Choosing a Marriage Celebrant at Auburn Botanic Gardens, Auburn

If you're after a wedding venue with lush greenery, quiet ponds and a real sense of escape, a marriage celebrant can help you make the most of everything Auburn Botanic Gardens has to offer.

Note: At this location you must also book the venue, in addition to the celebrant service we offer. See details below under Booking and Fees.

1. The Japanese Gardens 🌸

   Exchange your vows beside the arched bridges, stone lanterns and still water of the Japanese Gardens, one of the most photographed corners of the park and a genuinely serene backdrop for your ceremony.

2. Rose Garden Romance 🌹

   When the roses are in bloom, this section of the gardens offers a classic, fragrant setting that needs very little extra decoration to feel special.

3. Space for Every Guest List 🌳

   With sweeping lawns, shaded picnic areas and several distinct garden rooms, there's flexibility to suit an intimate elopement or a larger family celebration.

4. A Peaceful Retreat Close to the City 🕊️

   Tucked away in Auburn, the gardens feel a world away from traffic and noise, giving you and your guests a calm, unhurried atmosphere for the ceremony.

5. Ready-Made Photo Opportunities 📸

   From the lily ponds to the rotunda and manicured garden beds, the variety of backdrops means your wedding photos can capture several different moods in the one visit.

Booking and Fees for Auburn Botanic Gardens, Auburn

Please note: the details below are an indication only. Check with the venue and confirm current pricing, availability and conditions before making a booking.

You'll need to book this location with Cumberland City Council yourself, separately from booking your wedding celebrant with us.

Authority: Cumberland City Council

Website: https://cumberland.bookable.net.au/venues/10/auburn-botanic-gardens?venueTypeId=6

Phone: 8757 9000

Email: council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au

Pricing: Cumberland City Council Fees and Charges 2024/25 (most recent published schedule accessible): 'Wedding Ceremonies & Photographs including entry (90mins-2hours)' – Group 1 (under 100 guests): $550.00 + GST = $605.00; Group 2 (100-250 guests): $731.82 + GST = $805.00; Additional hour fee: $212.73 + GST = $234.00; refundable Casual Hire Bond: $250.00. Separately, 'Photography Sessions Only' (no ceremony, Auburn Botanic Gardens/Central Gardens, under 20 guests): $163.64 + GST = $180.00 per hour including entry. Non-resident general entry fees also apply to guests arriving outside the booked/paid period: $7.20 adult, $3.10 child (5-16), $18.60 family pass.

Guest numbers: Ceremony fee tiers are capacity-based: Group 1 = fewer than 100 guests; Group 2 = 100-250 guests. Photography-only sessions (no ceremony) are capped at under 20 guests.

Requirements: Exclusive use of Auburn Botanic Gardens cannot be guaranteed as it is provided for everyone’s enjoyment, though Council ensures only one event or ceremony is permitted within each designated section at any one time.

Note: These are only indications — please confirm current pricing and guest numbers with the venue.

Please aim to arrive 15 minutes prior to your ceremony (along with your guests) to ensure you are in the right location and ready to go at your scheduled time.

• Private Car: There is a free car park off Chisholm Rd with a reasonable number of spaces, though it can fill up on weekends, so allow a little extra time to park and walk in.
• Train: Auburn Station is a short drive or rideshare away, with regular services on the T1 line from the CBD.
• Bus: Several local bus routes stop within easy walking distance of the gardens' entrances along Chisholm Rd and Chiswick Rd.
• Rideshare: Ubers and taxis can drop off right at the main entrance, which is a handy option if you'd rather not worry about parking.

Now it doesn't happen often, but when it does you will need to shelter under trees or bring umbrellas - how romantic.

The gardens' rotunda can offer a sheltered spot if light rain sets in, so it's worth keeping in mind as a backup during your ceremony.

a) Reservation of Location and Payment of Associated Fees

I understand that it is our responsibility to ensure this location is available for our ceremony. I will make all necessary arrangements and pay any associated fees directly to the venue or relevant authority.

b) Guest Numbers

I understand that the Standard number of people is 20. This can be increased to 100+ people for an additional fee of $75 (click on Add Ons after making your booking).

c) Standard Duration of Booking is 30 Minutes

I understand that the total time for the standard booking is 30 minutes, which is plenty of time for a beautiful ceremony. This time cannot be extended on the day of the ceremony. However, if you would like to extend the duration of your booking, this can be done prior to the date of the ceremony for an additional fee of $150. (Click on Add Ons after making your booking.)

d) Confetti and Natural Materials

I understand that to maintain the cleanliness and integrity of the area, confetti of any sort, including natural materials such as flower petals, rice, glitter, or artificial equivalents, are strictly prohibited—unless prior written consent is received from the venue.

e) Public Liability Insurance

I understand that if Public Liability confirmation is required, there will be an additional fee of $50 to provide this.