Many overseas visitors find Australia to be the perfect place to be married and the beautiful Gold Coast beach’s are one of the most popular attractions in Queensland.

Marriage in Australia is legally recognised in other countries and you do not need to be an Australian resident or citizen to be married here.

Australia is a beautiful, safe and inexpensive country in which to marry. On the Gold Coast we have endless golden beaches and stunning parklands. We have beautiful hotel resorts and modern beach front holiday apartments. I can provide you with all the information you need when it comes to where and how to get married in sunny Queensland.

If you are living outside Australia and would like to get married here, I would be honoured to be your celebrant and together, we can easily create your vows and arrange your ceremony through emails, the postal service, faxes and telephone calls. When you do arrive in Australia, I will look forward to us meeting and if you wish, (I do recommend it) we will have a ceremony rehearsal before your very special and important day.




Please note that a Fiancé Visa is not necessarily an automatic qualification for permanent residency status in Australia. Check the latest information on the Department of Immigration’s website.

If either of you are applying for entry into Australia under the prospective marriage (fiancé) plan or similar special entry plans, I will provide you with a letter for presentation to the Consulate, together with a certified copy of the Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM).

This will be done once you have paid my booking confirmation fee. Please ensure that you consult with your Migration Agent to confirm that all requirements have been fulfilled.

If you choose to use me as your celebrant, you will need to confirm with me by email, a date, time and venue if you have chosen one. You will need to download and print a copy of the NOIM. The NOIM must be signed in the presence of one of the following:

If a party signs the notice in Australia -

  • an authorised marriage celebrant; or
  • a Commissioner for Declarations under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959; or
  • a Justice of the Peace; or
  • a Barrister or Solicitor; or
  • a legally qualified medical practitioner; or
  • a member of the Australian Federal Police of the police force of a State or Territory.

If a party signs the notice outside Australia -

  • an Australian Diplomatic Officer; or
  • an Australian Consular Officer; or
  • an employee of the Commonwealth authorised under paragraph 3(c) of the Consular Fees Act 1955; or
  • an employee of the Australian Trade Commission authorised under paragraph 3(d) of the Consular Fees Act 1955; or
  • a notary public.

To see a list of the Australian Embassies & Consulates visit www.dfat.gov.au/missions/ Please note that there may be a delay in making an appointment to see Australian Consulate Officers. You will then need to fax the (NOIM) form to me as soon as it has been witnessed. By Australian Law, I need to have received the (NOIM) form at least one calendar month and one day, before your wedding day, but no more than eighteen months before your proposed wedding date.

Once faxed, please send the Notice of Intended Marriage form to me by registered mail together with your deposit and certified copies of your proof of identity*.

* Please read the Proof of Identity section.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kindest Regards,
Candy Barta.
International phone number: 617-5554 5275 or 0402 087 686


To get married on the Gold Coast when you are from interstate is no problem at all. I offer all the same services and can help you with ideas for locations if you like. I will endeavour to make the whole process stress free and easy for you. Together we can create the ceremony and vows through emails, the post and telephone and when I do have the pleasure of meeting you, we can have a rehearsal. Please read the overseas visitor’s requirements regarding documentation such as the NOIM and identification, as these requirements also apply to you.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Kindest Regards,
Candy Barta.
Interstate phone number: 07 5554 5275 or 0402 087 686