Wedding facts
Australia has no blood test or residency requirement for brides and grooms. There is, however, a 31-day filing period for document processing. You can get all the necessary documents from one of the seven Australian consulates in the United States.
To get the number of the closest consulate to you, call the Australian consulate in Washington, D.C., at (202) 797-3000.
Different states in Australia have varying marriage-license requirements. Some states, such as Victoria and Tasmania, require an additional fee if the wedding is over the weekend or in a special venue such as a park or restaurant.
When to go
Australia's seasons are the reverse of the ones in the States. Their prime summer season runs from December through March. Winter begins in July. The closer to the equator (or further north) you are, the stronger the sun.
There are wide variations in climate from region to region. Southern Australia's climate is more temperate, while the northern third of the country is tropical. Temperatures in Sydney average in the low to high 70s, with hotter readings in the summer. Queensland, in the north, has temperatures in the 80s.
Insider tips
The plane ride is a very long 17 to 18 hours. You may want to break up the flight with a stay in Los Angeles (if you are traveling from the East Coast) or in Hawaii.
The best bargains may be the many air/hotel packages that are offered by tour companies. Air fare alone from Los Angeles can run $1,200 per person in the high season. Contrast that to package deals that start at $1,500 for both air and hotel.
Who to call
For more information call the Australian Tourist Commission at (800) 333-0262.
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