The Love Page Express:

‘Legals Only’ Wedding Ceremony

Why stress over paperwork, big budgets and even bigger expectations when you can say "I Do" hassle-free before lunch?

Say goodbye to the inconvenience of heading to the Registry Office in Parramatta to get legally wed, and let’s catch up for a cuppa on the Coast instead for just $599. That’s cheaper than the registry, and I promise I’ll be more fun! This effortless option is a relaxed yet legally-binding way to get married without fuss.

The Legals-Only wedding is just that - the minimum legal requirements for you to get married. It’s a relaxed, flexible, convenient, private and unique way to get married, popular with couples having an overseas wedding who need to get the legal paperwork done at home in Australia, or those who value a low-key, private and accessible way to bind their love.

Tell me more, what do we need for a ‘Legals Only’ ceremony with The Love Page Celebrant?

  • You two: consenting, over 18, not closely related, not currently married to anyone else.

  • Another two: to be our witnesses. They just need to be over 18 and to be able to understand what we are saying and doing. You can bring two buddies, or we can make someone’s day by asking them to listen in and sign the papers - maybe it’s the waitstaff, maybe it’s the lovelies at the table next to us, maybe it’s a dog walker - trust me, they’ll be overjoyed!

  • Me and you: I will say the legally required words, get you to say the legally required vows, and in about 150 words, BOOM we (well, you) are wed!

  • The paperwork: We will lodge the Notice of Intended Marriage at least one calendar month before the marriage date. On the day, I will bring along all of the other required paperwork, including your certificates. And within 24 hours, I will lodge your marriage with Births Deaths and Marriages, and apply for your official certificate on your behalf - no extra cost, no surprises there for your wallet.

  • Any extras: yes, if you’d like you can exchange rings and prepare and say your own vows, ask me and I’ll send you my Vow Writing Guide! If you’re after a love story and a ceremony with guests, ask me about my micro weddings or full wedding ceremonies.

Sounds good, when can we get married? 

  • If you want to get married quickly, we can do it as early as one month from the day we get the NOIM signed.

  • If you need to do it sooner, you may be eligible to apply for a shortening of time under limited special circumstances. 

  • This option is for weekdays. If you’re busting for a weekend date though please do ask, you may be in luck.

  • We can do it over a coffee mid morning, and then you can go out for a lovely lunch.

  • Or if you’re keen for an afternoon affair, we can catch up over a drink.

We’re in! Where can we go?

Wonderful! I’m based in Wamberal, and am happy to meet you to marry you at a range of great, local venues in suburbs including Avoca, Terrigal, Forresters Beach, Erina, Bateau Bay, Long Jetty, Toowoon Bay or Shelly Beach.

Here are some ideas for locations for your legals-only wedding (which also kinda reads as a ‘best places for coffee and a drink on the Central Coast’ list, right?):

Wamberal:

The Village Emporium; Sal & Co; Lagune Artisan

Forresters Beach:

The Pantry; Di Matteos

Erina:

Glee Coffee Roasters; The Tame Fox; Six Strings Brewing Company

Terrigal: 

Bellyfish Cafe; Island Time; Aromas; Terrigal Hotel; Terrigal Beach House; Trojan’s; Pocket Bar; Mumbo Jumbo’s Beachhouse

Bateau Bay:

Bateau Beach Cafe; Cafe Mocha

Long Jetty: 

Komuniti; The Morning Coffee Society; Green Tangerine; Long Jetty Hotel

Toowoon Bay / Shelly Beach:

Village Kiosk Cafe; Shelly Beach Golf Club; Shelly Beach Surf Club

We can’t wait! Let’s get cracking!

How do we book?

  • Reach Out: Fill out the form below with your preferred midweek date, desired location, and any questions or special requests you may have.

  • Let's Connect: Once I receive your form, I'll swiftly reach out to confirm the details, discuss legalities, and ensure all your questions are answered.

  • Your Memorable Day: On the agreed-upon date, we'll meet at your chosen spot. Sip on coffee and share a little heartfelt moment as I officiate your marriage and take care of all legalities!

Are we on the same Love Page?

✺ Frequently asked questions ✺

  • Easy - because you are all different! I work with you to make sure you only do what you want to do and have what you want to have in your ceremony. Eery single script is written from scratch. Some couples fill out my questionnaires, others like to chat through their love story (be warned, I LOVE these chats). We will also sit down and make sure you are comfortable with the order of the ceremony and we have all of the unique elements included that will make your ceremony the perfect fit - for you.

  • For a full ceremony, I allow about 45 minutes in the runsheet, but my script typically goes for 20 to 30-ish minutes, depending on how many cartwheels we do. I don’t think people really want to hang out for much longer than that.

    For a micro-wedding, allow 10-ish minutes, depending on songs and other inclusions.

    For legals-only, we’re done in less than five minutes.

  • YES I CAN! I love kicking on after the ceremony and making sure your reception runs smoothly. Don’t ask Aunt Beatrice just because she’s organised, or Uncle Bob just because he’s funny. Because she’ll probably stress out, and he’ll probably hit the bar and pass out. With me, you’ll have a sober, organised, fun professional who already knows you and your vibe, your guests already know as ‘the chick we listen to’, and your vendors know as the person who will make everyone’s night run smoothly, so the pressure and stress is off you.

  • Of course, I love travelling! My prices all include travel across the Central Coast and pretty much anywhere within an hour of Wamberal, which includes Lake Macquarie and parts of Newcastle. A teeny bit more for the Hunter Valley and Sydney, and if travel is going to be more than that then let’s chat - cause that sounds fun ;)

  • Every ceremony is different, so it wouldn’t be fair to have a blanket price. Some travel is farther, some closer; some want the MC add-on, some want a short and sweet elopement. My services are very bespoke and so I quote according to your own dreams and hopes, to make it fair to each couple.

  • Phew! I thought you’d never ask! I love a crispy cold Hahn Super Dry. Cheers.

  • Yes, and on hamburgers with beetroot and bacon, too.

  • My Bose S1 Pro speaker (she’s a beauty) and stand; as well as my schnazzy wireless Sennheiser microphone. If you’ve got more than 120 guests I may bring a second speaker. I’ll also bring my kindle to read your script from, a backup paper copy (because, technology!), all of your legal documents presented beautifully in my trifold display book, your vows on beautiful cards so you don’t need to worry about those, a kit of spare bandaids, gum, pens, lipstick, and my A-GAME!

  • Yes siree Bob, I can! Disclaimer: I am not a DJ, so if I need to do some tricky mixing I’m not your gal. But if you’ve got no one else to press play, I do often play your entrance, signing, and recessional songs through my Bose speaker. Regardless of if I am playing your music or not, I always create a Spotify playlist of your songs and have them downloaded onto my phone (which stays on airplane mode) as a backup. If you don’t know where to start with music, I have playlists in my Couples Planning Portal to get your ideas flowing.

  • Apart from saying your full names, some legal vows (I’ll make it an easy repeat after me) and listening to me say some legal lines, everything else is completely up to you. Do it because it’s right, not because it’s tradition. I do encourage couples to at least write their vows for each other, because you’re getting married to each other to celebrate your love! But express that however you like - maybe write your vows in a card, read them over breakfast after the wedding, text them to each other while you’re on the toilet. Who wouldn’t want to be told how loved they are, by the person who loves them the most?

  • We need at least one calendar month’s notice to lodge the Notice of Intended Marriage, which can be done in person with me or with a bunch of other authorised people like police officers, your GP, etc. I will also need to see your photo ID, as well as proof of date and place of birth. If for some reason you want to get married within less than a month, you may be eligible for a shortening of time, let’s chat if this is you.

  • Apart from the one month’s notice to sign the NOIM, you also both need to be consenting to the marriage, not be closely related (eg siblings), over 18 (if you’re not, let’s chat because there’s more to this), not already married to someone else (I’ll need to sight a divorce or death certificate to prove your previous marriage ended if you’ve done this before).

  • As soon as you are ready! I do book dates up to two years in advance, so get in touch as early as you can. Saturdays in popular months like Sept / Oct / Nov and May book very quickly, followed by Fridays. I hate turning down amazing people, but I will always reach out to my network and find you someone available to enquire with.

  • Yes! For many couples, this is the first time they’ve been through the wedding planning experience. I don’t want it to be overwhelming for you. When you book, I send you a welcome pack with a timeline of expectations, as well as a list of recommended vendors so you know you’re getting a steer in the right direction.