Gold Coast marriages by private authorised celebrants. Paperwork-only $820 · Elopement $1,800 · Wedding $2,200

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Gold Coast marriage and wedding celebrant prices

Get married on the Gold Coast from $820. Step up to a personal elopement ceremony for $1,800, or a full custom wedding ceremony for $2,200. Every package includes the legal paperwork.

Book paperwork-only, $820
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Paperwork-only, elopement, or wedding

The legal part costs the same effort whichever you choose, so it is included in all three. What changes is how much ceremony you want around it.

Paperwork-Only Marriage

The cheapest legal way to get married on the Gold Coast

$820 inc GST

Guests:
The two of you and two adult witnesses
Ceremony:
About 10 minutes
  • Booking, administration, and NOIM and document checks
  • Email support with the NOIM, ID, and timing questions
  • Short legal ceremony with the required wording and legal vows
  • Signing of the marriage documents and a ceremonial certificate
  • Marriage registration lodged with Queensland BDM within 14 days
  • Gold Coast time and place confirmed once your paperwork is in

Best for: Couples who want to be legally married now and celebrate later (or not at all).

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Personal ceremony

Elopement Ceremony

A personal ceremony for the two of you, somewhere beautiful

$1,800 inc GST

Guests:
Just you two, or up to about 15 family and friends
Ceremony:
About 15 to 20 minutes
  • Everything in the paperwork-only marriage
  • A planning call or video meeting to shape your ceremony
  • A personal ceremony script written with you and approved by you
  • Your own vows, with templates and help writing them if you want it
  • Ring exchange and one small ritual, such as a handfasting or sand ceremony
  • Location and timing advice for light, tides, weather, and permits
  • Portable signing table for the paperwork on the day
  • Unlimited email support in the lead-up

Best for: Couples who want the moment to feel like theirs, with no or only a few guests.

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Wedding Ceremony

A full, custom wedding ceremony your guests will actually enjoy

$2,200 inc GST

Guests:
Your wedding guests, from a dozen to around 150
Ceremony:
About 20 to 30 minutes
  • Everything in the paperwork-only marriage
  • Two planning meetings, in person or by video
  • A fully custom ceremony script built around your story, with drafts to review
  • Personal vows, readings, rituals, and family or friend involvement
  • Ceremony rehearsal at your venue on request (Gold Coast area)
  • Portable PA system with wireless microphones for the ceremony
  • Signing table and two chairs, styled simply
  • Timing coordinated with your venue, photographer, and planner
  • Unlimited email and phone support in the lead-up

Best for: Couples having a wedding with guests who want a celebrant, not a script-reader.

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Need witnesses, an after-hours time, or travel beyond the coast? See the optional extras on the Gold Coast pricing page.

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Gold Coast Marriage Office packages
What you getPaperwork-only $820Elopement $1,800Wedding $2,200
Legal ceremony, signing and registration
NOIM and document checks
Ceremonial certificate on the day
Personal ceremony written with you
Your own vows and ring exchangeLegal vows only
Planning call or meetingOne callTwo meetings
Signing table on the day
Fully custom script with your story
Readings and family or friend involvementSmall touches
Coordination with venue and suppliers
Portable PA and wireless microphones
Rehearsal on request
Support in the lead-upEmailUnlimited emailUnlimited email and phone
Typical guestsTwo witnessesNone to a fewYour whole guest list

Optional extras

Add these to any package, only when you actually need them.

Witness service

$130

Two legal witnesses supplied for your ceremony when you cannot or do not want to bring your own.

After hours

$300

Ceremonies before 9am or after 9pm, by arrangement.

Travel

By quote

Available beyond the core Gold Coast area, including the hinterland, Tweed, and Scenic Rim.

Interpreter

On application

Professional interpreter support when either of you, or a witness, needs it.

How our prices compare on the Gold Coast

Most couples comparing Gold Coast wedding costs are really comparing three things: the legal marriage, the ceremony, and the celebration. We only charge for the first two, and we price them separately so you never pay for ceremony you do not want.

The paperwork-only marriage is the cheapest way to get legally married locally without travelling to the Brisbane Registry. The elopement ceremony suits couples who want a real, personal moment at Burleigh, Currumbin, the Broadwater, or up in the hinterland, without a guest list. The wedding ceremony is for couples with guests who want a properly written ceremony without the premium price that often comes with a big-name celebrant.

If you are still working out the total budget for your day, read the affordable Gold Coast weddings guide and the Gold Coast wedding cost breakdown.

Pricing FAQs

Common questions about fees, GST, and what each package includes.

What does the $820 paperwork-only fee cover?

Booking and administration, NOIM and document checks, a short legal ceremony with an authorised celebrant, the signing, a ceremonial certificate, and lodging the registration with Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages.

What extra do we get for $1,800 with the elopement ceremony?

A personal ceremony written with you, your own vows, a ring exchange, location and timing advice, and a planning call, at a Gold Coast spot you choose. The legal paperwork is still included.

Why is the wedding ceremony $2,200?

Because it is a fully custom ceremony delivered for your guests, with more writing, planning, and coordination with your venue and suppliers.

Are the prices GST-inclusive?

Yes. All package and add-on prices on this site are in Australian dollars and include GST.

Is this a government registry fee?

No. We are private authorised celebrants, not the Queensland Registry. The legal result is the same as a registry marriage.

Are witnesses included?

Bring two adult witnesses at no cost, or add the witness service for $130 if you would rather we supply them.

When is our date confirmed?

After you book and send your witnessed NOIM and documents. We confirm the date, time, and place once the paperwork is checked and availability is known.

Do we get the official certificate on the day?

No. You get a ceremonial certificate on the day. The official certificate is ordered from Queensland Births, Deaths and Marriages after registration, or we can order it for you for $70.

Ready to get married on the Gold Coast?

Book any package online now. We confirm your date, time, and place once your NOIM and documents are in.

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