Venues for Simple Marriages

When choosing a location for your simple paperwork-only or elopement marriage ceremony in Adelaide, 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. Coffeehouse & Kitchen - Adelaide CBD, SA
    A stylish and modern café in the heart of the city, perfect for intimate ceremonies.

  2. Penny University - North Adelaide, SA
    A charming café with a relaxed atmosphere and leafy surrounds.

  3. Exchange Coffee - Adelaide CBD, SA
    A popular specialty coffee house with a vibrant vibe and delicious treats.

  4. Abbotts & Kinney - Adelaide CBD, SA
    A converted warehouse with a unique industrial feel and plenty of space.

  5. Bloom Café - Unley, SA
    A quirky, art-filled café in a heritage building, ideal for small gatherings.

  6. The Strand Café - Semaphore, SA
    A coastal café with beautiful ocean views, perfect for a relaxed ceremony.

Public Free Venues for Elopements

  1. Adelaide Botanic Garden - Adelaide, SA
    Iconic gardens with stunning city views and beautiful botanical displays.

  2. Elder Park - Adelaide, SA
    Riverside lawns with panoramic views of the Adelaide city skyline.

  3. Glenelg Beach - Glenelg, SA
    A classic SA beach with white sand and Gulf St Vincent sunsets.

  4. Rymill Park - Adelaide, SA
    A tranquil park with lakes, shady trees, and open lawns.

  5. Waterfall Gully - Adelaide Hills, SA
    A hidden gem with waterfalls, walking trails, and lush greenery.

  6. Port Adelaide Waterfront - Port Adelaide, SA
    A historic waterfront area perfect for a casual outdoor ceremony.

  7. Torrens Linear Park - Adelaide, SA
    Riverside parklands with views of the River Torrens and city.

  8. Mount Lofty Botanic Garden - Crafers, SA
    Natural bushland with walking trails and panoramic city views.

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.