Hello,
Thank you for visiting my website and considering me as your celebrant
My name is Jayne Bowman,
I love getting to know each couple, hearing their story and developing a ceremony that reflects the love they share
I am an Appointed and Registered Civil Marriage Celebrant with the Australian Government’s Attorney General’s Department in 2014
I hold a Certificate IV in Marriage Celebrancy.
I am a member of the Australian Marriage Celebrants INC, which provides ongoing professional training
I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge
Every Occasion is unique
Joy of Marriage; Renewal of Love; Celebration of Life; Celebrating a New Life
Being a marriage celebrant is such a wonderful career, I am privileged to share the most beautiful and moving moments that life offers. I have the opportunity to make each event a very memorable and cherished experience.
Marriage is my speciality
Not only is it a celebration with family and friends but the love two people share.
Love and marriage is a partnership of two unique people who bring out the very best in each other and who know that even though they are wonderful as individuals, they are even better together.
“What a beautiful ceremony” is something I am often told.
To me a good ceremony is where the couple and their guests are emotionally moved.
It is so heart-warming when a couple are so much in love that they can hardly speak or their eyes fill with happy tears, as they say their vows to each other.
A beautiful wedding is not just rings, flowers, dresses, suits and dancing.
Although all these things are beautiful.
Its about real people, real family and friends feeling something special and sharing a part of your life and your special day.
I am very approachable, caring, sincere, professional and experienced.
I will make sure your ceremony is just what you want, intimate or large, you deserve the best.
I offer packages to suit each need and budget, starting with “legals only” weddings
I understand that couples have different requirements and budgets
I listened to what couples wanted and a created 4 packages, one for every budget and need.
Enduring Love Elopement – Tiny Love Bubble – I Do I Do – Forever Together
Do you want the tailored, highly personal wedding?
OR
Do you want to get married with out all the fuss?
“Your wedding day is treasured life event – it needs to be perfect from the very beginning to the end of your special day.”
Enduring Love Elopement
Elopement Ceremony is just the legal wording and legal documents and keepsake marriage certificate. Designed for the couple who just wants to get married. Includes registration of Marriage
Tiny Love Bubble
Short and Sweet consists of a short introduction, The Asking (optional), the legalities: the Monitum, legal vows and personal vows (optional), exchange of rings (optional), a keepsake marriage certificate. Includes registration of Marriage
I Do, I Do
Reflects family. Ceremony reflects you as a couple to share with those close to you. Family and friends are important at any wedding. Acknowledge and thank those special people in your life. Includes registration of Marriage
Forever Together
A tailored and very personal ceremony.
It includes personal details on how you met and what you love about each other. Acknowledge and thank those close to you and the bridal party. Include family or friends in rituals, blessings or poems. Includes registration of Marriage
Further details of Packages are listed on the Package page
On booking you receive
How to Choose My Vows
Cupids Arrow Guide to your Wedding
Additional Costs
Rehearsal available @ $100 (in Dural) or $200 other location
Letter for Immigration purposes FREE
Application of your official Marriage Certificate with Births Deaths and Marriages ($60 standard certificate, Commemorative $88)
Travel to Central Coast and Blue Mountains $150; South Coast $200
Parking Sydney CBD; Luna Park; Beach parking
Tolls and water taxi
Weddings held at sunrise, midnight on New Years’ Eve, Christmas Day or Easter Sunday price on application
Cupids Arrow Guide to Your Wedding
Includes the following:
• the legal requirements
• Obtaining a Legal Marriage Certificate
• Wedding Ceremony Format
• What’s Next – Decisions need to be made!
• Questions you may ask
• Tips for a wedding in a park, reserve or outdoor setting
• Inspiration and suggestions of vows, poems, blessings and readings.
• Suggested wording for Exchange of Rings
• Guide to Running Your Own Rehearsal
• Ceremony Music
• Rituals for Your Ceremony
• Ceremony including children
• Wedding Checklist
• Wedding Budget Planner
Your First Meeting is obligation free
I can work with pastors or any other member of your community.
I can liaise with your photographer to ensure you get those intimate photographs as you say your vows and exchange rings;
A smile; looking into each other’s eyes; holding hands;
A moment that will be treasured for a lifetime.
Don’t know where to start?
Let me help, no matter what you want for your wedding, I can guide you through all the steps.
I will prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage and we complete this together at a meeting. I only need one of you to sign to lodge your Notice.
I prepare your Declaration of No Impediment to Marry and all other legal paperwork.
Your Wedding, Your Way
“Your wedding day is treasured life event – it needs to be perfect from the very beginning to the end of your special day.”
Relax and enjoy your day and your guests
When do we complete a Notice of Intended Marriage
The Notice of Intended Marriage will need to be completed one month before your wedding and no later than 18 months to your wedding day..
If you are getting married on the 10 February the celebrant needs to receive your NIM before or on the 10 January.)
What documents do you require
Original documents ( PLUS copies) of the following:
Birth Certificates OR Passport
Decree Absolute (if previously married)
Death Certificate (if widowed)
Where do you get your original paperwork?
Birth Certificate or Death Certificate – apply to the NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
Decree Absolute – Family Court
All must be legible in English documents which need to be translated go to NAATI
Where do you get your original paperwork?
Birth Certificate or Death Certificate – apply to the NSW Registry of Births Deaths and Marriages
Decree Absolute – Family Court
All must be legible in English documents which need to be translated go to NAATI Services
Immigration and Visa
On lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage I issue a letter to Immigration stating your intention to marry. Your partner can then lodge the letter with the application at the embassy or other authority
Booking from Overseas
The Notice of Intended Marriage can be completed and your signatures witnessed by an Australian Consular or Diplomatic Officer or a notary public or authorised Commonwealth employee. It can be emailed to me, the day it is received is the day it is lodged. Include, copies of original documents. Original documents must be available to be sighted before your wedding
Rituals for Your Ceremony
Rituals are an important part of various cultures. They can also involve family and children in the ceremony. Sand; Wine Sharing; Hand Fasting; Lovers Knot; Candle Lighting; Rose; Warming of Rings; Chinese Tea Ceremony
• Ceremony including children
Witnesses on your Wedding Day
You need two witnesses who are 18 years or over
Only One Legal Wedding
It is important to note there can be only one legal wedding. Any further ceremony has to be an re-affirmation of vows.
After your Wedding
You receive “The Ceremonial, Australian Marriage Certificate
Couples from the USA, UK or NZ only need the official marriage certificate from Births Deaths and Marriages
Couples from all other countries need to obtain an Apostil stamp from the Department of Foreign Affairs
