I'm Janet Lomax, an authorised Sydney marriage celebrant, and I host Legals Only ceremonies at my home office in Balmain. It is a simple way to marry without a large venue or a big guest list, with a ceremony that still sounds like you.

More personal than the registry

Your story, your vows, then the signing

Together we shape a short ceremony with a warm introduction, the legal asking and vows, and the signing with your witnesses. Just the two of you, or a small circle of family and friends. I look after the Notice of Intended Marriage and the registration with Births, Deaths and Marriages.

At my Balmain home office

A calm ceremony close to the city, not a registry counter

I host the ceremony here in Balmain, so the day feels calm and close. If you later want a larger celebration, have a look at wedding ceremonies or elopements, or send me a note and we'll book a no obligation chat.

Tell me your date and who you would like with you. I can't wait to meet you.

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Frequently asked questions

A Legals Only ceremony is a short, legally binding marriage — custom written for you and held at Janet's home office in Balmain, with a small number of guests or witnesses.

It is a simple way to marry without a large venue or a big guest list, while still having a ceremony that sounds like you.

At Janet's home office in Balmain. It is a calm, private setting designed for intimate ceremonies rather than a large celebration.

A registry wedding is typically a brief, standard script. Your Legals Only ceremony is personalised — written around your story, with warmth and care — while still covering every legal requirement.

This option suits a small gathering: you, your witnesses, and a handful of close guests. If you are dreaming of a larger day, a full wedding or elopement may be a better fit.

Yes. You still complete a Notice of Intended Marriage at least one month before the date. Janet guides you through the documents and registers the marriage with Births, Deaths and Marriages.

Yes. Your vows can be simple, traditional or completely your own. Janet will help you shape words that feel natural in a shorter ceremony.

Send a note via the contact page with your preferred date and who you would like with you. We'll arrange a friendly chat in Balmain or on Zoom and lock in your ceremony from there.