Get married by the Registry

Learn about getting married by the Registry, including wedding options, vow renewals, and ceremony venues. Start planning your perfect wedding. Bookings are essential.

Couple celebrating their ceremony at the Registry
Bride and groom kissing in front of the Sydney Opera House

Say ‘I do’ this Valentine’s Day

Choose the iconic Sydney Opera House or modern Pyrmont Wedding Registry for a wedding that truly celebrates love this Valentine’s Day. With views of the harbour and fresh floral decor in our ceremony spaces, turn the most romantic day of the year into a moment you’ll never forget.  

Enjoy a seamless day with optional photography and bouquet and buttonhole packages and let the Registry take care of the rest.  

Only available Sunday 14 February 2027

Ceremony venues

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Pyrmont Wedding Registry

Our new Pyrmont Wedding Registry is the perfect venue for your special day. Nestled in the heart of the city, this modern and accessible space offers panoramic views of parklands, water, and the city skyline.

Couples can choose from a range of Registry ceremony options at Pyrmont, including our popular Classic ceremony, which offers a sophisticated and spacious setting for up to 30 guests.  

We also offer legal-only ceremonies, vow renewals and a limited number of Premium ceremonies on select dates, which can cater for up to 70 guests.

Visit us at the Pyrmont Wedding Registry on one of our open days. 

Ceremony options start from $482.

Bride and groom.
Old Wollongong Courthouse

For a classic setting for your wedding, get married in Wollongong's historic Old Courthouse.

This quaint sandstone building looks over the picturesque City Beach and Breakwater Lighthouse, creating a charming backdrop for your special day.

It offers an inviting atmosphere for your ceremony, with capacity for up to 30 guests.

Old Wollongong Courthouse is available for Classic ceremonies on select Wednesdays.

Ceremony options start from $662. 

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State Library of NSW

This event is now sold out.

To mark 170 years of the Registry and 200 years of the State Library of NSW, these two institutions are partnering to offer weddings in the stunning Mitchell Building for one day only – 10.10.2026.

Let the beautiful bookshelves, stained glass windows and sandstone columns form an elegant background for your wedding along with fresh floral arrangements.

Enjoy an intimate ceremony for up to 12 guests in the historic Shakespeare Room or celebrate your love story in the light and bright Friends Room for up to 50 guests.

With the option to add a photography package and floral bouquets and buttonholes, your storybook wedding never looked so easy.  

Ceremony options start from $1401. 

Bride and groom walking hand in hand outside the Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House

Only available 14 February 2027

The Sydney Opera House is known for its iconic white sails, unique architecture, and star-studded stages. This Valentine's Day only, you have the opportunity to be married by the NSW Registry at this incredible venue.  

Choose between two beautiful ceremony spaces, either the Yallamundi Rooms with capacity for up to 35 guests, or the Utzon Room for up to 60 guests. With fresh floral styling in the room and panoramic views of the sparkling Harbour the Sydney Opera House is the perfect backdrop for a wedding on the most romantic day of the year.

As part of your special day, you can also choose to add a photography and flower package with the Registry and a reception package.  

Ceremony options start from $2199.

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Testimonials from Registry couples

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“We appreciated being able to make personal vows, having everything organised for us, and being close to a picturesque, reasonably quiet area. The Registry offered all of that at an affordable price.”

May 2026

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“The styling of the venue was perfect and after speaking with the staff it was an easy decision… The service was exceptional. We are so incredibly happy with both the celebrant and the entire experience with Pyrmont Registry, from the initial phone appointment through to saying ‘I do’. Wonderful experience in a beautiful venue.”

May 2026

Legal-only ceremony, Pyrmont

“[The celebrant] made a quick paper signing activity into something fun and a memory we will cherish forever now. The venue was so beautiful and everyone involved was so helpful. Highly recommend Pyrmont Registry.”

May 2026

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

"Choosing this was the best decision; everything went perfectly. The venue is beautiful, and the staff were so sweet and caring. Thank you all.”

April 2026

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“Our wedding was an amazing, incredible, joyful experience beyond anything we could have imagined. It was so beautiful and so, so easy. [The celebrant] was amazing during the day, took away any stress and was an all-round amazing person to have around on our day and helping us into a seamless and unforgettable celebration. The arrangement was insanely good and the venue is stunning. You are all beyond fantastic and masters in what you do. Thank you for everything you have done.” 

April 2026

Utzon ceremony, Sydney Opera House

“The celebrant was fantastic throughout the process. The Registry team took all the stress out of the process, so we could focus on what mattered most, celebrating our love and union on such a special day.”

February 2026

Unique ceremony, Pyrmont

“Getting married at the Registry was a seamless experience. They always answered the phone or [responded] via email quickly. The venue was really pretty and well organised. Everyone there made us feel special and welcome. I really couldn't fault the experience at all.”

February 2026

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“From day one, we were provided with clear instructions which made it a stress-free process.

On the day our celebrant briefed us efficiently on how the proceedings would run. The ceremony itself was intimate and light-hearted. The Pyrmont Registry is beautifully decorated - you don't have to lift a finger!”

December 2025

Legal-only ceremony, Pyrmont

“[The] Registry is such a lovely place to get married for those looking for an intimate, beautiful venue (right next to the water). The space is decorated, beautiful, and perfect for your big day. Our celebrant was absolutely fantastic and I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for places to get married without paying crazy amounts of fees! There's plenty of places to take photos around the venue too which is an added plus.”

November 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“We had the most incredible wedding day at the Pyrmont Registry. The venue itself was beautiful and the experience for our guests was perfect. Everyone commented on what a lovely venue it was. The area around the Registry was quiet, with perfect spots for photos. The process of going through the Registry, from the waiting room for guests to the ceremony to exiting was absolutely seamless.”

November 2025

Legal-only ceremony, Pyrmont

“We were married through the Registry at Pyrmont, and I couldn’t recommend the experience more.

The venue was beautiful — right on the pier with views across the water, creating a memorable and elegant backdrop without the need for decorations or extras. The setting felt special without being overstated.

The process was simple, affordable, and efficient … It allowed us to focus on the meaning of the moment without unnecessary pressure.

If you’re after a streamlined, heartfelt, and visually lovely way to get married, the Registry at Pyrmont is a fantastic option.”

October 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“The NSW Registry of Birth, Deaths & Marriages provided an excellent service for our marriage ceremony from the original booking procedure through to the ceremony itself in the beautifully and thoughtfully designed facilities, wonderfully and imaginatively located on Sydney Harbour on one of the original shipping piers at Pyrmont.

The celebrant we were assigned provided a faultless and personalised ceremony combining the statutory requirements with kindness, empathy, humility and a wonderful sense of humour to make us both feel relaxed and comfortable in guiding us through the ceremony in his capable hands. We very much appreciated this aspect of our experience to make it a very happy and memorable event and milestone in our lives.”

September 2025

Classic ceremony, Old Wollongong Courthouse

“We had a perfect wedding, short sweet but no less romantic. Intimate environment [with] some of the most important people in our lives. Our celebrant had [a] professional and caring attitude, which really made it memorable.”

September 2025 

Premium ceremony, Pyrmont

“Getting married through the Registry was no fuss. Once this part of the day was booked in, we were able to direct our energy to planning our reception. The ceremony was conducted quickly and professionally, while allowing enough flexibility for personal touches. Our celebrant was friendly, personable, and adapted to our energy during the ceremony. The venue was set up beautifully without needing any effort from us. We would definitely recommend the Registry to others!”

September 2025

Unique ceremony, Pyrmont

“From booking my phone interview to the actual wedding day, everything went smoothly.

The person who interviewed me was so nice and explained everything clearly.

From the time we got to the Registry we felt so welcomed by the guy at the front door. The celebrant was so nice and performed our ceremony beautifully. The room looked amazing with fresh flowers.

The photographer was great and gave us plenty of photo opportunities with all our guests.

The overall experience was amazing.” 

August 2025

Classic ceremony, Old Wollongong Courthouse

“My partner and I were very satisfied with the process. It was simple and easy to follow the steps required. The celebrant made us feel very relaxed on the day and everything went very well. 

If you want a simple wedding we highly recommend a Registry wedding.”

April 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“Choosing Pyrmont Registry for our elopement was the best decision. From our initial enquiry to our wedding day, the process was simple. The staff have been professional, communicative, warm and informative.

Our celebrant was fantastic. Highly recommended.”

April 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“I had the best ceremony! The celebrant was so friendly and easy to work with, the venue was decorated really nicely and everything ran smoothly.”

April 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“When you think about a Registry wedding you don’t expect anything special, but this felt very special. It was intimate, relaxed and cute. We have an overseas ceremony planned but we’re so glad we decided to do the legal documentation and ceremony at the Registry. 

The room was beautiful and the celebrant was really lovely. Great experience!”

March 2025

Unique ceremony - Valentine's Day, Pyrmont

“Booking with the Registry was easy and no fuss, it took the stress out of arranging a wedding and we were able to focus on what was important - each other and our family. 

The celebrant was lovely, the staff efficient and the venue was beautiful.”

February 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“The ceremony was even more magical than we could've hoped for. Of course that is due to the occasion, but also a HUGE thanks to our celebrant. 

She didn't rush us, was very professional yet personable, and helped foster the atmosphere of happiness in the air.”

February 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“Our experience with the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages was absolutely wonderful. From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. 

The celebrant was exceptional—professional, kind, and made the ceremony so meaningful and heartfelt. The venue provided was stunning and created the perfect atmosphere for our special day.”

January 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“This was not our first marriage, so we wanted a simple and dignified service that could be enjoyed by our immediate family, friends and witnesses. The venue was absolutely perfect and the simplicity of the process was so calming. The incredible cost saving compared to other options makes the Registry highly attractive. 

Our guests were equally impressed and will be encouraging their families to consider this as an option too. The photo opportunities in the immediate vicinity of the wharf was a bonus we hadn't even considered.” 

January 2025

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“The celebrant was wonderful, warm and generous in her manner and very knowledgeable. Everyone commented on how lovely the venue was especially with the floral arrangement.

The service was simple and low key but full of joy and with plenty of opportunity for us to insert our personalities ... We felt very taken care of. Thank you!”

November 2024

Legal-only ceremony, Pyrmont

“Getting married at the Registry was perfect for us. Easy to organise, convenient location, and we were pleasantly surprised to find our celebrant brought great energy and joy to the ceremony.”

October 2024

Classic ceremony, Pyrmont

“What was meant to be just the formal and legal part of our long relationship together already with a couple of children was actually a really beautiful and symbolic occasion.

It surprised me how modern the Registry was, a great location and despite there being many weddings during the day, it didn’t feel like we were on top of other groups and that it was just a special moment for us.”

September 2024

Contact us

Not ready to book your marriage interview, but have questions? Get in touch with our weddings team.  

Email bdm-marriages-syd@customerservice.nsw.gov.au . 

This inbox is for public enquiries only. If you are a marriage celebrant, please visit our dedicated celebrant page for contact information. 

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