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Celebrant fee from $
350
Footscray Park
Location Info
Public transport bus
Parking street
No. of people 20
Increase people to 60 - $75
Signing stand included
Why have your ceremony here?

Footscray Park is a fantastic choice for a wedding ceremony. Here are five compelling reasons why:

  1. A Beautiful and Historic Setting

    As a heritage-listed Edwardian garden, Footscray Park provides a naturally beautiful and romantic atmosphere. The park's manicured lawns, ornamental ponds, and diverse plant life create a picturesque backdrop. The T.B. Drew Memorial Walk, with its elegant wisteria arbour, is an especially popular and stunning spot for wedding photos.

  2. Amazing Views of the City and River

    Situated along the Maribyrnong River, the park offers elevated views of the Melbourne skyline and Flemington Racecourse. These panoramic views create a striking and memorable backdrop for your ceremony, particularly if you time it for sunset.

  3. It's Affordable and Easy to Book

    Securing a permit for a wedding ceremony at Footscray Park through the City of Maribyrnong council is relatively inexpensive. The booking process is simple and straightforward, making it a budget-friendly and accessible option compared to many private venues.

  4. Perfect for Wedding Photography

    The varied landscapes within the park—from the riverfront to the formal gardens and historic monuments—offer endless opportunities for your wedding photos. This variety ensures your photographer can capture a wide range of beautiful and unique shots to remember your special day.

  5. Convenient Location and Great Amenities

    Footscray Park is well-equipped for events with amenities like BBQ facilities and public restrooms. Its convenient location in Footscray is easily accessible for guests via public transport, and it’s close to a wide selection of reception venues, restaurants, and bars in Melbourne's vibrant inner west.

Guest Numbers:

Standard: 20 People. Add Guests: Add up to 60 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 60 people in total. To add guests after your initial booking, go to the Add-ons tab in your portal. If I wish to have more than 20 people we will need to book the location and pay any associated fees

Getting there:

Getting There to Footscray Park

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: Footscray Park is easily accessible via major roads such as Ballarat Road or the Princes Freeway/West Gate Freeway. The address is 40 Maribyrnong Blvd, Footscray VIC 3011. Parking Situation: Limited street parking is available along the park's perimeter (e.g., Maribyrnong Blvd and nearby streets). Parking can be tight, especially on weekends or during university terms (Victoria University Footscray Park Campus is adjacent). Always check for parking restrictions and time limits. Consider advising guests to arrive early or use public transport.
  • Train & Walk: Take a train on the Sunbury, Werribee, or Williamstown line to Footscray Station. From the station, the walk to the park is approximately 15-20 minutes (about 1.1 km). Planning Tip: Use the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) Journey Planner to check real-time train schedules and walking routes.
  • Bus from Footscray Station: From Footscray Station/Irving St, you can catch a local bus (e.g., Route 404 or 406) that will take you closer to the park's main entrance (e.g., Footscray Park/Ballarat Rd stop). The bus ride is very short (around 2-5 minutes). Planning Tip: Check the PTV website for bus timetables as frequency can vary, especially on weekends.
  • Taxi or Ride-Share: A quick and easy option, particularly for the bridal party. A taxi or ride-share from the Melbourne CBD to Footscray Park takes approximately 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Planning Tip: Arrange for your drop-off point to be as close to your specific ceremony location within the park as possible.
Wet weather:

Wet Weather Options for Footscray Park

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

Footscray Park is a large, open public space and does not offer a dedicated, covered indoor wet weather alternative within the park grounds itself.

  • Bring Your Own Shelter: You may consider hiring market umbrellas or a small gazebo/marquee (with prior council approval) to provide limited shelter for your marriage celebrant, signing table, and guests.
  • Utilise Umbrellas: We strongly recommend purchasing or hiring a set of large, clear or matching umbrellas for the bridal party and guests as a simple, effective, and beautiful wet weather contingency.
Conditions of booking:

a) Confetti and Natural Materials: I understand that to maintain the cleanliness and integrity of our space, confetti of any sort, including natural materials such as flower petals, rice, glitter, or artificial equivalents, are strictly prohibited within The Studio premises, both indoors and outdoors. A cleaning fee may be charged for any violation of this policy.

b) Public park I understand that this location is a public park and no fee has been paid for it. As such the specific location in the park may vary.

c) Public Liability Insurance I understand that if Public Liability documentation (cover note) is required (more than 60 people), there will be an additional fee of $50.

c) Guest Numbers I understand that the Standard number of people is 20. This can be increased to 60 people for an additional fee of $75 (click on Add Ons after making booking. If I wish to have more than 20 people we will need to book the location and pay any associated fees

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Footscray Park/Ballarat Rd, Footscray VIC 3011, Australia
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