With the aim of keeping everyone smiling and ensuring a perfect ceremony,  we ask that you watch the video below and read the following to ensure there are no misunderstandings.

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Please ask if any of the following is unclear and you would like clarification 😉 The spirit of Simple Ceremonies, is to offer a simple option to getting married. It removes a lot of the fuss and expense of a traditional wedding ceremony - whilst maintaining the essence - beauty and sincerity.

In addition, we are required to meet a Code of Conduct as prescribed by the Attorney General's Department. Click here to see the code.

‍A Simple Ceremony is not for everyone

Please ensure that you are clear on the sort of service you will receive before you make your booking. A Simple Ceremony, as it's name suggests, is simple in nature. You will be provided with the highest level of service, within this frame-work. Simple Ceremonies does not offer a cheap service. Although our pricing is significantly less than many celebrants and the Registry Office, it is because we have cut out the "fuss". Now, this is not for everyone. If you are looking for a big wedding on the cheap, Simple Ceremonies is not for you.

Fees

‍A. Full payment is required at time of booking.
‍At the time of booking the full fee is required. This needs to be paid by credit card.

‍B. Non-refundable fee
‍Once you have confirmed a booking by paying the fee, this fee is non-refundable.

‍C. Rescheduling can only occur 1 calendar month and 2 days prior to your ceremony date.
‍In some circumstances, you may be able to change the location, date or time of your booking, with the payment of a rescheduling fee of $85. 

ALL the following conditions must apply to be able to make a change;

* you provide at least one calendar month and two days notice prior to your ceremony date.
* you have rescheduled more than twice previously
* the new date and time of your ceremony is not more than 12 months on from your original booking date
* your original booking was not a "Special" offer (this relates to bookings made using a discounted offer)

In addition to the rescheduling fee of $85, there may be an additional charge reflecting any changes that have occurred to the scheduled fee, since your original booking. To change your location, date or time of a ceremony you will need to email us and we will then need to confirm, by email, that this new location, date and time are available. You will then be asked to pay the rescheduling fee plus any additional fee relating to a change in the scheduled fees before the details of your new ceremony are confirmed.

‍D. Shortening of Time
‍If you wish to apply for a "Shortening of Time" we charge a fee, in addition to your standard booking fee.The fee and what it covers:Application through your local court - $110.It is your responsibility to make liaise with your local court and provide them with explanations and documents.

We will:
*prepare our standard letter confirming your proposed ceremony and that your NoIM has been lodged.
*rescheduling your ceremony, when/ if shortening of time is granted.

This fee is non-refundable.

‍E. Online
‍All advertised fees are based on all bookings being made online and the Notice of Intended Marriage form being completed online, through our website and documents then uploaded.

You are responsible for entering your details and ensuring they are 100% correct (and when applicable, EXACTLY agree with the ID you will be using on the day of your ceremony).

Non-online bookings (Eg phone bookings) incur an additional fee of $80.

Notice of Intended Marriage forms not completed through our online system will incur an administration fee of $110.

Documentation

There is certain documentation that is required, by law, to get married. It is your responsibility to provide this in the prescribed manner.

These include;

‍a) Notice of Intended Marriage
‍This needs to be completed at least 1 calendar month prior to the ceremony date. It is the couple's responsibility to ensure the form is completed, accurate, signed, witnessed by an Authorised Person and provided to Simple Ceremonies at least one calendar month prior to the booked ceremony date.

It is a condition of your booking that you complete the Notice of Intended Marriage on the Simple Ceremonies portal.

‍Handwritten forms and those not prepared on the Simple Ceremonies portal, will incur an additional administration fee of $110.

ANY amendments that need to be made to the Notice of Intended Marriage (due to your error or omission), after you have submitted the form (clicked on the "SUBMIT" button on our website) for preparation, will incur an administration fee of $50.

If you DO NOT return the accurately completed, signed and witnessed NoIM at least one calendar month prior to your ceremony date (and you still wish to get married) you have two options;

i) if applicable, you may be able to apply to have a shortening of time so you can still get married on the same date. It will be your responsibility to arrange this and pay associated costs.

ii) rebook and pay in full for another later date.The NoIM needs to be prepared through the simpleceremonies.com.au website then signed, witnessed and uploaded back onto simpleceremonies.com.au.

If you require the NoIM to be transferred to another celebrant the cost is $110.

‍b) Identification
‍On the day of your ceremony, you will need to provide identification. There are only two options;

i) a passport - this can be of any nationality and can also be expired OR ii) original Birth Certificate AND official Australian photo ID eg a Drivers License or Proof of Age card.

If using other than these, please provide prior to the day of your ceremony to confirm they are acceptable. All documents not in English must be accompanied by an original NAATI Certified translation.

‍c) Previously MarriedIf you have been previously married you will be required to provide original divorce paper or death certificate. All documents not in English must be accompanied by an original NAATI Certified translation.

‍d) InterpreterIf either party to the ceremony does not confidently speak and understand English you are required to have an Interpreter at the ceremony. The interpreter can be anyone over 18 years old who fluently speaks English and the other language of the party.

Before arriving at the ceremony they will need to have completed a Certificate of Faithful Performance - this must be completed prior to the ceremony. You can download it here.

‍IMPORTANT
‍If you do not provide the required paperwork or documentation (listed above) prior to your ceremony,  we may be unable to marry you.

If as a result, you then need to reschedule your ceremony, you will need to pay the full booking fee again.

‍e) Letters
‍If a letter from a celebrant is required (such as; for immigration or a request for a transfer) the fee to prepare this letter is $50. This includes preparing the letter and then emailing it as a PDF.

To arrange a letter simply make a request, with all details via email.

Additional letters or corrections (due to no fault of Simple Ceremonies) will incur an additional fee of $50.

NB. In relation to a Lodgement Voucher or a shortening of time, the cost of the first letter is included in the fee of. Additional letters will incur an additional fee of $50.

Ceremony

‍a) Rehearsal
‍If you feel you would like to have a rehearsal, we will be happy to facilitate this for you. There will be an additional charge for this - starting at $150. Please contact Simple Ceremonies for specific pricing.

‍b) Late arrival
‍If you have not arrived within 10 minutes of the start of your ceremony time, we will need to reschedule your ceremony. 

You will need to rebook and pay the additional full fee for your ceremony.

If scheduling permits, the celebrant will delay their departure on the day. The additional time will be charged at $75 per 30 minutes or part thereof - ie minimum additional fee $75. This is payable on the day before the ceremony.

When planning your ceremony please remember that the celebrant must leave no later than 30 minutes after your booked start time. Please ensure you and your guests are ready to commence at the time you have booked your ceremony.

‍c) Number of guests
‍Each location has a set number of guests that can attend. This must be adhered to. If the numbers exceed this, we reserve the right not to proceed with your ceremony.

‍d) Confetti or similar
‍Council does not allow the throwing of rice, confetti, glitters, sprays, poppers, artificial petals or streamers. Instead, you are encouraged to use more natural alternatives such as petals and/or bubbles. All natural petals must be removed after the ceremony.

‍e) Public park Locations
‍We have a selection of beautiful parks, for your ceremony, that do not incur a fee or require any specific booking - this keeps the price down. As such, we can't guarantee their condition or that they will always be available, due to their maintenance. If we consider they may not be suitable we will contact you to let you know. We will provide you with an equivalent location at the same date and time (price, proximity and view).Please feel free to discuss prior to your booking.

‍f) Custom Locations
‍We are happy to offer our services at a custom location (ie a park we don’t normally operate at) or at a specific venue or home. In these circumstances, it is your responsibility to ensure: the location is available for your ceremony, book and make any application or payments are made.

‍g)  Code of Practice
‍All Marriage Celebrants must comply with the Code of Practice, to ensure a minimal level of service to all couples getting married. Click here to see this Code of Practice.

We believe we provide a service that well exceeds this Code of Practice.However, if you are not happy with the service provided, to you, by Simple Ceremonies or tour partnered celebrants, please contact us directly. 
Phone: +61280033919
Email: wedo@simpleceremonies.com.au 

Hopefully we can resolve any of your issues as quickly as possible.However, if you feel your concerns have not been resolved in a satisfactory manner you can make a formal complaint to the Attorney General's Departments.

To make a formal complaint click through to the Attorney General's website here.