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Burrows Park, nestled between Clovelly and Waverley Cemetery, boasts breathtaking coastal views, making it a spectacular location for an intimate and memorable ceremony. It's a fantastic alternative to the traditional marriage registry office and a sought-after marriage venue in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs.
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.
Yes, a booking must be made for Burrows Park, Clovelly, to reserve your specific ceremony location within the park, particularly for larger gatherings or if you plan to use any infrastructure (like chairs or a signing table). This location is managed by Randwick City Council.
As this is a Paid Location, please note the terms regarding your responsibility for the reservation and associated fees.
Standard: 20 People. Add Guests: Add up to 100+ in total +$75.
You can have up to 20 people (the 2 of you and 18 guests) at your ceremony. This excludes children under 6 years old. For an additional fee of $75, this number can be increased to 100+ people in total. To add guests after your initial booking, go to the Add-ons tab in your portal.
I understand that, it is my responsibility to make the required booking with the park authority and pay any associated site fees directly to them.
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. This beautiful marriage venue is well-situated for easy access.
Private Car: Burrows Park is located at 1-11 Ocean Street, Clovelly 2031. It can be reached via Ocean Street. You can use GPS to navigate directly to the address. Parking is limited in this residential and coastal area. There is generally on-street parking available on Ocean Street and surrounding residential streets, but restrictions and time limits apply (often metered or requiring a local permit). Allow plenty of extra time to find a parking spot, especially on weekends or sunny days. Carpooling or rideshare services are strongly recommended.
Public Bus: The park is accessible via local bus services that run through Clovelly and the surrounding suburbs. Look for bus routes that service Clovelly Road or nearby Carrington Road, such as the 339 service from Circular Quay, and then plan for a short walk (5-10 minutes) to the park.
Rideshare/Taxi: Using a rideshare service or taxi is a very convenient option, especially as parking is limited. Instruct your driver to drop you off near the main entrance on Ocean Street. This avoids the stress of finding parking and navigating local restrictions.
Now it doesn't happen often, but when it does you will need to shelter under trees or bring umbrellas - how romantic.
Since Burrows Park is an open public space and a dedicated wedding venue without a permanent covered structure for hire, there are no convenient on-site wet weather options provided by the park authority. Your options are limited to seeking natural shelter or using umbrellas.
a) Public Park Acknowledgment
I understand that this venue is a public park and that no site fee has been charged for its use by you (the provider). This applies to only small gatherings 20 people or less and doesn’t permit chairs, decorations etc. Simple Ceremonies will provide a signing stand for you to sign your certificates.
I understand, if I am planning more than 20 people to be at the ceremony or want to have chairs or decorations of any sort, 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.
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.
