Byron Bay celebrant packages: paperwork only $780 elopement $1,800 wedding $2,200 Compare packages →
Get legally married for $780, elope with a personal ceremony for $1,800, or have a full wedding ceremony for $2,200. Private authorised celebrants across Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers, with the legal paperwork included every time.
$780, $1,800, or $2,200. One number, legal paperwork included, no surprises.
We cover Byron Bay, Ballina, Lennox Head, Bangalow, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, and nearby hinterland areas.
Just the legal part, a personal elopement, or a full ceremony for your guests. Pay for the wedding you actually want.
Packages and pricing
Every package is a legal marriage with an authorised celebrant, the paperwork checked properly, and registration included.
Paperwork only
$780 AUD, inc GST
A short, registry-style legal marriage. The required words, the signatures, and the registration, handled properly by an authorised celebrant.
Elopement ceremony
$1,800 AUD, inc GST
A personal, meaningful ceremony written for you, performed on a beach, headland, or hinterland spot around Byron Bay, with all the legal work included.
Wedding ceremony
$2,200 AUD, inc GST
A complete wedding ceremony crafted around your story and hosted for your family and friends, with one clear all-inclusive price.
Not sure which one fits? Compare all three packages or ask us a question .
Wedding planning hub
Pick the guide that matches your budget, expectations, and how much ceremony you actually want.
Budget tiers, free and low-cost location ideas, real cost trade-offs, and ways to get married cheaply without making the day feel careless.
Registry-style, paperwork-only, courthouse-style alternatives, and practical advice for couples who want the legal part done cleanly.
Beaches, headlands, and hinterland spots, a personal ceremony, and a realistic elopement budget built around our $1,800 package.
How to choose a celebrant in Byron Bay, what different service levels cost, and which package suits the day you are planning.
Cheap wedding reality check
Those searches usually point to the same need: a lawful, low-fuss, affordable way to get married in Byron Bay without paying for a full-scale wedding day. That is exactly where a $780 paperwork-only marriage, a $1,800 elopement ceremony, and a realistic local vendor plan make sense.
If you want the Australian equivalent of a courthouse wedding, start with our courthouse marriage guide and the simple weddings guide. If you want a real ceremony without a big budget, see the elopement ceremony. If budget is the main driver, use the affordable weddings guide. If you are choosing between celebrants, jump to the celebrants page. In a hurry? Read how to get married quickly, or learn more about us.
Many couples do the paperwork-only marriage now and celebrate later when money, travel, or family timing is better.
Cape Byron, Clarkes Beach, Lennox Head, and the hinterland make simple weddings feel grounded without a giant styling budget.
A short photography session, a restaurant table, and a practical celebrant booking often work better than a full wedding package.
Featured vendor directory
These are the kinds of local businesses couples often use when they want a simple legal marriage first and a relaxed local celebration second.
Paperwork-only marriages for $780, elopement ceremonies for $1,800, and full wedding ceremonies for $2,200. Clear pricing, legal paperwork handled properly.
See packagesA Byron Bay-based celebrant marrying couples here and right around Australia. A great fit for a ceremony that feels personal, relaxed, and genuinely you.
Visit Josh WithersHonest, story-led wedding and elopement photography around Byron Bay. Ideal when you want beautiful photos of a small wedding without paying for bloated full-day coverage.
Visit Josh WithersA Byron Bay-based photographer with local wedding experience, suited to couples who want polished images without a huge coverage schedule.
Visit Andrea Siligardi PhotographyUseful for couples who want a relaxed Northern Rivers meal or celebration after a short ceremony or legal marriage appointment.
Visit Three Blue Ducks at The FarmA well-known hinterland venue for couples who want a warm regional setting rather than a busy beachfront wedding location.
Visit The Earth HouseBrowse by category
Use these category pages if you are piecing together a practical local plan.
Start with local suppliers for small, simple, and low-cost weddings in Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers.
Browse beaches, hinterland properties, restaurants, and practical spots that suit an intimate legal marriage.
Short-session and documentary-style photographers for couples who want a few great photos without a full wedding package.
Compare celebrant styles, price ranges, and registry-style options before you book.
Regional coverage
We use Byron Bay as the anchor point, but many bookings come from surrounding beach towns and the hinterland.
Ideal for couples who want a simple legal signing near Jonson Street, Main Beach, Clarkes Beach, or Cape Byron.
Popular for couples staying near Ballina Airport, Seven Mile Beach, or booking a weekday appointment before a small dinner.
Good for private properties, small restaurant celebrations, and couples using the hinterland instead of the beachfront.
A practical option for local couples who want a low-key marriage close to home without heading into a bigger city registry.
Short answers for couples comparing registry-style weddings, celebrants, costs, and local coverage.
A paperwork-only marriage. With Byron Bay Marriage Office it costs $780 and covers the authorised celebrant, the legal words, the signing, and registration. You bring two witnesses and meet at a practical local spot instead of a wedding venue.
Our packages are $780 for a paperwork-only marriage, $1,800 for an elopement ceremony, and $2,200 for a full wedding ceremony with guests. Each price is all-inclusive for Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers, and the legal paperwork is included in every package.
Yes. Our $1,800 elopement ceremony gives you a personal ceremony at a beach, headland, or hinterland location with the legal paperwork included. Add a short photography booking and a nice dinner and you have a beautiful elopement for a fraction of a typical Byron Bay wedding budget.
Not in the American sense. Couples looking for a courthouse wedding in Byron Bay usually want a private celebrant appointment that covers the legal words, signatures, and registration.
Yes. Many couples do the legal marriage first, keep it short, and then head to lunch, dinner, or a later celebration with family and friends.
In Australia you usually need to lodge the Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month before the marriage date and no more than 18 months before it.
Yes. Byron Bay Marriage Office regularly helps interstate and overseas couples plan the paperwork early and then meet in Byron Bay for the legal appointment.
We work across Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers, including Ballina, Lennox Head, Brunswick Heads, Mullumbimby, Bangalow, and nearby hinterland locations, subject to paperwork timing and availability.
From the blog
Read recent guidance on paperwork-only marriages, affordable planning, and finding the right celebrant in Byron Bay.
A practical guide to choosing the right Byron Bay celebrant for a registry-style marriage, a simple wedding, or a more personalised ceremony.
A Byron Bay planning guide for couples trying to work out whether they need a simple legal marriage, a registry-style service, or a fuller elopement experience.
A practical Byron Bay guide to keeping a wedding affordable by separating the legal marriage from the production, using local locations wisely, and only booking vendors you actually need.
Book paperwork only online in minutes, or check availability for an elopement or wedding ceremony anywhere in Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers.
