Can I Still Engage You as a Celebrant If I Decide to Get Married at the Perth Registry Office?

This is a great question—and one that many couples ask when weighing up their options for a simple, legal marriage.

The answer is:
If you choose to marry at the Perth Registry Office (the government-run registry), you cannot bring your own celebrant—including me—to conduct the ceremony.

Let me explain the difference—and what your options are if you're after something simple but still personalised.

What Is the Perth Registry Office?

The Perth Registry Office is run by Births, Deaths and Marriages Western Australia (BDM WA). It's a government service that offers basic, legally binding marriage ceremonies during business hours.

These ceremonies are:

• Conducted by registry staff, not independent celebrants
• Held on-site at the Registry Office
• Very brief and standardised, with limited options for personalisation
• Booked and managed directly through BDM WA

If you choose this option, your celebrant cannot be involved in any part of the ceremony. It’s an entirely separate process from engaging a private celebrant like me.

What If You Want Something Simple—but Not at the Registry?

If you're looking for a short, affordable, legal-only marriage—but still want to:

• Choose your own celebrant
• Select your preferred date, time, and location
• Have a little more flexibility and warmth in your ceremony

Then my Legals-Only Package is a perfect alternative.

This is a quick, fuss-free option where I:

• Guide you through all the legal paperwork
• Host a 15–20 minute appointment at my home office (or another simple setting)
• Conduct a brief legal ceremony with just you, your partner, and two witnesses
• Lodge everything with BDM WA within 1–2 business days

It gives you all the legal validity of a registry wedding—with more flexibility and personal support along the way.

Final Thoughts

So, to be clear:

✅ You can choose the Perth Registry Office for your marriage—but you won’t be able to bring your own celebrant.
✅ If you want a simple legal marriage and still want me as your celebrant, I can absolutely help—with my Legals-Only Package, anywhere that suits you.

If you're not sure which option is right for you, feel free to get in touch. I’m happy to talk through the differences and help you choose the path that fits you best.

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