With an entire month dedicated to Australia’s largest state, we’ve been diving deep into the venue roundups! Western Australia knows a thing or two about beautiful garden venues, and to save you all the time and energy, we’ve pulled together some of the ones we’ve adored that real life Polka Dot couples have tried and tested, to set you on your way for a beautiful garden wedding ceremony in Western Australia!
From leafy green gardens of Eden to coastal lawns and winery gardens, scroll on to find our garden wedding venue picks.
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Sunken Garden, University of Western Australia
Sunken Garden, University of Western Australia is described as “An idyllic amphitheatre with gardens, ponds and terraced lawn. The seated capacity here is 300 with guests able to enjoy your ceremony from naturally terraced seats overlooking the lawn and surrounded by trees.” For guests in wheelchairs – “The centre of the Sunken Garden has ramp access except for two steps. Wheelchair users will likely need assistance to navigate the space.” There is an accessible toilet close by in Winthrop Hall.
See our weddings at the Sunken Gardens here.
Photo by Amy Skinner Photography via Olivia & Hayden’s Classically Elegant Perth Waterside Wedding
Caves House, Yallingup features extensive heritage gardens, terraces and the Winery Garden which is not only perfect for your ceremony but cocktail-style style receptions as well. For your reception up to 300 guests standing can enjoy the gardens in luxury under a marquee or in the open air, or how about the Emily Rose Terrace where your guests can be seated under huge old Moreton Bay fig trees in dappled shade and surrounded by rose bushes. Indoors there is a choice of rooms choosing from spaces to seat up to 96 guests or intimate celebrations of 16 people.
See it on Polka Dot Wedding here.
Photo by Simone Addison Photography via Zoe & Dean’s Yallingup Wedding Festival
Taking care of everything from the ceremony to honeymoon accommodation in one location, Mandoon Estate is a picturesque venue by the river amongst the vineyards. With a purpose-built function centre and menu created by an internationally renowned chef with “award-winning wines and hand-crafted boutique beers and ciders”, your guests will enjoy the ambience created by this beautiful venue.
See it on Polka Dot Wedding here.
Photo by West Creative via Tiana & Glenn’s Classic Outdoor Garden Wedding
Cottesloe Civic Centre is situated right by the beach where you may have your ceremonies by the Arch Monument, or the Summer House (Rotunda); but our favourite would be the Sunken Lawn. There are other areas to choose from for a wedding outside or inside in the Memorial Hall with its jarrah floorboards and stage facilities.
See it on Polka Dot Wedding here.
Photo by Joseph Willis via Eliza & James’ Effortlessly Luxe Black Tie Wedding
Surrounded by stunning limestone walls, the Quarry Amphitheatre is in a natural bushland setting with views to the city skyline. Ultimo Catering + Events will create a personalised modern menu using local produce where your guests will relax in a marquee under the stars. Private dressing rooms are available for the wedding party, and there is free onsite parking.
See our weddings at the venue here.
Photo by Izo Photography via Vanessa & Keplar’s Modern Black Tie Perth Wedding
Tropical Grove Gardens, UWA have been a favourite with WA couples for its shady lush surroundings – the perfect place for your ceremony. 150 guests standing can be accommodated here and there is even a tree known as the Honeymoon tree located here. The ground is compacted earth which is accessible for most wheelchairs, with an accessible toilet close by in Winthrop Hall.
See the gardens in action on Polka Dot Wedding here.
Photo by Art & Kisses via Katie & Jack’s Elegantly Modern Swan River Wedding
With a waterfall, a winding lake, gardens and a bridge crossing, Harold Boas Gardens is a popular place for wedding ceremonies. Paid outdoor parking and wheelchair accessibility is available.
See our garden weddings at the gardens here.
Photo by Adam Levi Browne via Simone & Jacob’s Urban Perth Wedding At Wolf Lane
Fremantle Roundhouse was built in 1830 and is the oldest building still standing in WA. For your information, “Concerning the Round House’s previous usage as a Colonial and Aboriginal prison we do not permit any service or ceremonies to take place within its walls”. However, the lawn area is available for ceremonies. A ceremony on a nice mild sunny day in Spring with the backdrop of the Roundhouse providing a great location for photos, with the views over Fremantle and the beach an added extra!
See it on Polka Dot Wedding here.
Photo by Amy Skinner Photography via Alice & Brendan’s Sweet Fremantle Cafe Wedding
Mosman Park Golf Club has a 9-hole golf course and is situated high up with views over the Swan River with panoramic views from the city to Fremantle. A function room for 100 seated guests opens up to a deck after a ceremony on the lawn with those river views. The Club has arrangements with several caterers so you have plenty of choice for your wedding day feast.
See it in action here.
Photo by West Creative via Gabriella & Shumon’s Boho Bollywood Fusion Perth Wedding
Woodloes Homestead is nestled on the banks of the Canning River in Cannington. There is a white and red non-denominational church on the site, with plenty of photo opportunities on the beautiful grounds surroundings. This venue is unlicensed with limited power supply so they only accommodate small, informal gatherings on the grounds after your ceremony.
Photo by Briars Atlas via Steffi & Zach’s Roman Narnia-Inspired Wedding
Gilgara Retreat at Margaret River offers you the option of having your ceremony and reception on-site site as well as accommodation in 5 bedrooms in the Homestead or the self-contained Garden Suites set in beautifully landscaped surrounds. Options for your garden ceremony include under the London plane trees, the lawn or before the weeping willow. A cocktail reception may be arranged in a courtyard behind the homestead, and a sit-down down reception can take place in a marquee on the lawn.
See our features at the venue here.
Photo by Ashleigh Sky Photography via Jodie & Tim’s Romantic Margaret River Garden Wedding
Lamont’s Bishops House is in the heart of the CBD with a blend of the old and the new with towering surrounding buildings blended with a lovely garden and stone walls in the Rose Garden. Other options include cocktails or dining in the heritage garden setting for up to 200 of your closest friends, or inside the heritage-listed house, seating 10-50 guests throughout 4 rooms on 2 levels.
See it in our real wedding features here.
Photo by Ben and Ebony via Madison & Nick’s Elegant Monochrome Black Tie Wedding Day
Masonmill Garden has three areas perfect for having your ceremony and reception. Choose from a ceremony and reception in the French Garden with a gazebo with a retractable roof able to seat up to 120 guests, or the Secret Garden for a more intimate ceremony of up to 60 guests. Then there is the Crab Apple Walk with the lawn available for your ceremony with a magical dining experience of tables under the crab apple arches, illuminated at night to create that fairytale atmosphere.
See it in our real weddings here.
Photo by Amy Tomlinson Photography via Naasirah & Elijah’s Light & Airy Perth Garden Wedding
Joondalup Resort is an all-in-one venue, with a golf course surrounded by bushland, spaces for your wedding and ceremony and accommodation. A gazebo area edged in bushland or an area with lake views are your choices for your ceremony. No less than seven state-of-the-art reception rooms where you can have intimate weddings for 12 or an extravagant affair for up to 600 guests. Luxurious refurbished accommodation ensures your guests won’t have to travel far to rest their weary heads.
See it on Polka Dot Wedding here.
Photo by Amelia Claire Fine Art Photography via Samantha & Daley’s Handmade & Romantic Perth Wedding
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