Ceremony FAQs
Commitment Ceremonies
QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
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Who can have a commitment ceremony?
Anyone! A commitment ceremony is held between two people who love each other, but for personal or legal reasons cannot or do not wish to marry. The ceremony gives public recognition to their love. Traditionally a commitment ceremony has been used as a marriage ceremony surrogate (though without any legal standing) by same sex couples. However, heterosexual couples who do not wish to enter into a legal marriage may also have a commitment ceremony. Because the ceremony focuses on the emotional and community aspects of the relationship it can be very moving.
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How much notice do I need to give the celebrant?
A commitment ceremony is not a legal ceremony, and therefore there is no legal requirement to submit notice to a government department, thus there is no legal requirement for a period of notice for a commitment ceremony. However, because commitment ceremonies are often held at the weekend, and professional celebrants can be heavily booked, it is best to book your celebrant as early as possible.
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Do we receive a certificate, or is there anything to sign?
Yes, all celebrants will provide a certificate as a memento of the occasion.
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