Married in a Minute^TM - Legals Only Wedding Ceremony

Photo of
Jennifer Cram, a woman wearing black rimmed glasses
and the words We Say, We Sign, You're married in a
minute

If your dream wedding is a very minimal ceremony my Married in a Minute^TM option is likely to be the perfect choice. It's a legals only signing ceremony, with the option to add just a little bit more.

No fancy venue needed - basically your place (or mine), or perhaps a favourite cafe (yours, not mine!), but if you want to book a venue and have a big reception, not a problem. I don't put limits on numbers of guests

No preparation on your part apart from completing the Notice of Intended Marriage, showing me your documents (proofs of birth and divorce or death certificates can be scanned and emailed), and telling me a few simple things, like whether you plan to exchange rings.

We generally sit down round a table for the ceremony and, with love and laughter, just do it. But there is no reason why you can't dress up and stand up!

How is a Married in a Minute^TM different from the "usual" Legals Only ceremony?

The "usual" Legals Only ceremony is a bare-bones experience. Literally just the legal requirements, generally restricted to two witnesses only, and often referred to as a kitchen-bench wedding. A Married in a Minute^TM ceremony, including the LITE option, is very different. Celebration, Warmth, and Wit are an integral part of the deal!

I will involve your witnesses and the whole experience will be made special by your warm and friendly celebrant (me!). I'm known for "spreading good energy amongst the guests" - something I've been told time and again by guests at small weddings.

Thank you Jenny for keeping the entire ceremony simple and succint - just as we wanted it - S & M
A perfect experience! Everything about dealing with Jenny is amazing. Professional, thorough, full of plenty of ideas and understanding in exactly what you want for your ceremony. I don’t have enough praise for her and no other celebrant is worth considering! - G

Personal expressions of love and commitment encouraged and supported
The opportunity to include a simple unity ritual (handfasting), or a simple cultural ritual where relevant
Easy to organise - no meetings involved!

Thanks again for all that you've done for us over these past couple of months! You went above and beyond and we are so grateful. It was such a pleasure to meet you properly and your presence is both commanding and compassionate. I loved how you styled the room - so beautiful - and all the little touches you added, some especially for us with the words and booklet and of course the final coin in the shoe blessing that is now be one of my favorite moments. - J

Is a Married in a Minute^TM Wedding a good choice for you?

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The Married in a Minute^TM take on a legals-only wedding is a fuss-free, formalities-free way of getting legally married. It's also a great choice if

Being married is more important to you than having a wedding, whether for reasons of budget, privacy, or convenience
You want a simple, legal, ceremony but you don't want to completely skip the romance
You are eloping
You just want to get married without having to do a lot of planning or preparation
You are heading off overseas for your wedding but appreciate the benefits of doing the legal bit here in Australia.

Did you know that if you get married in Australia, changing your name is simple and free. But if you get married overseas, you will have to do a legal name change when you get back. Which means money, time, and a permanent retrospective change on your birth certificate

English isn't your first language
You are getting married with a Prospective Marriage Visa (fiancé visa) and want a ceremony that is easy and can be arranged at short notice
You are having a wedding with guests, but just want to be married without a lot of fluff and fuss or, as one of my MIM brides described it - the legal requirements with just a splash of ceremony

What's included in a Married in a Minute^TM Wedding?

First of all, choice. One-size-fits-all is not my style! So I offer you choice

A Married in a Minute^TM ceremony with optional add-ons at venue of your choice (conditions apply) and as many guests as you wish

Personal Promises
Simple Handfasting

A Married in a Minute^TM LITE ceremony with two witnesses only at my office

We truly appreciate your welcome hospitality allowing us into your home. You delivered to us exactly what we were hoping for . Nothing too over the top, just simples - R & C who Married in a Minute LITE

Second, a top-quality level of service: I bring the same passion and dedication to your low-key, legals-only wedding as I bring to all weddings. I give you the most valuable thing I have - my time. I'm happy to take your calls 7 days a week, between 8 am and 8 pm. When you send me an email, or text, or call, I will answer, personally. No assistant, virtual or otherwise, no chat-bot either. Me.

Third, you are in expert hands: I get the legals right. I make sure that you are comfortable, confident, and relaxed on the day. I make the process as stress-less as I can by mostly, communicating by email or text so you can answer in your own time.

Please Note: The cost of your ceremony does not include a standard official marriage certificate which will need to be ordered when I submit your marriage details for registration and paid for after the marriage is registered