We are often asked “How to elope in Australia“?
And the other main question is ” What if we live in a different State to New South Wales, Can we still get legally married in NSW”?
Here is a brief answer to both questions above and I’ll start by answering the second question first.
The Marriage Act in Australia is based on the Federal Law and it applies to all States within Australia. This means that Yes, if you are living in Australia you can be married in any State you choose.
Eloping is a decision that needs to be made on the basis of what you as a couple want and it really is very easy to do. Sometimes it can become complicated when family are made known of your decision and wish to persuade you in a different direction.
Most of the time though, close family will be happy for you and you may wish for them to be included in your Elopement Ceremony.
You can of course choose to be married at the local Court House or choose a Destination for your Wedding. Having been involved with a Court House ceremony we strongly suggest you look at the alternative. Its much more romantic and provides a beautiful environment for you to say “I Do to” each other 🙂
It really is very simple to elope and with our elopement packages we make it as easy as possible for you and help you every step of the way.
The first step of course is to set a date for your ceremony and decide on what package you would like along with any optional extras that we have on offer. By law you must allow a minimum of 1 month and 1 day from the time your celebrant lodges your Notice Of Intent to Marry forms for you. So you need to keep this in mind when setting a date. The quickest we have been able to assist couple for a quick elopement is within a 5 week period.
Once you have set your date and let us know, we then check our availability and confirm this with you. A deposit is then required to secure your wedding date and package. We book all your service providers for you and co-ordinate everything within your Elopement Package.
We would forward your details to your celebrant who would then contact you and start your legal proceedings. Your celebrant will send you all required forms and give you all the guidance you require. They will then lodge your “Notice of Intention to Marry” forms for you and according to your directions and input, create a lovely ceremony for your wedding day.
Most couples are happy to communicate via email and any questions or assistance leading up to their wedding is given via this medium, and of course we are just a telephone call away.
Closer to your wedding day we would be in touch with you, and a full itinerary (if you have booked the Deluxe Package) will be sent to you with all the arrangements that we have organised for you all listed.
You will of course need to organise your dress and rings and arrive in Coffs Harbour the day prior to your ceremony. At this time you would meet with your celebrant and go over last minute details. You will also be given suggestions on the best location for your ceremony to be held. You can then take a look at these locations upon arrival and confirm with us on what you decide.
We will then be all set up for you with a signing table, chairs and music player prior to your ceremony time so that all you have to do is arrive on time with your love and wedding rings 🙂
We hope this has helped you if you are looking to elope and we look forward to hearing from you and having the opportunity to help make it all happen for you both.
If you have any other question please view our Eloping Packages site https://www.elope.lovingimages.com.au/elopement-packages/
or email me lisa@lovingimages.com.au
or telephone on 02 6658 0825
Warm Regards
Lisa Brehaut