Melbourne registry office weddings - Old treasury building
Weddings at the Old treasury building in Melbourne
The Old treasure building is host to the Melbourne wedding registry office. This is a great venue to hold your wedding ceremony if you are considering a smaller wedding or an elopement. The tall buildings and the gardens in Melbourne CBD are an ideal backdrop for an urban wedding vibes.
How do I get married at the Melbourne registry office?
If you are planning to have your wedding ceremony at the Melbourne registry office you will have to make an appointment. To be able to get married in the state of Victoria you will have to be:
Over 18 years old and you can’t be married to someone else at the time of your ceremony and you can’t marry at close relative.
You will have to lodge your Intend to get married one month prior to the intended date of your ceremony.
Your ceremony will have to be conducted by a celebrant from the Marriage registry office.
Your ceremony format is very flexible but there will be some key statements to follow
You will need two witnesses that are over 18 years old, to attend your ceremony and to sign your wedding registry documents.
When can I visit the Registry to have a look at the rooms?
Room viewings: 12:30–1:30pm every Thursday (excluding public holidays).
Plus additional viewing times:
Tuesday 19 November, 2:30pm – 5pm
Tuesday 10 December, 2:30pm -5pm
Saturday 4 January, 9:30am-10:30am
What documents will I need to get my wedding ceremony on the way?
The first document will be the Notice of Intended Marriage that can be found here. The signature of this document needs to be witnessed. For more details on the wedding paperwork you will need, double check with your marriage celebrant or the Melbourne registry office details here.
Don’t forget to also bring your proof of identity, this has to be done with your drivers license and passport. Other combination of documents are possible too.
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How much does it cost to get married at the Registry office?
The weekend rate is around $500 but you can find all the details and variety of rates for your registry wedding ceremony on this link.
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