Maria Pilar Aguilera

Registered Civil Celebrant

I am a registered Civil Celebrant in Melbourne with over 13 years experience. I’m warm, friendly and professional. Proudly bilingual and a native Spanish speaker. I conduct wedding ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, renewal of vows and funeral ceremonies. Get in touch

Photo courtesy of Phillip Gao — Maria Pilar Aguilera

About Me

My name is Maria Pilar Aguilera and I am a registered Marriage Celebrant. I am proudly bilingual and can conduct ceremonies in English, Spanish or both.

I believe that every wedding is absolutely unique and that your wedding day should reflect exactly what you want. It should be as simple or complex as you would like it to be.

A wedding is about celebration and sharing your story with family and friends. A wedding is the union between two committed adults who love each other.

Let me be your guide.

I also conduct the following ceremonies:

Commitment ceremonies
Renewal of vows
Funerals

It was my absolute honour to officiate the FIRST same sex marriage in Victoria in 2017 (Second in Australia). A wonderful highlight!

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Maria was the perfect celebrant for our wedding and helped in every way she could to make it a beautiful and personal ceremony! She was able to cater for both of our cultures (Australian and Chilean family) and our guests truly enjoyed the ceremony. The one thing I asked when we initially spoke was we wanted a romantic and yet humorous ceremony, and she delivered exceedingly on that! We couldn’t have picked someone more perfect to conduct our ceremony. Location: Melbourne Town Hall

Tabatha and Gonzalo January 2023

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Quiero decirte que no me alcanzan palabras para agradecerte el enorme apoyo que nos diste en nuestro día, y también te quiero agradecer por hacer nuestra boda aún más especial de lo que fue. Gracias!
Words cannot describe how grateful we are for the support you gave to us on our special day, you made our wedding day so special. Thank you! Location: Gardens House, Royal Botanic Gardens, Vic

Vanessa and Ibrahim March 2022

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Thank you very much for marrying us, accepting our invitation from the beginning, and guiding us until we reached our wedding goal. The ceremony was very emotional and memorable. With all our hearts, we thank you for being there with us. You are a beautiful celebrant! We loved your tone, the wording and your constant smile every time. It helped us to be calmer. We promise to take care of our love in the best way and live it fully in all its facets until the end. Location: Circa, The Prince St Kilda

Natalia and Anthony April 2023

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The decision to spend the rest of their lives together was so easy and natural. Wishing you love for your future together. Location: Provenance Wines Geelong/

Photo: maiteavphotography

Ana and Michael April 2023

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Standing together with their loved ones to commit to each other in marriage. Celebrating their connection, their love, their families coming together and starting a new line of being the first same sex couple to marry in their families. Venue: Montsalvat , Eltham.

Photography: youngstudioweddings.com

Christina and Mae March 2023

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A truly special day, I’ve known this bride and her family for a long time. They have already shared many years together, so although they are not here to mark the start of their relationship, they are here to recognise their bond and share in the joy of this next chapter in their lives, together with their 2 sons. Venue: Warrawong Estate

Photography: https://theblissfulphotography.mypixieset.com/

Andrea and Gino August 2023

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Maria Pilar was very warm and welcoming from the start and helped us to make our ceremony exactly what we wanted. It was a lovely bilingual ceremony and we were so pleased to be able to have all of our guests understand. I would highly recommend her for anyone looking for a comfortable vibe for their special day in either language or both. Location: Woodend.
Photography courtesy of Single Soul Photography

Victoria and Johan January 2024

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Thank you again for being part of our day. We loved the ceremony; it was so smoothly and tastefully executed and so many people have commented on how much they enjoyed the fact it was bilingual (even non-Spanish speakers). We are just so grateful to have found you! All of the stationery and the script on the wedding certificate is so beautiful!
Location: The Terrace, Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne
Photo: Caitlin May

Hannah and Diego February 2024

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We could not have asked for someone better to capture our love story. Your words were so beautiful and it made our ceremony incredibly memorable. You were so patient and helpful, guiding us. We can’t thank you enough!
Photo: MEOweddings

Nakita and Samet March 2024

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We want to express our heartfelt gratitude. You were great and you made our special day amazing. We are very happy that we chose you to be part of our special day because it wouldn’t be the same without you. Both families felt included by having a bilingual ceremony, this meant the world to us. Thank you again for everything. With love, Jackelyn and Luke
Venue: Re’em Yarra Valley

Jackelyn and Luke November 2024

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Muchas gracias por todo. Thank you for making this nice and smooth and making everyone feel comfortable! Couldn’t recommend you more.
Venue: Fitzroy Gardens
Photo: Laura Alicia

Tiara and Nicolas February 2025

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Queremos agradecerte muchísimo por haber sido parte de un día tan especial. Todo, desde las hermosas palabras de la ceremonia, hasta los increíbles detalles como el cuaderno con nuestros votos, y la música, hicieron de nuestro casamiento el más bello al que haya asistido. No dejamos de recibir comentarios acerca de lo emocionante que fue la ceremonia. Muchas, muchas, muchas gracias. Adelle y yo no podemos haber tenido un día más feliz.

We want to thank you so much for being part of such a special day. Everything, from the beautiful words of the ceremony to the incredible details like the notebook with our vows and the music, made our wedding the most beautiful one we’ve ever attended. We keep receiving comments about how emotional the ceremony was. Thank you, thank you, thank you. We couldn’t have had a happier day.

Location: Ryanston
Photo: Loved Up Creatives

Adelle and Leandro November 2024

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Muchas gracias nuevamente por tan hermosa ceremonia, la amamos. El dia estuvo perfecto.

Thank you for a beautiful ceremony, we loved it. It was a perfect day.

Monica and Juan March 2022

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María Pilar fue nuestra celebrant bilingüe; no solo fue importante para mi dadas mis raíces sino para mis amigos y familiares que asistieron al matrimonio y para quienes lo vieron en vivo desde Argentina. La ceremonia fue muy amena, balanceada y acogedora. Todos quedamos muy a gusto y sin dudas la recomendaríamos a cualquier otra familia bilingüe.

María Pilar was our bilingual celebrant; she was not only important to me because of my roots, but also for my friends and family who attended the wedding and for those who watched it live from Argentina. The ceremony was very pleasant, well-balanced, and warm. We all felt very comfortable, and we would definitely recommend her to any other bilingual family.
Venue: Vue de Monde
Photo: Laura Alicia

Maria Luz and David March 2025

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Gracias Maria Pilar, hiciste que este día fuera mágico para nosotros. No tengo palabras para agradecerte todo lo que hiciste por nosotros, también te emocionaste con nosotros, que gran corazón y profesionalismo el tuyo. Te llevamos en el corazón.

Diana y Diego November 2022

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We can’t thank you enough for our perfect ceremony,
Maria Pilar! So glad that we found you, mucho amor. Location: Barrangarook, Vic

Tyana and James November 2022

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A mammoth thank you for making our hoedown weddin’ magical, beautiful, functional, memorable and a whole lot of fun! Location: Panton Hill, Vic

Alex and Aiden December 2022

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“We loved our ceremony, it was very special and our friends and family both in Australia and overseas really appreciated it.”

Alicia and Aron Jan 2022

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Thank you for being part of our special day and for the beautiful, bilingual ceremony.

Catalina and Thor March 2021

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Thank you for being part of our special day. You were professional, patient, confident and a great communicator throughout the whole process. Your unique personal touch made it just what we wanted it to be: an intimate and authentic ceremony to reflect our commitment and love. The fact that you expertly speak both Spanish and English was the cherry on top for us. You were fantastic. Eleven out of ten!

Sandra and Sergio Feb 2022

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Thank you for our wedding, it was just perfect, and we really appreciate you sticking with us through the reschedules and general madness.

Jaclyn and Sebastian January 2021

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A huge thank you for marrying us. We were so lucky to be able to gather our friends and family before lockdown! You were absolutely lovely and you definitely helped make our wedding perfect.

Raina and Steve Feb 2020

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Thank you so much for being a part of our bilingual, backyard wedding – you were perfect! Despite the current circumstances of Covid, both our families/friends in Australia and South America could be part of our special day. Your calm, joyful presence was felt by everyone, and we are so happy that we found you!

Emily and Arturo October 2020

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“Maria Pilar is an excellent professional. She is patient and calm and was able to transmit that to us as a couple when we felt very nervous. She was able to manage the situation really well and it is a great advantage that she speaks Spanish for Spanish speaking couples and their families. It was great to have her as our celebrant.”

Phern and Roberto January 2020

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“Maria Pilar is a wonderful woman who has patience; from the first time we met she gave us good energy. My husband is a nervous public speaker and she helped him practice before the wedding, and reassured him. She made us feel calm and our wedding was a magical and dreamy moment.”

Melissa and Domagoj December 2019

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“Thank you once again for holding a fantastic ceremony, and for the great translation into Spanish.”

Fran and Arno December 2019

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“A giant thank you for being the most wonderful celebrant for our day. You played a huge part in making it the best day of our lives. The ceremony was beyond amazing and reflected us as people.”

Alma and Sophia – November 2019

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“We had such an unforgettable and marvellous day. We have nothing else to say except thank you so much for your professionalism and dedication which made our day so unique and special.”

Pía and Daniel September 2019

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“Maria Pilar can do anything. She can speak English, Spanish and even Italian! This made for a perfect wedding ceremony to cater for all guests. Professional in every way, this was mixed in with a fabulous amount of leadership and communication allowing things to be easily organised. We cannot thank you enough for this beautiful day that we will cherish forever!”

Danni and Julian April 2019

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“Maria, you helped us through a crazy whirlwind of a time. With so much to think about and so much to do, you helped anchor us to what was truly important. Love, family, friendship and joy. Thank you for being a part of an unforgettable day and thank you for understanding what we wanted the day to be about”

Alysha and Toby April 2019

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“Maria Pilar was the perfect celebrant. She is warm and genuine and made us all so very comfortable. We recommend her to everyone we come across preparing to tie the knot!”

Tilly and Zak March 2019

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“We engaged Maria Pilar shortly after we decided to get married. As soon as we met we knew that she was the right fit for us. She was organised and kept us calm throughout the whole process. On the day, she helped us feel calm and happy. It was the best experience we have had. Thank you!”

Lisa and Mish March 2019

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“Thank you so much for making our special day possible. The ritual you facilitated for us was so beautiful and you made the whole process easy and full of love for us. Thank you for allowing us to express ourselves bilingually on the day and for being a part of our story. Mucho Amor.”

Khala and Jose March 2019

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“Thank you Maria Pilar you were amazing! You were there for us and made us feel safe and looked after with your guidance and great personality. You were a key element in our special day and we will be forever grateful.”

Vladimir and Alejandro March 2019

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“Thank you Maria, for making our dream of a bilingual ceremony come true. You were a pleasure to deal with and you made the whole process hassle free. Your competence and professionalism are outstanding. You have provided us with lifelong memories. Muchas gracias Maria Pilar.”

Ana and Siddique January 2019

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“Maria was everything we were looking for in a celebrant. She listened to our story and developed an amazing ceremony which reflected our love exceptionally. Coming from a Filipino and South American background, she was very aware of culture and respected the traditions we incorporated. Her warm, bubbly and calm personality played a major role on our day.”

Giovi and Andrés December 2018

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“Maria Pilar is a gifted professional and marriage celebrant. Maria took the time to get to know us, our story and crafted a unique ceremony that truly captured who we are as a couple. We couldn’t imagine anyone else marrying us. She made our day incredibly special, thank you!”

Lucy and Jose November 2018

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“Thank you so much, we loved it! You did an amazing job. Thank you for your guidance and for helping make our day even more special.”

Esperanza and Miguel November 2018

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“Maria was perfect. She was exactly who we were looking for: a great mixture of serious and professional but with a warm relaxed attitude. She conducted our ceremony in both English and Spanish. She was a delight to deal with at every stage of the process and guided us with humour, genuine caring and a high level of expertise. We both felt comfortable and confident in her hands.”

Peter and Paul November 2018

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“The ceremony was magical and beautiful. Our tears could not be contained, because our hearts were at their maximum. We were so happy, for this long-awaited moment. Our celebrant Maria was able to express exactly what we felt with her words.”

Karen and Simon October 2018

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“Thank you Maria Pilar for helping create our special day. Your kindness and beautiful words both in English and Spanish summed up our love and commitment to each other perfectly. We are grateful for your part in joining us in marriage, and for the care and respect you have shown us throughout the journey”

Melissa and Praxedes July 2018

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“Gracias querida, for the most beautiful wedding imaginable. The personal touches, the spanglish, everything! We cried lots of happy tears.”

Gabriela and Oscar May 2018

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“We are really grateful to Maria for being such a nice celebrant, she made our ceremony so special and was open to our ideas. Everything was what we always dreamed of. Maria was always respectful, caring and open to what we wanted.”

Diana and Sebastian February 2018

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“Gracias por ayudar a realizar nuestro sueño y el comienzo de nuestra familia.”

William y Marcela January 2018

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“Maria was truly the perfect celebrant for our wedding. From the first meeting, Maria was warm and caring, listening to our story and what was important for us during our ceremony. As a native Spanish speaker she catered perfectly for our bilingual ceremony. We would highly recommend her, and thank you Maria for your special words and making our day so incredibly beautiful.”

Brooke and Juan January 2018

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“We certainly had a wonderful time, thank you!”

Maria and Lachlan May 2017

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“Una vez más agradecerte por todo, estamos felices por el hermoso día que vivimos.”

Natalia y Andrés March 2017

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“What a wonderful wedding! Thank you for all you did to ensure it truly reflected the two families being united and welcomed. You included every guest equally.”

Eli and Hamish December 2016

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“Thank you for being part of our day! It meant the world to us that you could deliver the ceremony in both Spanish and English. We will recommend you to everybody we know.”

Silvia, Lucas and Patch November 2016

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“Thank you so much again for the ceremony, it was amazing! Thank you so much for starting the biggest chapter of our lives together. Everyone had fun and I have never seen Diana’s smile as beautiful as it was that day!”

Diana and Jai July 2016

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“Thank you for this simple ceremony in the park, we loved the words.”

Patrizia and Alessandro March 2016

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“Gracias por la bella ceremonia de nuestro casamiento, fue una muy linda ceremonia.”

Albert y Maria del Carmen February 2016

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“We would like to thank Maria Pilar for all her help and patience throughout the wedding process. It was very nice to have such a beautiful ceremony in two languages (actually three), including some traditional customs of our countries (Colombia and Israel). We are glad to have had such a supportive and very kind celebrant. Muchas gracias.”

Maor and Patricia January 2016

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“Thank you so much for being a part of our special day. It was so easy to discuss the details with you and we appreciate the effort you put into making our big day memorable. We can’t thank you enough”

Nicole and Patrick December 2015

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“Thank you for being part of the biggest day of our life. We thank you for being patient with our questions before the wedding day, and the words on our wedding day brought smile to us and all the guests. It wouldn’t be as perfect without you. Thank you.”

Saaya and Allen December 2015

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“It was a beautiful day for us, everything was perfect and part of it was because of our lovely celebrant.”

Quyen and Eric November 2015

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“We were so happy to find a celebrant who could help us create a beautiful and unique wedding ceremony. We have such wonderful memories of our day and we can’t thank you enough for the role you played in that”

Eva and Myles November 2015

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“Thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony. It was so wonderful, we loved it. We have received so many compliments about it. It was everything we wanted it to be, thanks for the professionalism and the very personal touches.”

Lulu and Patrick October 2015

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“Gracias por todo lo que hiciste en nuestro día especial. Estábamos un poco nerviosos pero disfrutamos mucho.”

Maria and Michael September 2015

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“Thank you for everything, the day was lovely”

Charlotte and Dustin September 2015

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“Gracias por hacer la ceremonia tan especial y por permitirnos sentirnos como en casa, al incluir nuestro idioma como parte de la boda, nuestros amigos y familiares que estuvieron presentes via Skype, se sintieron muy afortunados de sentirse incluidos en este momento tan bonito.”

Margarita and Sebastian August 2015

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“Gracias por hacer de un momento tan especial un recuerdo inolvidable. Nos hiciste sentir en casa.”

Katherine y Bernardo June 2015

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“We would like to thank you for making our wedding day even more special by truly capturing the moment and making it ours. You are so professional and were great in keeping us calm throughout the ceremony.
Gracias de todo corazón por ayudar a hacer nuestra boda un día inolvidable.”

Tania y Ruben April 2015

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“Maria was warm, friendly and professional. She made everything easy and followed through with all details, before and after our wedding, so we didn’t have to worry about anything. She really listened. She listened to our story and about what we wanted for the ceremony. She put us, the bridal party and guests at ease and ensured a beautiful, smooth service that was moving and very joyous. Thank you Maria!”

Louisa and Scott September 2014

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“Thank you for the bilingual ceremony. Mil gracias por todo.”

Diana y Lucas August 2014

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“Conseguimos una persona que más que una celebrante de boda, fue cómplice en todo momento en el desarrollo del día más hermoso para nosotros. A pesar de estar lejos de nuestras familias nos hizo sentir a gusto y le agregó calor y amor a la ceremonia. Gracias Maria Pilar!”

Pamela y Carlos July 2014

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“We are forever grateful for your help; especially in giving us pointers on the necessities for the wedding. You made the ceremony solemn and sweet. The cold and rainy weather did not daunt our spirits and it was such a blessing from Him that the showers ceased and the skies lit up, and the garden wedding turned out beautiful.”

Franzel and Kevin May 2014

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“We would like to thank you for making the whole process easy for us and guiding us through. It’s been such a pleasure knowing you! Thank you so much for being a part of our marriage. It was a wonderful ceremony, and the perfect day for. Memorable, as it should be.”

Roxannie and Dexter March 2014

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“Haber tenido nuestra boda en la playa fue algo maravilloso; todo salió a la perfección y nos sentimos la pareja más afortunada del mundo. Gracias infinitas María Pilar, tu colaboración y tu carisma hicieron que este día fuera aún más especial para nosotros.”

Sandy y Daniel February 2014

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“Muchas gracias por esa bonita ceremonia, todo el mundo nos ha felicitado por ella, pero la verdad es que todo el mérito es tuyo. Gracias!”

Susana y Victor February 2014

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“I was really nervous when I arrived for the ceremony; but as soon as I saw Maria and got a hug from her, I knew I was safe. Despite having met Maria only a few times before our wedding, it felt as if we had known her for a long time. We could not have pictured a better celebrant and she will always be a part of the best day of our lives”

Emma and Alex January 2014

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“Maria Pilar is warm, patient and professional and it was such a pleasure to have her as our celebrant. She offered us advice on how to create a memorable and beautiful bilingual ceremony. Thank you.”

Gabriela and Dale December 2013

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“Thank you Maria Pilar for helping make our day such a wonderful and special occasion! You were able to personalise and shape our ceremony into exactly what we wanted. Your integration of both English and Spanish was perfect and allowed both sides of our families to understand and be involved. Gracias por hacer de nuestra boda un día muy especial.”

Paola y Andrew May 2013

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“Queremos agradecer a María Pilar por la linda ceremonia que reflejó nuestra historia de amor. Para nosotros era muy importante que se desarrollara en español e inglés. Fue todo muy lindo y profesional. We are very grateful for your support and thank you for being part of our special day”

Karina y Remberto March 2013

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“Creemos de todo corazón haber elegido a la celebrante perfecta para nuestra ceremonia. Gracias por entregarnos paz y tranquilidad en todo momento. Muchas gracias!”

Katherine and Eduardo January 2013

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“Thank you for making our day so special and helping us create a beautiful ceremony that truly captured our sense of humour and our love for each other. You listened to all our ideas and made sure these were reflected in every part of our day. We appreciate you being there to share one of the most precious moments of our lives.”

Adriana and Shane December 2012

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“Our Wedding Day was incredible and the bilingual Spanish/English touch provided by Maria made it even more special! Even in the raging wind Maria was cool, calm and collected and made us feel like we were standing in perfect summer sunshine! We would both highly recommend her services to make your Wedding Day as beautiful as ours!”

Jade and Mauricio December 2012

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“We would like to thank you very much for all your help in planning our ceremony. With Sara living overseas at the time of planning, it was always great to hear your ideas and suggestions, Your professionalism and understanding made our ceremony a great success!”

Grant and Sara December 2012

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“Thank you Maria! We really appreciated both your professionalism, and your down to earth friendliness, both before and on the day. Our ceremony, included tears, laughter and impromptu, and you just went with the flow, and kept us on track. It was a gorgeous ceremony; thank you for conducting, and being a part of it.”

Kylie and Vincent November 2012

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“We really appreciated your openness to share your thoughts, and flexibility to incorporate our ideas. The ceremony truly reflected the sentiments that we wanted to share with our family and friends, and the warmth and energy we wanted to bring out in the celebration of our love for each other. You managed to bring together a number of different elements into a simple, fun, creative and genuine ceremony.”

Sarah and James March 2012

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“We wanted to thank from the bottom of our hearts for making our special day so beautiful and memorable. We appreciate your warmth and understanding and your ability to make our ceremony feel so unique and one of a kind. We felt completely taken care of by you, a million times thank you!”

Carolina and Sebastian May 2012

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“Su dedicación e interés por trabajar de la mano con nosotros como pareja e individuos le dio a nuestra ceremonia un toque muy especial. Todos aquellos que han tenido el privilegio de ser casados por María Pilar saben que no solo es una celebrante de bodas sino una mujer enamorada de su trabajo que cree en el verdadero amor. Su dedicación y dulzura, hicieron de nuestra boda un momento maravilloso y memorable para nosotros y quienes nos acompañaron.”

Samantha y Luis December 2011

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“Maria was truly wonderful during the preparations for our wedding and on the day. She was able to help us with the vows, and talked us through the whole process. She definitely made our day special, and even included a poem in Spanish for my family.”

Kamila and Colm February 2012

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“María Pilar estuvo con nosotros durante todo el proceso de preparación del matrimonio, ayudándonos con lo que necesitamos. Fue casi como si la hubiésemos conocido de siempre, ya que su actitud fue siempre amorosa y sensible a cualquier inquietud que surgiera. La ceremonia fue muy linda y emotiva. Estamos muy contentos de haberla elegido como celebrante de nuestro matrimonio. Muchas gracias.”

Evelyn y Fernando October 2011

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“We are very happy that we had Maria conduct our wedding ceremony, as her manner was lovely; professional and yet with a natural warmth. Having the ceremony in both Spanish and English worked really well. All of the wedding party commented that she was the perfect choice. We also really appreciated the little tips from someone who has been at far more weddings than us!”

Erin and Orlando September 2011

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“Thank you for helping us create our special day, just the way we wanted it.”

Svetlana and Matt September 2011

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“Hemos tenido la dicha de casarnos en Australia. Fue un dia muy especial para nosotros como lo es para toda pareja llena de amor y aspiraciones. Siendo estudiantes internacionales no contamos con la presencia de nuestras familias para esta fecha, pero poder hacer nuestra boda en espanol fue como sentirnos en casa. Agradecemos de corazón a Maria Pilar por su ayuda.”

Sorany y Lucas May 2011

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“Las diferentes culturas existentes en el mundo pueden ser muy alejadas unas de otras, sin embargo, el sentimiento del amor es un lazo que puede crear una nueva entre dos distintas. Mas el amor es etéreo y para hacerlo visible ante muchos es María Pilar el lazo entre la realidad y el sentimiento. Muchas gracias por entregarnos ese “equilibrio” entre el amor y la legalidad.”

Tracey and Claudio April 2011

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“Thank you so much for the beautiful ceremony, we loved every moment of it. We have also had so much good feedback from family and friends on what a personal and special ceremony it was.” “Hiciste de nuestra ceremonia algo muy especial y hermoso”

Amy and Rodrigo April 2011

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“Un aspecto que nos gustó mucho fue la personalización de la ceremonia, ya que incluyó partes de nuestra historia y sentimientos que tenemos el uno hacia el otro”.

Ana María and Ivan February 2011

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“Maria was incredible; one of the key parts of our ceremony was the celebrant. She made it special from when we first met her and made all the planning and organisation so much easier. The day of our wedding was incredibly beautiful, not only was it a perfect bilingual ceremony but Maria’s genuine personal touch made sure that we and all our guests will always remember our wedding as a most unique celebration.”

Brenda and Paul January 2011

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“Because of you, it was possible for us as Dutchies to marry in Australia. Thanks for everything”.

Renate and Hendrik December 2010

Fees

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For intimate ceremonies or smaller gatherings the price can be negotiated.

The legal-only package completes all the legal requirements for marriage. It is ideal for couples who don’t want the fuss of a conventional wedding ceremony.

A deposit of $100 is payable once you have confirmed that I will be your celebrant and when you have signed the initial form (Notice of Intended Marriage). This deposit is part of the final total amount. The remaining amount is payable at least 1 week before the ceremony (or earlier).

The total fee includes:

The initial interview/meeting
Additional interviews to discuss details and finalise the ceremony
Unlimited calls, emails, texts or WhatsApp
The wedding rehearsal (so you know where to stand and what to say)
Drafts of the ceremony
A ceremony tailored specifically for you
All email communication and phone calls
All legal paperwork
Use of PA system (if required)
Use of small table to sign documents (if required)
Printed ceremony in a booklet
Printed vows on beautiful paper
Travel costs up to 60km travelling distance between the celebrant’s home in Coburg and place of marriage.

REFUND POLICY

The deposit is not refundable. The remaining amount is refundable if for some reason I am not able to solemnise the marriage on the arranged day or if written notice of cancellation of the marriage is received by me no less than 14 days before the arranged marriage date.

Se habla español

Mi nombre es María Pilar Aguilera y soy Oficiante de matrimonios registrada en Australia.

Esto me permite realizar bodas legalmente en cualquier parte del país.

Siendo parte de la comunidad latinoamericana en Melbourne me da mucho gusto poder realizar su boda en inglés y/o en español.

Los puedo guiar paso a paso a través del proceso de trámites legales en Australia.

PRIMEROS PASOS LEGALES
Deben completar y firmar un documento inicial llamado Notice of Intended Marriage y esto lo pueden hacer de forma digital, firman el documento o imprimir y escanear. Este es un requisito legal acá en Australia. Se debe firmar minimo un mes antes de casarse. El documento se encuentra aqui:

https://www.ag.gov.au/families-and-marriage/publications/notice-intended-marriage

Se llama Notice of Intended Marriage y deben completar solo las preguntas 1-16 en la página 3. Lo pueden firmar digitalmente en la pagina 4 en la primera linea donde dice Signature of Parties. El resto lo hago yo.

IDENTIFICACIÓN
Solo necesitan pasaportes o acta de nacimiento (uno a la otra). Si usan acta de nacimiento y está en español no es necesario traducir y deben mostrar su licencia también. (Esto se puede mostrar en el momento de firmar el documento).

Es toda la identificación que necesitan presentar. Esto siempre y cuando ninguno haya sido casado anteriormente y si es el caso deben mostrar evidencia de divorcio o viudez.

DIA DEL MATRIMONIO
El día del matrimonio necesitan dos testigos (uno cada uno). Los testigos no presentan identificación y solo deben ser mayor de 18 años (pueden ser turistas, australianos, amigos, familiares), solo necesito los nombres de los testigos. A partir de ese día están legalmente casados. Yo les daré un certificado de matrimonio oficial ese día.

Después del matrimonio yo envío todos los documentos a la oficina del Registro Civil y ellos tardan aproximadamente 30 días hábiles en registrar el matrimonio y enviarles un certificado oficial del Registro Civil a su dirección de domicilio. Este documento es el que usan para cualquier trámite donde deben comprobar que están casados. El matrimonio es legal a nivel internacional.

Resources/Legal Requirements

In order to get married in Australia, you must both complete and sign a Notice of Intended Marriage Form, often referred to as the NOIM.

The NOIM must be given to the authorised celebrant no earlier than 18 months and no later than one month before the date of the marriage. So you can sign it up to 18 months prior to your wedding date, but must be no later than one month prior. The Notice can now be signed digitally

Note: In response to Coronavirus a temporary change has been made to the Marriage Act 1961, to enable the signatures of the parties getting married on the Notice of Intended Marriage form (NOIM) to be witnessed remotely by an authorised person. This change has been made under the Coronavirus Economic Response Package (Modifications—Statutory Declarations and Notices of Intention to Marry) Determination 2021- external site and has been now extended until 31 December 2023.

Until 31 December 2023, an authorised witness may legally sign in the ‘Signature of witness box’ on page 4 of the NOIM, if they have observed the party signing the NOIM, whether or not by means of a facility that enables audio and visual communication between persons in different places. For example, this could include where the witness has observed the signature of the party through videoconferencing facilities such as Skype or Zoom. Such NOIMs signed and witnessed remotely during the specified period should be accepted despite the note on page 2 of the NOIM stating that the ‘Notice must be signed in the physical presence of an authorised witness’.

Both parties must produce evidence of date and place of birth and the end of any previous marriage (if applicable), they must show original documents a the time of signing.

A passport or birth certificate is sufficient as identification.

For more information please get in touch via my contact page

You can download the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) from this link:
https://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Marriage/Documents/New-notice-of-intended-marriage.pdf

Contact

Contact me for weddings, commitment ceremonies, renewal of vows ceremonies or funerals.

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Maria Pilar Aguilera
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