Plain-English requirements
Every legal requirement explained like a friend would: what it is, why it exists, what happens if you miss it.
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Marriage legals, sorted
The legal side of getting married, minus the jargon
NOIM, celebrant, witnesses, certificates: a guided pack that turns Australia's marriage paperwork into a short list of dated, doable steps.
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Australian legal pack
Marriage paperwork
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The important dates are covered
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Notice of Intended Marriage
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Witness details
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Less admin. More actual wedding.
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Made for Australia
Local costs, deadlines and wedding details.
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Connected by default
Guests, vendors and plans stay in sync.
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Free for couples
The useful parts are not hidden in a paid tier.
Why it feels different
Designed around a real wedding, not a blank spreadsheet.
Getting married in Australia comes with real paperwork: the Notice of Intended Marriage lodged at least a month out, an authorised celebrant, two witnesses over 18, and the certificates that follow. PickWed's Legal Pack walks you through each requirement with plain-English explanations and deadline tracking, so the romantic day rests on airtight admin.
Inside Legal Pack
All the clever bits.
None of the clutter.
Open it for five minutes and know exactly what to do next. PickWed keeps the detail out of your head and in the right place.
Deadlines back-planned for you
The NOIM window (1 to 18 months before the day) and every other dated step is calculated from your wedding date and tracked.
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Document checklist
Birth certificates, passports, divorce orders if relevant. Know exactly what your celebrant needs to sight, before the meeting.
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How it works
From “we should” to “done”.
A gentle three-step flow gets the tool working for your wedding and keeps it useful as plans change.
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Answer a few questions
Where you're marrying, your situations: the pack tailors itself.
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Follow the dated steps
Each requirement appears with its deadline and what to bring.
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Tick off with confidence
Track lodgements and documents until everything legal is locked.
The connected advantage
It gets smarter when your plans move.
Legal deadlines appear in your wedding checklist automatically, and your celebrant booking (if made through PickWed) links straight into the pack's timeline.
Good to know
Questions, answered plainly.
No fine print, no planning jargon. Here are the things Australian couples ask us most.
What is a NOIM and when must it be lodged?+
The Notice of Intended Marriage is the official form lodged with your authorised celebrant at least one month and at most 18 months before your wedding day. Miss the window and the date legally can't proceed, so it's the first thing the Legal Pack schedules.
Who can legally marry us in Australia?+
An authorised marriage celebrant: civil celebrants, some religious ministers, and certain state registry officers. The pack explains how to check authorisation before you book.
Do we need witnesses?+
Yes. Two witnesses aged 18 or over must sign at the ceremony. Most couples pick them from the bridal party; the pack reminds you to lock them in.
Is this legal advice?+
No. It's a plain-English guide to the standard requirements under the Marriage Act, with tracking. For unusual situations (overseas documents, prior marriages), the pack flags when to talk to your celebrant or a professional.
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One less thing living in your head.
Start using Legal Pack today. It is free, built for Australian weddings, and already connected to the rest of your PickWed plan.
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