Getting married at the NSW Marriage Registry Office?

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Seriously, getting married at the NSW Marriage Registry Office doesn't make sense when you can get married with Simple Ceremonies a registry office wedding when you could have so much more - and easier 😉A marriage office weddings with any old government wedding celebrants is not what anyone wants. Even if you are looking for a stress free wedding in Sydney, a registry office wedding does not have to be for you.

Simple Ceremonies prides it's self on simple ceremonies that are AMAZING. An incredibly simple process but one that is fun, joys, meaning and very special.

1. Cost - Save up to $262 with Simple Ceremonies
You could save up to $262 over the NSW Marriage Registry Office. Our SPECIALS in the Studio start at $150 ALL Inclusive. That compared to $412 (weekdays) at the Registry Office.Or get married in a beautiful park on Sydney Harbour on a Friday evening for just $350 compared to getting married in a government office for $497. Get married at an amazing location and save $147.Plus the government Marriage Registry Office also charges 0.4% surcharge on credit cards.

2. Interview - No interview with Simple Ceremonies
Before you can get married at the government Marriage Registry Office NSW you are required to attend an interview at the Registry office. This generally is when you complete your Notice of Intended Marriage - which means you have to then wait at least a month after the interview to get married.

3. Book Interview and then ceremony during office hours - Book 24/7 online, instantly with Simple Ceremonies
You don't have to wait to check availability, as you have to with the Marriage Registry Office. Any time of the day or night you can check availability at all of our amazing locations and then book it in. At the Marriage Registry Office, you have to call Monday to Friday between 8.30am -4pm,  to find out when they have availability and then, you arrange a time to go in for your interview - one month prior.  Click here and find out how easy it is with Simple Ceremonies.

4. Google Reviews: 290 reviews @ 2.8 stars - 900 reviews with 4.9 stars with Simple Ceremonies (Australia's highest)
Simple Ceremonies has over 850 "5 Star Google Reviews" from our couples - Australia's highest rated celebrant.

5. Manually prepared NoIM needs to be witnessed in person -  NoIM completed, signed & witnessed in secure online portal 24/7 with Simple Ceremonies
Everyone getting married has to complete a Notice of Intended Marriage form (NoIM) at least one calendar month prior to their ceremony date, as required by law in New South Wales. The Registry Office requires you to manually complete the NoIM, print it out and then sign the NoIM in front of an Authorised Person (including: JP, police office, medical or legal practitioner)  and then have them witness it. Once this is done you are then required to email this document (containing all your personal details to the Registry Office of NSW and then await a response. While at Simple Ceremonies, once you have made your booking you will be provided a secure portal to complete the NoIM, sign the NoIM and have it witnessed by an Authorised Person (marriage celebrant) all online, 24/7 from your home/ office/ bus ride home (using your phone). 

6.  NSW government employees perform your legal ceremony - Fabulous, fun and friendly celebrants have been select by Simple Ceremonies to ensure your ceremony rocks
Every celebrant who works with Simple Ceremonies has been hand-pick because they are FABULOUS. Although we offer a simple service, we pride ourselves on making every ceremony very special for the couple and their guests. We ensure the couple are relaxed (as much they can be 😉 and then try and provide them with a ceremony that matches them - and definitely have a bit of fun too.

7. Limited locations, dates and time (not open Sunday & public holidays) - Amazing locations available 7 days a week all over Sydney OR choose your own unique locations with Simple Ceremonies
The Marriage Registry office has only 2 regular locations in NSW, Pyrmont and Parramatta. Simple Ceremonies offers a broad selection of locations Monday through to Sunday. Beautiful Harbour Parks, Beach, Boat, Bar - and fun locations such as a London Cab. That is right you can get married IN a London Cab driving over Sydney Harbour Bridge!  Click here to see our other great locations In the Surf at Bondi Beach  - now that has to beat the government Marriage Registry Office!Or click here to suggest a location, date and time that works for you. Or choose your own uniqe location.

8. Your marriage will be registered within 14 days - Your marriage will be registered the same day (even on a Sunday) with Simple Ceremonies
Simple Ceremonies registers your marriage online immediately after your ceremony. This means, if you required the Registered Certificate of Marriage (not every one does), you could have it delivered to your door within 2-3 business days of your ceremony - depending on Australia Post.

9. Add Ons offered by Registry Office NSW: Nil - Photographer, flowers, outside chairs & decorations, cars, reception venues and much more can be simply added to your Simple Ceremonies ceremony
At Simple Ceremonies we offer a Premium Simple Service but we also understand that couples have different ideas of what "simple" means. So we try and accomodate.