Planning to get married in Australia? Well, we’ve recently just had our wedding there, and in this article, we’ll share with you the full process and requirements, and all the steps that we’ve taken for a stress-free wedding down under!
Planning a wedding can be a difficult experience. There’s so much to think about, from the guest list and the attire to the venue and the food. But throw in the added challenge of a destination wedding, and the pressure ramps up even more. It’s like planning a wedding and a group trip at the same time. It’s especially true if you don’t have a hired wedding planner, like us. We took on the entire challenge on our own.
But it doesn’t have to too stressful. Not gonna lie, there will be some amount or some form of stress in the process, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming. With the right preparation and the right guidance, you’ll be able to tackle these hurdles and create the wedding of your dreams, even if it’s going to be on the other side of the world.
By the way, I am NOT a wedding planner or an immigration adviser. But my blogging partner (now husband) Vins and I recently got married in Australia, and I’m simply sharing our experience.
Why Australia?
First, let’s talk about why NOT Australia. I could think of a number of reasons why you SHOULDN’T choose Australia for your destination wedding. It’s far (8-10 hours away by plane in our case), it’s expensive (the flight alone can be too much), and the visa requirement can severely affect your guest list. While an Australian visa is not as hard-to-get as a Schengen Visa, it is not an easy one to obtain either. There’s always a chance that you or your loved ones will be denied a visa. So take that into consideration.
But for me, the pros totally outweigh the cons. And I have three major reasons.
- It’s easy to get married in Australia. There’s no residency requirement. You can just fly into the country as a tourist and get married immediately. There’s not much paperwork involved.
- It is a beautiful, diverse country. And out of the 65 countries we have visited so far, it’s definitely one of our favorites. We first set foot here in 2015 when we backpacked across the continent from Darwin to Brisbane. And even to this day, 10 years later, it remains our most memorable trip ever. So it does hold a special place in our hearts.
- Lastly and most importantly, same-sex marriage is legal in…
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