Choosing a Marriage Celebrant at Doonside Community Centre, Doonside

If you're after a relaxed, budget-friendly wedding venue in Sydney's west, a wedding celebrant at Doonside Community Centre can help you put together a warm, no-fuss ceremony for family and friends.

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.

Budget-Friendly Setting 💰
Community centre hire rates are typically much lower than fancy function venues, meaning more of your budget can go towards the parts of the day that matter most to you.
Indoor and Outdoor Flexibility 🏛️
With both indoor hall space and outdoor grounds on offer, you can choose to say your vows undercover or out in the fresh air, depending on the season and your style.
Easy for Guests of All Ages 👵👶
Flat, accessible grounds and nearby parking make this a comfortable choice for guests with prams, wheelchairs, or mobility concerns.
Local Community Feel 🏘️
As a well-used community hub in Doonside, the venue has a genuine local, unpretentious character that suits couples wanting a down-to-earth ceremony rather than a showy affair.
Room to Personalise 🎨
The blank-canvas nature of a community hall means you can bring in your own décor, colour scheme, and personal touches to make the space feel like yours for the day.

Booking and Fees for Doonside Community Centre, Doonside

Doonside Community Centre is a council-managed facility, so you will need to book and pay a hire fee directly with the relevant authority before your ceremony date is confirmed.

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Guest Numbers:

Standard: 20 People (2 of you plus 18 guests) Add Guests: Add addtional guests above 18 + $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 venue authority and pay any associated site fees directly to them.

You can have up to 150 people at your ceremony. This excludes children under 6 years old.

I understand that, it is my responsibility to make the required booking with the venue authority and pay any associated site fees directly to them.

Getting there:

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 on-site and street parking available near the centre, so driving is an easy option for most guests.
Train: Doonside Station on the Sydney Trains Western Line is a short walk from the centre, making it a handy option for guests travelling from further afield.
Bus: Local bus routes service Doonside and stop within easy walking distance of the venue.
Rideshare/Taxi: Rideshare and taxi services can drop off right at the entrance, which is handy if you'd rather not worry about parking on the day.

Wet weather:

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

The good news is that Doonside Community Centre also has an indoor hall on-site, so if the weather turns, your ceremony can simply move undercover without needing to go anywhere else.

Conditions of booking:

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.