elopement days

Interior of the old st thomas chapel showing original stained glass windows, pews an red aisle carpet
 

better than the marriage registry

For those who ‘just want to get married’
Instead of heading for the marriage registry in Sydney, why not celebrate your wedding in our beautiful historic Chapel - when your emphasis is on the marriage and committing to the one you love.

Everyone is welcome at the Chapel!

An elopement ceremony is an intimate ceremony for up to a maximum of 20 guests. 

We have a number of days set aside each year which we call ‘elopement days’. If you really just want to get married…. You can select your one hour time slot on one of our dedicated elopement day.

Elopements in the Chapel are only $800!

What you get:

  • 1 hour chapel hire. Starting on the hour. Ceremony start 15 mins past the hour
    (e.g. 10am-11am hire. 10.15am ceremony start time)

  • Chapel Coordinator

  • Existing Chapel decorations: floral arrangements and pew bows

  • Music facilities.
    Use our music or supply your own Spotify playlist on your phone for our coordinator to play

  • Celebrant services. Either of our preferred Civil Marriage Celebrants Carolyn Clarke or Paul Young.

  • Legal wedding documentation lodgment to the Registrar of Marriage.

  • Commemorative Marriage Certificate

What you don’t get:

  • Personalised vows

  • Religious Ceremony

  • More than 1 hour hire

  • More than 20 guests in attendance

    However you can DIY a range of extras such as:

  • flower bouquets/buttonhole flowers

  • Photographer - Local photographer to capture your ceremony

  • Videographer

     

Elopement Days are only available on selected dates. Time slots are limited and offered on a first come first served basis. Our celebrants have set time slots on those days.
So check our elopement booking link for upcoming dates and availability.

You must book your elopement by the minimum legal 30 days notice.
(e.g. For an elopement on 14th February, you must book, pay and sign the NOIM by 14th January)

In 2026 - our elopement days will be held on the 26th of the Month

Imagine setting a wedding date that your spouse will never forget! 26th of the month, 2026!

Check out the elopement booking link for available time slots

Call Kylie on 0411 552 488 email info@theoldstthomaschapel.com.au
Call Carolyn on 0418 343 513 email carolyn@celebrantservices4u.com.au
Call Paul on 0419 031 500 email celebrantpaul@live.com.au

* The Chapel is not a reception venue, we cannot hold receptions or food service on the grounds.
We can however make recommendations to local venues who can assist with your wedding breakfast.

NB If you have more than 20 guests - we recommend you look at our Micro Wedding Package or for more than 50 guests you will need our full wedding hire package.