Destination Weddings

Australia

11 Venues
At a glance

Marrying in Australia

Australia gives couples real range, from Margaret River vineyards to Sydney Harbour and the Whitsundays. Weddings here feel relaxed and outdoorsy, with celebrants who make the legal side refreshingly simple.

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Best timeSep to Nov, Mar to May

Mild across most regions

Flight time17 to 22 hours

Direct to Perth around 17 hours, Sydney via Asia around 22

VisaeVisitor or ETA

Apply online for a free eVisitor visa or an ETA before you fly

Legal weddingLegally binding

No residency needed. Lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage with your celebrant at least one month before the wedding

Top tipDeclare your favours

Declare wooden favours, dried flowers and food gifts on arrival. Australian quarantine rules are strict

Checked against official UK government and embassy guidance. Rules can change, so confirm paperwork with the registry before you book.

Explore Australia by area

Byron Bay2 venues · Boutique, NatureExplore the area →Melbourne & Victoria4 venues · Boutique, VineyardExplore the area →Sydney2 venues · Historic, WaterExplore the area →Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef2 venues · Water, BeachfrontExplore the area →

11 venues in Australia

Hand-picked from 324 venues in 31 countries and 59 areas

When to book

Your Australia wedding, month by month

Marrying abroad runs to a longer clock than at home. The best venues book a year or more ahead, and the legal paperwork has its own timings. Here is the order that works.

  1. 12 to 18 months
  2. 12 months
    • Book your venue and planner
    • Check the legal route and who confirms it
    • Hold a block of rooms for guests
  3. 9 months
    • Send save the dates
    • Share flight options with guests
    • Lock in your best month and time of day
  4. 6 months
    • Book photographer, florist and music
    • Plan a menu tasting or site visit
    • Arrange travel insurance
  5. 3 months
    • Start the legal paperwork, sooner if your route asks
    • Confirm final guest numbers
    • Plan the welcome and farewell events
  6. 1 month
    • Final payments and timings
    • Pack documents in your hand luggage
    • Hand the day over to your planner