Gold Coast marriages by private authorised celebrants. Paperwork-only $820 · Elopement $1,800 · Wedding $2,200 · All GST-inclusive, paperwork included.
The Marriage Act 1961 in plain English: notice, consent, witnesses, legal wording, and what it means for couples getting married on the Gold Coast.
The Marriage Act 1961 is the main federal law that governs marriage in Australia.
For most couples, the practical points are:
The Act also now requires the celebrant to meet separately and in person with each party before the marriage is solemnised.
The legal rules are national, but after the marriage the registration happens through Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages because that is where the marriage took place.
If you want the exact law and official guidance, start 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.
