Legals only

Sydney Legals only service -
simple, easy, affordable

Warm, experienced celebrant for your mini wedding

I guide you through your legals only ceremony – I say the official legal words, you hold each other’s hands
and say 1 legal sentence each, and two witnesses are all that’s needed.
Then we all sign the document.. and just like that,
you are officially married!

I take care of all paperwork and registration. making the process easy and stress free.
I am always contactable and will answer all your questions straight away.
It is so good to have an experienced celebrant to rely on, for your simple yet big day! 

Get married within a month? - No, usually not!

To get married in Australia, you must sign and submit the NOIM (Notice of Intended Marriage) at least one calendar month before the wedding day.
If you have less than a month, see some info here

If you would like to apply for the shortening, I can help by providing support letters and liaising with the authority,
but there is no guarantee that approval will be granted.

Mon-Thu
$490

Date/time of the booking confirmed straight away after the booking completion

The cheapest option if you just
want the simple signing!
Public holidays excluded

You want to have it somewhere nice?
Sure, I can come to you!
See the options below.

Other days
$590

Tentative booking only then date/time confirmed
6-8 weeks prior to the signing day

Amazing deal but you need
to be flexible with time/date if you
want to book in advance

You want the date/time confirmed
straight away? 
Please book Mon-Thu
or “Simple and Sweet”

what's included

Legal words only signing ceremony – 
You hold hands, I say legally required words,
you say one legal sentence each, kiss, sign and married! 
at Megumi’s place (or at a cafe nearby) in Rosebery NSW
otherwise I can travel – see details below

1 x meeting – online or face to face in Rosebery to sign the NOIM

NOIM lodgement

Registration of marriage within 48hours

Support throughout- ask any questions and get answers straight away! 
Email or call me anytime – this doesn’t happen with the registry.

Helpful resources to explain the process

Commonwealth marriage certificate

Fri-Sun/PH booking will be tentative and confirmed 6 weeks (high season) or
8 weeks (low season) prior – deposit payable when it is confirmed.

reviews

Megumi married me in a Legal Only Ceremony, and even with such a small ceremony, she made it sincere and memorable. Megumi is warm, charming and will make your day as special as mine.
Thanks Megumi.
We searched for a LGBT friendly marriage celebrant who we felt comfortable with. Megumi was friendly and very supportive, the ceremony smooth, simple and short just as we hoped for. We felt comfortable, recognised, validated and celebrated by all at our marriage ceremony. We wish to thank Megumi for a wonderful and special day.
Megumi was fantastic, communicative and always willing to answer questions to ensure my wife and I were well informed throughout the process of a legals only marriage.
Highly recommended for all, including those looking for a bilingual
(English and Japanese) celebrant.

Optional add ons

Travel + Parking : $125+$1/km
I can come to the location of your choice –
house, restaurant, hotel room, somewhere with a view etc
Parking fee may apply for a location without a free parking spot
or not easily accessible with public transport.
Return distance calculated from Megumi’s house in Rosebery NSW.

Witnesses
I can supply witnesses if you don’t have anyone

Registry office marriage certificate : $88
Including application on your behalf, one certificate, postage

Bilingual option : $30
Resources and communication in English and Japanese. 
Japanese government marriage registration and name change information,
and translated resources will be provided. 
Without the option, the communication will be either in
English or Japanese only throughout and all resources will be in English. 

Anything else you want to add?
Tell me, I’m flexible!
I can be your non-legal celebrant’s legal helper too.

Want an awesome mini ceremony?

Let's get the ball rolling!

Contact

noim lodgement only
$250

You can lodge a Notice of Intended marriage (NOIM) with me and it stayts valid for 18 months.
No need to lock in a wedding date right now and you don’t have to pay for a ceremony yet. 

I’ll meet with you online or face‑to‑face, guide you through the form, and
make sure everything is completed correctly.

Many couples lodge their NOIM early to support Prospective Marriage Visas
or Partner Visas. Immigration authorities may ask for a NOIM as proof of your
genuine intent to marry while you wait for your visa to be processed.

See here if you are overseas and want to do this.  

Letter to state your intended marriage and lodgement of the NOIM – $50 

NOIM can be transferred to another celebrant in the future if you wish.