Get married by the Registry

Learn about getting married by the Registry, including wedding options, vow renewals, and ceremony venues. Start planning your perfect wedding. Bookings are essential.

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Valentine's Day 2026

Bookings are now open for Valentine's Day weddings at the Sydney Opera House and Pyrmont Wedding Registry. 

Only available on 14 February 2026.

Ceremony venues

Bride and groom holding hands and celebrating.
Pyrmont Wedding Registry

Our new Pyrmont Wedding Registry is the perfect venue for your special day. Nestled in the heart of the city, this modern and accessible space offers panoramic views of parklands, water, and the city skyline.

Couples can choose from our range of Registry ceremony options available at Pyrmont, including our popular Classic ceremony, which offers an intimate yet spacious setting for up to 30 guests. 

We also offer legal-only ceremonies, vow renewals and a limited number of Premium ceremonies on select dates, which can cater for up to 70 guests.

Visit us at the Pyrmont Wedding Registry on one of our open days. 

Ceremony options start from $480.

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Bride and groom.
Old Wollongong Courthouse

For an elegant and unique setting for your wedding, get married in Wollongong's historical Old Courthouse.

This quaint sandstone building provides picturesque views over City Beach and Breakwater Lighthouse, creating a charming backdrop for your special day.

It offers an intimate atmosphere for your ceremony, with capacity for up to 30 guests.

Old Wollongong Courthouse is available for Classic ceremonies, starting from $660.

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Two grooms walk hand in hand outside the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House

Known for its gleaming sails, star-studded stages, and harbour views, the Sydney Opera House is the perfect location for your dream wedding.  

For one day only this Valentine's Day, you can be married by the Registry at this iconic venue. Choose between the Yallamundi Rooms with capacity for up to 35 guests or the Utzon Room for up to 50 guests. 

As part of your special day, you can also choose to add a reception package, photography and flowers. 

Ceremony options for Valentine's Day at the Sydney Opera House 2026 start from  $1,799. 

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What to expect on the day

Testimonials from Registry couples

Classic ceremony, Old Wollongong Courthouse

“My partner and I were very satisfied with the process. It was simple and easy to follow the steps required. The celebrant made us feel very relaxed on the day and everything went very well. 

If you want a simple wedding we highly recommend a Registry wedding.”

April 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“Choosing Pyrmont Registry for our elopement was the best decision. From our initial enquiry to our wedding day, the process was simple. The staff have been professional, communicative, warm and informative.

Our celebrant was fantastic. Highly recommended.”

April 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“I had the best ceremony! The celebrant was so friendly and easy to work with, the venue was decorated really nicely and everything ran smoothly.”

April 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“When you think about a Registry wedding you don’t expect anything special, but this felt very special. It was intimate, relaxed and cute. We have an overseas ceremony planned but we’re so glad we decided to do the legal documentation and ceremony at the Registry. 

The room was beautiful and the celebrant was really lovely. Great experience!”

March 2025

Unique ceremony - Valentine's Day, Pyrmont

“Booking with the Registry was easy and no fuss, it took the stress out of arranging a wedding and we were able to focus on what was important - each other and our family. 

The celebrant was lovely, the staff efficient and the venue was beautiful.”

February 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“The ceremony was even more magical than we could've hoped for. Of course that is due to the occasion, but also a HUGE thanks to our celebrant. 

She didn't rush us, was very professional yet personable, and helped foster the atmosphere of happiness in the air.”

February 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“Our experience with the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages was absolutely wonderful. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. 

The celebrant was exceptional—professional, kind, and made the ceremony so meaningful and heartfelt. The venue provided was stunning and created the perfect atmosphere for our special day.”

January 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“This was not our first marriage, so we wanted a simple and dignified service that could be enjoyed by our immediate family, friends and witnesses. The venue was absolutely perfect and the simplicity of the process was so calming. The incredible cost saving compared to other options makes the Registry highly attractive. 

Our guests were equally impressed and will be encouraging their families to consider this as an option too. The photo opportunities in the immediate vicinity of the wharf was a bonus we hadn't even considered.” 

January 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“The celebrant was wonderful, warm and generous in her manner and very knowledgeable. Everyone commented on how lovely the venue was especially with the floral arrangement.

The service was simple and low key but full of joy and with plenty of opportunity for us to insert our personalities ... We felt very taken care of. Thank you!”

November 2024

Legal-only ceremony, Pyrmont

“Getting married at the Registry was perfect for us. Easy to organise, convenient location, and we were pleasantly surprised to find our celebrant brought great energy and joy to the ceremony.”

October 2024

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“What was meant to be just the formal and legal part of our long relationship together already with a couple of children was actually a really beautiful and symbolic occasion.

It surprised me how modern the Registry was, a great location and despite there being many weddings during the day, it didn’t feel like we were on top of other groups and that it was just a special moment for us.”

September 2024

Contact us

Not ready to book your marriage interview, but have questions? Get in touch with our weddings team.  

Email bdm-marriages-syd@customerservice.nsw.gov.au . 

This inbox is for public enquiries only. If you are a marriage celebrant, please visit our dedicated celebrant page for contact information. 

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