Marrying overseas? Do the legal marriage on the Gold Coast first, from $820 or as a $1,800 elopement, then celebrate anywhere without foreign paperwork.
Many couples separate the legal marriage from the celebration, especially when the celebration is overseas.
Why do the legal part on the Gold Coast?
Getting legally married overseas can mean foreign paperwork, translations, local residency rules, and extra steps before an Australian agency will accept your certificate. Marrying legally here first avoids most of that.
Common reasons couples do it this way:
- simpler paperwork in English, under Australian law
- an official Queensland certificate for name changes, passports, and visas
- a relaxed overseas celebration with no legal pressure on the day
- the freedom to have a friend, family member, or anyone you like lead the overseas ceremony
Two ways to do it on the Gold Coast
- Legal only, before or after: our paperwork-only marriage for $820 is quick, cheap, and done in about ten minutes
- Make it a moment: our elopement ceremony for $1,800 gives you a personal ceremony and your own vows here at home, then you celebrate with everyone overseas
Timing
You need to lodge your NOIM at least one calendar month before the Australian marriage. If you are travelling soon, read get married quickly.