An elopement is a small, intimate wedding focused on the couple rather than a large event.
Many couples choose to elope because they want a meaningful ceremony without the pressure, cost or stress of a traditional wedding.

Elopements often include just the couple and two witnesses, or sometimes a small group of close family and friends.

To legally marry in Australia, you must lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) at least one month before your wedding date.

Some couples book their elopement months in advance, while others plan something simple once the legal paperwork has been lodged.

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To marry in Australia you must complete a Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM) at least one month before your wedding date.
Your ceremony must be conducted by a registered marriage celebrant and include two witnesses.

South Australian weather can be unpredictable, so we always plan a simple backup option for outdoor ceremonies. This might be nearby shelter, accommodation, a café, a B&B, or another undercover location close to your ceremony spot.

One of the advantages of an elopement or small wedding is flexibility. Because there are fewer people involved, it’s much easier to adjust plans compared to a large traditional wedding. There are fewer guests to notify, locations are easier to change, and sometimes we can simply shift the ceremony time slightly if the weather is expected to pass.

Many couples choose accommodation such as a B&B, Airbnb, or boutique hotel, which can be perfect as a relaxed indoor backup option. Some ceremony locations and venues also have undercover areas available if needed.

Another option is to move the ceremony to the place where you already plan to celebrate afterwards. If you’ve booked a restaurant, winery lunch, or private dinner, we can often hold the ceremony there instead.

The key thing to remember is that small weddings allow for flexibility, and with a little creativity we can almost always find a beautiful solution on the day.

A Legals Only ceremony usually takes around five minutes, while a personalised elopement ceremony generally takes 10–15 minutes.

After the ceremony most couples spend some time taking relaxed photos together.

Yes. While many elopements include just the couple and witnesses, others include a small group of close friends or family members.

Elopements are flexible and can be as simple or personal as you like.

No. Many couples prefer to marry somewhere more meaningful such as a garden, beach, vineyard or scenic location.

Adelaide offers many beautiful places where couples can have a relaxed ceremony and photos at the same time.

The cost of an elopement can vary depending on the location, photography and ceremony style.
Many couples choose elopements because they are more affordable and focused on what really matters.

Simple Legals Only weddings are usually the most affordable option, while elopement or micro wedding packages may include photography and additional time.

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The number of photos depends on the length of photography coverage and the type of ceremony.

As a general guide, couples usually receive around 50-80 photos per hour of coverage, and sometimes more depending on the flow of the day and the moments captured.

For most elopements and micro weddings, this results in a curated gallery of beautiful edited images capturing the ceremony, portraits and relaxed moments afterwards.

Every wedding is different, but the goal is always the same — to capture the story of your day in a natural and meaningful way.

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