Choosing a Marriage Celebrant at The Oriana Sydney, The Rocks

If you're after a wedding venue with unbeatable Sydney Harbour views, a marriage celebrant can meet you right at The Oriana for a ceremony that feels like something off a postcard.

Note: At this location you must also book the venue, in addition to the celebrant service we offer. See details below under Booking and Fees.

Front-Row Harbour Views 🌉
Perched right on Circular Quay, The Oriana looks straight across the water to the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, giving your ceremony one of the most recognisable backdrops in the country.
Sleek, Modern Styling ✨
The venue's striking glass and steel design feels fresh and contemporary, which photographs beautifully whether your style is minimalist or glamorous.
Heart of The Rocks 🏙️
Tucked into the historic Overseas Passenger Terminal, you get the buzz of the harbour foreside combined with easy access to one of Sydney's most charming heritage precincts for photos afterwards.
Indoor-Outdoor Flexibility 🌤️
With both open-air and undercover spaces on offer, The Oriana gives you options to tailor your ceremony setting to the season and your personal taste.
A Genuine Showstopper 📸
Few wedding venues near me can match the drama of ferries gliding past and the city skyline as your backdrop, making for truly memorable wedding photos.

Booking and Fees for The Oriana Sydney, The Rocks

As a private function venue, The Oriana requires a direct booking (and associated venue fee) separate from your marriage celebrant booking with us.

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Guest Numbers:

Standard: 20 People (2 of you plus 18 guests) Add Guests: Add addtional guests above 18 + $75

You can have up to 20 people (the 2 of you and 18 guests) at your ceremony. This excludes children under 6 years old. For an additional fee of $75, this number can be increased to 100+ people in total. To add guests after your initial booking, go to the Add-ons tab in your portal.

I understand that, it is my responsibility to make the required booking with the venue authority and pay any associated site fees directly to them.

You can have up to 150 people at your ceremony. This excludes children under 6 years old.

I understand that, it is my responsibility to make the required booking with the venue authority and pay any associated site fees directly to them.

Getting there:

Please aim to arrive 15 minutes prior to your ceremony (along with your guests) to ensure you are in the right location and ready to go at your scheduled time.

Private Car: Street parking around Circular Quay is extremely limited and metered, so it's best to use one of the nearby paid car parks (such as those at The Rocks or Circular Quay) and allow extra time to walk to the venue.
Train: Circular Quay Station is just a short, flat walk from The Oriana, making the train one of the easiest ways to arrive.
Ferry: Several ferry routes dock right at Circular Quay Wharf, putting you only a couple of minutes' walk from the venue.
Bus: Numerous bus routes stop near Circular Quay, within easy walking distance of The Oriana.
Rideshare/Taxi: Rideshare and taxis can drop off along Circular Quay West, close to the Overseas Passenger Terminal entrance.

Wet weather:

Now it doesn't happen often, but when it does you will need to shelter under trees or bring umbrellas - how romantic.

Conditions of booking:

a) Reservation of Location and Payment of Associated Fees

I understand that it is our responsibility to ensure this location is available for our ceremony. I will make all necessary arrangements and pay any associated fees directly to the venue or relevant authority.

b) Guest Numbers

I understand that the Standard number of people is 20. This can be increased to 100+ people for an additional fee of $75 (click on Add Ons after making your booking).

c) Standard Duration of Booking is 30 Minutes

I understand that the total time for the standard booking is 30 minutes, which is plenty of time for a beautiful ceremony. This time cannot be extended on the day of the ceremony. However, if you would like to extend the duration of your booking, this can be done prior to the date of the ceremony for an additional fee of $150. (Click on Add Ons after making your booking.)

d) Confetti and Natural Materials

I understand that to maintain the cleanliness and integrity of the area, confetti of any sort, including natural materials such as flower petals, rice, glitter, or artificial equivalents, are strictly prohibited—unless prior written consent is received from the venue.

e) Public Liability Insurance

I understand that if Public Liability confirmation is required, there will be an additional fee of $50 to provide this.