Since 2010 your first choice registry-style experience starts now – with an option for all budgets. With more than 5,000 couples legally married in 16 years. Legals-only weddings start from under $300! Right through to stunning weekend full wedding celebrations for up to 40 guests at less than $1,000. Call (03) 9820 1119

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Legal Marriage from $270.
Date avails from March/April/May 2026.

Marriage Bureau of Victoria – Affordable Registry Weddings & Elopements in Melbourne

For more than 16 years, couples seeking a simple, elegant and affordable way to get married have trusted the experience of the award-winning Melbourne Marriage Registry.

Marriage Bureau of Victoria provides guidance for couples wanting a straightforward legal marriage, whether you are planning a quiet elopement, a small registry ceremony, or simply wish to complete the legal marriage process with ease.

Ceremonies are conducted in the beautiful ceremony room of the Melbourne Marriage Registry, located within the Victorian Marriage Hub in South Yarra, only minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. Here, everything can be arranged in one place — from lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage to completing your legal wedding ceremony.

Why Thousands of Couples Choose Marriage Bureau of Victoria for Their Registry Wedding

Over 16 years helping couples complete simple, legal registry weddings in Victoria
Beautiful classic ceremony room in the award-winning Melbourne Marriage Registry located within the Victorian Marriage Hub in South Yarra
Friendly, professional guidance from a team of Award-Winning Marriage Celebrants, making the legal marriage process simple and stress-free
A fast pathway to getting legally married in Melbourne
Assistance for couples requiring documentation for partner and visa applications
Options for simple legal ceremonies or personalised wedding ceremonies
Private elopement ceremonies available with witnesses provided
Intimate ceremonies for two people or small gatherings of up to 40 guests
Trusted by thousands of couples, including public figures and sporting personalities

Victoria’s Trusted Destination for Couples Planning a Simple Elopement or Small Ceremony

Our team helps couples arrange affordable, high-value registry-style wedding ceremonies while also guiding couples through the entire marriage process — helping with the Notice of Intended Marriage, and paperwork requirements from start to finish.

For more than 16 years, ceremonies held in the award-winning Melbourne Marriage Registry have been one of the most popular private alternatives to the Victorian Government registry office for couples seeking a simple, elegant way to marry.

Book your registry wedding ceremony now and enjoy a relaxed, elegant legal marriage ceremony in central South Yarra, with registry weddings starting from under $300.

Spouse Visa

Q: Is it possible to marry in Melbourne while preparing a Partner or Spouse Visa application?
👉 Yes. Many couples choose to complete their legal marriage in Melbourne while working through their visa process, and the team at Marriage Bureau of Victoria has extensive experience assisting couples in this situation.

Q: What does the ceremony include?
👉 A fully compliant legal marriage ceremony conducted in the elegant ceremony room of the Melbourne Marriage Registry, ensuring all requirements under the Australian Marriage Act are properly fulfilled.

Overseas Clients

Q: Can international visitors get married in Melbourne?
👉 Yes. Many couples travel to Melbourne to marry, and the team at Marriage Bureau of Victoria regularly assists overseas visitors wanting a simple and affordable legal marriage ceremony.

Q: What must be arranged before the wedding?
👉 Before you can legally marry in Australia, you must complete a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM). Our experienced team will guide you through the paperwork and help organise your ceremony at the Melbourne Marriage Registry.

Partner Visa

Q: How can you assist with my Partner Visa application?👉 After your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) has been lodged, authorised celebrants from Marriage Victoria can issue a Visa Support Letter — often within 24 hours — for couples applying for a Partner Visa or Prospective Marriage Visa.

Location Weddings

Q: Can we get married at our own venue or location?
👉 Of course! Through the Vows on the Move service from the Melbourne Marriage Registry, ceremonies can be held at any venue of your choice.

Q: How much will it cost?
👉 Location ceremonies are offered as part of our premium wedding services. For pricing and package options for off-site ceremonies, please refer to the price guide page.

Ready to Get Married?

WHAT NOW?

To legally marry in Australia, couples must lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) with an authorised celebrant at least one month before the wedding date (and up to 18 months in advance).

The team at Marriage Bureau of Victoria can guide you through lodging your NOIM and arranging your ceremony in the beautiful ceremony room of the Melbourne Marriage Registry, allowing you to be legally married in as little as one month.

Need Help Getting Started?

f you’re unsure how the marriage process works or need help preparing your Notice of Intended Marriage, our team is always happy to assist.

You can call us on (03) 9820 1119 or 0424 778 800 to speak directly with someone from our team and ask any questions about getting legally married.

Some couples prefer to visit us so we can help complete the NOIM paperwork together, while others simply send their completed forms by email. Your official one-month waiting period begins from the time we receive and record your NOIM.

In many cases, the NOIM can also be witnessed remotely by video, making the process quick and convenient for couples who cannot attend in person.

Lodge Your Notice of Intended Marriage

To begin the legal marriage process, you must submit a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM).

Many couples choose to complete the form and have it witnessed by an authorised person such as a police officer, then email the signed document to us so we can officially record the lodgement.

If you prefer, you are also welcome to arrange a time to visit us and complete the paperwork together. Our authorised team can legally witness your NOIM and ensure everything is correctly prepared for your upcoming ceremony.

To organise a time, call (03) 9820 1119 or 0424 778 800. Our team is available seven days a week, all year round, to help couples begin the process of getting legally married.

Start Planning Your Wedding

Once your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) has been properly witnessed and lodged, the next step is to arrange your wedding date.

Simply call our friendly team on (03) 9820 1119 or 0424 778 800 and we will help you schedule your ceremony. Weddings can take place from one month after your NOIM lodgement date, in accordance with Australian marriage law.

You may choose to marry in the beautiful ceremony room of the Melbourne Marriage Registry in South Yarra, or organise a ceremony at a location of your choice.

Our team is available seven days a week, all year round, making it easy to find a time that suits your plans.

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Ceremonies in the Melbourne Marriage Registry ceremony room can be booked day or night, 365 days a year — including weekends, public holidays, and even Christmas Day.

Once your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) has been lodged, your legal marriage ceremony can usually be scheduled from one month later, in accordance with Australian marriage law.

All ceremony pricing is fully inclusive, with no additional charge for use of the ceremony room, which comfortably accommodates anything from a private elopement with two witnesses to small gatherings of up to around 40 guests.

How to Get Married

THE PROCESS TO LEGALLY MARRY IN VICTORIA

If you would like to speak with someone about getting married or have questions about the process, simply call our team on (03) 9820 1119.

We are available seven days a week and are always happy to help couples understand the steps involved in arranging their marriage ceremony.

If your call goes to voicemail, it usually means we are either assisting another couple or conducting a ceremony. Please leave a message and we will return your call as soon as possible, typically within a couple of hours.

No question is too small — many couples are unfamiliar with how the marriage process works in Australia, and our team is happy to guide you.

The Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) is the official form that begins the legal marriage process in Australia. It must be completed and lodged before any wedding ceremony can take place.

There are several simple ways to lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) with us.

You may download the form, complete it, have it witnessed by an authorised person, and email the signed document back to our team. Your official lodgement period begins as soon as we receive the completed paperwork.

Alternatively, you can arrange a remote video witnessing appointment, or contact us to book a time to visit and complete the form with us in person.

The fee to lodge the NOIM is $175 (non-refundable) and covers the official processing of your paperwork.

Once your NOIM has been lodged you can start planning your ceremony with us in the beautiful ceremony room of the Melbourne Marriage Registry, OR at the location of your choice anywhere across Victoria. If you need assistance with a VISA application, our experienced team will happily provide you with supporting documentation.

Couples can choose from a variety of ceremony options to suit your plans and budget.

You may arrange a simple elopement ceremony with just a few guests, or a small registry-style wedding with up to 40 friends and family in our beautiful ceremony rooms.

There are also legals-only ceremonies available, as well as a private elopement option with two witnesses provided.

For couples wanting something different, location weddings at a venue of your choice can also be arranged.

We believe every wedding should be a joyful and memorable occasion.

Ceremonies are held in the award-winning Melbourne Marriage Registry ceremony room, a warm and elegant space designed so couples can simply arrive, relax, and enjoy their special moment.

Our experienced Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants conduct professional legal ceremonies under the Marriage Act and are known for creating friendly, relaxed celebrations for couples and their guests. At the conclusion of your ceremony, we are also happy to assist with group photos using your own cameras.

If you have any special requests for your ceremony like music or readings just let us know – we want to make sure your day is absolutely perfect!

Get Married now! Call (03) 9820 1119

Legal Marriage from $270. Date avails from March/April/May 2026.