Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Photography and Filming Permit application guidelines
Parks Victoria offers a range of stunning natural landscapes to hold your special day.
Who should submit a Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Photography / Filming application?
Anyone who wants to hold their wedding ceremony and/or have their wedding photography/filming on Parks Victoria estate will need to apply for a permit.
Permit lead time
All applications, including all documentation, are required to be submitted a minimum of 8 weeks in advance of your proposed wedding date.
How to apply for a wedding or wedding photography / filming permit
- Download and complete the Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Filming and Photography application form.
- Gather supporting documents (details in application form).
- Submit application form and documents to events@parks.vic.gov.au
For Dandenong Ranges Gardens, Point Nepean National Park and Werribee Park, please refer to the information below.
Fees
Permit fees for holding your wedding on Parks Victoria estate varies depending on location, number of guests and infrastructure plans.
For a full list of charges check Parks Victoria’s fee schedule on the fees and charges page.
Werribee Park
If you would like to have your wedding ceremony, photography or filming at Werribee Park (see event zones map), please complete the Werribee Park - Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Filming and Photography application form and submit to events@parks.vic.gov.au.
Fees
Permit fees for holding your wedding at Werribee Park depends on several factors.
For a full list of charges check Parks Victoria’s fee schedule on the fees and charges page.
Dandenong Ranges Gardens
If you would like to have your wedding ceremony, photography or filming at one of the Dandenong Ranges Gardens, please complete the Dandenong Ranges Gardens – Wedding and Wedding Filming and/or Photography application form and submit to gardensweddingsbookings@parks.vic.gov.au or call (03) 8427 2087.
Gardens include:
- Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
- Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
- George Tindale Memorial Garden
- Pirianda Garden
- RJ Hamer Arboretum
Fees
Permit fees for holding your wedding at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens varies depending several factors.
For a full list of charges check Parks Victoria’s fee schedule on the fees and charges page.
Point Nepean National Park
For wedding photography/filming at Point Nepean National Park, please download the Point Nepean Wedding Ceremony and Reception (including Wedding Photography / Filming) application form and submit it to events@parks.vic.gov.au.
Please note: Submitting an event application does not guarantee event approval. If your wedding ceremony will have over 100 people (including bridal party) in attendance, you will be required to supply a Certificate of Currency for $20 million public liability insurance.
RPA / Drone Usage
If you would like to use a drone as part of your wedding photography/filming, you will be required to provide more information and documents. Visit the RPA and Drone Filming and Photography Permit Application Guidelines page for more information.
Parks Victoria Sustainable Events Guide
Parks Victoria prides itself on its commitment to conservation and improving the health of our natural landscapes. The Parks Victoria’s Sustainable Events Guide is a useful tool for anyone organising their wedding on Parks Victoria estate. It is designed to be used as a reference during planning to ensure you are making your wedding as sustainable as possible.
Event, filming and photography FAQs
Check our frequently asked questions for answers about event, filming and photography on Parks Victoria's estate.