ABOUT THE CELEBRANT

Hi my name is Ann Williams-Fitzgerald and I am a commonwealth-authorised marriage celebrant. I have been a registered marriage celebrant since 1995. I am also a fully qualified Justice of the Peace and an ordained spiritual minister [as such I am classified as both a civil celebrant & a non-aligned [All Faiths] religious celebrant - NON-DENOMINATIONAL]

I can offer you a variety of choices to enable you to make your wedding ceremony an especially memorable occasion. There are numerous poems, readings, prayers and vows to choose from, or alternatively, write your own. You may wish to have special friends or family participate in your ceremony.

I can advise you of all the legal aspects of the ceremony and encourage your own creativity to personalise your wedding. Each ceremony is individual and can be organised to suit your requirements, lifestyle and beliefs.

Travel is not a problem as I service the Mackay/Whitsunday area and mining towns throughout the central Queensland. I am also prepared to travel anywhere within Australia as required by the couple - I have travelled as far a field as Tasmania.

I have performed weddings on most of the Whitsunday Islands like Daydream Island Resort & Spa, South Molle Island, Hamilton Island, Hook Island, Dent Island, Long Island and Hayman Island, cruising on the Tall Ship "Solway Lass’, or at mainland resorts like Dolphin Heads Resort, Illawong Beach Resort and Coral Sea Resort in Airlie Beach and also out west in areas like Biloela. I service the Mackay/Whitsunday regional areas and I have also performed weddings down in the Southern States of Australia. Added to this I can also performed double weddings and triple weddings ... [ next ]

THANK YOU LETTERS AND TESTIMONIALS

To read the many Thank-You letters and Testimonials sent to Ann ... [ click here ]

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

A pamphlet "Happily Ever…Before and After" is required to be given to any couple intending to marry within Australia. Australian Law does not permit a marriage if both parties are under the age of 18 years. If only one is under the age of 18, permission may be given with (i) written parental consent on an official form AND (ii) a court order under Sec. 12 of the Marriage Act.
In accordance with the Australian Marriage Act, "The Notice of Intended Marriage" form must be completed and lodged at least ONE CALENDAR MONTH AND ONE DAY prior to the marriage taking place, BUT NO EARLIER THAN 18 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING. A lodgement fee $50 is required.

This Notice must be signed in front me, or any one of these authorised people, in the Australian couples section of the Marriage Act.

• An Australian Diplomatic Officer
• An Australian Consular Officer
• An authorised celebrant
• A commissioner for Declarations under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959
• A Justice of the Peace
• A Barrister or Solicitor
• A legally qualified Medical Practitioner
• A member of the Australian Federal Police Force or a Police Force of an Australian State or Territory
• A Notary Public

• An Australian Diplomatic Officer
• An Australian Consular Officer
• A Notary Public

DOWNLOAD NOIM FORM - CLICK HERE

Once the form is lodged, the Notice is valid for a period of 18 months. A $AUD50 lodgment fee is also payable at this time, which is non-refundable and non-transferable. Payable direct to your celebrant... [ next ]

WEDDING CEREMONIES

Various wedding ceremonies that can be performed:

	CIVIL
	Traditional or Alternative
	Celtic/Pagan/Wiccan
	Theme - Native American/Marine/Fairy
	Medieval
	Spiritual
	Religious - Holy Matrimony Services available with either Full Robes or stole only, ceremony and blessings. Eagle Lodge [All Faiths] Spiritual Centre NON-DENOMINATIONAL

Garden Weddings are well known to the Australian public and offer freedom of choice and an individual, meaningful celebration of your passage into marriage. I can design a ceremony to suit your needs and your beliefs.

These ceremonies have become a very popular alternative to the traditional church wedding. The reasons for this are the flexibility of ceremony and the many choices of venue such as parks, beaches, islands, boats, gardens and places of special significance. The ceremonies normally take about 15-20 minutes to complete, including the signing of certificates.

For your ceremony the law requires two witnesses over the age of 18 years.

A deposit fee $100 is payable once you book and confirm my services [to hold your date], which is non-refundable, but is date transferable.
Wedding Ceremony Format
Wedding Ceremony Booking Form

The Ceremony Fee balance is payable in full at least one month prior to your ceremony date. If you choose a location outside the Mackay Area (within a 30km return from CBD) we will discuss the additional charges for travel.

CEREMONY COSTS

	Mackay Area (within 30km)	$350.00
	Airlie Beach Area (Mainland)	$500.00
	South Molle Island	$600.00
	Daydream Island Resort	$600.00
	Keswick Island Guest House	$600.00
	Long Island - Club Croc	$600.00
	Peppers Palm Bay Resort - Long Island	$600.00
	Hamilton Island	$600.00
	Hayman Island [you must book direct with island and request me as your celebrant	$600.00
	Whitsunday Islands or Sailing / Cruising	$600.00
	Moranbah Area	$500.00 + accommodation if needed.
	Other Areas	$500.00 + all travelling expenses away from Mackay

After the wedding you will need to apply for a registerd copy of your marriage certificate
[for name change and passport requirements]
Marriage Certificate Application Form - Download here

COMMITMENT CEREMONIES

Commitment Ceremonies offer a less formal approach to the celebration of a partnership by honouring your right to celebrate the union with the ritual of a ceremony to honour your commitment to each other. I can design a ceremony to suit your needs, your lifestyle and your beliefs. ... [ next ]

REAFFIRMATION OF VOWS

These ceremonies are to reaffirm and renew your vows - you may have been married overseas or away from your home town and decide to have a ceremony when you come home for your friends who were unable to attend, or you may like to have this celebration on your wedding anniversary whether it be one year or sixty years.
Renewal of Vows Ceremony Format
Renewal of Vows Ceremony Booking Form This can also be a very special time for you to celebrate an anniversary, reflect and rejoice the history and recommit to the future with vows renewed. ... [ next ]

NAMING CEREMONIES

Formally welcome a child or children into the family and community of friends. The role of parent, mentor and other family members is celebrated with warmth in a loving and individually designed ceremony. These ceremonies can be performed for children of any age. It is lovely if the child is under 12 months but this does not exclude any other child. These ceremonies are also very personal and I work in with the parents to see what you would like. I can develop a theme for you i.e. Angel, Fairy or Teddy Bear.

You may also like to have a special wish tree for the day. Naming ceremonies are a non-religious alternative to a Baptism or Christening, which are very personal ceremonies. Your family members are encouraged to participate, as Godparents, doing Reading's etc.

There is an *optional Candle Ceremony included in the Naming where you are presented with the candle and a copy of the ceremony as a memento of the day along with the Naming Certificate.

The cost of a Naming Ceremony is $200.00. The cost of a Baptism is $250.00

Baptisms - Christian Rite of Initiation (Madonna Ministry and Eagle Lodge [All Faiths] Spiritual Centre. Madonna Ministry is affiliated with the free Church of Antioch. A copy of the ceremony as a memento of the day along with a Baptism Certificate. ... [ next ]

CONTACT CELEBRANT

Ann Williams-Fitzgerald
Address: PO Box 105, Mackay , Qld 4740

Phone/Fax: 07 4957 7505
Email Ann

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