FAQs

 

1. How soon can we get married?

 The Marriage Act 1961 says you must wait one month from completing a Notice of Intended Marriage before you get married. 

 If there's an emergency you may be able to apply for a shortening of time from the Registrar. This is not always guaranteed. 

 

2.  What are your fees?

Check out my Services page for a guide. 

 

3. Do you need a deposit?

Yes, once we’ve decided we’re a match (typically after a no-obligation meeting), I require a 50% deposit to secure the booking. This deposit is fully refundable up to one month from the date of your wedding. 

 

4. When is the balance due?

7 days before the ceremony via direct deposit. Easy!

 

5. We’re keen to book you, what happens next?

First, email me at emily@emilydavis.com.au with the date, time and location of your ceremony. I’ll get back to you with my availability and suggest a time for a no-obligation meeting, either face-to-face or on Zoom.

 

After we’ve had that chat and decided we’re a good fit, I’ll send you a confirmation email outlining all your ceremony details, including the date, time, location, my fee and any estimated travel costs. The booking is confirmed once you send the 50% deposit to secure your date.

 

From there, I’ll guide you through the legal paperwork, arrange any meetings we need, and start crafting your ceremony with you.

Simple, clear, and you’ll know exactly what happens next at every stage.

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6. We are based outside of Victoria, but would love you to marry us. Can you do it?

Absolutely. If I'm available I would absolutely love to travel for your wedding. I require my travel and accommodation to be covered so let's connect and discuss the options. 

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7. Do you support same-sex marriage?

YES! I am and always have been 100% supportive of same-sex marriage, or as I'd like to call it now....'MARRIAGE'. I've conducted many commitment ceremonies in the past; however, I am so pleased that the law has now been changed and I can conduct legal marriages for all people in love.

 

8. What do we do if there’s bad weather?

Don't worry, the show will go on. To make sure there is minimal disruption for you and your guests, we always make an extreme weather plan before the ceremony, just in case! Extreme weather includes heatwaves, rain, flooding or bushfires. We’ll all be clear on plan B prior to the ceremony so any change can happen smoothly without too much disruption. I promise.

 

9. Do you do elopements?

Absolutely. Check the services page for fees. We can do a legals only elopement, short + sweet, or a full ceremony. Apart from me and you and your partner, an elopement still requires two witnesses at the ceremony.

 

10. How many witnesses do we need?

You will need to make sure there are two witnesses to watch the ceremony and witness your certificates on the day. They must be over 18 years of age. 

 

11. What happens if you’re sick and you can’t make it?

I will arrange a replacement Commonwealth Registered Celebrant to conduct the ceremony. 

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12.  What areas do you cover?

I mainly work in Daylesford and Melbourne in Victoria. and South Australia (city and regional) but I'm open to destination weddings in other states! Travel fees will apply but I am totally up for visiting you in your dream location to make your wedding happen. 

 

13. You look really familiar to me…?

That may be because I sometimes moonlight as a singer-songwriter and filmmaker...