Simple Marriage Service
Our simple marriage service is the service this website is built around.
It is for couples who want to get legally married in Melbourne with Josh Withers without booking a full wedding ceremony.
What is included
Our simple marriage service covers the legal marriage itself:
- Josh Withers, a Commonwealth-registered civil marriage celebrant
- the required legal words
- the signing of the marriage documents
- lodgement of the marriage paperwork after the marriage
- the Form 15 certificate on the day
What is not included
This is not a wedding package.
It does not include:
- a personalised ceremony
- guest management
- styling or florals
- an aisle or formal entrance
- a long ceremony script
- music production or a PA
- prenuptial agreements or legal advice
How to start
- Use the booking link.
- Fill out the booking form.
- Pay the fee.
- Prepare the NOIM with NOIM Easy.
- Have the NOIM witnessed and send it to us with your documents.
You do not need to enquire before booking. Once we have the paperwork, we can confirm the next suitable time based on the notice period and our availability.
Who this suits
This service is a good fit if you:
- want the legal marriage done simply
- want a low-cost private service
- do not want a full wedding ceremony
- want to celebrate separately later
- need a straightforward option that is easy to understand
Need something else?
If you want an elopement package with photography and a bouquet, go to The Elopement Collective.
If you want a full wedding ceremony for guests to witness and enjoy, go to Melbourne celebrant Josh Withers.
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Need the simple legal marriage?
Book directly when you are ready. Josh Withers conducts the paperwork-only legal marriage, and the practical appointment details are confirmed once your paperwork is received and the legal timing works.