A paperwork-only ceremony is the bare minimum required by law to be legally married in Australia. It includes signing the marriage certificate, the declaration of no legal impediment to marriage, and stating the mandatory words during the ceremony in the presence of an authorised marriage celebrant and two witnesses over the age of 18.

Any two people from any place of birth an of any citizenship over the age of 18 not closely related by blood, who are not currently legally married to someone else, can marry in Australia. If one party is between 16 and 18, special conditions apply and a court order is needed along with parental consent​​.

You must fill out a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form at least one month before the intended wedding date. Valid IDs (passports or birth certificates and photo IDs) and, if applicable, divorce or death certificates from previous marriages must be presented to your celebrant​​, Josh Withers.

After the ceremony, your celebrant will submit the necessary documents to the relevant state or territory registry. You can then apply for an official marriage certificate through the registry, which is required for many legal processes post-marriage​​. Josh can also order this for you at time of registration.

Absolutely. Our paperwork-only service is perfect for couples where one or both partners are seeking to marry in Australia for visa purposes. It fulfills the legal requirements for marriage, which can then support a visa application​​.

The NOIM must be filed at least one month before your desired wedding date. However, to ensure availability and allow time for any necessary preparations, contacting us as soon as you decide on your plans is advisable​​.

While the focus is on the legalities, we aim to make your moment special. There is room for some personal touches while adhering to the required legal framework. Discuss your ideas with us, and we'll do our best to accommodate​​.

Our service is designed to be affordable, reflecting the simplicity and ease of the process. For detailed pricing, please contact us directly as costs can vary based on specific requirements and any additional services you might choose.

Yes, you can submit a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) even if your divorce is still pending. When completing the NOIM form, there's an option to indicate that divorce proceedings have commenced but are not yet final. This status is marked as "Divorce pending" on the form. It's essential to note, however, that the marriage ceremony cannot be solemnised until the divorce has been finalised and official documentation to this effect is provided to the celebrant. Once the divorce is final, you'll need to update your NOIM form accordingly to proceed with the marriage ​

in Australia, marriages must be officiated by an authorised celebrant for them to be legally valid. Friends or family members who are not authorised arriage celebrants cannot legally solemnise a marriage. However, you could have a symbolic ceremony led by your friend and then have the legal aspect conducted by us at a different time. The important part for legal recognition is that the legal formalities are observed and documented by someone with the authority to do so under Australian law.

Yes, we support equality and inclusion. All people allowed to marryby law in Australia can marry with us.