What is a Legals Only Ceremony? (Also known as a paperwork only or Registry marriage)

karolina hews
Oct 27
1 min read

Want to make it official without the fuss, the styling or the big guest list?

Or maybe you're eloping overseas and just need the legal part done here in Australia before you go.

Here's everything you need to know about what a Legals Only ceremony is, how it works, and why it's the easiest most stress free way to become legally married in Australia.

What's included

Your Legals Only ceremony with me includes everything you need to get legally married:

Preparation and lodgement of all legal paperwork including witnessing the Notice of Intended Marriage, NOIM.
A short ceremony around 5 minutes.
Travel within Brisbane Monday - Friday, 8am-8pm.
Submission of all paperwork to BDM (Births, Deaths & Marriages)

You can get married in your lounge room, backyard, a local coffee shop or by the river.

Perfect for couples Who...

Want to keep it private and simple.
Are getting married overseas and need the legal parts done in Australia.
Just want to make it official and move on to the celebrations!

The Legal Bits

You will just need to:

Lodge your NOIM, Notice of Intended Marriage, at least one month before the ceremony with me as your Celebrant.
Provide your passport or original birth certificate and ID.
Provide any divorce document if relevant.
Have two witnesses present.