We’re Not the Registry: Why Faithwood Is the Better Adelaide Alternative
photographer: Good Lovin Photos and Films
For couples planning a simple, legal ceremony in South Australia, the words Births, Deaths and Marriages might be the first place they look.
But the truth is — the registry office isn’t your only option. And it’s certainly not your most beautiful one.
Welcome to Faithwood Chapel — Adelaide’s elevated alternative to the civil marriage registry.
What Is a Registry Wedding?
A registry office wedding is a straightforward legal marriage performed by a government-appointed celebrant. It’s budget-friendly, functional — and often, underwhelming.
You’ll wait in a queue with other couples
You’re limited in guest numbers and styling options
There’s minimal ceremony customisation
And, let’s be honest, the photos feel like paperwork
For many, it’s not the marriage that’s the problem — it’s the setting.
That’s where we come in.
Faithwood: Where Intimate Meets Iconic
Set just 25 minutes from Adelaide CBD, Faithwood Chapel offers all the ease of a civil ceremony - but with aesthetic, soul, and sparkle.
Here’s what we do differently:
✅ A legal wedding, conducted by an authorised celebrant
✅ Elegant styling, real ceremony seating, and the option to add florals or champagne
✅ Time to breathe — each couple receives a full 2-hour hire
✅ Stunning ceremony portraits, confetti moments, and editorial-style photos
✅ A safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ couples, neurodivergent folk, and anyone craving privacy without fuss
With our Love Fool package starting at $2849, we’re not just offering a prettier registry wedding — we’re delivering a better marriage experience from start to finish.
Why Couples Are Choosing Faithwood Over the Registry
Because they want more.
More beauty
More time
More privacy
More meaning
More love, less logistics
We’ve had couples tell us that marrying at Faithwood felt like being inside a dream — a place designed just for them.
You can bring up to 24 guests. You can walk the aisle or not. You can have music, vows, Polaroids, a champagne toast — or simply exchange words in quiet, sacred stillness.
This isn’t about extravagance. It’s about intimacy — styled and simplified.
Adelaide’s Courthouse Wedding Alternative
Still searching for “Adelaide courthouse wedding” or “marriage registry SA”? That’s fine. But before you lock in a time slot on Grote Street, ask yourself:
What do you really want to remember?
A number being called? Or walking through wedding chapel doors while sunlight hits the floor?
A five-minute formality? Or a short, stunning ceremony you’ll talk about for the rest of your lives?
You deserve more than a legal box-tick.
You deserve a beginning that feels like yours.
Legal, Beautiful, Effortless
Faithwood Chapel hosts legally recognised weddings under the Marriage Act 1961. All packages include an authorised celebrant and full assistance lodging your NOIM (Notice of Intended Marriage).
We’re everything you need to make your marriage official — with none of the red tape energy.
Explore packages: www.faithwoodchapel.com
Contact: hello@faithwoodchapel.com
Instagram: @faithwoodchapel
Featured Photographer: Billie from Good Lovin Photos and Film