In Australia, a wedding is about more than saying “I do". For Queensland-based marriage celebrant Josie Dare, it is an opportunity to bring each couple’s unique story to life through personal memories, meaningful rituals and their own language—all while ensuring the ceremony meets Australian legal requirements.
Key Points
- 83% of Australian weddings are officiated by civil marriage celebrants according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- Under Australia’s Marriage Act 1961, certain legal wordings, including monitum and mandatory vows, must be followed and spoken verbatim by both the marriage celebrant and the couple in the presence of two witnesses.
- Marriage celebrant Josie Dare helps couples create meaningful ceremonies, including incorporating Filipino language and cultural rituals.
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