Under Australian Law, same sex couples cannot be married however there are special love commitment ceremonies, also known as affirmation ceremonies, that are able to be celebrated. They are different to a marriage ceremony because the legal components are omitted and words must be stated that it is not a marriage but purely a commitment ceremony. I am quite happy to discuss these areas with you and help you to design a ceremony that you feel comfortable with.

If you are unable to marry due to legal, religious or cultural reasons, or simply do not wish to marry, you are able to have a Commitment Ceremony. They are available to couples who wish to make a special commitment to each other, and wish to publicly declare their promise in front of family and friends, without taking the step into legal marriage - for whatever reason.

It is a public proclamation of the feelings shared by two people who love each other, providing them with an opportunity to have a meaningful ceremony, surrounded by family and friends. The ceremony is delivered without gender or religious bias. They are not legal "weddings", but are nevertheless a very real commitment by the two people involved.

A commitment ceremony is carefully planned and written, and includes readings, a statement of commitment, the exchange of rings and music. It can take place in a garden, a home or any venue that is special to the couple. These ceremonies are for the individuals who require a unique, sensitive and special ceremony that reflects your commitment to each other and the start a lifetime union as a couple.

Together we will create a beautiful ceremony that you will never forget and more importantly you have complete say over. If you want a personal ceremony I can include your story. It is your unique story of how you met and how you feel about each other, which sets you apart from everyone else. You may want the ceremony to be unique, creative, or simple, it does not matter, as long as the ceremony truly reflects who you are, your day will be perfect.