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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For any other questions please feel free to contact me.
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What do we need to get started?
Weddings
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Contact me for a no-obligation meeting to see if I'm the right celebrant for you. If you do not live locally then I'm more than happy to Skype or FaceTime with you or chat with you over the phone.
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Both parties to the marriage will need to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage Form and submit it to me no later than one month prior to the wedding and no longer than 18 months prior.
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Prior to the wedding you will also need to sign a declaration stating that you are over the age of 18 years and that there is, to your knowledge, no reason that you cannot legally marry.
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Prior to the wedding I will need to sight original copies of the following documents from both parties:
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Birth Certificate OR Passport
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Photo identification such as a driver's licence
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Proof of termination of any previous marriages in the form of either a Decree Absolute or a Death Certificate of a former spouse.
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Work with me to plan a fabulous ceremony with a bit of spark.
Commitment Ceremonies, Renewal of Vows and Naming Ceremonies
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As there are no legal requirements here all you need do is contact me to arrange a meeting and then we can get planning for your celebration right away.
Funerals
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Contact me for a no-obligation meeting.
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What do you charge?
Please contact Mimi for a quotation. See contacts page.
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In which areas do you operate?
Mimi services the Bribie Island, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane area. Interstate and other areas requires advanced notice.
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My documents are not in English, what should I do?
Documents in a foreign language will need to be translated by a NAATI accredited translator
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Where can I find out more about marriage in Australia and pre-marital counselling?
The Attorney-General's department has lots of very useful information on their website and we will talk through these in you initial meeting also.