NYC elopements for couples from Australia
Cakewalk plans NYC weddings for couples from Australia. Location and permit, licensed officiant, marriage licence support and documentary-style photography, all included.
Married in New York. Sorted from start to finish.
It’s not a wedding, it’s a cakewalk.
The Cakewalk Elopement is US$4,000 and includes:
Full-service, white-glove planning
An iconic NYC ceremony location, permitting included
End-to-end marriage licence support
A registered Cakewalk officiant who also coordinates on the day
A custom ceremony tailored to your love story
Up to 20 guests
Common questions from Aussie couples
Is an NYC marriage recognised in the Australia?
Yes. Legal marriages from the United States are recognised in Australia.
How do we get legally married in New York?
Cakewalk supports you throughout the entire process. Here’s how it works:
We book your marriage licence appointment for you, planned around your trip dates.
Once in New York, you both appear in person to pick up your licence. Hold onto it until the ceremony.
At the ceremony, you’ll give the licence to your Cakewalk officiant. They’ll complete it correctly.
After the ceremony, your Cakewalk officiant files the signed licence, so you can enjoy the rest of the day.
The NYC City Clerk will process your license and mail your Certificate of Marriage Registration (typically within about 8 weeks, but you’re officially married the moment the officiant signs the license).
Can we pick up our licence and get married on the same day?
No. New York law requires that you perform your wedding ceremony at least 24 hours after picking up the licence. Licence appointments are also only available on weekdays, excluding US holidays. You’ll need to plan your travel duration accordingly.
Do we need to register our NYC marriage licence at home?
No. Your marriage is legally recognised in Australia without registering it. However, if you’re changing your name, you’ll need a change of name certificate from the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages in your home state. Your NYC marriage certificate is part of that application. Once it’s issued, you can update your passport, licence, bank and everything else.
Love notes from real Aussie couples
Annie + Tyson
Adelaide, South Australia
“Getting married in New York as an international couple was made so easy and stress free - the Cakewalk team handled all the logistics and kept us updated on what we needed to do (not much!) while planning the day exactly how we envisioned.”
Sjaan + Megan
Brisbane, Queensland
“Special thanks to Cakewalk for making our dream possible and being so flexible.”
