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The end of a very busy week of enquiries for Legal Weddings as well as lots of calls about Prospective Marriage Visas .. Finally responded to all the emails, so can now focus on the 2 beautiful weddings I am conducting tomorrow, beginning at the beach in the morning... :)

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Another simple 5 minute wedding ceremony in one of Perth's most stunning locations..... The happy couple are celebrating over lunch with their immediate family. Simply gorgeous. ♡♡♡

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Can you get married legally in Bali? The answer is yes, but there are a few hoops to jump through. Read below for some info on this.......... Reasons why many couples choose to ‘legalise’ their Bali Wedding in Australia. (this information is aimed at Australian citizens only: citizens of other countries should enquire separately for their relevant information). 1. It is a requirement of the Indonesian Government that for a Marriage to be conducted legally in Indonesia, there must be a religious ceremony too. Both partners should be of the same religion. 2. For a legal marriage to take place in Indonesia, the couple will be required to attend the Australian Consulate in Bali, before the marriage takes place, in order to lodge and pay for a Notice of No Impediment to the marriage. (Currently 110AUD for Australian Citizens). 3. On return to Australia, if there has been a name change on marriage, this can be formalised by applying to the Office of Births Deaths and Marriages for a Legal Name Change. (An Australian Marriage Certificate will not be issued, as an Australian Marriage has not been conducted.) 4. Many couples would prefer to spend their time overseas ‘doing the fun stuff’ rather than being involved in the administration processes of having a full Indonesian Legal Marriage. 5. The Marriage itself must involve a Religious Minister of whichever faith has been chosen, often causing the ceremony to be a little disjointed. 6. There is a requirement for a government official to attend the ceremony – or for the couple to visit the appropriate office after the wedding in order to register the marriage with the Indonesian Government. Usual practice is for this Official (a Catatan Sipil) to attend the wedding to complete the formalities. 7. Record keeping in Australia, through the Offices of Births Deaths and Marriages are excellent. If at some stage in the future, the couple needs copies of certificates, this can often present problems if the Marriage has taken place overseas. Having a ‘Destination Wedding’ legally registered on returning to Australia, is a simple process. Contact me, so that I can explain how this can be done, from as low as $300.

Wita Wedding Bali celebrant

My colleague, Wita Wedding Bali celebrant, could take care of your Wedding in Bali - with Legal Weddings taking care of all the paperwork and registration here in Perth. Simple and beautiful.... <3

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No need to find yourself battling traffic and parking for a simple low key wedding. Today's couple organised a gorgeous family lunch by the river, complete with champagne - and then surprised everyone with my arrival! ♡♡♡ it was so romantic and fun at the same time!

Heather + Brian: Relaxed Balinese Wedding

This was a stunning wedding in Bali earlier this year, with some amazing vendors. Have a look through these beautiful photos, for some wonderful inspiration for your Bali Wedding perhaps.... <3

Reasons why many couples choose to ‘legalise’ their Bali Wedding in Australia........... (this information is aimed at Australian citizens only: citizens of other countries should enquire separately for their relevant information). 1. It is a requirement of the Indonesian Government that for a Marriage to be conducted legally in Indonesia, there must be a religious ceremony too. Both partners should be of the same religion. 2. For a legal marriage to take place in Indonesia, the couple will be required to attend the Australian Consulate in Bali, before the marriage takes place, in order to lodge and pay for a Notice of No Impediment to the marriage. (Currently 110AUD for Australian Citizens). 3. On return to Australia, if there has been a name change on marriage, this can be formalised by applying to the Office of Births Deaths and Marriages for a Legal Name Change. (An Australian Marriage Certificate will not be issued, as an Australian Marriage has not been conducted.) 4. Many couples would prefer to spend their time overseas ‘doing the fun stuff’ rather than being involved in the administration processes of having a full Indonesian Legal Marriage. 5. The Marriage itself must involve a Religious Minister of whichever faith has been chosen, often causing the ceremony to be a little disjointed. 6. There is a requirement for a government official to attend the ceremony – or for the couple to visit the appropriate office after the wedding in order to register the marriage with the Indonesian Government. Usual practice is for this Official (a Catatan Sipil) to attend the wedding to complete the formalities. 7. Record keeping in Australia, through the Offices of Births Deaths and Marriages are excellent. If at some stage in the future, the couple needs copies of certificates, this can often present problems if the Marriage has taken place overseas. Having a ‘Destination Wedding’ legally registered on returning to Australia, is a simple process. Contact me, so that I can explain how this can be done, from as low as $300.

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Recently I have had enquiries from lots of couples who are opting for really simple, low key ceremonies with a minimum of fuss. There seems to be a new trend for Simple Weddings - or Budget Weddings. You don't need to go to the City Centre for this. There is no need to battle traffic jams; pay parking etc for your Registry Style Marriage.... :) Contact me for information on how to get married for less than $350...... Having a deposit for a house, or the money for an overseas trip seems more important these days. B| What do you think - are Traditional Weddings still important? Or does a 5 minute ceremony with a couple of close friends and a bottle of champagne, appeal to you also? <3

www.border.gov.au

Are you an Australian Citizen and planning to marry someone from overseas? If you are applying for a Prospective Marriage Visa, you will usually be required to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage and have a letter from an authorised Celebrant, addressed to the relevant Consulate. I am happy to help and have already assisted many couples with this; with partners from Indonesia, UK, Vietnam and China. Contact me, obligation free, for more information. The link below will be a good starting point too.....