Love takes centre stage at the Sydney Opera House today, with a record 40 couples sharing their vows in one of the world's most iconic settings on the most romantic day of the year.
This Valentine's Day, the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages will host 40 intimate ceremonies at the Sydney Opera House, turning dream weddings into an affordable reality.
Pairs getting hitched on Valentine's Day will exchange vows in the Yallamundi Rooms, the Opera House's stunning events space with spectacular harbour views, surrounded by up to 35 of their closest family and friends starting from $1399.
The romance does not stop at the Opera House, with 14 loved-up couples set to make it official in the picturesque Pyrmont Registry wedding rooms, bringing the tally to 53 Registry marriages and one vow renewal on Valentine's Day.
To make their day even more special, many couples have added extras such as photography, flowers, and an on-site reception to continue the celebrations.
All year round, couples can wed at the beautiful Pyrmont Registry from $479, or further south in the historic charm of the Old Wollongong Courthouse, with ceremonies starting from $659.
The number of couples choosing to celebrate their love with a Registry wedding each year is steadily rising, with 2024's figure a 32 per cent increase on the 2500 registry weddings held in 2023.
To find out more or to book your own dream wedding, visit the NSW Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages web page.
Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government, Jihad Dib said:
"Love is in the air today as we celebrate 40 couples exchanging their vows right here in this beautiful setting at the Sydney Opera House.
"The NSW Government is working to ease cost-of-living pressures, offering couples the chance to marry at an iconic location like the Opera House for a fraction of the cost of a typical wedding.
"Congratulations to all the couples getting married on Valentine's Day, I wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together."
Registrar for NSW Births, Deaths & Marriages, Theresa Fairman said:
"While Valentine's Day is hugely popular, our Pyrmont and Wollongong venues offer stunning, budget friendly options all year round.
"The demand for our ceremonies shows that couples are choosing the Registry for a memorable and unique wedding experience."
