THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY
For a marriage ceremony to be legally binding, these are the requirements on the day:
- The Celebrant must state their legal authority to perform marriages
and must state the definition of marriage according to law in Australia. - The couple must exchange vows – these include a specific statement as well as their own vows if they wish.
- The couple must sign the certificate (with two witnesses), and the marriage register.
The couple may choose other aspects, such as rituals, symbolism, exchange of rings, readings and music according to their beliefs and preferences.
