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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Your Ceremony

Ceremonies arranged through Marriage Bureau of Victoria are conducted by experienced Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants, ensuring a professional and meaningful wedding experience.

Our celebrants create warm and respectful ceremonies that celebrate your relationship while meeting all legal requirements under Australian marriage law. Couples are also welcome to personalise their ceremony by including readings or contributions from family and friends, helping make the occasion truly memorable.

Where to start...

The experienced team at Marriage Bureau of Victoria is here to guide you through each step of the marriage process.

Once your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) has been lodged, we will help you organise a ceremony that reflects your wishes and creates a memorable occasion for you and your guests.

Our team is always happy to discuss your ideas and assist you in planning a ceremony that feels personal, relaxed and truly special.

How long will my ceremony take?

Ceremonies are usually scheduled in 30-minute time slots, which allows enough time for the legal ceremony and a relaxed celebration with your guests.

Couples may choose a simple legal ceremony with the minimum legal wording and two witnesses, or a more personalised ceremony with readings, vows or other meaningful elements. Witnesses can also be arranged if required.

For couples planning a larger micro-wedding celebration with up to 40 guests, extended ceremony bookings are available. These typically allow up to one hour, giving your celebrant additional time to personalise the ceremony and create a memorable experience for you and your guests.

Personalised Ceremonies That Meet Legal Requirements

All ceremonies are conducted by experienced Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrants, ensuring the wedding complies fully with Australian marriage law while still reflecting your personal style.

While certain legal words must be included, couples are welcome to personalise their ceremony by writing their own vows, selecting poems or readings, or inviting family and friends to participate in the ceremony.

Our celebrants will guide you through the legal elements while helping create a warm, meaningful and memorable wedding ceremony.

Ceremony Pricing

Registry-style wedding ceremonies typically start from under $300, which includes the use of the elegant Melbourne Marriage Registry ceremony room, the celebrant, and the preparation of all legal paperwork required for the ceremony.

The ceremony room comfortably accommodates from two witnesses up to around 40 guests, and there is no additional charge for the use of the room during your booked ceremony time.

Longer ceremonies or after-hours bookings may attract additional charges, and extended ceremony times must be arranged in advance.

Please note that the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) lodgement fee is separate.

For full details of ceremony pricing and options, please refer to the Price Guide.

Booking Your Ceremony

Booking your ceremony is easy. Simply contact our team and we will happily answer your questions and guide you through the process of getting married.

You can arrange an appointment to visit us and lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) in person, or request the form by email so it can be completed, witnessed and returned to us electronically.

Once your NOIM has been lodged, your ceremony can usually take place from one month later, or on any date you choose within the following 18 months.

To speak with our team or arrange a booking, call (03) 9820 1119. If the office is unattended, you may also contact us on 0424 778 800.

Please refer to the Price Guide and Terms and Conditions of Booking for full details.

Testimonials from some of our Couples

Messages from our Marriage Registry Happy Couples

"Thank you so much for being there to help us celebrate our special day. It means a lot to us both. Thank you for being there every time I called with a question, query or change of plans."

"Thank you for our memorable marriage occasion. It was unforgettable, lovely and exciting moment of our life to be held there on the 18th September 2019. Once again, many thanks for the remembrance and hospitality."

"Thanks for such a lovely ceremony. Simple sweet and affordable is what we wanted. We got so much more than this and would definitely recommend you to others."

"I wanted to thank you for the wedding service you provided. Afterwards we all noted how you really made it feel special, and we really can’t thank you enough for that! We're so glad we had you with us for that moment in our lives. One day we hope to have a larger event with extended family and friends (either as a renewal of vows or just a big party!) to mark the event, but we're glad we still had a memorable ceremony for our actual wedding."

"Thanks so much for making our wedding happen... you gave us that warmth and blessings that a family does while being there."

"I was just looking to get registered with my partner and am so glad we came across your site. It was a pleasure to meet you and everything turned out beautifully. Much more than what I was expecting which just made our day perfect. Will definitely recommend you to my friends and family. Thank you for a wonderful beginning to our marriage."

"Our wedding couldn't have made us any happier! Our ceremony was better and more beautiful than we had expected. We appreciate everything you have done for us to make our day so special."

CONTACT US - 7 Days a Week

We would love to hear from you and assist with planning your perfect wedding ceremony.

You are welcome to book an appointment to visit our South Yarra offices and lodge your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) with our team. Appointments are generally available seven days a week, depending on ceremony bookings and other scheduled meetings.

To ensure we are available to assist you, please call ahead before visiting, as ceremonies may be taking place at the time.

In many cases, same-day appointments can also be arranged.

Please call (03) 9820 1119 or 0424 778 800 to speak with our team or schedule a convenient time.

SPOUSE VISA

Many couples choose to marry in Australia while preparing a Partner Visa or Spouse Visa application. Marriage Bureau of Victoria regularly assists couples who need a legally recognised marriage as part of their visa pathway.

Our team can guide you through lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) and arranging a legally compliant ceremony conducted by an authorised Commonwealth-registered marriage celebrant.

Once the NOIM has been lodged, celebrants from Marriage Victoria are also able to provide Visa Support Letters, which many couples require for their Partner Visa or Prospective Marriage Visa documentation.

Because we work with many international couples, our team understands the importance of ensuring that all paperwork and ceremony requirements are handled correctly and efficiently.

Welcome to All!

SAME SEX MARRIAGE

At Marriage Bureau of Victoria, we proudly welcome all couples who wish to legally marry and celebrate their relationship. For more than 16 years, we have had the privilege of helping couples from across Australia and around the world come together in marriage.

Our services are inclusive and welcoming to everyone — whether you are planning a simple elopement, a small ceremony with family and friends, or a celebration that reflects your unique story. We believe every couple deserves a warm, supportive environment in which to begin their married life.

When Australia legalised same-sex marriage in 2017, we were proud to immediately celebrate with couples who had been waiting for the opportunity to legally marry here. Today, we continue to welcome couples of every background and identity, creating ceremonies that are respectful, joyful and memorable.

And of course, well-behaved four-legged family members are welcome too if you would like them to be part of your special day.

If you would like help lodging your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) or arranging your ceremony, our team is always happy to assist. Call (03) 9820 1119 to speak with us or to receive a simple guide to getting married through Marriage Bureau of Victoria.

OVERSEAS CLIENTS

Many couples travel to Melbourne to legally marry in Victoria, and Marriage Bureau of Victoria regularly assists international couples who wish to hold a simple registry-style ceremony while visiting Australia.

Before a marriage can legally take place, couples must complete and sign a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) form. When the form is signed outside Australia, there are specific requirements regarding who can witness the document.

Our team can guide overseas couples through the process and explain the steps required to ensure the paperwork is correctly completed before arriving in Melbourne for the ceremony.