Footscray Park is a fantastic choice for a wedding ceremony. Here are five compelling reasons why:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Public transport available. Plenty of street parking via Ballarat Road or along the Maribyrong River opposite Flemington Racecoursea) 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 60 people we will need to book the location and pay any associated fees
