08/04/2026
“Reed, we just want to have a very quick wedding, with just a few family members. What are our options?”
Couples sometimes ask about keeping things simple and just doing the legal side of getting married.
In Australia, there are a few legal requirements that need to be carried out for a marriage to be official: the reading of the monitum and legal vows, signing of the legal documents, and having two approved witnesses present.
A “legals only” ceremony covers all of that in a short and straightforward way, without the full ceremony structure.
For some couples, this is exactly what they’re after- just the two of them (plus witnesses), keeping things relaxed and focused on making it official.
From there, you can celebrate however you like, whether that’s a separate ceremony later, a party with family and friends, or something more low key.
It’s a flexible option that suits couples who want to do things their own way.