One Fine Day Celebrancy

About

Check our FAQs and testimonies, as we aim to revolutionise the ceremony experience with personalised touches and adventurous spirits.

Frequently asked questions

Do you only perform weddings?
No, I perform all sorts of ceremonies including funerals, commitment ceremonies, baby naming, vow renewals, pet burials, and house blessings.
How do I get in touch with you to discuss our ceremony?
Give me a ring on 0408490116, Message me on Facebook or Instagram, or fill out the contact me page on this website.

I will be in touch, and we can arrange an obligation free meeting to get to know each other and I can learn more about your vision for your ceremony.

How do I book you for a ceremony?
After our initial meeting if you would like to book me, you pay a 50% deposit and we can start the exciting part, planning your ceremony!

Once I have taken a deposit this will secure your ceremony date and this date will be blocked out to other couples.

What happens at the obligation free meeting?

First and foremost, you decide if you like me and my style! 

This meeting is all about seeing if we are a good fit. 

We will discuss your vision for the ceremony and go from there. 

I will discuss all the legal aspects of marriage with you and the legal documents that need to be completed to ensure your marriage is valid. 

How old do I have to be to get married?
The Marriage Act of 1961 states that a person can be married once they reach 18 years of age,

If, however, one of the parties is aged 16-18 years and the other party is aged 18 years and over, there are some circumstances in which the marriage may be approved.

You must have court approval by a judge or magistrate to marry, consent by your parent or guardian has been given or dispensed with.

If one of your parties is aged under 18, please contact me to discuss the procedure in which to apply to a judge or magistrate for the approval of your marriage.

What locations do you service?
The Central Coast, Sydney, Hunter Valley, and Newcastle Area.

I am happy to travel to other locations by agreement.

We are ready to get married! What’s next?
After booking me to secure your chosen date, I will provide you with a Notice of Intended Marriage Form.

This form will be completed by you and then lodged with me.

This document must be lodged with me at least 1 month prior to your wedding date.

You will need to provide me with proof of identification (Original POI only) this will consist of your passport (if you hold one) Birth Certificate and Drivers Licence

You will also need to provide documentation to show me that you are free to marry (only if you have been married previously).

The document/s you will need to show are evidence of divorce, or a death certificate in the event your previous spouse has passed away.

You will need to provide me with the date of your ceremony and the location your ceremony will be held (if you have a chosen a location yet).

Can you marry anyone in Australia?
  • Yes, if the following criteria is met: 
  • You are both legally free to marry in Australia. 
  • You have provided me with completed legal documents within the requested timeframe. 
  • You have provided me with original proof of identity documents. 
  • You have two witnesses to your marriage aged 18 or over (I can arrange witnesses if you do not have any). 
  • Both parties are aged 18 or over unless you have approval to be married 
    *(Please see the question How Old Do I Have to Be to Get Married?) 
Can I have my ceremony anywhere?
Yes!

Provided you have permission to marry at the location you have chosen.

I will gladly perform ceremonies at any location you desire (the location must be considered safe for myself, the wedding party, and guests).

We don’t want to wait 1 month before we marry, can we marry earlier?

It is possible to shorten the minimum notice time to less than one month if and only if, the special circumstances set out in the Marriage Regulations of 1963 are met. 

You will need to approach a Prescribed Authority for approval. 

Link to Prescribed Authorities: https://marriage.ag.gov.au/stateofficers/authorities/ 

The five categories of circumstances are: 

  • Employment Related or Other Travel Commitments 
  • Wedding or Celebration Arrangements or Religious Considerations 
  • Medical Reasons 
  • Legal Proceedings 
  • Error In Giving Notice 

 

Approval of a shortening of time is not automatic. 

Please contact me to assist you to complete a shortening of time application. 

Do you perform elopements or surprise weddings?
Yes, and yes!

Who doesn’t like surprises?

Imagine inviting your friends and family to a party or BBQ and it turns out to be your wedding day!

Elopements and Surprise Weddings have all the same legal requirements as a normal ceremony.

You will still require two witnesses aged 18 and over.

But I am fabulous at keeping a secret for you (Just make sure your old Uncle Reggie doesn’t keel over at the prospect of a surprise wedding)

How do I change my name after marriage?

Please see the attached link for all the information you will need to change your surname (should you choose to): 

https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/name-changes-and-corrections/change-your-surname-after-marriage 

How do I order our marriage certificate?

Once I have registered your marriage (normally completed the same day of your ceremony or at a maximum of 14 days after your ceremony) 

You can order your marriage certificate online through Service NSW in conjunction with BDM (Births Deaths and Marriages) 

Please follow the attached link for instructions to order your certificate: 

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-marriage-certificate#:~:text=For%20a%20marriage%20that%20occurred%20in%20NSW%2C%20you,can%27t%20get%20a%20certificate%20from%20a%20service%20centre. 

Testimonials

Hands down the most fun and organised celebrant. My partner and I have just tied the knot and Karina made the day so easy and stress free. Every last detail was organised prior to the day even down to a wet weather plan. This came in handy when it unexpectedly rained on our wedding day. This was my worst nightmare when I was planning my wedding, but Karina made all of my worries go away. I will never stop recommending One Fine Day. Thank You Karina for making our dreams a reality.

– Georgia and Jordan 

We had a surprise wedding as the guests thought it was just an engagement party. Karina was beyond words, she helped us plan it and put contingencies in place in the event of rain, which didn’t happen thankfully. She was so discreet and professional. Her words were so beautiful and personal. She made our day so special. I can’t recommend her highly enough. Thank you so much Karina !

– Mr and Mrs Cameron  

Having been to a number of weddings in the past 12 months which were basically all the same words over and over we wanted something different for our day. Karina’s ceremony was exactly what we wanted, she really took the time to get to know us and our journey and this came through in the way she told our story. She had our guests laughing and crying all at the same time. Relaxed and fun but so organised we felt after the first meeting that we could relax with the ceremony part of our day as she just made everything so easy (even when I changed my mind lots of times)

– Marcus and Nevaeh