If you're after a wedding venue with real history and harbour views, Elizabeth Bay House is one of Sydney's most romantic settings, and a marriage celebrant can help you make the most of its grand rooms and gardens.
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.
Sweeping Harbour Views 🌊
The house sits high above Elizabeth Bay, and the terraced lawns give you and your guests a genuine water outlook as a backdrop to your vows.Grand Colonial Architecture 🏛️
Built in the 1830s, the house's famous oval saloon and sandstone facade give ceremonies here a sense of occasion you simply can't get at a modern wedding venue.Elegant Period Gardens 🌳
The surrounding grounds have mature trees and formal garden beds, offering a quieter, greener option than a beach or park ceremony.A Genuinely Unique Sydney Backdrop 📸
Few marriage venues in the city combine heritage interiors with a harbourside outlook, so your photos will look nothing like anyone else's.Intimate, Boutique Feel 💍
Elizabeth Bay House suits smaller, more personal ceremonies rather than large functions, which makes for a relaxed and close-knit atmosphere on the day.As a heritage property, Elizabeth Bay House requires a separate venue booking and fee before your wedding celebrant can perform your ceremony here.
Authority: Museums of History NSW
Website: https://mhnsw.au/venue-hire/elizabeth-bay-house/content/elizabeth-bay-house-weddings/
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.
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.
Now it doesn't happen often, but when it does you will need to shelter under trees or bring umbrellas - how romantic.
Elizabeth Bay House also has a covered colonnaded verandah that can offer some shelter if the weather turns, though this should be confirmed as part of your venue 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.
