Elopements

What is an elopement?

An elopement ceremony is, as you’ve probably always imagined it…just you and your partner (+ 2 witnesses of course) standing somewhere beautiful and meaningful to you both, intimately declaring your love for one another. Private, simple, romantic.

You may have up to 15 guests - I still consider this an elopement. The choice is yours.

My elopement package is similar to a registry office wedding, with the main differences being - you can have it outdoors, the ceremony is delivered with a more personal touch than a public servant is likely to offer, and you won’t need to worry about the expensive city parking of a registry office wedding. With me you won’t be whisked away from your ceremony as soon as you’ve said “I do,” and I’ll play some background music of your choice, if you like.

This type of ceremony can take place anywhere/anytime, unlike a full wedding ceremony, which requires the booking of a venue. You may even want to simply sign your documents at your home, before jet setting off overseas to celebrate.

This package is for those seeking a small and intimate wedding, or fuss-free couples who are budget conscious. This price is for elopements within 50kms of Brisbane. *I can travel to destination weddings for an added fee.

“Elopement” doesn’t mean impersonal, you can still customise your wedding vows. This ceremony has a short introduction about love and marriage, involves an exchange of legal vows, signing of legal documents and of course time for that memorable kiss. 

This ceremony does not include a personalised script with backstory, readings/rituals.

(10-15 Mins).

*Maximum 15 people.

Please see “The Full Package” if you require more.

Pricing

ELOPEMENTS

$700

*Extra travel fee may apply if your ceremony is more than 50kms outside of Brisbane.

What the Package Includes:

Planning Stages:

  • Initial meeting in person to sign your Notice of Intended Marriage, to get to know each other, and to discuss your plans. - I’ll meet you at a mutually agreed location or via an online video chat.

  • Advice on the legal requirements of marriage in Australia.

  • Guidance with constructing your personal vows.

  • Contact me whenever you need to.

 

Before Your Ceremony:

  • Confirm final details via email.

  • Print your commemorative marriage certificate.

  • Print your personalised vows (if any) and insert into my beautiful vow books, for you to read from at your ceremony.

  • Plan my outfit to complement your style.

  • Call you for a quick chat.

  • Preparation of all paperwork

 

On the Day:

  • A very short ceremony, with the minimal legal wording and a few lines about the meaning of love and marriage. You also have the option of writing your own vows to each other and exchanging rings if you wish.

  • Ceremony takes place at your choice of venue, pretty much any place you like. *If in a public park, please check the local council’s event requirements.

  • I may be able to provide a witness to your marriage, if the need arises. (2 witnesses are required to officially witness your marriage). Sometimes marrying couples hire a professional photographer who can also double as a witness.

  • My absolute attention to every detail

After:

  • I will lodge all your paperwork with Births Deaths and Marriages in the state where your wedding took place. If you require a copy of your Official Marriage Certificate (applicable if you would like to change your surname to your spouse’s name) - a fee of $60 will need to be made payable to BDM (at any point in the future - as your require it).