In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Younes Muslim Marriage Celebrant
Salam Alaiykum (Peace be unto you)
I'm Mohamad Younes and I am excited to be part of the new generation of professional Muslim Marriage Celebrants in Sydney & Australia offering you fresh and unique ideas for your ceremony.
As a Sydney Muslim marriage celebrant I share some of the most meaningful and joyful times in people's lives and I feel a real sense of accomplishment in helping couples to realise their vision for their wedding day.
I am an experienced, friendly and reliable marriage celebrant. Choosing to have a marriage celebrant gives you the opportunity to have your wedding where you want it and to also incorporate Islamic religious and cultural elements in your wedding ceremony.
The ceremony will be exactly what you wanted - I offer either an Islamic ceremony only (Nikkah), both Islamic and Civil or just a civil ceremony.
I will work with you and your wedding co-ordinator, photographer, videographer and other associated wedding professionals to provide the highest quality outcome. I will give you practical advice to ensure everything runs smoothly on your special occasion.
Formalities/Legal Requirements
According to the Marriage Act 1961, a couple intending to get married in Australia must lodge with their Marriage Celebrant a completed Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) no less than one calender month and no more than 18 months prior to the marriage being solemnized. ( I can advice you on how you may have this time shorten if you have a genuine reason. I will also assist you in completing the NOIM.
Prior to Marriage Ceremony, both parties will be required to sign a Declaration stating that they believe there in no legal impediment to the marriage.
The documents I need to sight are:
- If born in Australia - Original Birth Certificate or Australian passport.
- If born overseas - Original Birth Certificate or Australian or overseas Passport.
If either of you have been married before - Original Divorce Decree/Court Order or Death Certificate of previous spouse.
Two witnesses over the age of 18 are required to sign the Marriage Register and Certificates.
Our Services
Wedding Ceremonies
ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY
Whether you wish to hold your wedding during the day, evening, on a boat, in a garden, beach or in a reception venue, I am very happy to perform your special ceremony. I will provide you with all the legal information and assist you to create the style of ceremony that will reflect you and your partners individual personalities and help you realise your wishes for a truly memorable day.
WEDDING CEREMONIES
At our first meeting I will guide you through all the necessary requirements and if you decide to proceed you will be required to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage document. This notice must be filled out at least 31 days prior to the intended wedding and no more than 18 months in advance.
Documents Required:
If born in Australia and a first wedding a birth certificates only (full copy for preference). If born in Australia and a second wedding a birth certificates and if you are a divorced person you must show the decree absolute relevant to the termination of the last marriage. If you are a widow or widower you must show the death certificate. If you have been born overseas a birth certificate and passport or in the case of a previous marriage a details of termination. If you have trouble assembling these documents I may be able to tell you where to go to get copies or give you a statutory declaration to sign.
You must be 18 years of age or over to marry in Australia. The only exception is if one party is 18 and the other is 16 or over and has parent's and the court's consent. Once the paperwork has all been completed, I require a non refundable deposit which is included in the overall fee. Please contact me for a personalised quote.
COMMITMENT CERMONIES
A commitment ceremony is similar to a wedding ceremony with the exception that it can not be registered. It is a public affirmation of a couple's commitment to one another. The wording of the ceremony can be structured to the couple's own preferences.
A certificate will be issued and signed by the couple and a copy of the ceremony on parchment paper will be given as a memento.
RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWES
A vow renewal is a ceremony where a couple publically re-commits to their relationship by expressing their enduring love for one another. A sentimental rather than an official legal event, a vow renewal is a way for a couple to commemorate an important milestone, such as a major wedding anniversary or important personal milestone.
Justice Of The Peace
As a JP I am authorised to witness and attest many documents provided I am satisfied with the capability of the signatory, such as:
- Statutory Declaration
- Certify copies of original documents
- Witness the signing of Power Attorney
- Guardianship documents
- Waiver of Rights
- Search Warrants
- Drug Warrants
- Divorce documents
Translator
I am a NAATI accredited interpreter/translator (Arabic-English) at a Professional level.
If there is a language difficulty, I can also provide you with information about how to get a professional interpreter.
I also recommend the Translators And Interpreters Service (TIS). Call 131450.
Contact us
For obligation free quotes and enquiries please contact us on:
Mob: 0412 476 114
Email: celebrantyounes@hotmail.com