This agreement is between Lewis Jonker and the couple named on the booking form. ​Lewis has 7 years experience working with couples as a celebrant to ensure that everything is ethical and professional.

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1. Services

Lewis agrees to:
• Provide celebrancy services in accordance with the Marriage Act 1961
• Prepare all legal documentation.
• Lodge legal paperwork with Births, Deaths and Marriages within 14 days.
• Conduct the ceremony on the agreed date, time and location.
• Deliver the ceremony & agreed services.

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2. Payment

• A non-refundable booking fee of 20% confirms the date
• The remaining 80% must be paid before the date of the ceremony

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3. Change of Date or Location

If the couple change the date, time or location, they must notify Lewis. If Lewis is available, the booking is transferred at no extra cost. If he is not available for the new date, the booking fee may be retained.​​

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4. Legal Requirements

According to Australian law, the couple will:
• Complete the Notice of Intended Marriage within the legally required timeframe (With the celebrants assistance)
• Provide correct legal documents and truthful declarations.
• Not be heavily intoxicated or impaired at the marriage ceremony.
Lewis may refuse to solemnise if legal conditions are not met.

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5. Celebrant unable to attend due to serious circumstances.

If Lewis cannot attend due to serious illness or unforeseen reasonable circumstances, the couple and the celebrant will agree to one of the following options:

1. Lewis arranges a replacement celebrant at no extra cost.

2. The ceremony is rescheduled to an agreed new date.

3. All money paid is refunded.

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6. Timing

Lewis will arrive with sufficient time before the ceremony begins. If the couple is arriving late by more than 30 minutes, the celebrant must be informed, and there may be a late fee of $60.

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7. Venues & Locations

It is the couples responsibility for booking the venue and organising any appropriate permits with local councils. Aussie Weddings acknowledges the traditional owners of the land in which we operate, and we thank local councils and venue owners who we work with,

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8. Media and Images

• Lewis may appear in photographs and video taken at the ceremony or surrounding events.
• Lewis may use images that include the couple for marketing or promotional purposes.
• This permission may be withdrawn by the couple at any time for reasonable circumstances, for example, privacy, serious personal sensitivities or employment related reasons. If permission is withdrawn, Lewis will stop using the material and will remove existing use where reasonably possible.

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9. Reviews and Feedback

Aussie Weddings may reach out for feedback and a google review in the month after the ceremony.

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10. Privacy

All personal documents and information will be treated confidentially and stored securely. Information will not be shared except where legally required or explicitly permitted.

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11. Liability

Lewis’s total liability for any claim or dispute is limited to the total fees paid for the service. He is not responsible for matters outside his control including weather, equipment failure, crowd noise, venue conditions or guest behaviour.

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12. Governing Law

This agreement is governed by the laws of New South Wales.

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13. Acceptance

The couple accept this agreement by doing any of the following:
• Paying the 20% booking fee
• Confirming in writing
• Continuing with use of services after receiving the agreement