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 Many
years in the public eye have offered Lionel a unique insight
into relationships and in the past three decades he has conducted
thousands of weddings, vow renewals and name giving ceremonies
as a caring and committed civil celebrant.
Through out these experiences,
Lionel discovered that famous or not, everyone shares the
same aspirations, fears and joys. "No one wants to share
an intimate moment in their life with someone they don’t have
complete faith in". And on first meeting Lionel Yorke,
there is no doubt that he is someone you’d like to share your
special wedding day with. Apart from his natural warmth and
glowing personality, his empathy and understanding of privacy
has made him a sought after civil marriage celebrant.
Wedding ceremonies of the 21st
century take on many forms, with most couples opting away
from traditional religious ceremonies. Lionel understands
what weddings mean to people today, "The ceremony I do
is very much of the new millennium, no old fashioned obeys,
no religion, just a very romantic ceremony". "My
idea is to not only involve the bride and groom, but all the
family and friends gathered to witness this important day".
Lionel also believes the parents
of the Bride and Groom deserve a little recognition during
the service too. "I do a very special piece to thank
the parents of the bride and groom for their love and guidance
over the years." "I enjoy reading this verse just
to watch the effect on all those assembled".
When organising the proceedings
for a wedding ceremony, Lionel looks to the Bride and Groom
to add their own special touch. Everyone is encouraged to
write their own personal vow to their partner, which ads a
personal touch and an element of surprise on the day.
Leading up to a wedding ceremony,
Lionel will consult with the couple to find out exactly what
they are looking for in their ceremony, how it should progress,
and most importantly how they are feeling about the experience.
Reassurance is most important as a couple approach a corner
stone in their relationship, they need to feel confident that
they are in control.
 Celebrate
your wedding day with Lionel Yorke, Civil Marriage Celebrant,
for a warm, touching and truly individual ceremony. Lionel
will gladly sit with you to discuss your individual requirements
before helping you design your perfect ceremony. Couples are
encouraged to go away and write their own private vows to
be kept secret and read on the day. "I find that what
I write comes from my heart, and what couples write comes
from their heart, like a love letter." Lionel tells all
couples "Your ceremony really does signify the very beginning
of your journey through life together. There’s the ceremony,
the reception, the honeymoon, and then the rest of your life.
I want you to be sure you find the right celebrant for your
wedding, whoever that is, so that you have a perfect beginning".
Apparently the less planned
the ceremony is, the more spontaneous and emotional it is
for everyone involved. Lionel prefers to keep his plans for
directing the ceremony secret, everyone experiences it first
hand, including the Bride and Groom. "I tell them if
they really want to know, but from experience the less they
know about the actually ceremony, the more engaging and emotional
it becomes".
There is only one more thing
that is more spectacular than Australia, and that is getting
married in Australia!
If you are thinking
of getting married in Australia you are going to make a fantastic
choice. Australia is the perfect wedding and honeymoon destination
with tropical islands, coral reefs, fantastic beaches - whatever
you want really can be found. Marriage
rules are open, so you can literally marry wherever you want.
If you are looking for a wedding and a trip of a lifetime,
you will not be disappointed.
Unlike most countries,
marriages do not have to be conducted in a Church or Register
Office. All you need is two witnesses, you and your partner
and Lionel to conduct your wedding ceremony. In Australia
- because of the fantastic weather and liberal marriage rules
- most couples wed outdoors.
With non-Australian
couples there are a selection of favourite venues in Perth
and Western Australia where to get married. Beach weddings
or cliff-top weddings are most popular - not surprisingly
considering Western Australia's hundreds of fantastic beaches.
The legal
requirements for marrying in Australia are listed in the Federal
Marriage Act (1961). In summary, you need to lodge a Notice
of Intended Marriage with Lionel not less than one month and
one day before your wedding. You will need to provide your
birth certificates or passports and, if you have been married
before, evidence that your previous marriage has been terminated.
Before the wedding you will have to sign a Declaration of
Marriage, which is to confirm that there is no reason the
marriage cannot take place. After the marriage service you
will need to sign the wedding certificate and a form that
will be lodged with the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages
in Western Australia. Lionel will be able to guide you every
step of the way.
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