Gold Coast marriages by private authorised celebrants. Paperwork-only $820 · Elopement $1,800 · Wedding $2,200 · All GST-inclusive, paperwork included.
Changing your surname after marriage in Queensland: the certificate you need, which organisations to update first, and when a formal name change applies.
After getting married in Australia, you are not required to change your name.
You can keep your current name, take your spouse’s surname, or deal with names in another lawful way that suits your circumstances.
For most routine name updates after marriage, the important document is the official marriage certificate, not the ceremonial certificate from the day.
Start here:
If you want to create a new surname or use a name that is not covered by the ordinary marriage certificate process, you may need a formal change of name instead.
Common updates include:
Always check the exact document rules of the organisation you are dealing with.
Ready to get married?
Gold Coast marriages from $820
Book the paperwork-only marriage online, then prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage with NOIM Easy. Want more than the legal minimum? Compare the elopement and wedding ceremony packages below.
Gold Coast packages
Every package includes the legal paperwork, NOIM checks, and registration. You only pay more when you want more ceremony.
The cheapest legal way to get married on the Gold Coast
$820 inc GST
Best for: Couples who want to be legally married now and celebrate later (or not at all).
Personal ceremony
A personal ceremony for the two of you, somewhere beautiful
$1,800 inc GST
Best for: Couples who want the moment to feel like theirs, with no or only a few guests.
A full, custom wedding ceremony your guests will actually enjoy
$2,200 inc GST
Best for: Couples having a wedding with guests who want a celebrant, not a script-reader.
Need witnesses, an after-hours time, or travel beyond the coast? See the optional extras on the Gold Coast pricing page.
