Weddings and special occasions – Geelong Botanic Gardens

The Geelong Botanic Gardens is a beautiful venue for your special occasion.

Weddings and commitment ceremonies

Wedding Industry Awards (WIA) Winner of the Wedding Ceremony Location Category for the past 5 years running.

Planning your wedding ceremony at the Geelong Botanic Gardens?
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The Geelong Botanic Gardens provides a stunning natural setting for wedding ceremonies, offering a selection of private lawn spaces suited to both intimate celebrations and larger gatherings.

With twelve distinct locations available, including the Bunya and Walnut Lawns, which can accommodate up to 150 guests, each ceremony is thoughtfully scheduled to ensure exclusivity, with only one event hosted at a time.

Your booking includes exclusive use of your selected location for a two-hour period, allowing ample time for setup and pack-down. Couples are also welcome to enjoy photography throughout the gardens, capturing timeless moments against a truly breathtaking backdrop.

Please note: It will take 10 working days for us to process a booking for weddings and special occasions, so please allow sufficient planning time for this process.

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Choosing an area

If you are not sure which area will best suit your needs, visit the gardens and inspect the 12 different areas for yourself, or view the areas online

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Other special occasions

If you’re planning a small, low-impact event, the Geelong Botanic Gardens is the perfect outdoor venue. Bookings are required to use lawn spaces for groups in the Gardens.

Please ensure to submit a form 2-3 weeks prior to your special occasion to allow time for processing.

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To organise a public event, you must apply for a permit through Events Geelong. The time it takes to organise will vary depending on the size and complexity of your event. Please allow for this in your planning.

For more information about hosting weddings and other special events at the Geelong Botanic Gardens, visit our conditions of hire.




Page last updated: Wednesday, 6 May 2026

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