DAWN HICKEY CIVIL CELEBRANT





Gold Coast Marriage Celebrant

Appointed in 2004 - Marriage/Same Sex Marriage, Elopements, Vow Renewal, Commitment, Remembrance, Naming, Private Ceremony, Legals Only, or wanting to marry before/after overseas Reception, in a Home, Home Garden, Chapel, Club, Restaurant, Hotel/Resort at a very reasonable price. I have all relevant Forms.


I have a garden, see pictures below, couple and two witnesses plus photographer at a very reduced price.


For Local/Overseas/Interstate couples wishing to marry on the Gold Coast and for persons, including Overseas persons, seeking Notice of Intended Marriage for Immigration (once a Notice of Intended Marriage which is valid for 18 months, is signed with me by resident party, there is no need to register a Civil Partnership/De Facto Relationship). I have performed many Marriage Ceremonies and have married persons from many countries. I am fully trained, have a legal background and have successfully completed the 2025 Attorney-General's Ongoing Professional Development Program.


Click on any Photo to Enlarge - All photos taken by guests or myself - I have other photos at my home which you may view.


Contact Details - By Email, Text or phone

Dawn Lesley Hickey,

Civil Marriage Celebrant,

Townhouse 5, 218 Central Street, Labrador, Queensland, 4215

Mobile Iphone: 0402104079 - Email: dhickeycmc2004@yahoo.com



Married in my Garden - October 2025



We cut Wedding Cake and had Champagne after Ceremony.



January 2025 - Table set for Unity Candle Ceremony - my garden.



Groom from Sicily surprises Bride with bunch of white roses.



February 2025 - Couple from The Seychelles - my garden.



Ceremony included Lighting of Unity Candle, Exchange of Rose and Vows with Rosary Beads.

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2024 Couple from India - my garden.



Couple Exchange Roses. Candle Boxed for Table.



December, 2023 - Philippine Couple



Wed in the Broadwater Chapel



April, 2024 - Southport Resort



South African Ceremony - Jumping the Broom



Ring Cushion holds Rings for the Bride and Groom



Ceremony at the Parkwood Golf Club



July 2024 - Broadwater Parklands



All Guests gather following Ceremony in Broadwater Chapel.



Boxed Candle for October 2025 Wedding - Personalized - or in Vase (for the day) with tapers for Unity Candle Ceremony.



Provided Within Fee



I Provide



Immigration letter for Overseas persons which can be lodged with Immigration after signature of Notice of Intended Marriage with me by resident party.


Ceremony Table and Chairs as shown in photos above, choice of Ribbons for chairs, Personalized Candle (Boxed for Ceremony table or with tapers for Candle Ceremony with Tea Light, Candle Vase and Candle Snuffer), Silk Roses for Exchange of Rose Ceremony, Rosary Beads or string of flowers for wrists when reciting Vows, Pouring Containers for Sand Ceremony, Silk Flower for Table (choice), Love Sign, Sea Shell for Rings, Order of Ceremony (Program) for Bride, Groom and Witnesses.


Information, all Legal Documents, Writing and Performing of Ceremony, Marriage Certificate in clear folder with Ceremony document printout and, most importantly, Registration.



More of my Ceremonies





My aim is to provide you with a Ceremony you have both helped create and will remember with love in your hearts.



April, 2024 - Married in Miami Resort. A little rain did not spoil Celebration.



Rotary Chapel Broadwater Wedding



Groom from UK lights Unity Candle with Bride from Brisbane



New Zealand couple wed and honeymoon on Gold Coast.



2024 - Two beautiful Italian girls marry.



All of Us - Bride from Thailand, Groom from Japan - Thai Restaurant.



Bride and Groom light their Unity Candle



Married by the Sea - Groom from Fiji



Mudgeeraba Resort Wedding



Testimonials



I hold Testimonials and Photos, of my many Ceremonies not shown on this Site, here at my home which you are welcome to View


Here are a few Testimonials -


Dawn is such an accommodating and lovely person overall. She married us in her home and made the overall process so simple and seamless. I couldn't recommend her enough. Camille and Patrick.


Thanks Dawn for the pics and a wonderful service. Jean-Luc and Noeline.


Wow, I love it. Its beautiful. Thank you for making Candle for us. Sirikunlaya and Wittaya.


Thank you Dawn for a wonderful day. It couldn't have been any better. Gemma and Siddartha.


We would like to thank you for the beautiful celebration of our love. It was simple, heartfelt and full of love which is what we wanted. Thanks so much again. Sonia & Elisa.


Thanks Dawn. We had an amazing day. We want to thank you for everything you did, we are so happy. Thanks for the photos too. Brian and Bianca.


Thank you for helping us & conducting the ceremony. It was our great pleasure choosing you to celebrate the wedding & we are very grateful & my family to meet you. Kind regards & have a safe Christmas. Ian & Angelica.


We are very pleased with the Wedding procedure that you sent by email and Emily and I love the Candle. James and Emily.


Thank you Dawn. You are so helpful. Stephanie and Xianfeng.


Thank you for everything. You have done an excellent service. Definitely we will recommend you to our friends. Ajith and Synu.


We thoroughly enjoyed our morning with you. Can't think of anyone better who could have made it so special and relaxing for us. Stephen and Maryanne.


We were very pleased with your services, prior to our wedding and also for the wedding ceremony. Jim and Veronique.


Thank you so much for yesterday. The Ceremony was so special. We couldn't have asked a better person to marry us. Britney and Lisa.





Legal Information and Options



You both must be over the age of 18 years (under 18 years special rules apply only for one party other party must be 18 years old). A Notice of Intended Marriage must be completed and lodged with me (I provide all blank documents required) no less than one month before your Ceremony (if your fiance' is overseas, the resident party may sign the Notice of Intended Marriage (the date will run from that date of signature) however, the other party must sign such document plus a Declaration and provide original documents, prior to Ceremony). I need to sight Passport or Birth Certificate (in English-Translations must be by an accredited Translator) and if using Birth Certificate I also must sight photo ID. If previously married I need to sight Divorce or Death Certificate.


Relationships Australia and Centacare provide Relationship Building Courses. By Law, I must inform you of such Courses being available, however, by Law it is not mandatory that you attend such a Course.


There are many Ceremony Options - Candle Ceremony with taper candles, Exchange of Rose/Lei Ceremony, Sand Pouring Ceremony, Words Only Ceremony, Cultural Inclusions.


I officiate only one Ceremony on any one day which means that you can change your time if need be as your Day approaches.



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Contact Email and Phone



dhickeycmc2004@yahoo.com | Phone: 0402104079