Registry-style ceremonies by civil celebrants, not a government registry office. No fuss, no frills, no wedding. Just paperwork.

Marriage Equality

A short guide to marriage equality in Australia.

Marriage is legal for all couples in Australia.

The same legal process applies to everyone:

  • the same NOIM rules
  • the same document requirements
  • the same witness rules
  • the same legal effect once married

Ready to get married?

Start with the booking form

Fill out the booking form and pay the fee, then prepare your Notice of Intended Marriage with NOIM Easy. Once we receive your paperwork and check availability, we confirm the date, time, and place for your short legal marriage.

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Keep comparing your best Gold Coast wedding options

These pages are the core guides couples use when they are comparing cheap weddings, simple marriage options, celebrants, local vendors, and the legal next steps on the Gold Coast.

Gold Coast wedding directory

Browse local celebrants, venues, photographers, florists, and elopement-friendly suppliers.

Affordable weddings on the Gold Coast

Budget ideas, practical cost tiers, free-or-low-cost location ideas, and simple planning advice.

Simple weddings and registry-style marriages

Paperwork-only, registry-style, courthouse-style, and elopement options explained for Gold Coast couples.

Find a Gold Coast marriage celebrant

What local celebrants cost, how to compare them, and when a paperwork-only service makes sense.

Gold Coast wedding blog

Local advice about cheap weddings, ceremony logistics, vendor choices, and legal paperwork.

Contact the Gold Coast Marriage Office

Ask about paperwork, timing, documents, witnesses, and the quickest next step for your marriage.