Get legally married in Sydney from $780. Elopement ceremony $1,800 · Wedding package $2,200

Marriage Act 1961

The main law about marriage in Australia is the Marriage Act 1961.

Because legislation and guidance can change, the safest place to read it is on the official government websites.

Official sources

What matters for this site

Our advice and service pages are built around the current legal basics:

  • the NOIM requirement
  • the one-month notice rule
  • in-person solemnisation
  • two adult witnesses
  • identity and supporting documents
  • proper registration after the marriage

If you want the practical version, start with Requirements or NOIM.

Sydney marriage packages

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Book online: paperwork only $780, elopement ceremony $1,800, or wedding package $2,200. Once we receive your NOIM, we confirm the date, time, and place.

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If you are comparing cheap weddings, simple legal marriages, celebrants, the local vendor directory, or paperwork guides, start with the pages below.

Prices and packages

Pricing

Paperwork only $780, elopement ceremony $1,800, wedding package $2,200. Compare what is included.

Paperwork-only marriage

$780

The cheapest way to get legally married in Sydney: a short legal marriage for $780.

Elopement ceremony

$1,800

Elope at the harbour, a park, or a rooftop with a short personal ceremony for $1,800.

Wedding package

$2,200

A fully personalised Sydney wedding ceremony for your guests for $2,200.

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Guides

NOIM, one month notice, ID, registry weddings, overseas couples, and every legal step explained.