Paperwork only
Paperwork-Only Marriage
$780 AUD, inc GST
Couples who want to be legally married without a wedding.
Wedding ceremony · $2,200
A proper Byron Bay wedding ceremony for $2,200
A full celebrant-led ceremony for your family and friends, written around your story and hosted properly on the day. The legal paperwork is included and the price is one clear number.
For your guests
A ceremony that holds the room, brings your people in, and feels like the heart of the day.
Planned with you
Your story, vows, readings, family moments, and running order, worked through together before the day.
Legally sorted
NOIM check, legal vows, signing, and registration with NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages all included.
What is included in the $2,200 wedding ceremony
- Everything in the elopement ceremony
- A full ceremony for your guests
- Family, rituals, and readings woven in
- Ceremony planning and running order
- Venue, beach, or private property ceremonies
It includes everything in the $1,800 elopement ceremony, scaled up for a wedding with guests. We get to know you, write a ceremony that sounds like you, help you plan the order of events, and bring in the people and traditions that matter to you. On the day, we host the ceremony so you can be present for it.
An affordable Byron Bay wedding celebrant
Byron Bay weddings have a reputation for being expensive, and plenty of them are. But the ceremony is the one part of the day you cannot skip, so it deserves to be good. Our wedding ceremony package gives you a great ceremony with a price you know up front, so you can put the rest of the budget where it matters to you: the food, the photos, or simply keeping the whole thing sensible.
If you are planning an affordable wedding in Byron Bay, the ceremony is a good place to get real value. It is the legal heart of the day and the part your guests remember.
Where we hold wedding ceremonies
We marry couples at wedding venues, beaches, private properties, and hinterland estates across Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers, including Bangalow, Newrybar, Federal, Mullumbimby, Brunswick Heads, Lennox Head, and Ballina. If you are still hunting for a location, see our Byron Bay wedding venue ideas and the local wedding directory.
Wedding ceremony, elopement, or paperwork only?
All three are legally the same marriage. The difference is how much ceremony you want and who is there:
- Paperwork only ($780): the legal words and signing, no ceremony.
- Elopement ceremony ($1,800): a personal ceremony for two to around 20 people.
- Wedding ceremony ($2,200): a full ceremony for your wedding guests.
Our guide to choosing a Byron Bay celebrant explains the difference in more depth.
Other suppliers for your wedding
Most couples pair the ceremony with a photographer, a venue or restaurant, and a few flowers. Byron Bay wedding photographer Josh Withers photographs weddings and elopements across the region, and the photographer guide explains how to match coverage to the size of your day. If you want a celebrant who also marries couples right around the country, see celebrant Josh Withers.
How to book your wedding ceremony
- Send an enquiry with your date, venue, and rough guest numbers.
- We confirm availability and lock in your date.
- You complete the Notice of Intended Marriage. It must be lodged at least one month before the wedding (see one month's notice).
- We plan and write your ceremony together.
- We host the ceremony on the day and register your marriage afterwards.
Read the legal requirements and FAQ if you want the detail before you enquire.
Compare packages
Want something smaller? Compare the other options
Every package is a legal marriage. The difference is how much ceremony you want.
Elopement ceremony
Elopement Ceremony
$1,800 AUD, inc GST
Couples eloping to Byron Bay with a handful of guests or none at all.
Wedding ceremony
Wedding Ceremony
$2,200 AUD, inc GST
Couples having a proper wedding with guests who still want to keep costs sensible.
Not sure which one fits? Compare all three packages or ask us a question .
Byron Bay wedding ceremony questions
Short answers for couples booking a wedding celebrant in Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers.
How much does a wedding celebrant cost in Byron Bay?
Our wedding ceremony package is $2,200. It includes a ceremony written around your story, planning, the legal paperwork, and the ceremony itself for your guests.
What is the difference between the elopement and wedding packages?
The elopement ceremony ($1,800) is designed for two to around 20 people. The wedding ceremony ($2,200) is a full ceremony hosted for your guests, with family, readings, and rituals woven in and more planning time together.
Can we hold the ceremony at our wedding venue?
Yes. Venues, beaches, private properties, and hinterland estates across Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers all work. We confirm any travel costs outside the usual area before you book.
Can our friends and family be involved in the ceremony?
Absolutely. Readings, ring warming, a family welcome, cultural rituals, and a friend saying a few words can all be part of the ceremony. Only the legal parts need the authorised celebrant.
Does the wedding package include the legal paperwork?
Yes. The Notice of Intended Marriage check, the legal vows, the signing, and registration with NSW Births, Deaths and Marriages are all included.
How do we book?
Send an enquiry with your date and location. Once we confirm availability we lock in your date, then work through the paperwork and ceremony together.
Book your Byron Bay wedding ceremony
Tell us your date and venue and we will confirm availability for your $2,200 wedding ceremony.