Yes. In certain circumstances, couples may apply for a Shortening of Time.
Approval is subject to meeting specific legal criteria under Australian marriage legislation.
Applications may be considered under the following circumstances:
Employment or travel commitments
Where work or significant travel arrangements prevent one party from being present after the one-month period.
Wedding or celebration arrangements
Where binding wedding, celebration, or religious arrangements have already been made.
Medical reasons
Where a party to the marriage, or someone involved in the wedding, is suffering from a serious medical condition.
Legal proceedings
Where one party is involved in legal proceedings that necessitate the marriage taking place earlier.
Celebrant error
Where the required notice was not given in time due solely to an error by an authorised celebrant, and wedding arrangements have already been made within the one-month period.
Eligibility, required documentation, and application procedures depend on individual circumstances and should be assessed by your marriage celebrant.