An elopement is an intimate wedding experience focused on the two of you – and maybe a couple of loved ones. It’s not a smaller version of a typical wedding – instead, a more relaxed approach to getting married with less pressure, fewer logistics, more connection and MORE FUN!

Eloping with Wed + Snap is simple.

1.       Get in touch via the contact form + book in a quick chat

2.       Secure your date with signed agreement + retainer

3.       Choose your location – or pick our brains for some cool ideas.

4.       Complete the Notice of Intended Marriage form (linked below) and have your signatures witnessed by an authorised person (see form).

5.       Submit the completed NOIM form to Wed + Snap at least ONE CALENDAR MONTH prior to your wedding day + book in a consult call with Jaya (your celebrant) for ID checks and ceremony planning

6.       Arrive at your chosen location on your chosen date, looking your best and get Wed + Snapped.

And that, my friends, is how you elope in Newcastle.

Looking for the best spots to elope in Newcastle? You’ve come to the right place. As a couple of born and bred locals, we’re in the know with all of the best places to elope. Beach lovers? Why not try Susan Gilmore beach on low tide (it’s a hidden gem, trust us!) or, if icons are more your style, Merewether Ocean Baths and the Redhead shark tower are always winners.

If Inner City is more your style, try eloping in King Edward Park, Civic Park, outside of City Hall or hidden amongst the terrace houses in Newcastle East.

For bars, cafes and cool little venues, some of the coolest elopement spots in Newcastle include the rooftop at Rogue Scholar, Moneypenny in Honeysuckle, The Beach Hotel, The Owen’s Collective, Earp Distillery or Ground Up Café in Carrington.

But really, if you decide to elope in Newcastle, you are spoilt for choice. You’re welcome to pick our brains on cute little locations, or take us somewhere new. Wherever you choose to elope in Newcastle, be sure to take Wed + Snap with you!.

If the big, traditional wedding is not high on your priority list, an elopement may be just thing you’re looking for. Wed + Snap works best for couples who want to elope in Newcastle and are seeking:

-            A relaxed, personal ceremony

-            Minimal planning stress

-            A meaningful wedding without the fuss, the guest list and the expense

-            An experience that prioritises intimacy and fun over tradition

To be married in Australia, your Notice of Intended Marriage must be submitted to your celebrant at least one calendar month prior to solemnisation (making it official).

A declaration of legal impediment to marriage must be signed as close to practicable before the marriage is solemnised. (we do this on the day)

As part of the Wed + Snapped experience, we sign THREE certificates – one for you (the pretty one), one for me and one for the relevant state registry.

Your celebrant will register your marriage with the relevant Births, Deaths and Marriage – and that’s it, you’re married!

At Wed + Snap, we take care of all the legalities so that you can sit back, relax and focus on the fun.

Wed + Snap is a collaboration between Caitlin Amy Photography and Jaya Bargwanna Celebrant – a duo that have already worked on close to 20 weddings together. Wed + Snap was formed because we work well as a team, which for our couples means;

-            Seamless timing with no awkward waiting around

-            A relaxes ceremony flow

-            Less coordination and organisation for you

-            More space for real, candid and FUN moments

We value calm, joyful, genuine energy. Couple’s often tell us it feels like having trusted mates sharing in their day – not just vendors doing their jobs.

We know when to pause, when to move and when to let moments breathe.

The ‘Just Us’ includes a legals only ceremony and involves the legal minimum wording. Think of this as your typical registry office / paperwork style wedding.

The ‘Art of Us’ allows you to choose your vibe – be it short and sweet, romantic, playful or a blend of the above. Jaya will send through a questionnaire to get the down-low on your relationship, chat to you via zoom and curate a ceremony that matches your values, your vibe and your relationship. The upgrade is worth it, we promise!

Most elopements include just the couple, or up to 10 guests depending on council rules. We’ll guide you on what venues and numbers work best for your elopement experience.

Yes! Booking your Newcastle Elopement with Wed + Snap gives you access to our ‘Vow that Wow’ guide.

The ‘Art of Us’ package also includes vow writing support and printed vow cards.

Your elopement photography, covered by Caitlin Amy Photography includes:

-            Ceremony coverage

-            Couple portraits

-            Location moments

-            Documentary-style candids.

Exact inclusions and number of high res images for download depend on the collection you’ve chosen.

You can expect your gallery delivered within 4 weeks - beautifully edited and ready to be downloaded and shared

Absolutely – and this is a huge perk of having your Newcastle elopement with us!

We’ll help you plan the best time of day for light, privacy and flow (sunrise, golden hour or just in time for lunch!)

Absolutely – the beauty of having your elopement with Wed + Snap is that our elopement collections are flexible, or we can chat about customising a package tailored to you!

With close to 1000 weddings between us, we’ve worked with literally thousands of wedding vendors and are happy to recommend florists, content creators, videographers, hair and make-up artists, musicians or any other vendor to match your style and budget.

Popular dates can book out months ahead, but elopements also work beautifully with shorter lead times. Reach out with a day, week or month in mind and we can see what’s possible!

Do we travel? That’s a BIG YES.

You can absolutely take us along for a destination elopement. Whether it’s the rolling waves of Crescent Head, the ski fields of Perisher or anywhere in between - just ask!

Travel fees may apply for locations >20km from Newcastle CBD.