Council House Gardens

About this venue

Council House Gardens is an enchanting location for your dream garden wedding, providing a beautiful backdrop for both your outdoor ceremony and reception.

In the heart of Perth, this stunning garden space features manicured lawns and meticulously maintained plantings, creating a serene and intimate escape in the midst of an urban environment.

The truly unique gardens feature a historic Moreton Bay Fig Tree that’s a favourite frame for magical and memorable photos. There are also semi-circular, multi-tiered, grassed areas that create a charming and gracefully structured atmosphere.

This makes the venue particularly attractive for elegant garden weddings, summer social celebrations, or outdoor corporate functions for entertaining clients in an extraordinary formal yet natural setting.

The gardens enjoy unparalleled views of Government House Gardens, the impressive Supreme Court Building, Stirling Gardens, and the heritage-listed Council House – all providing stylish and sophisticated backdrops for capturing those unforgettable moments under Western Australia’s magnificent skies.

The gardens were designed to complement the formal architecture of the Council’s administration buildings, while highlighting the historical charm of preserved trees from the 1860s. With pristine lawns and a kaleidoscope of colour across flower beds, the location offers quiet reflection, and presents unique spots for a personalised, romantic wedding at any time of the year.

The perfect combination of natural beauty, elegant design, and historical character, make this venue a standout choice for your Perth garden wedding.

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For wedding bookings:
$20 Admin fee + $102 per hour.

Wedding Bundle Discount
Customers who book a City of Perth park for their outdoor wedding and the Perth Town Hall for their reception are eligible for a $300 discount on Town Hall hire fees. Reach out to us for more details.

Venue highlights

• The parks, manicured lawns, colourful gardens and tiered terraces create a uniquely stylish setting for weddings and social occasions. Photographers have ample inspiration with established trees and the standout Moreton Bay Fig Tree set in this venue.
• Expansive open grassed space, benches, a gazebo and gently shaded spaces create an idyllic escape for intimate weddings or larger corporate functions.
• You can provide your own catering and music to personalise any occasion, and pets on leashes are welcome to attend and even participate in special ceremonies here. Make use of the free WiFi to beam your most memorable moments across the city and the world.
• Set up your ideal garden wedding with approved furniture, and pre-book parking nearby for unloading and collecting items. There’s convenient paid parking for guests, the gardens are wheelchair accessible, and accessible toilets are provided.
• Iconic, heritage-listed buildings and magnificent architecture define Council House Gardens and provide an elegant backdrop like no other garden setting when it comes to creating unforgettable memories.
• Take advantage of the views to frame your photos and videos for posterity, including Government House Gardens, the Supreme Court Building, Stirling Gardens, and Council House.

Rules

• To protect the wildlife and ecosystems, confetti, rose petals, or similar items are not permitted in the gardens for any outdoor wedding or garden event.
• Please note that there is no provision for electrical power usage in the park.
• A protection zone with a 4 meter radius around all trees and 2 meters from footpaths must be maintained at all times.
• All furniture including marquees and umbrellas, must be approved by City of Perth before it can be used in the parks.
• Vehicle access to the park is not permitted.
• All prices include GST and are subject to change.
• No refunds will be given for inclement weather affecting your outdoor event or celebration.