What do you think about surprise weddings?

[2CheekyMonkeys]

You could fill out the paperwork with him and set the date and then keep him in the dark about when, where, how, theme and make it a surprise location. Sorta like that wedding show Kate Ritchie hosted about the groom being in total control of it all.

[~*Niadalla*~]

I had a surprise wedding at my engagement party. IMO an engagement party is just as special as a wedding. I also knew that anyone ho truly loved us would make the effort to attend (bar illness preventing them), whether it be a wedding or a friendly BBQ for no particular reason.
As others have pointed out, surprising the groom wouldn't be possible. Good luck with whatever you do though.

[nothing2lose]

You could marry someone else. That would be a surprise.

[mzjen]

omg that so true i never looked at it like that thanks for the info ..... haha i could just imagine wat my partner would say wen he cums back home LOL..... Nuh i think i would rather marry my partner hehe

[Caz_88]

Just as an FYI.... both parties dont need to sign the notice- DH was deployed so he didnt sign ours. However our celebrant had met him before and talked to us both on the phone did required counseling etc.... I dont know many guys that would like it sprung on them though- that might be a bit much :-/

[mzjen]

i like the way you are thinking 2cheekymonkeys. i think that might be the way im gonna go

[TaRhLi.]

I'm a Marriage Celebrant and NO celebrant can do a surprise wedding like you describe it is against our Code of Conduct. Both parties must sign the Notice of Intent to Marry at least 1 month prior to the wedding date and the Celebrant must make sure that no party is being coerced into getting married against their will.