Outdoor weddings and celebrations permits

Permits may be needed for any private celebrations, gatherings, parties, weddings or wedding photography taking place in any of our public open spaces. This helps ensure safety and amenity in public spaces, and assists in the sustainable management of our parks and foreshore.

How to get an event permit

To get a permit and quote for the permit fees, you will need to make a booking. This involves:

  1. Read the Weddings and Celebrations Guidelines (121 KB) Please be sure to read the frequently asked questions section below for more information.
  2. Use our online form to request to book your date
  3. Applications are reviewed by an Events Manager, who will contact you within 5 business days. 
  4. An invoice for the permit and public liability insurance will be emailed to you.
  5. Once payment has been made, an event permit will be sent by email.

Fees

Permit typeFees

Wedding & Celebrations - Heritage Gardens (Catani Gardens, O’Donnell Gardens, St Vincent Gardens and St Kilda Botanical Gardens)

$390.00 per 2 hours

Wedding & Celebrations – Non-Heritage Gardens

$230.00 per 2 hours

Wedding photography/videography only

$120.00

If applicable: City of Port Phillip Public Liability insurance cover

$38.00 (incl. GST)

A card payment fee applies. For current fee details, please visit the Card Fees page on our website.

Do I need a permit?

You will need an event permit if:

  • there are 20 or more people at your event
  • the event involves structures such as a 3x3m marquee
  • the event involves a legal ceremony such as a wedding
  • wedding photography and or videography only.

The information on this page is for private events including birthday parties, celebrations, weddings and wedding photography. For corporate, commercial events, promotions and any event with more than 200 attendees see Outdoor Events and Activities for the relevant information.

If you are planning a public assembly, demonstration, protest or rally, we would like to hear from you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources for booking venues

The following help cards can help you make your booking:

If you are unable to access the web portal, please complete a Weddings and Celebrations Application form (PDF 177 KB) and the Community Liability Insurance application form (PDF 55 KB)