On this page Content components Our parks and gardens offer stunning seasonal colours and established plantings. This creates an ideal atmosphere for weddings and photos at any time of year. Book a gardenBookings are essential for wedding ceremonies in our parks and gardens.A minimum of 4 weeks' notice is required.To book one of our gardens for a wedding directly, use our online booking tool.It's free to have an onsite photographer and videographer, but they must submit a separate booking if they are bringing more than just a handheld camera. Popular gardens for weddings Check the garden pages to get the characteristics, features and capacity you need for your special event. Alexandra Gardens Alexandra Gardens is a green oasis in the heart of Kew featuring expansive lawns and avenues of mature trees. The decorative rotunda is particularly popular for ceremonies and photographs. Canterbury Gardens Canterbury Gardens is a romantic spot for exchanging your vows. The Canterbury venue has a raised rotunda with stunning views and a bridge among weeping cherry trees. Central Gardens Central Gardens in Hawthorn features meandering paths and a tropical-style border. It's designed around garden 'rooms', which offer fantastic photo opportunities. The popular playground will keep younger guests well occupied. Maranoa Botanic Gardens Maranoa Botanic Gardens is a native Australian garden in Balwyn. It provides colourful seasonal plant displays in a private and natural setting, with birds and butterflies for company. Surrey Gardens Surrey Gardens is a heritage-listed venue in Surrey Hills featuring unique artworks and a beautiful rotunda. Wallen Road Reserve Wallen Road Reserve is a picturesque open space on the banks of the Yarra River. Booking feesSpaceFeeAlexandra Gardens, Canterbury Gardens, Surrey Gardens$170 per hour (includes exclusive use of the rotunda). Commercial hire fee $1800.00 per day.Central Gardens, Wallen Road Reserve and Maranoa Botanic Gardens$170 per hour. Commercial hire fee $1800.00 per day.All other parks and gardens$170 per 4-hour block. Commercial hire fee $1800.00 per day.Event bondminimum $200*Booking fee is charged in 4-hour blocks, not hours. For example, a 5-hour booking is charged as 2 blocks ($340).Bonds You will need to pay a bond if you are holding an event that risks damaging the park. The event bond is a minimum of $200 depending on the risk. Bonds are refunded 4 weeks after the event if there is no damage to the space. Items that are not permittedYour event is not allowed to have:glitter or confettiricerose petalsnaked flames (candles)a stagestakes or pegs in the ground.Permitted activities with conditionsThird-party vendorsYou must get our approval if you plan to hire third-party vendors such as:caterersequipment hire providersmusiciansdrink carts or food trucks.You will also need a minimum of $20 million in public liability insurance if you are hiring third-party vendors.Additional fees and permits may apply.DecorationsDecorations are permitted at our venues, but you:cannot tie or stick them to the rotunda or treesmust remove them at the end of the booking.Marquees and other temporary structures Some parks and gardens allow marquees, arbours and chuppahs, and there is a limit to the number of chairs and tables we allow for each space. You can check this on the listing for your preferred garden space above or find an alternative space on our Book a space page.General information can be found on Before you book a park or garden. Rotunda cleaning scheduleOur staff check the historic rotundas at Alexandra Gardens and Canterbury Gardens every Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday mornings.We will inspect the rotundas and:remove litter, debris and hazardsreport any damage or graffiti.We aim to keep our facilities in pristine condition. However, as they are open to the elements and public access, we can’t guarantee that your facility will be free from damage.We recommend that a member of your party does a last-minute check before your booking is due to start.Get help on the dayIf you have any questions or need help on the day, call us on (03) 9278 4444 (including after hours).
