Are planning a celebration
You're planning a bigger party later, but want to make things legit now.
Let's celebrate!
Legal-only weekday weddings in Melbourne, without the stress or the price tag
For couples who just want to make it official: a relaxed, meaningful ceremony with an experienced celebrant, the paperwork sorted, and one honest price from $500.
- From $500, all-inclusive
- Weekdays, during school hours
- Melbourne's north-east
- 2005Working weddings and events since
- 1,700+Weddings and events
- 2019Registered marriage celebrant since
- $500One honest price, certificate included
What we offer
Just the two of you (and a celebrant who cares)
Do you just want to get married, legally and simply, without the pressure or the massive bill?
Weekday Weds runs legal-only wedding ceremonies on weekdays, during school hours. No big production. No chair covers. Chill, relaxed, and still special.
This could be perfect for you if you…
Have a deadline
Visa, baby, travel or something else: you need it sorted now.
Are saving
You love each other, but not the idea of spending a house deposit on a party. See why an affordable celebrant makes sense.
Want low-key
Something relaxed and simple, but still meaningful, like a small wedding ceremony.
Want privacy
You just want to do things your way, quietly. Plenty of couples treat it as a Melbourne elopement.
The process is super easy
See how it works
Six steps to “we did it!”
Choose your date and time
Pay for your wedding
We send you everything you need
Book your document signing
Get hitched
Head off into the sunset!
Get married from
$500
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
Wondering how it's only $500?
You're booking a slice of time, not a whole day
A traditional wedding books your celebrant for the whole day, plus the weeks of preparation leading up to it. Weekday Weds is built differently. You get a short, beautiful ceremony in a weekday time slot, so you only pay for the part you actually need.
Same legal marriage. Same care. Just none of the extras you didn't want anyway.
Happy couples
Small weddings, big smiles
No cold registry office. Just real couples, real moments, and a whole lot of joy.
All photos by Daniel Turner Weddings
Your celebrant
Hi, I'm John
I've been working weddings and events since 2005 and I've been a registered marriage celebrant since 2019. More than 1,700 weddings and events later, I still get a lump in my throat at the "I do" bit.
Weekday Weds is my way of making getting married simple, affordable and still a little bit magic.
More about JohnGood to know
Quick answers
What is Weekday Weds?
Legal-only wedding ceremonies, held on weekdays during school hours at cosy local venues in Melbourne's north-east. It's for couples who want to be legally married, simply, without the big production or the big bill.
Is it a real, legal marriage?
Yes, completely. You'll be just as legally married as any couple at a big Saturday wedding. John is a registered marriage celebrant and lodges everything with Births, Deaths and Marriages.
How much does it cost?
Weddings start from $500. That covers the ceremony, the paperwork, your official certificate from Births, Deaths and Marriages, and a coffee or a cocktail to celebrate. Supplied witnesses are the only optional extra.
When are ceremonies held?
Monday to Friday, during school hours, in set time slots. You choose the slot that suits you in the online booking calendar.
Where are the ceremonies held?
At cosy local venues around Melbourne's north-eastern suburbs, like cafés and community spaces. Not cold registry offices or government buildings.
How much notice do we need?
Australian law requires your Notice of Intended Marriage to be lodged at least one month before the wedding. Book early enough to allow for that, and John will handle the rest.
Can we have a bigger celebration later?
Absolutely. Plenty of couples make it legal with Weekday Weds and throw the party later, whenever and however they like.
How do we book?
Pick a date and time in the online booking calendar and pay to secure your spot. If nothing suits, join the standby list or send John a message using the form below.
Ready when you are
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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