Australia's first legally-married lesbian couple Wed in a joyful ceremony (Details, pics)

Australia's first lesbian couple to be legally married celebrated their special day with friends and family in a beautiful ceremony on Saturday.

After waiting 18 months to say their 'I Do's', Lauren Price, 31, and her new wife Amy Laker, 29, were officially pronounced 'wife and wife' in Macarthur Park in Camden, south of Sydney.

The couple, who have been 'inseparable' since they met in a crowded bar three years ago, both looked stunning in their white wedding dresses.

The wedding took place in front of 65 guests who appeared to be enjoying the summer sunshine and beautiful floral display.

The brides held hands in front of an archway which was decorated in white satin, colorful summer flowers and brown bows.

Amy wore a long veil in her bright blonde hair while Lauren looked glamorous with a burst of blue through her short locks.

The couple had special permission to marry without giving a month's notice to Births, Deaths and Marriages NSW, because Lauren's family had already paid to come to Australia for the couple's civil ceremony.

Their wedding was held three weeks before the first marriages were expected - as the usual time frame is 30 days. The women said their celebrant Janice Bradley really helped them turn their civil celebration into a legal marriage.'

She pushed us to do it, we wanted to be legally married but she was the one who told us to take our case to Births, Deaths and Marriages,' Amy said.

The marriage was sealed with a kiss as the couple's family and friends erupted in cheers and applause.

Speaking to 9 News, Amy said the pair had been planning their big day for over a year.' We just wanted it to be simple and obviously that's what we've done, we've planned this for about 18 months,' the blushing bride said.

The brides said the ten minutes they had to wait to see if their case had been approved was the 'longest ten minutes' of their lives.'

Our hands were so sweaty. When she came back in and said she had good news I just started crying.'

Lauren's family, who live in Wales, were at the wedding on Saturday and watched as the young women dedicated the rest of their lives to each other.