How much does a celebrant in Melbourne cost?

Melbourne celebrant pricing typically ranges from $400 to $2,500 or more, depending on ceremony length, personalisation, and the celebrant's experience and demand. I Do Drive Thru offers registered celebrants from $400, with packages up to $800 for ceremonies of up to 100 guests.

Can a friend marry you in Australia?

No, not without becoming a registered marriage celebrant first. Under the Marriage Act 1961, only a person authorised as a marriage celebrant by the Australian Attorney-General's Department can legally perform a marriage ceremony. A friend or family member would need to complete celebrant registration, which is a lengthy formal process, before they could legally officiate.

How much does a celebrant usually charge?

Across Australia, celebrant fees usually range from $400 for a simple, short ceremony to $2,500+ for a highly personalised, multi-consultation ceremony experience. The price generally reflects the length and depth of personalisation rather than the legal validity, which is identical regardless of price.

What is the quickest way to get married in Melbourne?

The quickest legally valid way to marry in Melbourne is a short ceremony covering only the legal requirements, sometimes called a legals only or paperwork ceremony. I Do Drive Thru's Vegas Package offers a 2 to 5 minute ceremony from $400, including NOIM lodgement and a presentation certificate on the day.

Does a shorter ceremony mean a less legal or less real marriage?

No. A two-minute ceremony performed by a registered celebrant, with the legally required words and witness signatures, produces an identical legal outcome to a thirty-minute ceremony. Ceremony length has no bearing on the legal validity of the marriage.

Do I need witnesses for a Melbourne wedding ceremony?

Yes. Australian law requires two witnesses, both aged 18 or over, at every marriage ceremony. I Do Drive Thru can supply witnesses for $120 each if needed.

What is included in I Do Drive Thru's Melbourne celebrant packages?

All packages include a registered Commonwealth Marriage Celebrant, NOIM lodgement, and a presentation marriage certificate on the day. The Vegas Package from $400 suits up to 10 guests with a 2 to 5 minute ceremony. Fancy Pants from $600 suits up to 25 guests with a 5 to 7 minute personalised ceremony. Big Kahuna from $800 suits up to 100 guests with a 10 minute fully personalised ceremony and PA system.

What is Tight Ass Tuesday?

Tight Ass Tuesday is I Do Drive Thru's best-priced day, every Tuesday from 10am to 4pm, with the Vegas celebrant package available from $400.

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Melbourne Celebrant: What You're Actually Paying For (And Why Shorter Isn't Lesser)

More words don't make you any more married. Here's what Melbourne celebrants actually cost, and how to get a registered celebrant from $400.

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