Small Weddings in Sydney – Intimate, Meaningful & Personal

Small or Micro Wedding –
Big on Love, Big on Memories

A small wedding ceremony in Sydney is one of life’s most heartfelt milestones. It’s a celebration of love, commitment, and connection between two people. Whether you’re planning an intimate elopement or a small gathering of close family and friends, every wedding can be personal, meaningful, and unforgettable.

No matter the size, your wedding day should reflect your unique story and create cherished memories that last a lifetime.

Why Choose a Small Wedding

Choosing a small wedding or micro wedding in Sydney allows couples to focus on what truly matters: love, connection, and meaningful moments. Benefits of a small wedding include:

  • Intimacy: Enjoy a close, personal celebration with your nearest and dearest.

  • Budget-Friendly: Smaller guest lists reduce costs for catering, décor, and venue.

  • Less Stress: Fewer guests mean fewer logistics, allowing you to relax and enjoy your day.

  • Venue Flexibility: From private gardens to city terraces or beachside locations, small weddings open up more location options.

  • Personalisation: Every detail can be tailored to your personalities, from vows and readings to rituals and décor.

  • Future Celebrations: Some couples choose a small wedding now and a larger celebration later, locally or overseas.

Sydney Wedding Celebrant Services

As your wedding celebrant in Sydney, I provide a fully personalised service to ensure your ceremony is unique, meaningful, and seamless. My services include:

  • Lodgement of all legal paperwork

  • Online submission of your Notice of Intended Marriage (NOIM)

  • A professional, experienced celebrant

  • A beautifully personalised ceremony

  • Same-day online wedding registration with the BDM

  • Your marriage certificate and registration

  • Unlimited contact and guidance throughout your planning journey

Every wedding, whether small or large, receives the same care, warmth, and professional attention. Your ceremony is about celebrating your love story in a way that feels authentic, relaxed, and meaningful.

Small Wedding Packages in Sydney

I offer flexible wedding packages designed for couples seeking an intimate celebration. Choose from four options:

Small Wedding Package 1 – Micro Wedding at My Place

  • Up to 2 witnesses only

  • Fully personalised ceremony

  • Any day, any time

  • Affordable pricing: $490

Small Wedding Package 2 – Small Wedding at My Place

  • Invite up to 20 guests

  • Full ceremony with personalised readings and rituals

  • Any day, any time

  • Price: $550

Wedding Package 3 – Weekday Wedding at Your Chosen Venue

  • Monday–Wednesday ceremonies

  • Any location of your choice in Sydney

  • Complete ceremony package

  • Price: $750

Wedding Package 4 – Weekend Wedding at Your Chosen Venue

  • Thursday–Sunday ceremonies

  • Includes legal paperwork, professional PA system, readings, and rituals

  • Fully personalised ceremony

  • Price: $850

Micro Weddings – Intimate and Personal

A micro wedding allows you to celebrate love in its purest form. With a smaller guest list, every moment is personal and meaningful:

  • Heartfelt, tailored vows

  • Stronger connection with guests

  • Relaxed, elegant experience

  • Freedom to choose beautiful locations such as private gardens, beaches, or urban terraces

  • Attention to exquisite details, from décor to photography

Micro weddings are ideal for couples who value quality over quantity, creating a day that is unforgettable without the pressures of a large-scale event.

Beautiful Small Wedding Locations in Sydney

Sydney offers countless locations perfect for a small wedding:

  • Private homes and gardens: Intimate and personal

  • City terraces and rooftop venues: Stunning skyline backdrops

  • Harbour locations: Iconic Sydney views, perfect for photography

  • Parks and outdoor spaces: Flexible, relaxed, and picturesque

  • Copes Lookout, North Sydney – Harbour views, Opera House, and Sydney Bridge

  • Captain Henry Waterhouse Reserve – Garden & waterfront backdrop

  • Bradfield Park – Under the bridge, ideal for photography

I can guide you to free or low-cost Sydney harbour wedding locations, or host your small wedding at my private venue. My venue accommodates up to 20 guests with a large green backyard, flowery arch, and indoor lounge option in case of rain — perfect for photos and memories.

Small Wedding Locations and Real Stories in Sydney

Sydney is full of beautiful locations for small and micro weddings, from iconic harbour spots to charming city gardens. Popular choices include:

  • Copes Lookout, Kirribilli – With the Opera House on one side and Sydney Harbour Bridge on the other, this versatile outdoor spot works perfectly for intimate weddings. It’s easily accessible by bus, train, water-taxi, or car. Couples can also explore nearby locations such as Captain Henry Waterhouse Reserve or Bradfield Park, both offering stunning waterfront and park settings.
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  • Real Wedding Highlights:

    One couple celebrated their small city wedding with 30–40 guests on a balcony overlooking a park. The ceremony was relaxed, fun, and personalised, with their favourite music played on my professional PA system. Another intimate wedding took place in a friend’s backyard with just two witnesses — a truly personal, heartfelt celebration where every moment was carefully crafted to reflect the couple’s personalities.

    Storehouse in the Park, Rushcutters Bay – A flexible venue with indoor and outdoor options, including a large deck overlooking the park. Ideal for small to medium weddings that feel like a garden celebration in the heart of the city.
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Whether you’re planning a micro wedding, a small city ceremony, or a garden wedding, I can guide you on choosing the perfect location and tailor your ceremony to your style, preferences, and guest list.

  • Home Wedding:
    This couple celebrated their wedding in a friend’s backyard with just two witnesses. We personalised the ceremony to reflect their personalities and vision, while I took care of all the legal paperwork so they could fully enjoy every moment. Every small home wedding can be tailored to suit your style, preferences, and flow — I’m here to guide and support you every step of the way.
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Hey Orna, Thank you so much for everything. We really enjoyed the wedding, your presence and the ceremony was very peaceful !! Thank you so much.
Wedding Ceremony Avraham & Elina, March 2018

Real Intimate Weddings

Every wedding I officiate is tailored to the couple’s personalities and preferences:

  • Backyard weddings with only two witnesses

  • City terrace weddings with 30–40 guests

  • Small ceremonies designed to capture authentic moments, heartfelt vows, and joyful memories

Even for couples planning a larger celebration overseas or later, a small wedding in Sydney allows you to enjoy the moment fully and legally, without stress.

Why Choose Me as Your Small Wedding Celebrant

As your Sydney wedding celebrant, I provide professional, caring, and personalised service for every couple:

  • Fully tailored ceremonies that reflect your personalities and values

  • Guidance on locations, rituals, and music

  • Expertise in legal requirements and marriage registration

  • Support from planning through to your wedding day

Whether it’s a micro wedding, small wedding, or intimate ceremony, I ensure every wedding is unforgettable, heartfelt, and stress-free.

Contact Me

Ready to plan your small wedding in Sydney? Let’s create a personalised, meaningful ceremony that celebrates your love story.

Contact me today and start your journey to an intimate, unforgettable wedding.