Couples can share their love with pride with two new micro-wedding locations now available through the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
The new Sydney Zoo in Eastern Creek will host 11 wedding ceremonies on 3 November, where animal lovers will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to exchange vows on the zoo’s Lion Deck, with the day sure to be a roaring success.
Couples can also choose to add a bit of spice to their day with two exclusive wedding opportunities to be held at Peppers Creek Barrel Room & Chapel in the Hunter Valley. The first will be a summer special on 7 December 2023 and the second, a winter wonderland on 21 June 2024, each with 12 ceremonies available.
This new venue features a sandstone chapel where ceremonies will take place and is surrounded by picturesque vineyards.
In addition to these two new venues, the Registry is again poised to help couples set sail on their lives together, welcoming the return of the Sydney Opera House as a special Valentine’s Day micro-wedding venue in 2024.
Following the popularity of the site for micro-weddings over the past two years, the iconic venue will be available for 36 couples to marry on the most romantic day of the year, Valentine’s Day, with reception packages available at Opera Bar and the Yallamundi Rooms.
With the average wedding in Australia costing $36,000, micro-weddings provide an affordable and easy-to-organise option at some of the best venues in Sydney and surrounding areas.
Accommodating up to 35 people, including the celebrant, this intimate style of wedding allows couples to book an affordable and personalised package at an unforgettable location.
Couples can tailor their special day to suit their budget with options for additional extras including photography, floral arrangements, and reception packages from the Registry’s list of industry suppliers.
All legal requirements, including the ceremony, a celebrant, lodgement of Notice of Intended Marriage, as well as a standard and commemorative wedding certificate are provided.
Other Registry micro-wedding locations available include Sergeants Mess in Chowder Bay, Chinese Garden of Friendship in Darling Harbour, Vaucluse House, Hyde Hacienda in Circular Quay and The Old Clare in Chippendale.
Couples are reminded a Notice of Intended Marriage must be lodged at least one month ahead of a wedding date.
Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Jihad Dib said:
“Starting life together shouldn’t break the bank, which is why these micro-wedding offerings are a great choice for couples looking for something a little more intimate and unique.”
“I am thrilled to be unveiling these new micro-wedding offerings and wish every couple who takes advantage of this option a long and happy future together.”
NSW Registrar, Theresa Fairman said:
“The NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages continues to offer special and affordable wedding experiences for couples headed down the aisle.”
“These new venues are an exciting opportunity for couples to marry in unique locations like the new Sydney Zoo and the sweeping Hunter Valley.”
“The Registry’s micro-weddings are a popular option, with 341 couples tying the knot across 30 events since 2021.”
