FAQ

Can I pay on the day of my wedding?

No. Payment in full is required at time of booking. Payment can be done by either Visa or Mastercard.

 

How soon can I get married?

The government requires you to submit a “Notice of Intention to marry” form at least one month prior to your intended wedding date. Once you book a Simple Wedding, you will be provided with that form. You will then be able to submit it the form to Simple Weddings, in order to meet that legal requirement of “One Month’s Notice”.

 

What days can I choose to get married on?

In Adelaide, weddings are conducted on Wednesdays, subject to availability for $247; or on Saturdays for $347; at our location. Other days or locations are available, usually for $499. *Locations beyond Adelaide Metro cost a bit more…and the public holiday weekend rate is $699.

In Melbourne, weddings are conducted on Wednesday’s during business hours for $247; or on Saturdays for $347. Other days or locations are available, usually for $699. *Locations beyond Melbourne Metro cost a bit more…and the public holiday weekend rate is $799.

In Sydney, weddings are conducted on Fridays, subject to availability for $247; or on Saturdays for $347; at our location. Other days or locations are available, usually for $499.

In Brisbane, weddings are conducted on Tuesdays, subject to availability for $247; at our location.

In Surfers Paradise, weddings are conducted on Fridays, subject to availability for $247; at our location.

In Barossa, weddings are conducted on Fridays, subject to availability for $247; at our location.

Generally (following mandatory government waiting time of one month; and based on current availability levels) you will be able to get married as soon as one month, or one month plus just a few days, from today’s date.

 

May I select another location or day on which to get married?

Yes. Any metropolitan location is acceptable (subject to our availability) however additional fees are payable.

In Adelaide, you can also get married at YOUR CHOICE OF LOCATION for $499 on any day*

*Excludes public holiday weekends and Xmas-New Year period which is $699; and a travel surcharge for locations beyond 30 minutes of Adelaide GPO applies; at $44 per each hour travelled to your location and back.

In Melbourne, you can also get married at YOUR CHOICE OF LOCATION for $699 on any day**

**Excludes public holiday weekends and Xmas-New Year period which is $799; and a travel surcharge for locations beyond 30 minutes of Melbourne GPO applies; at $44 per each hour travelled to your location and back.

In Sydney, you can also get married at YOUR CHOICE OF LOCATION for $699 on any day**

**Excludes public holiday weekends and Xmas-New Year period which is $799; and a travel surcharge for locations beyond 30 minutes of Auburn applies; at $44 per each hour travelled to your location and back.

May I book by phone?

Yes, you can choose to book by phone during business hours, or you can book online, 24/7.

 

How soon can I get my “Registered” Marriage Certificate after I marry?

As soon as you have been legally married by Simple Weddings, you can then apply for the “Registered” Marriage Certificate (the version required for Immigration purposes).

Births, Deaths and Marriages in each state have different processing methods and time frames and they can vary.

Generally the waiting time is around 5 weeks from the time you apply.