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The Victorian Marriage Registry is the largest provider of wedding ceremonies in Victoria. We host weddings for couples living in or visiting Melbourne for their special day.
We deliver effortless, intimate and memorable ceremonies. Our celebrants are among Australia’s most experienced.
We offer two marriage options:
- Classic ceremony package at the Old Treasury Building
- Legal-only package at the Registry office.
Effortless – Intimate - Memorable
Our packages include:
- Choice of ceremony – your wedding, your way!
- Official marriage certificate
- Celebrant
- Online booking from anywhere, any time
Learn more about what’s included in your fee.
Your ceremony
Classic ceremony package (30 minutes)
Monday to Friday: $450
Saturday and Sunday: $550
Includes:
- Celebrant
- Your choice of ceremony room at Old Treasury Building
- Classic ceremony script, with personalisation if you want
- Official marriage certificate sent by standard post
- Booking administration (including lodgement of Notice of Intended Marriage)
- Commonwealth marriage certificate to take on the day
Location
Classic ceremonies are conducted at:
Old Treasury Building
20 Spring St
East Melbourne VIC 3002.
The Old Treasury Building is one of Melbourne finest heritage-listed buildings. It dates from 1858-1862. It is in a great location on the edge of Melbourne’s central business district. It is next to popular photo spots like Treasury Gardens and Parliament House.
Guests
- Margaret Craig room: up to 55 seated guests
- Thomas Hyde rooms: up to 10 seated guests
Margaret Craig and Thomas Hyde rooms are beautiful ceremony spaces. They feature high ceilings, artwork and flowers by Melbourne event specialist Flowers Vasette.
Learn more about the Margaret Craig and Thomas Hyde rooms.
Personalising your ceremony
If you book the classic ceremony, you can incorporate your own vows, reading and music. Learn more about personalising your ceremony.
Legal-only package (15 minutes)
First Tuesday of every month: $350
The legal-only package completes all the legal requirements for marriage. It is ideal for couples who don’t want the fuss of a conventional wedding ceremony.
Includes:
- Celebrant
- Booking administration (including lodgement of Notice of Intended Marriage)
- Official marriage certificate sent by standard post
- Commonwealth marriage certificate to take on the day
Location
Legal-only marriages are conducted in a private room at our customer service centre:
Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages Victoria
595 Collins St
Melbourne VIC 3000.
Guests
Only your two witnesses, plus interpreter if required.
Witnesses
The law requires you to bring two witnesses. They need to witness your ceremony and sign the marriage certificate.
Witnesses:
- Must be 18 years or older
- Can be a friend or family member
- Don't need to be Australian Citizens
- Don't have to provide proof of identity documents.
The Registry doesn't provide witnesses.
Interpreters
All ceremonies are in English. If either of you doesn't speak or understand English, you'll need to provide an interpreter.
The interpreter:
- Can't be a family member
- Can't sign as a witness to the marriage
- Must be arranged before the ceremony.
If you're going to use an interpreter, notify us beforehand.
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We don't provide or organise interpreters. For help finding an interpreter, contact the Translating and Interpreter Service (TIS) (External link)
If you need an interpreter, your ceremony can't go ahead unless they are present. There is a fee to rebook a new date.
Fees
Find out more about Wedding ceremony fees or relationship ceremony fees.
What does your fee include?
Your ceremony fee includes:
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Celebrant
Witnesses