Venues for Simple Marriages

When choosing a location for your simple paperwork-only or elopement marriage ceremony in Byron Bay, you don’t need permits or special bookings as these are not traditional wedding ceremonies. Here are our recommended spots for a quick, meaningful marriage service.

Cafes Suitable for Elopements

  1. The Farm Byron Bay - Ewingsdale, NSW
    A rustic and charming venue with a warm atmosphere, perfect for intimate ceremonies.

  2. Bayleaf Cafe - Byron Bay, NSW
    A popular artisan cafe with a stylish vibe and excellent coffee.

  3. Folk Byron Bay - Byron Bay, NSW
    A quirky and vibrant spot with indoor and outdoor seating in a relaxed setting.

  4. Combi Byron Bay - Byron Bay, NSW
    A quaint cafe offering a beachy and charming setting with healthy options.

  5. Doma Cafe - Federal, NSW
    A trendy Japanese-inspired cafe with a beautiful garden setting in the hinterland.

  6. Woods Cafe - Bangalow, NSW
    A relaxed and scenic location, ideal for smaller gatherings in the Byron hinterland.

Public Free Venues for Elopements

  1. Main Beach - Byron Bay, NSW
    The iconic beachfront provides a stunning natural backdrop with the lighthouse in view.

  2. The Pass - Byron Bay, NSW
    A beautiful beach location with stunning views of the coastline.

  3. Wategos Beach - Byron Bay, NSW
    A picturesque and peaceful beach with lush greenery, perfect for intimate ceremonies.

  4. Broken Head Nature Reserve - Broken Head, NSW
    A serene and naturally beautiful location ideal for private elopements.

  5. Killen Falls - Tintenbar, NSW
    A scenic waterfall spot with natural beauty and tranquil surroundings.

  6. Brunswick Heads Nature Reserve - Brunswick Heads, NSW
    A tranquil setting with beautiful trees and river views.

  7. Railway Park - Byron Bay, NSW
    A central town park with plenty of charm and shade.

  8. Cape Byron Lighthouse - Byron Bay, NSW
    Offers expansive views of the ocean and coastline, perfect for a memorable outdoor ceremony.

Each venue or café has its unique charm, so it’s worth visiting these locations to choose the one that best suits your vision for the day.

Note: These venues are suggestions only. No bookings or permits are required as these are simple marriage services, not traditional wedding ceremonies. However, for café venues, we recommend making a standard table booking for the number of people attending.

For any venue you choose, please be respectful of other people using the space and be aware that public spaces cannot be reserved exclusively for your ceremony. The Byron Bay Marriage Office can provide additional guidance on suitable locations throughout the Northern Rivers region.