Get legally married in Sydney from $780. Elopement ceremony $1,800 · Wedding package $2,200 · Private civil celebrants, not the government registry.
Sydney marriage prices
Get legally married for $780, elope with a personal ceremony for $1,800, or have a full wedding ceremony for $2,200. Private authorised celebrants, not the government registry.
Packages
Every package includes the legal marriage done properly. The only question is how much ceremony you want around it.
$780AUD
The legal marriage, without the wedding.
Couples who just want to be legally married in Sydney, quickly and cheaply.
$1,800AUD
A real ceremony for two, or a handful of guests.
Couples eloping at a Sydney harbour, park, beach, or rooftop location who want it to feel like a wedding.
$2,200AUD
A fully personalised wedding ceremony at a sensible price.
Couples having a wedding with family and friends who want a professional celebrant without premium pricing.
| What you get | Paperwork Only $780 | Elopement Ceremony $1,800 | Wedding Package $2,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised Commonwealth celebrant | |||
| Help with the NOIM, ID, and documents | |||
| Unlimited phone and email support | |||
| Legal vows, signing, and presentation certificate | |||
| Lodgement with NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages | |||
| Location | CBD office or agreed spot | Your elopement location | Your ceremony venue |
| Planning meetings | – | One call or video | Up to two |
| Personalised ceremony | – | Short and personal | Full, drafted and approved |
| Vow-writing help | – | ||
| Witnesses supplied | $130 extra | If just the two of you | Your guests sign |
| Readings, rituals, and family involvement | – | – | |
| Rehearsal at your venue | – | – | |
| PA system with wireless microphones | – | – | |
| Signing table, tablecloth, and chairs | – | Portable signing setup | |
| Best for | Just the legal bit | Just you, or a few guests | Family and friends |
Only pay for what you actually need. Extras are quoted before you confirm.
Two legal witnesses supplied if you need them: $130 inc GST.
Before 9am or after 5pm: $300 inc GST.
We quote any extra travel before you confirm, so there are no surprises.
If an interpreter is required, the cost depends on the language and availability.
Ordered separately from NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages after registration. Their fee is set by them.
The legal marriage itself does not have to be expensive. What makes Sydney weddings expensive is everything stacked on top of it: venue hire, catering, styling, and a full-day photographer. Strip the day back to the marriage and a Sydney wedding can cost less than a weekend away.
Our paperwork-only marriage is the floor: $780 for an authorised celebrant, the NOIM help, a short legal marriage, and lodgement. Add a real, personal ceremony at a harbour, park, or rooftop with the elopement ceremony for $1,800. If you want your family and friends there and a ceremony that feels like a wedding, the wedding package is $2,200, with a planning session and a ceremony written with you.
Want to see how that fits into a whole-day budget? Read our guide to affordable weddings in Sydney, or compare the NSW Registry and a private celebrant.
Common questions before you book
Our Paperwork Only service at $780 is the cheapest private option we offer. It is a short legal marriage with an authorised celebrant at our Martin Place office or an agreed Sydney spot. You bring two adult witnesses, or add our witness help. See the paperwork-only guide for the full process.
The Elopement Ceremony ($1,800) is a short, personal ceremony for the two of you, or a handful of people, at a Sydney location you choose. The Wedding Package ($2,200) adds a planning session and a fully personalised ceremony for guests, with readings, rituals, and family involvement.
Yes. Every package includes help with the Notice of Intended Marriage, checking your documents, the legal words, the signing, and lodging the marriage with NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages.
All three packages are booked and paid online. Choose your package, pick your preferred date, and pay. Then we help you with the NOIM and confirm the details.
No. You receive a presentation certificate on the day. The official certificate is ordered separately from NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages, and their fee is set by them. See our marriage certificate guide.
Yes. If you book Paperwork Only and decide you want a real ceremony, contact us before your date and we can talk about moving you onto the Elopement Ceremony or Wedding Package.
Sometimes, sometimes not. The Registry in Pyrmont is a government service with set rooms and times. We are a private celebrant service that comes to a location that suits you. Compare the two on our registry weddings page.
Yes, as long as you can meet the legal requirements and the one-month notice rule. Read the overseas visitors guide.
Book any package online in a few minutes: Paperwork Only $780, Elopement Ceremony $1,800, or Wedding Package $2,200.
Plan your Sydney marriage
If you are comparing cheap weddings, simple legal marriages, celebrants, the local vendor directory, or paperwork guides, start with the pages below.
Paperwork only $780, elopement ceremony $1,800, wedding package $2,200. Compare what is included.
The cheapest way to get legally married in Sydney: a short legal marriage for $780.
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