Frequently Asked Questions
Wedding Planning FAQ's
Answering all your wedding related questions.
Perhaps you have no idea what to do, hopefully these will answer some of your wedding planning questions, but really the best way to find stuff out is to get in touch with me and I can answer them personally. I look forward to hearing from you.
Will the celebrant organise all the paperwork?
Yes I will organise all the paperwork prior to the ceremony. There is one form we need to fill out at least 31 days prior to the ceremony day and that is the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) forms On the day we need to sign the declaration of marriage (form 14 and 16) and also my celebrant registrar book and the Marriage certificate that i give you on the day.
Do you provide your own PA system for the ceremony?
I will bring my own battery operated PA system, you can play ceremony music through the system on iPod or iPhone… it is better for you to ask someone to operate the music on the day… I’ll be there 45 minutes prior to ceremony to make it happen… I also have a signing table with a lovely white cloth if you need it too…
My partner is overseas, how can we organise a wedding in Australia?
The first thing that needs to be done is to submit a Notice of Intended Marriage Form (NOIM). This can be completed a few different ways, given that your Fiancé is Overseas.
1) You can complete the form and submit it to me, with your Fiancé(e) signing the form when he/she arrives in Australia – he/she can sign the form anytime BEFORE the marriage ceremony takes place.
2) You can have your Fiancé(e) complete the form (his/her signature must be witnessed by – an Australian Diplomatic Officer, an Australian Consular Officer, an employee of the Commonwealth authorised under paragraph 3 (c) of the Consular Fees Act 1955, an employee of the Australian Trade, Commission authorised under paragraph 3 (d) of the Consular Fees Act 1955 or a notary public). Your Fiancé(e) can send you the form with his/her signature witnessed by any of the above and we can finalise your section of the paperwork together. You can then submit it to me. Prior to the Marriage Ceremony I will need to see your ORIGINAL Birth Certificate or passport and also your Fiancé(e)s Passport and/or Birth Certificate too. If you don’t have these available now, that is OK, provided I see them before the wedding takes place.
It is always best to seek professional legal advice, relevant to your individual immigration situation.
What identification do you need to see?
I just need to sight your original passport or birth certificate. If you are divorced I need to sight the most recent divorce papers, with date of divorce. If you have current drivers license that would be great too.
Should we have a rehearsal before the ceremony?
What does a celebrant usually cost?
My prices are competitive, I have been marrying couples for over 10 years. I will also deliver you a cracking ceremony on the day, refer to my reviews, get in touch for costs.
Prices vary between celebrants. It’s that old saying, you get what you pay for right?!
Do you have any videos of you?
Yes, go to my homepage and there are 2 videos on there for now…
Do you charge upfront or instalments?
I charge in 3 easy explained instalments. Booking fee must be paid to secure the date.
Do you write all your ceremonies from scratch?
You bloody bet I do, I meet you and then draft up all the juicy questions to get all the juicy answers I can. Then I create a ceremony from all the answers and notes I have taken. We agree on an order before I write a ceremony.
Do you help to write vows?
You bet, I have a great blog on my site and I also have some excellent examples to get the love juices flowing.
What documents do I need to get married?
1) Notice of Intended Marriage form (NOIM) – Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) Form.
2) How to change your surname after marriage – Changing your Surname After Marriage in NSW.
3) How to change your surname on your passport – Names and Name Change for Australian Passport Holders.
4) Happily Ever After – Happily Ever After Form.
Have other questions?
Google Reviews
Lucy is a warm and engaging Celebrant. She did a wonderful job of putting together our love story and her suggestions made our day absolutely perfect. She was loved by all in attendance. Thank you so much Lucy, you made our ceremony such a beautiful experience.
Julie G12 February 2024Lucy is perfect! Professional, super fun and funny. Lucy rolled with our relaxness and her guidance ensured we didn’t forget anything. We had no idea what we wanted but what we got was idea!
Fatma Emir5 February 2024Lucy exceeded our expectations every step of the way. She was always there to help and guide us with everything we needed to prepare for the ceremony, offering advice and tips about things we would not have thought about! She took the time to listen to us and understand our story. She never made us feel rushed, left anything unanswered and was always at the end of the phone whenever we needed anything. Her energy is vibrant and fun but also beautifully calming at the same time. She manages to be engaging and entertaining whilst keeping the couple in the spotlight. She created a ceremony for us that captured our relationship perfectly and had both us and the guests laughing and crying (happy tears!) at the same time. Thank you Lucy for making our ceremony so special.
Tamzin Jackman5 February 2024After the recent passing of my sister, we were looking for an officiant to help us with the service. We found Lucy Suze. And what a wonderful find she was. Her professionalism was matched by her empathy and an ability to connect with a room full of grieving people that she'd never met before. She asked us how we wanted the service to go and we said we wanted it to be light hearted. Lucy's tone was perfect. She read the eulogy and paid a wonderful homage to my sister whom she'd never met. She was caring and made sure that my nephew and I were looked after. I had read her good reviews as a marriage celebrant and I just want to let people know if they're looking for somebody who is warm, genuine, and can officiate at a wake just as brilliantly as a wedding, then you have found the person in Lucy Suze. Thank you so much Lucy Suze for making the day as special as it was. Beverley Jones
Bea Jay4 February 2024Lucy is one of the funniest and most energetic Marriage Celebrants I have ever seen. She is a breath of fresh air in this industry and you definitely can't go wrong with getting her on your team. As a celebrant there is a fine line between being entertaining and not making the ceremony all about you and I think Lucy found that sweet spot perfectly!
Mike Jeffrey Photography19 December 2023Lucy was the celebrant for our wedding and what an amazing celebrant she was! In the lead up to the wedding she was so organised and professional. On the day of the wedding she brought such a warm and happy energy to the ceremony and she made everyone feel so comfortable, relaxed and excited!! We had so many guests compliment her the day after. Lucy, thank you for creating the ceremony of our dreams, it was a pleasure to work with you :) Grace & James
Grace Moorhead9 December 2023Lucy was AMAZING! If you're looking for a celebrant or MC snap her up. My wife and I were lucky enough to have Lucy be our celebrant for our November wedding in Sydney. We're both researchers and so spent significant time scouring the internet for our perfect celebrant fit - then we found Lucy! As an LGBTQIA+ couple it was important to us that our celebrant and our rainbow guests felt confident and excited for our day. Aside from that we were looking for someone reliable, dynamic, enthusiastic who could bring a crowd together and manage a multi-emotion ceremony - with laughter and tears and everything in-between. Lucy delivered in spades. Our guests, including people who have worked professionally in the theatre and speaking industries, were blown away. Lucy did a remarkable job of balancing the joy and fun of the day with the emotion and significance of the moment. We all agreed that she set the tone for the whole wedding and got everyone connected, excited, and comfortable right from the start. Throughout the whole planning process Lucy was clearly very invested in creating a magical experience which felt like 'us'. She very carefully listened to any concerns we had (e.g. speakers vs windy outdoor wedding) and rose to meet any challenges. We felt seen, heard, and confident our day would be a success in her hands - and it was! We're very grateful and would highly HIGHLY recommend Lucy to anyone.
Tierney Marey27 November 2023Our wedding felt like the perfect day and Lucy being a part of it made it even more so. From the first meeting we had with her she made us feel calm about the process and instantly understood and embraced our vibe. She gave advice, supported our vision and helped me pull off the ultimate surprise musical flashmob. She coordinated with our musicians, helped with staging and had our guests alternating between tears and laughter with her brilliantly constructed words for the ceremony. Lucy went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we dreamed of – from the personal and intimate signing that we held before the ceremony, to greeting our guests on arrival, and coordinating the ceremony itself we will be forever grateful for her input and the memories she helped us create on our wedding day. Jess and Kate xx
Jessica Knox21 November 2023Lucy took the time to get to know us and understand what we wanted from our ceremony. The experience was easy and fun. She was professional, ebullient and an excellent mc.
Sharon Harris21 November 2023Lucy is a talent! She made our day enjoyable and special. Her thoughtfulness, listening and creativity made for a ceremony that told our story - reflected 'us' and brought the guests in to participate by giving them vows to be there to support us on our journey. We had several friends comment on how much they loved this. They say it takes a village... no it takes Lucy, her experience and commitment to bring together the most amazing ceremony. Thank you Lucy.
R Evelyn21 November 2023
