.
You want a lovely ceremony conducted by someone who is approachable and in whom
you can happily place your trust.
You want someone with whom you feel comfortable and at home.
You want a celebrant who is a true professional.
All this I offer!
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About the Celebrant
Jim Noonan
CMC, B.A. (Degree with Honours) (Melbourne)
M. Ed. (Monash)
Before being appointed a Civil Marriage Celebrant in 1995, I had a long career in
education, spanning primary education, secondary education, teacher education and
adult education.
Many of the interests that I have cultivated over the years contribute to the professional
standards that are important to me in offering the very best service to each couple
planning a wedding. (e.g. my interest in music, literature and theatre.)
My "new" profession has been a great joy to me. I have met many new friends and
have been privileged to be the celebrant at some 2000 ceremonies. On those occasions
it has been my honor to join with the families for this important day in their lives
and to give of my best to make their day one they will always be proud of.
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A Good Celebrant
What Makes a Good Celebrant?
At every wedding I strive to make sure that the highest standards are adhered to.
I believe that the professional quality wedding is one that I have carried out with:
- Decorum and with a dignified manner in keeping with the occasion.
- Friendliness and personal warmth so that everyone will feel the joy and love that
is a natural part of the perfect wedding ceremony.
- Respect for the bride and groom, and for all the guests, who deserve only the best
of good manners and courtesy.
- Punctuality and a sensitive appreciation of the important roles that others have
to play on the Wedding Day (Wedding Reception Staff, Photographers, etc.)
- An eye for detail so that everyone involved knows exactly what is to happen, and
when it is to happen, and everything goes beautifully on the day.
A Fully Professional Celebrant
My clients are always pleased to find that I am readily available to meet their
detailed needs. Being a celebrant is my only occupation. Hence I am nearly always
available when they ring and it is very easy for them to make appointments with
me to facilitate the planning. This is important to couples who have to meet busy
schedules.
Other ceremonies I offer are: Naming Ceremonies, Commitment Ceremonies, Wedding
Anniversary Ceremonies. In some cases, I have conducted many different ceremonies
for the same family over the years.
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The Wedding Ceremony
A Beautiful Ceremony You Will Never Forget
When it comes to the planning of your wedding ceremony, I will be there for you
every step of the way. I will give you plenty of suggestions about possible approaches
you might like to take, and I can make available to you all the resources you might
need in order to write your own personal vows if you wish, and select readings and
verses of your choice so that the ceremony is just right for you.
You will be free to include any practices or symbols that are part of your culture
or heritage. You might also like to include any music that appeals to you.
Family and friends are always welcome to play a special role in the ceremony.
Some Special Venues
Often, the wedding ceremony that stands out in the memory is the one that is held
at some special or unique venue.
I have conducted Wedding Ceremonies:
- In a hot air balloon
- In a vintage plane over the bay
- At historic mansions
- On ships
- In exquisite garden settings
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Testimonials
Thank you for a wonderful ceremony; everyone thought it was perfect.
– Bronwyn & Chris
You truly helped us to have a day that we'll never forget. A lot of our guests commented
on the fantastic job that you did. – Michelle & Mark
Thank you so much for being our celebrant. You were fantastic and really helped
us to make the most of our day and to enjoy it too. We were both relaxed and stress-free,
much of that thanks to you. – Scott & Louise
Thank you for all you did to make our wedding ceremony just perfect. You really
managed to set the relaxed atmosphere we wanted to create, yet still managed to
instill a sense of occasion into the proceedings. – Norman
& Melissa
The tone of professionalism and the warm sincerity you brought to the ceremony added
to what was a greatly enjoyable day for everyone. – Sandra
& Anthony
We would be more than happy to recommend your services, which you carry out most
professionally. – Jenny & Michael
We were delighted at how marvelously you adapted yourself to the special circumstances
of our wedding ceremony. Since you have now conducted a number of ceremonies for
our family, we regard you as our family celebrant. –
Suzanne & Scott
We wish to extend our gratitude for your flawless ceremony, the 'at ease' manner
with which you conducted the event and your charming company on the day which of
course includes your lovely wife Carmel. You have now united in marriage both ourselves
and my mother in law with her recent husband. I guess you have become our family
celebrant. – George & Irene
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Professional Service
When you ask me to conduct your wedding ceremony you can expect me to take a very
personal interest in making your day truly special.
It is always my hope that I can somehow surpass the normal expectations you have
of a marriage celebrant.
I like to get to know my couples really well and to find creative ways to make your
special day even more special.
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Overseas Enquiries
Melbourne is a very
popular destination for couples from overseas planning to marry in Australia. There
are many venues from which to choose. Melbourne's beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, our lovely beaches or surrounding parks,
your hotel, historic buildings.
I am able to assist in all the wedding arrangements you may need, the ceremony,
legal papers, letters supporting applications for visas to travel to Australia,
and suggestions for any other wedding services you may require.
Do not hesitate to
email me
with any questions you may have regarding your legal ceremony here in Australia
or if you wish to make a booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What legal matters do I need to be aware of?
- You must both be over the age of 18 years.
- You must give the celebrant one full calendar month's notice.
- Prior to the wedding day, you show the celebrant your Birth Certificate, (or your
Passport if born overseas)
- If there has been a previous marriage, you show the celebrant your Divorce (Decree
Absolute) papers, or, if applicable, Death Certificate of a former spouse.
- At your wedding, you have two witnesses 18 years old or more.
Exactly what do I need to do?
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Contact me
to make an appointment as soon as you have the date and venue set for the wedding.
It is good to have an optional date and time available in case I am already booked
for the day of your first preference.
- If you are making a booking between one and six months before the wedding, it is
good to have some flexibility in the time of day you require, otherwise you may
be disappointed.
- If we are booking well ahead of the wedding, ask me to send out all the necessary
papers to you in the post. Otherwise, you can collect them when you come to meet
me.
- Make sure that you take with you to the first meeting a birth certificate and papers
relating to any previous marriage.
Where can we get married?
Anywhere at all suitable to both you and me - a wedding function center, garden,
beach, park, your own home. You have complete freedom of choice.
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Notice of Intended Marriage
The Notice of Intended Marriage is a form that is required by law to be submitted
to the marriage celebrant. You can make a head start by downloading and completing
the form now.
Adobe Reader is required to open the form. If you don't have Adobe Reader installed,
please follow the "Get Adobe Reader" link below:
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