Cheryl Opie

Civil Celebrant


0428 820 100

 
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Weddings, Naming Ceremonies, Living Wakes, Funerals

Wedding Ceremonies

“How do you spell love, Winnie the Pooh?”
“Piglet, you don’t spell it, you feel it.”

Congratulations, you are getting married!
What an incredibly exciting time in your lives!

The wedding ceremony is one of the most special and precious days of your life and the beginning of a new life together with your partner to celebrate in the presence of those closest to you.

Together we can co-create and design a personalised ceremony that reflects your personality and the true love, devotion, passion and commitment you have for each other.

Together we can plan your wedding with colour, flavour, warmth, playfulness, artistic style and magic.

You can personalise your own Vows and Promises, but there are also a plethora of readings, vows, promises, rituals and resources to choose from, that I can help guide you through with a sense of calm and ease.

You will have peace of mind in knowing all the legal paperwork is in order.

Be open to love,
and love will find you.
Be open to love,
and love is with you.

Our Pricing

  • Price on Application for Wedding

What we provide

~ Meeting for NOIM Signing, Planning and Designing.
~ Personally written ceremony.
~ Unlimited correspondence via email, mobile or zoom meetings.
~ All legal paperwork taken care of.
~ Venue rehearsal.
~ Booklet for lasting memories of your very special day.
~ Wedding information pack.

Legal requirements

Once the decision to marry has been made, there are legal formalities that you must do to comply with ”The Marriage Act of 1961”

  • You must sign and lodge with me a ”Notice of Intention to Marry” (NOIM) a minimum of one month and one day prior to your wedding date and no longer than 18 months in advance of the wedding.
  • You will need: Birth Certificate. Passport. Translators (if needed)
  • You must be over 18 years of age to marry in Australia.
  • If born in Australia must show your birth certificate in English. If born outside of Australia, you are required to show your birth certificate or passport from your country of birth.
  • If you have been previously married you will need to produce your Divorce Decree Absolute papers.
  • If your spouses are deceased you must produce the Death Certificates.
  • On the day of your marriage you will need 2 witnesses over the age of 18 who are able to understand English.
  • If one partner or witness cannot speak English you are required to have an Accredited Interpreter. (NAATI)
  • The Monitum, are legal words that must be said.

Anywhere, anytime for everyone

Bringing a sense of calm and ease to your celebration.

Signing the certificate

Signing the certificate

Marriage Equality

Marriage Equality

Passionate supporter of Marriage Equality.

Testimonial

"Cheryl is one of the most honest and authentic people I know. Having known her for many years she has a high level of self awareness and of others and has always been true to her word, she definitely has a high level of integrity and ethical standards. Anyone who chooses to be married by Cheryl I’m sure will be blessed by her loving energy and intention to make their union an extraordinary experience.

She would not only lovingly guide a couple through a heart felt and meaningful ceremony, she would deliver the ceremony with the highest level of integrity and ethical standards. It would truly be an honour and blessing to be married by such a beautiful soul.

Above all Cheryl would put her heart, soul and love into the meaning, importance with every spoken word throughout all ceremonies.

Cheryl is a gift to the world and emanates joy and love. I have known Cheryl for 13 years and I met her when I became her student attending the painting course she was facilitating. She has remained a mentor, teacher and dear friend over the years.

Cheryl is one of the most responsible and respectful people I know. She would do her utmost to ensure that the couple would feel comfortable and supported."

~ Angela C.

Testimonial

"Cheryl has great integrity. She is very authentic. Both of these attributes are clearly shown in her ability to listen to one’s words and really hear the feelings at play underneath and address them. Her responses to me in our discussions have often had the effect of lifting me to a more positive approach to the situation I have been facing.

Cheryl regards marriage in whatever shape or form it takes, as a fundamental organisational arrangement which benefits us as we live together as social beings as it formalises relationship.

In observing Cheryl through the length of time as her student, I have become aware of the importance Cheryl gives to building and maintaining relationships. Her approach to any new relationship is based on the opportunity to build mutual care and trust, with open expression as the fulcrum creating the necessary balance in the relationship.

When a very strong and active sense of the ridiculous is added, being in a relationship with Cheryl is a joyous and serious experience where each person plays an equal part. "

~ Elizabeth N.