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Elopement Wedding Package
An elopement can give you your dream wedding without the stress of organising a big wedding, and the hefty price tag. Whatever your reason may be, an elopement may be the perfect choice for you and is suitable for up to 10 people.
A beautiful and intimate ceremony for couples who want to celebrate their marriage in a simple, relaxed and personal way.
Elopements are perfect for couples who prefer a smaller wedding experience, focusing on the moment they become married rather than the structure of a larger event. Whether it’s just the two of you or a small gathering of your closest family and friends, an elopement allows your ceremony to feel natural, meaningful and truly personal.
As your celebrant, I create a short but heartfelt ceremony that reflects your relationship while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and intimate. Many couples choose stunning locations around Yamba, Angourie, Iluka, Maclean and the Clarence Valley, making their elopement ceremony even more memorable.
This option is ideal for couples who want a meaningful ceremony without the planning and formality of a larger wedding.
Elopement Ceremony
$700
Eloping in Australia is actually pretty simple, and honestly, it can be a whole lot of fun. There are only a few legal steps you need to tick off to make your marriage official, and after that, the rest is completely up to you.
Whether you’re planning a secret wedding, a tiny ceremony with just your favourite people, or a relaxed micro wedding somewhere beautiful, Australia has endless options. Beaches, forests, private properties, city rooftops, country venues, national parks, registry-style ceremonies, luxe elopement packages — you really can make it as simple or as styled as you like.
And because you’re not paying for a hundred extra guests, you’ve got more freedom to spend your budget on the things that actually matter to you. That might be an epic location, great photos, a beautiful outfit, a long lunch, a weekend away, or just a ceremony that feels like the two of you.
Here’s how to elope in Australia and make it everything you want it to be.
How to Elope in Australia
An elopement is a small, legally binding wedding ceremony that usually includes the couple, an authorised marriage celebrant, two legal witnesses, and anywhere from zero to around 30 guests.
In Australia, an elopement still involves the same core legal requirements as a traditional wedding. The difference is usually the size, style, and feeling of the day. Elopements are often more relaxed, more personal, and more focused on what actually matters to the couple.
Years ago, eloping usually meant running away in secret, often without family approval. These days, elopements look very different. Some couples still choose to keep things private, but many invite their parents, siblings, children, or a handful of their closest friends.
Basically, an elopement is a wedding stripped back to the good stuff. Less pressure, fewer opinions, and more space to do things your way.
What is an Elopement?
What Do You Actually Need for an Elopement?
At the bare minimum, you need yourselves, an authorised celebrant, two witnesses, the legal paperwork, and the required ceremony wording.
That’s it.
Everything else is a choice. You might want a photographer, flowers, hair and makeup, accommodation, rings, a picnic, a private chef, a beautiful ceremony setup, or a few guests. Or you might want to keep it super simple and just get married somewhere meaningful with no fuss.
The beauty of eloping is that you can build the day around what feels right for you, instead of following a wedding template that was never really your thing in the first place.
Why Couples Choose to Elope
Couples elope in Australia for all kinds of reasons. Some want to save money. Some want to avoid family drama. Some hate being the centre of attention. Some want a wedding that feels more intimate, adventurous, or personal. And some simply cannot imagine spending their wedding day making small talk with 120 people they barely see.
Eloping gives you permission to keep the focus where it belongs: on the two of you, your promises, and the kind of experience you actually want to remember.