Alternative to a Registry office wedding

Many couples do not realise that an independent civil marriage celebrant can often provide a wonderful alternative to a Registry Office Wedding.

Unlike many countries, Australia has independent civil marriage celebrants who will come to the venue of your choice at any time of day - any day of the year.

The Celebrants Network has civil marriage celebrant members across Australia.

If cost of the ceremony or wedding is a factor, consider:

• For a small wedding, a civil celebrant's fees may be very similar to, or the same as the Registry Office fees
  
  
• Often you and your guests must all travel much further to the Registry Office, whereas a civil celebrant will come to your home or venue of choice.
  
  
• You will have more choice about the day and time of your ceremony.
  
  For example, you may choose an early morning wedding and have a "real wedding breakfast"
  
  
• A civil celebrant offers more choice in ceremony and can personalise your ceremony if you wish
  
  
• On the other hand, your civil celebrant can make the ceremony as short as the legal requirements allow
  
  
• Unlike the Registry Office, you will be able to have refreshments and celebratory items such as bubbles, champagne toast, rice or flowers
  
  
• You will be more relaxed because you'll be able to choose your celebrant and get to know them before the special day
  
  At a Registry Office you are required to have whoever is on duty that day

CIVIL WEDDINGS CAN GIVE YOU BOTH SO MUCH MORE ...