Many couples separate the legal marriage from the celebration.
That means they get legally married in Sydney, then hold the bigger event somewhere else.
Why people do this
It keeps the legal part simple.
That can be useful if you want:
- an overseas celebration later
- a family event on another date
- less paperwork tied to the big day
- an Australian marriage certificate after registration
Our role
We handle the legal marriage in Sydney.
That is the paperwork, the celebrant, the legal words, and the signing. Our paperwork-only marriage costs $780.
If you would like the Sydney part to feel special too, the Elopement Ceremony ($1,800) gives you a short, personal ceremony at the harbour before you fly out.
What we do not do
We do not run the overseas wedding itself. Your overseas celebration can be as symbolic and personal as you like, because the legal part is already done.
Read how overseas marriages are recognised if you are weighing up marrying abroad instead.