Steps to Marriage

I would love to meet you! The most rewarding aspect of my work is meeting couples from all different walks of life, getting to know them, and ultimately bringing them together in marriage. During our first meeting, if you have not completed the Notice of Intended Marriage, and we are within the required time frame, we can do this together. At this stage, to secure you booking with me, I will require a deposit of $200.00.

This can be paid by cash, direct deposit ( BSB: 062033, AC: 10332131, CBA, Bhimsen Sapkota ) or credit card Through PayPal (fivedimensionvedic@yahoo.com). You can use PayPal to make payments through my website here.

Get your documents together Proof of Birth You must provide proof of birth by original birth certificate. If you cannot find your original birth certificate and were born in Australia, you can obtain your birth certificate by applying at NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages, see this link. If you were born overseas, you can provide either your original birth certificate or foreign passport, both of which must be legible in the English language.

If you are divorced you must provide an original Certificate of Divorce from the Family Court. Information on how to obtain a copy of the certificate of divorce can be found here, or if widowed an original Death Certificate from Births, Deaths & Marriages, both legible in English, for information on how to obtain a death certificate see this link.

Bhimsen Sapkota , NSW Marriage Celebrant

(At least one month and one day prior to Wedding Day)

Section 42 of the Marriage Act 1961 requires that a marriage shall not be solemnised unless a notice in writing of the intended marriage, in the prescribed form, is given to the authorised celebrant solemnising the marriage.

As a legal requirement, you must complete the Notice of Intended Marriage and submit it to me at least one month and one day prior to your Wedding Day, the sooner the better as I often take bookings 12 months ahead. Read the notes carefully on page 2 of the Notice and follow all instructions. If you are confused or need help in filling out the Notice, you can contact me for assistance. You can download the form from here.

If you are coming to our beautiful Sydney, you have made a great choice for your wedding. You will need to contact me by email or phone to make a booking. You can download the Notice of Intended Marriage, complete it and have your signature/s witnessed. Read the notes carefully on page 2 of the notice and follow all instructions. Once you have this completed and signed, you can mail it to me to secure your booking. More information here.

If your Fiancée is intending to marry you in Australia, the Notice of Intended Marriage Form 13 must be completed (see above) and given to me together with a date for when you are planning your wedding. If you need documents translated please click here for more information on NAATI services.

I will then type a letter to Immigration stating that you have booked me for your wedding and completed the Notice of Intended Marriage. If you are from overseas and looking at getting married in Australia please find more information here.

Your wedding ceremony must be witnessed by at least two people who speak and understand English, and who are at least 18 years of age. They will be required to witness the ceremony and sign the certificates.

Now we create your perfect ceremony! It may be small and stylish, casual and relaxed, or lavish with all the traditional trimmings. Every couple has their own ideas about their ultimate wedding ceremony, and there is a lot to be considered e.g. participants, venue, outdoor vs. indoor, music, vows, rings, special requirements etc. I will provide you with samples of vows, ceremonies, and my own Wedding Guideline which you can follow during the planning process. You may also want to personalise your ceremony so that it reflects your values as a couple. Once we have gathered your ideas and my suggestions, I will put it all together, ready for your approval, unless of course you want it to be a pleasant surprise.

Bhimsen Sapkota NSW Celebrant

Over the months leading up to your wedding day, there will be a considerable amount of communication between us. Closer to the day, we will need to arrange a final meeting to check that I have received all paperwork, run through the final draft of the ceremony, including any music or readings etc to be included and sign the necessary declarations.

I will arrive at the venue with plenty of time to set up and speak to anybody who is participating in readings, music, witnesses etc.