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What does an On The Day Coordinator do and should you get one?

What does an On The Day Coordinator do and should you get one?

An on-the-day coordinator is like the maestro of your wedding, orchestrating every detail so you don’t have to. Here’s a rundown of what they typically handle:

1. Pre-Wedding Setup

Before the guests arrive, the coordinator is busy setting up the venue according to your specifications. They make sure that the decor, seating arrangements, and other elements are in place. If there are any last-minute adjustments or issues, they handle them efficiently.

2. Timeline Management

The on-the-day coordinator keeps the wedding schedule on track. They ensure that everything from the ceremony start time to the reception’s first dance happens as planned. This includes managing the timing of speeches, meals, and other key events to ensure a seamless flow.

3. Vendor Liaison

Writing Your Own Vows

Writing Your Own Vows

This is one of the most special parts of a ceremony.

You get to say to the person that you’re about to marry - what they mean to you, why you’re looking forward to marrying them, anything really. But the important thing is that you have written them, to say to that all important person, on the big day, in front of your loved ones.

It often gets pretty emotional here, so it’s worth putting in a bit of effort to choose or script vows that really pack a punch. They can be funny, serious, teasing – anything you want! Below are some tips to help you write those vows. 

Share or Surprise?

Decide whether you’d like to write your vows together or keep them secret from each other until the ceremony. Either way works really well – just think about what works for you as a couple. If you do decide to keep them as a surprise, make sure you send them to me before the ceremony so I can make sure you’re both on the same wave length.

Getting Married in Australia – Everything You Need to Know.

Getting Married in Australia – Everything You Need to Know.

1. What are the legal requirements for marriage in Australia?

a. A Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) needs to be lodged with me at least one month before your wedding day.

I prepare the document and witness you signing it. To prepare the NOIM I need to sight your original birth certificates or passports. If either of you have been previously married, I will need to see an original Divorce Certificate or Death Certificate.

* If you require a copy of your Divorce Certificate (or Decree Absolute), contact the Family Law Court in the state in which the marriage was dissolved. More details can be found at Family Law Courts (family court.gov.au).