Marriage venues and ceremony venues - Queensland Celebrant - Marlee Bruinsma

Where can we hold our civil ceremony?

In Australia, there are many places you can hold a civil ceremony:

parks and gardens
beaches and islands
special wedding venues
a private house or garden
boat (in Australian waters) or hot air balloon (in Australian airspace) or on a bridge.

Some of the things you may need to consider are:

do you need a permit or booking (see resources - wedding venues for local council contacts)?
is the venue available on the day and at the time you wish to hold your ceremony?
is there enough parking or other means of transport to the venue?
how far will you need to walk from your arrival point to the location of the ceremony?
what facilities are available if it rains or is too windy?
what is the best time for that location, considering sun, shade, tides, other users of the area and temperature?
are there toilets and facilities for obtaining water?
is the venue accessible for older or incapacitated guests?
what is the noise level of the location (eg. traffic, surf, waterfalls, animals)?
is there lighting and power (for evening weddings and for stereo equipment, if used)?
what about chairs for guests and table and chairs for you to sign certificates?
are there any hazards you need to be aware of eg. water hazards, walking in sand in high heels?

Overseas:

If you live in Australia and want to get married overseas, you will need to contact the Embassy or Diplomatic Mission of the country concerned, to find out their requirements. You may need to obtain a certificate of no impediment to marriage - you can find more information at the Smart Traveller site.