Queensland Registry vs Sunshine Coast Marriage Office

If you are deciding between the Queensland Government registry in Brisbane and our private celebrant service on the Sunshine Coast, the best option depends on what kind of marriage you want and where you want it to happen.

The short version

The Brisbane registry is a government service in Brisbane.
Sunshine Coast Marriage Office is a private celebrant service on the Sunshine Coast.
Both options can lead to a valid marriage.
Our service is designed for couples who want a cheap, easy local option without travelling to Brisbane.

Main differences

Topic	Brisbane registry	Sunshine Coast Marriage Office
Type of service	Government registry service	Private celebrant service
Location	Brisbane CBD	Sunshine Coast, including Noosa and surrounding areas
Best fit	Couples who want the government registry setting	Couples who want a simple local paperwork-only marriage
Witnesses	Check the registry rules for your chosen option	We can talk to you about witness help if needed
Booking	Through the registry’s own process	Through our Get Married booking form
Style	Registry setting	Registry-style, paperwork-only, private celebrant service

When our service is usually the better fit

Choose us if you want:

to stay on the Sunshine Coast
a private celebrant rather than a government venue
a simple, low-fuss legal marriage
clear help with the paperwork in plain language

When the Brisbane registry may suit you better

Choose the registry if you want:

the official Brisbane registry venue
the government-run registry environment
a Brisbane city location

Queensland Government information about the Brisbane registry is here:

Get married at the Brisbane registry

Important note

Our website is for the legal marriage only. If you want a full ceremony with a wedding feel, this is not the right service.