The registry office wedding, made warmer
All the simplicity of getting married at a registry office, at a cosy local venue with a celebrant who knows your names.
Same simple marriage, better room
Plenty of couples search for a registry office wedding in Melbourne because they want something quick, legal and inexpensive. That's a great instinct. The trade-off is often a waiting room, a tight timetable and a space that feels like a government building, because it is one.
Weekday Weds keeps everything you liked about the registry idea, and swaps the setting. You marry at a café or community space in Melbourne's north-east, with John as your celebrant, and finish with a coffee or cocktail on the house. Weekday Weds isn't affiliated with Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria; it's a private celebrant service. Here's how it works.
- 2005Working weddings and events since
- 1,700+Weddings and events
- 2019Registered marriage celebrant since
- $500One honest price, certificate included
Registry office vs Weekday Weds
A warmer setting
Cosy local venues instead of an office with numbered tickets.
A celebrant who's yours
John meets you for the document signing and is with you on the day.
Personal touches welcome
Add a little something that's yours, plus a ring exchange.
Certificate included
Payment for your official BDM certificate is already in the price.
A drink to celebrate
Coffee or cocktail afterwards, on the house.
Witnesses on request
No witnesses? John can supply two for a small fee.
Everything you need for a legally binding ceremony.
- A ceremonyA fully legal marriage ceremony
- PaperworkAll taken care of, including your official certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages
- A celebrantModern, experienced, and on your side
- Coffee or cocktailPick your poison!
- Make it yoursShort and sweet, a few personal touches and a ring exchange
Simple, legal, and actually lovely
From $500 you're legally married with all the paperwork lodged for you. No queue, no fluorescent lights, no rush to make room for the next couple.
Keen to keep the guest list tiny? See small wedding ceremonies.
Find the right fit
Registry office questions
Is Weekday Weds the same as the Melbourne registry office?
No. Weekday Weds is a private service run by registered celebrant John Edney. The marriage is equally legal and is registered with Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria.
Is a celebrant wedding as legal as a registry office wedding?
Yes. A marriage solemnised by a Commonwealth-registered celebrant is exactly as legal as one at a registry office.
Why choose this over a registry office?
A warmer local venue, a celebrant who's with you from paperwork to signing, a little room for personal touches, and a drink to celebrate.
How does the cost compare?
Weekday Weds is from $500 including the ceremony, paperwork and your official certificate, with no add-ons needed for a complete legal wedding.
Do we still need one month's notice?
Yes. Every marriage in Australia, registry or celebrant, needs the Notice of Intended Marriage lodged at least one month ahead.
Can we bring a couple of guests?
Weekday Weds is designed for the two of you plus witnesses. If you'd like someone along, ask when you book.
When are ceremonies available?
Weekdays, during school hours, in set time slots you can see in the booking calendar.
Let's make it official
Pick a weekday that works for you in the booking calendar. Got a question first, or no date that suits? Use the form to message John or join the standby list.
- Registered celebrant since 2019
- Certificate included from $500
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Send John a message
Ask a question about dates, witnesses or how it all works. John replies personally.
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