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Christopher Steele Marriage Celebrant respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide.
This policy explains how personal information collected through this website is managed.
Christopher Steele Marriage Celebrant collects and handles personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles.
What is personal information?
Personal information is any information or opinion about an individual whose identity is apparent or can reasonably be identified from that information.
Use and disclosure of personal information
Personal information collected through this website is used solely for the purpose of:
• responding to enquiries
• arranging wedding ceremonies
• completing legal marriage documentation
In some cases personal information may be shared with service providers assisting with technical services such as website hosting or IT support. These providers are required to treat information confidentially and in accordance with privacy law.
Email communications
If you submit an enquiry through this website, Christopher Steele Marriage Celebrant may contact you by email or phone regarding your enquiry.
You may request at any time that your contact details be removed from communication lists.
Access to your information
You may request access to personal information held about you.
If any information is inaccurate or out of date, reasonable steps will be taken to correct it.
Data security
All reasonable precautions are taken to protect personal information from loss, misuse or unauthorised access.
Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Any changes will be published on this website.
Overview
Christopher Steele offers to conduct your marriage ceremony in a relaxed, friendly and engaging manner at your chosen location within metropolitan Adelaide or nearby regions, subject to availability.
Christopher Steele will also facilitate the legal process required for marriage in Australia, including preparation and submission of required documentation to Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Booking Process
The typical process after booking your ceremony is:
1️ Secure your wedding date with a booking deposit
2️ Arrange a meeting to begin preparations
3️ Complete legal documentation (including the Notice of Intended Marriage)
4️ Review and develop the ceremony format together
5️ Meet again closer to the wedding to run through the ceremony
6️ Wedding ceremony conducted at your chosen location
7️ Submission of marriage documents to Births, Deaths and Marriages
Payments
Booking Deposit
A minimum $200 booking deposit is required to secure your wedding date.
Some couples prefer to settle the full fee at the time of booking.
The remaining balance is due five weeks after booking, unless otherwise agreed.
Payment Methods
Payments may be made by:
• Visa or Mastercard
• EFT bank transfer
• PayID
• Cash
Refund Policy
All payments made toward a wedding booking are non-refundable.
This includes cancellations resulting from change of plans, change of mind or change of circumstances.
Postponements
If your wedding needs to be postponed, you may request a new date within 12 months of the original booking date, subject to availability.
A $50 administration fee applies when a new date is accepted.
Late Arrival on the Wedding Day
If the couple and required witnesses have not arrived within 40 minutes of the scheduled ceremony time, the ceremony may need to be rescheduled.
Rescheduling is subject to Christopher Steele’s availability and may incur a $100 service fee.
Required Legal Paperwork
Australian law requires certain documentation before a marriage can take place.
Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)
The Notice of Intended Marriage form must be received at least one month before the wedding date.
This form will be provided after booking.
Signatures must be witnessed by an authorised person such as:
• Justice of the Peace
• Police Officer
• Medical Doctor
Alternatively, the form can be completed during your first meeting.
Identity Documents
You must provide one of the following:
• Passport
OR
• Birth Certificate
If a passport is not provided, additional photo identification (such as a driver's licence) is required.
If previously married, relevant divorce or death certificates must also be provided.
Wedding Day
Christopher Steele will arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled ceremony time.
During the ceremony, three Certificates of Marriage will be signed. One certificate will be given to the couple immediately following the ceremony.
Marriage Registration
Following the ceremony, the signed documents will be submitted to Births, Deaths and Marriages for registration.
Registered Marriage Certificate
The official registered marriage certificate required for immigration or name change purposes must be ordered separately from Births, Deaths and Marriages.
A link will be provided after your wedding to make this process easy.
Witness Requirements
Australian law requires two witnesses over the age of 18 to be present at the ceremony.
Guaranteed Appearance
Christopher Steele will appear as the celebrant for your wedding ceremony on the agreed date and time, except in extreme circumstances outside his control.
Since commencing celebrancy in 2005, Christopher Steele has attended every scheduled ceremony.
Exceptional Circumstances
In extremely rare situations such as serious illness or emergency, Christopher Steele reserves the right to arrange a replacement celebrant.
Where possible, a qualified backup celebrant will be arranged.
Accuracy of Information
Couples are responsible for confirming the accuracy of information provided for legal documentation.
Any corrections required after submission to Births, Deaths and Marriages may incur administrative costs.
Shortening of Notice Period
Applications to shorten the required one-month notice period may be supported where legally permitted.
An administration fee of $110 applies for assistance with such applications.
Contact
Christopher Steele
Adelaide Marriage Celebrant
📞 (08) 8224 1320
✉ [email protected]
"Thanks Chris!!You really were awesome on our wedding day. People are still talking about ya!"
"Thank you so much for marrying us what a night!!! Could not have had a better wedding Corey and I are so happy. You were fantastic as 'Elvis'."
"…a huge thankyou…for being part of our special day! … a very friendly, relaxed intimate ceremony."
"I just wanted to say a quick thank you to you for doing such a fabulous job on our wedding….as a celebrant you are top notch!"
"…extreme thanks for a job very well done at our marriage ceremony, many commented positively on your style and humour..."
"…thankyou for the ceremony it was great."
"We were thrilled with our wedding and your participation was just amazing..."
"Thanks for making our wedding day wonderful and so memorable. You were fantastic."
"I was very impressed with your relaxed yet professional handling of our special day…you helped to create the mood we were after and…fit in well with our friends and family."
"Thank you so very much in doing our wedding ceremony…it was exactly how I wanted it."
"Chris and I want to thank you for helping our day be extra special. We could not have asked for anything more."
"Once again thank you for making our day a success."
"It was a very enjoyable wedding and we thought you did a great job."
"Thank-you for making our day as special as I had hoped it to be."
"Thank you for a wonderful day"
"Thank you for helping us getting our thoughts and feelings across! You were a great help in making our wedding day perfect!!!"
"Exactly what I wanted – Quick, to the point and minimal fuss."
"Thank you for the wonderful job you did, for your support and laughter along the way. It was a pleasure to have you a part of our big day."
"We were very pleased with the ceremony…you really helped us to make the ceremony the best it could be…"
"Thanks Chris, you played your part very well and it will be a day to remember forever."
"Thankyou so much for providing such a wonderful ceremony. All the guests hold special memories from the day."
"Thank you for today, and for making the whole process so stress free."
"Thank you very much for being the celebrant at our wedding. You had a relaxed yet professional approach and we didn't feel rushed."
"Thankyou so much for everything. The ceremony was beautiful."
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"Dear Chris, Thankyou! Everything went perfectly on what has been an unforgettable day."
"Thankyou for the amazing job you did on our wedding day! We were all impressed by your friendliness and professional attitude…"
"We just wanted to say that you were fantastic! …We really appreciate the extra things you did for us to help us out it was awsome…"
"Thank you so much from the bottom of our hearts, you did a fantastic job and you made it special for us."
"Thank you so much for being our celebrant… we had a great time and were really happy with the ceremony..."
"Thanks so much for being our celebrant.... Despite the dreadful weather we still had… a great day."
"Thank you so much…Everyone that was there enjoyed the ceremony and heard it clearly too! It really was wonderful…"
"Both Yi and I are very happy for your professional service… Thank you so much."
"WOW, thank you for all your help…. Thanks Chris, great work. …the screams of shock and delight were gold, I thought my mum was going to faint…"
"Thank you for a wonderful ceremony…"
Phone (08) 8224 1320