OVERVIEW
Simple Weddings provides perhaps the most simple, straightforward Wedding Celebrant service available. By booking with us, you are selecting a brief and no-fuss legal wedding ceremony designed to be affordable and efficient.Our core service includes a legally valid ceremony and the provision of any required documentation (such as a letter for migration purposes) as promptly and simply as possible.
Our prices are among the lowest in Australia:
- $300 for Wednesday weddings in Adelaide, Melbourne and Surfers Paradise
- $300 for Tuesday weddings in Brisbane
- $400 for Friday weddings in Sydney
- $450 for Saturday weddings in Sydney, Melbourne or Adelaide
- Custom dates and locations available at additional cost — call 1300 668 459 to enquire
VISA LETTER
One letter to support a NOIM (Notice of Intended Marriage) form will be issued at no cost with a paid booking. Additional letters are $20 each.
SHORTENING OF TIME
If you are applying to shorten the standard one-month notice period, we can assist by providing a letter and guidance. A $110 administration fee applies.
CHANGE OF DATE AFTER BOOKING
Rescheduling is subject to availability. A rebooking fee of $50 applies if an alternative date/time is accepted.
LATE ARRIVAL / NO-SHOW POLICY
- You must arrive at least 10–15 minutes before your booked ceremony.
- If you or your witnesses are more than 45 minutes late, the celebrant may need to leave. In that case, the wedding may be cancelled or rescheduled at the celebrant’s discretion.
- If you or your witnesses are more than 45 minutes late and in such instance only if the celebrant is then able to stay – then a $50 late fee will be charged. If more than 1 hour late – then a $100 late fee will be charged and $50 for every 30 minutes late thereafter.
- If you notify us more than 48 hours in advance that you cannot attend, you may rebook for a $50 rebooking fee.
- If you fail to notify us and do not show up, rescheduling will require full repayment, minus a $50 grace discount.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
All legally required documents and IDs must be submitted before the wedding. If paperwork is incomplete, your ceremony cannot proceed. You must provide:
- A Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) lodged with us at least one month before the wedding
- Primary ID: birth certificate or passport
- Photo ID (if a birth certificate is used)
- Divorce or death certificate if previously married
Please bring original documents on your wedding day. Errors in documentation submitted to Births, Deaths & Marriages resulting from incorrect data provided by you are your responsibility.
CONDUCT & SAFETY
We reserve the right to cancel the ceremony if celebrants are faced with aggressive, abusive, or unsafe behaviour.
COMMUNICATION
By booking, you agree to receive communication via phone, SMS, email, and mail. To opt out of SMS, visit: https://simpleweddings.com.au/sms-unsubscribe/
MARKETING
By booking, you agree to allow Simple Weddings to use photos or videos from your wedding for marketing purposes unless you request otherwise in writing.
PAYMENTS & REFUNDS
Full payment is required at the time of booking. We accept Paypal, Visa and Mastercard online and for phone bookings. EFT and PayID is also available for phone bookings (booking is confirmed after payment clears).
No payments are refundable under any circumstances, including change of mind, illness, government restrictions, or any other reason.
PRIVACY POLICY
We collect only the information required to fulfill your booking. This includes name, address, contact details, and details for government forms. We do not sell or share your data. We use secure servers and SSL encryption to protect your data.
EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTION
In case of celebrant illness or unavailability, we reserve the right to appoint an alternate authorised celebrant to conduct your ceremony.
BOOKING TERMS CONFIRMATION
All bookings are final and non-refundable. By booking, you confirm that you have read and agree to these terms and conditions.