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You’re married in 10 minutes. The quick, easy, budget smart option! This is the micro version of all marriage ceremonies which covers everything that’s needed! A great option for couples who are planning a destination wedding OS and require the legal marriage before or just prefer a no drama affair held in on the best place on planet earth… way better than City Hall in Brissy.
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Best of all, it’s your day, your way.
Elopements or ‘secret weddings’ can be a very romantic, intimate affair between you and your partner on your special day. This makes the organisation of the event simple, swift and stress-free.
Elopements are often called ‘secret weddings’ due to the secretive, spontaneous nature of jumping on an aeroplane and running away to enjoy an intimate ceremony.
Despite this, many couples choose an elopement not to hide their love, but to celebrate it intimately with those who mean the world to them, saving time and money in the process.
In fact, the main reason many couples say they want to elope is to save money, and it’s a compelling factor when choosing whether or not to take the plunge.
For most weddings, the main cost comes from the number of people attending, as venues, caterers and celebrants often charge on a per head basis. For a successful elopement, you simply need your celebrant, two witnesses over the age of 18, and yourselves.
I find that many elopements can be extremely romantic to the bride and groom due to the seclusion of the ceremony and the intimacy of the process.
If you feel as though a romantic elopement is right for you, let’s chat about how I can help make the process simple, fun and affordable.
Elopements vs. Traditional Weddings
There are a range of compelling factors that make eloping more appealing than a traditional wedding. Here are some top factors to be aware of when considering whether you should elope or not.
Eloping creates romantic intimacy
No need to worry about talking to your partner’s chatterbox great aunt, an elopement gives you the freedom to spend the day with the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, and no one else!
Eloping helps you save money
Rather than spending a considerable sum of money on a venue and your hungry (and thirsty) guests, why not save your dollars for a more intimate affair like a destination elopement and a honeymoon rolled into one?
Eloping minimises stress
Weddings are meant to be an easy, fun event. Unfortunately, most of the day is spent trying to make sure everyone is happy, dealing with table-seating arrangements and more. An elopement removes this stress. It’s all about what you want, and what you deserve for your special day.
Elopements are all about location, location, location
There’s no limit on where you can get married when it’s just a party of two. From under the droplets of a rich rainforest canopy to the top of a gorgeous Hinterland mountain – Australia’s elopement destinations are limitless. Escape the crowds on a private beach, a secluded winery, wherever the two of you want to start your life’s journey together.
What do I need to elope?
Even though elopements are considerably easier than a large wedding, there are some bits and pieces that need to be ticked off before you say “I do”.
For your marriage to be legally binding in Australia, you must:
- Be of 18 years of age at the time of the wedding.
- Have both partners sign a witnessed Notice of Intended Marriage form (NOIM) one calendar month prior to the wedding. I can guide you through this and submit these on your behalf.
- Have a registered celebrant carry out your wedding. This is particularly important as a celebrant registered under the Australian Marriage Celebrants Inc. also needs to submit all legal paperwork on your behalf.
- Have two witnesses over the age of 18 at your wedding.
- Have an original copy of your birth certificate, if you were born in Australia, or if you were born outside of Australia, you must have your original birth certificate or passport from your country of birth.
Don’t stress if this sounds like a lot. I can guide you through this process and ensure that every item is ticked off along the way so you can enjoy the ceremony and forget about the paperwork.
Remember, this is your day, your way!
Why Choose Me?
Your wedding is exactly that – yours!
I understand that not every couple wants a traditional wedding. I work with your preferences for length of the ceremony, script, destination and more.
The flexibility I provide is all about ensuring your elopement is exactly how you pictured it.
Some unique services I provide as an elopement specialist include:
Quick and easy process
I provide complete guidance through the legality of marriage to my clients. I ensure the process is as efficient as possible so we can get to the ‘I do’s’ earlier.
Affordable prices
I make sure that my prices are fair, mid-range and competitive compared to many other celebrants in Queensland and NSW. I pride myself on providing the best value to my clients with a memorable, authentic ceremony that you won’t forget. Each cost is broken down for clients during our first complimentary meeting to ensure you know exactly where your money is being spent.
Adaptable & judgement-free
Want to wear a pink dress? Want to have a ceremony that’s got no rings, tradition or religion? Want to bring your dog along as a ring bearer? Let’s do it! I provide my clients with a judgement-free zone to allow them to feel as comfortable as they wish during the most special day of their lives.
Types of Elopements
Your elopement can be as extravagant or as simple as you like.
In my experience, elopements vary drastically from couple to couple – especially in the destinations each couple chooses for their special day.
If you are considering eloping in Noosa, you’ll need a local Noosa resident who knows how to make you feel truly at home on the beautiful beaches and stunning scenery that we have on the east coast of Australia.
While I am based in Noosa, I can also travel to other areas throughout the east cost to make your wedding dreams come true.
Your elopement ideas are very welcome and I’d love to hear how I can help.
Some incredibly romantic elope marriages I’ve been privileged to officiate include:
- A secluded forest elopement
- An intimate, private beach
- A rustic, barn elopement
- A local courthouse elopement
- And many more
Got an idea on your own intimate elopement ceremony? I’d love to hear it!
Legal Papers and Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)
While opting for an elopement removes a lot of the extra decision making compared to a traditional wedding, your NOIM still needs to be completed no earlier than 18 months and no later than a month prior to your wedding.
As your celebrant, I am happy to guide you through this process and submit paperwork on your behalf.
Taking away a stress and replacing it with a smile has always been part of my service!
Download the Notice of Intended Marriage Form
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Notice of Intended Marriage
Click on the link to download and fill out your Notice of Intended Marriage form
Note: Your form must be signed in my presence.
Elopement locations
Wedding celebrants don’t just service their hometown; a good wedding celebrant will travel to you!
Primarily located in Noosa, I’m available to travel to where you want to hold your ceremony within a reasonable distance.
This includes:
- Sunshine Coast
- Brisbane
- Noosa
- Caloundra
- Maleny
- And beyond
There are some gorgeous locations along the east coast of Australia and in Queensland that are perfect for elopements that I am happy to recommend in our first meeting.
Don’t commit to a thing. Let’s just chat about how I might be able to help
Reviews
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Jay from the bottom of our hearts- a huge thank you! You genuinely reflect a professional yet relaxed, down-to earth energy and more importantly, made the whole experience for us and our guests fun and relatable. We are forever grateful. Our ceremony at Hidden Grove captured all of those things that we were after because of you. You rock!
- Kate
Jay could not have been a more perfect celebrant for our wedding. He really captured our story and pulled off a ceremony that was just so “us”. It was really important for us to have a fun, relaxed, lighthearted, but meaning ceremony and Jay delivered exactly that. Jay is such a laid back, chilled out guy but remains so professional. Everyone thought he was one of our mates – it was just perfect! Cannot recommend Noosa Style Ceremonies highly enough.
- Leah
Jay is without a doubt, THE BEST wedding celebrant we’ve ever experienced! Relaxed, genuine, laid-back and professional, Jay absolutely made our ceremony perfect and every single guest commented afterwards that it was the best ceremony they’ve ever witnessed. The ceremony was personalised and felt like “us” and was exactly how we had imagined.0 Thank you Jay for playing such an important role in our wedding day and for making it so special.
- Mr & Mrs O
Jay was, without a doubt, the BEST wedding celebrant! We could not have imagined a more perfect ceremony, thanks to Jay. He was the perfect balance of calm, engaging, sentimental and funny. All of our guests have commented that he was unlike (and better) any other celebrant they had seen! We had a perfect day and it wouldn’t have been the same without Jay involved!
- Lara
Thank you Jay for a freakishly perfect ceremony. Without a doubt, the perfect celebrant for our day, our relationship and our guests. Jay was charming, charismatic and welcoming when running our ceremony for us. So many of our guests have approached me saying “what a guy”. We could not have asked for anything more perfect. Thank you for exceeding our already raving expectations and making the crowd laugh, cry and celebrate with us.
- Darren & Zoe
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