Paperwork
Whether you are booking from overseas, or within Australia, you must provide the correct documentation.

1. Get your documents together
Proof of Birth
You must provide proof of birth by original birth certificate.  If you cannot find your original birth certificate and were born in Australia, you can obtain your birth certificate by applying at NSW Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/marriages/marriages.htm. If you were born overseas, you can provide either your original birth certificate or foreign passport, even if the latter has expired. All documents must be legible in the English language. Your foreign passport will not be accepted if it has been cancelled.

Previous Marriage
If you are divorced you must provide an original Divorce Certificate, or if widowed an original Death Certificate, both legible in English. Only originals will be accepted.

2. Notice of Intended Marriage Form 13
(due at least one month and one day prior to Wedding Day)
As a legal requirement, you must complete the Notice of Intended Marriage (NIM) and submit it to me at least one month and one day prior to your Wedding Day; your completed NIM is valid for 18 months. Read the notes carefully on page 2 of the NIM and follow all instructions.  If you are confused or need help in filling out the Notice, you can contact me for assistance.

3. Are you booking from interstate or overseas?
If you are coming to beautiful Sydney, you have chosen a great place for your wedding. You need to contact me by email lillian@lyonheart.com.au or phone +61438506123 to make a booking. You can download the Notice of Intended Marriage, complete it and have your signature/s witnessed. Read the notes carefully on page 2 of the Notice and follow all instructions including authorised witnesses for your signatures. Once you have this completed and signed, you can send it to me with copies of your birth identification. Very Important: I require all originals when you arrive in Australia, so don’t forget to pack them in your suitcase!

4. Immigration
If your Fiance is intending to marry you in Australia, the Notice of Intended Marriage Form 13 must be completed (see Step 2 above), and given to me together with a date for when you are planning your wedding.

I will then type a letter to Immigration stating that you have booked me as your wedding celebrant, and you have completed the Notice of Intended Marriage.