Maybe you want to look into this option: You could easily marry in the US without having to travel. You can do it online on zoom and it just takes few days of preparation. Later you can get the marriage acknowledged in Thailand. The marriage certificate will be sent from the US and it will be accepted by all countries that are part of Hague Apostille Convention.
The question is- in which countries do you need the marriage be accepted? If you need it acknowledged by Thailand, itĀ“s doable but takes a few steps to gather all required documents. In Israel it will be accepted immediately without any extra steps.
my country does the shame shit thatĀ“s why we married abroad and it got acknowlegded instantly without further question because legal documents issued in the US are valid in all countries that signed the apostille convention. But as I said, if you donĀ“t trust the process, get legal advise or do it the traditional way.
I doubt Australia would question it at all. Every country has very different prerequirements and rules but what counts in the end is the legal marriage certificate. A Las Vegas marriage would also not be possible in Australia because you just show up with your passport and nothing else but therefore it would not be "unlawful". ItĀ“s just a different process. The only thing they really care for is that you are single or have been divorced before you marry. But anyone who has doubts about it should seek legal advice, why not
you'll get a regular US marriage certificate, exactly the same one as if you married regularly in the States, no difference at all. I'm pretty sure Australia recognizes US marriage certificates
