Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  Questions Answers
1 Can we be married in Sydney when we arrive from overseas (see legal requirements)? Yes
2 Do we have to have a blood test? No
3
  • Do we only need 2 witnesses?
  • Can they be members of our family, if they are over 18 years?
Yes
Yes
4 Can we be married anywhere we like? Yes
5 Can we be married in whatever clothes we like? Yes
6 Will we be given a wedding certificate on the day? Yes
7 Can we been married anytime of the day or night Yes
8 Will our wedding be accepted world wide? Yes
9 Can we write our own Ceremony? Yes
10 Can our friends read a poem? Yes
11 Can you arrange a photographer for us? Yes
12 Can you assist in our venue? Yes
13 Can we be married if we are under 18 years? Yes
14 Can we hyphenate our surnames? Yes
15 Do I have to take my husbands name? No
16 Can I marry a person of my own sex? No
17 Do we have to have wedding rings? No
18 Can I be given away by a person who is not a member of my family? Yes
19 Do we need to have my birth certificate, divorce papers and death certificate translated into English? Yes
20 If we have already produced our birth certificates, divorce papers and/or death certificates do we need to provide them again on our wedding day? No