Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Photography and Filming Permit application guidelines

Parks Victoria offers a range of stunning natural landscapes to hold your special day. 

Who should submit a Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Photography / Filming application?

Anyone who wants to hold their wedding ceremony and/or have their wedding photography/filming on Parks Victoria estate will need to apply for a permit.


Permit lead time

All applications, including all documentation, are required to be submitted a minimum of 8 weeks in advance of your proposed wedding date.


How to apply for a wedding or wedding photography / filming permit

For wedding ceremonies and/or wedding filming and photography at Dandenong Ranges Gardens, Point Nepean National Park or Werribee Park, please refer to the relevant information for each specific location.

If you would like to have your wedding ceremony, photography or filming at any other location within the Parks Victoria managed estate, please see the relevant information for other locations.

  • Other locations within the Parks Victoria managed estate

    For wedding ceremonies and/or wedding filming and photography at Dandenong Ranges Gardens, Point Nepean National Park or Werribee Park, please refer to the relevant information for each location.

    If you would like to have your wedding ceremony, photography or filming at any other location within the Parks Victoria managed estate, please complete and submit the Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Filming and Photography online permit application form


    Fees

    Permit fees for holding your wedding on Parks Victoria estate vary depending on several factors.

    For a full list of charges check Parks Victoria’s fee schedule on the fees and charges page.


    How to submit a Parks Victoria Wedding Ceremony, Filming & Photography permit application

    1. Complete the Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Filming and Photography online permit application form.
    2. Gather supporting documents (details in application form).
    3. Submit your online application form

    Upon receipt of your event application, you will receive an email regarding your request and a reference number.

    Please note:

    • Submitting an application does not guarantee approval
    • If your wedding ceremony will have over 100 people (including bridal party) in attendance, you will be required to supply a Certificate of Currency for $20 million public liability insurance.
    • Filming or Photography applications that include a drone require the below additional documents to be provided with your application:
      • CASA Certified Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) – per pilot
        Refer to CASA for further information on obtaining your Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
      • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator's Certificate (ReOC) - per pilot
        Refer to CASA for further information on obtaining your Remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC)
      • Certificate of Currency (CoC)
        Drone operator’s Certificate of Currency for $20M public liability insurance including aviation coverage. The provision of the Drone Operator’s Certificate of Currency is in addition to the Certificate of Currency provided by the Permittee for the filming, as requested in the accompanying Filming and Photography OR Event Permit application form. The company listed on the ReOC (operator’s certificate) should be the same as the ‘insured’ company listed on the CoC. The CoC should also list the type/model of drone that will be operated.
      • Aircraft Operations Map outlining:
        • Take-off and landing locations
        • Proposed flight path
        • Proposed exclusion zone
        • Proposed location of spotters and demarcation signage
      • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
        Document that outlines potential risks and how those risks will be controlled during the shoot.

  • Werribee Park

    If you would like to have your wedding ceremony, photography or filming at Werribee Park, please complete and submit the Werribee Park Wedding Ceremony, Filming & Photography online application form.

    Sites include:


    Fees

    Permit fees for holding your wedding at Werribee Park vary depending on several factors.

    For a full list of charges check Parks Victoria’s fee schedule on the fees and charges page.


    How to submit a Werribee Park Wedding Ceremony, Filming & Photography permit application

    1. Complete the Werribee Park Wedding Ceremony, Filming & Photography online application form.
    2. Gather the supporting documents and attach to your application (detail in the application form).
    3. Submit your online application form.

    Upon receipt of your event application, you will receive an email regarding your request and a reference number.

    Please note:

    • Submitting an application does not guarantee approval
    • If your wedding ceremony will have over 100 people (including bridal party) in attendance, you will be required to supply a Certificate of Currency for $20 million public liability insurance.
    • Filming or Photography applications that include a drone require the below additional documents to be provided with your application:
      • CASA Certified Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) – per pilot
        Refer to CASA for further information on obtaining your Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) 
      • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator's Certificate (ReOC) - per pilot
        Refer to CASA for further information on obtaining your Remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC)
      • Certificate of Currency (CoC) 
        Drone operator’s Certificate of Currency for $20M public liability insurance including aviation coverage. The provision of the Drone Operator’s Certificate of Currency is in addition to the Certificate of Currency provided by the Permittee for the filming, as requested in the accompanying Filming and Photography OR Event Permit application form. The company listed on the ReOC (operator’s certificate) should be the same as the ‘insured’ company listed on the CoC. The CoC should also list the type/model of drone that will be operated.
      • Aircraft Operations Map outlining:
        • Take-off and landing locations
        • Proposed flight path
        • Proposed exclusion zone
        • Proposed location of spotters and demarcation signage
      • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
        Document that outlines potential risks and how those risks will be controlled during the shoot.
  • Dandenong Ranges Gardens

    If you would like to have your wedding ceremony, photography or filming at one of the Dandenong Ranges Gardens, please complete and submit the Dandenong Ranges Gardens Wedding Ceremony, Filming & Photography online application form.

    Gardens include:


    Once you have selected your preferred garden, please view the corresponding site map and select a location within the garden.

    Fees

    Permit fees for holding your wedding at Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens varies depending on several factors.

    For a full list of charges check Parks Victoria’s fee schedule on the fees and charges page.


    How to submit a Dandenong Ranges Wedding Ceremony, Filming & Photography permit application

    1. Complete the Dandenong Ranges Gardens Wedding Ceremony, Filming & Photography online application form.
    2. Gather the supporting documents and attach to your application (detail in the application form).
    3. Submit your online application form.

    Upon receipt of your event application, you will receive an email regarding your request and a reference number.

    Please note:

    • Submitting an application does not guarantee approval
    • If your wedding ceremony will have over 100 people (including bridal party) in attendance, you will be required to supply a Certificate of Currency for $20 million public liability insurance.
    • Filming or Photography applications that include a drone require the below additional documents to be provided with your application:
      • CASA Certified Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) – per pilot
        Refer to CASA for further information on obtaining your Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) 
      • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator's Certificate (ReOC) - per pilot
        Refer to CASA for further information on obtaining your Remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC)
      • Certificate of Currency (CoC) 
        Drone operator’s Certificate of Currency for $20M public liability insurance including aviation coverage. The provision of the Drone Operator’s Certificate of Currency is in addition to the Certificate of Currency provided by the Permittee for the filming, as requested in the accompanying Filming and Photography OR Event Permit application form. The company listed on the ReOC (operator’s certificate) should be the same as the ‘insured’ company listed on the CoC. The CoC should also list the type/model of drone that will be operated.
      • Aircraft Operations Map outlining:
        • Take-off and landing locations
        • Proposed flight path
        • Proposed exclusion zone
        • Proposed location of spotters and demarcation signage
      • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
        Document that outlines potential risks and how those risks will be controlled during the shoot.
  • Point Nepean National Park

    If you would like to have your wedding ceremony, photography or filming at Point Nepean National Park, please complete and submit the Point Nepean National Park Wedding Ceremony, Filming & Photography online application form.

    Sites include:


    Fees

    Permit fees for holding your wedding at Point Nepean National Park vary depending on several factors.

    For a full list of charges check Parks Victoria’s fee schedule on the fees and charges page.


    How to submit a Point Nepean National Park Wedding Ceremony, Filming & Photography permit application

    1. Complete the Point Nepean National Park Wedding Ceremony, Filming & Photography online application form.
    2. Gather the supporting documents and attach to your application (detail in the application form).
    3. Submit your online application form.

    Upon receipt of your event application, you will receive an email regarding your request and a reference number.

    Please note:

    • Submitting an application does not guarantee approval
    • If your wedding ceremony will have over 100 people (including bridal party) in attendance, you will be required to supply a Certificate of Currency for $20 million public liability insurance.
    • Filming or Photography applications that include a drone require the below additional documents to be provided with your application:
      • CASA Certified Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) – per pilot
        Refer to CASA for further information on obtaining your Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) 
      • Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operator's Certificate (ReOC) - per pilot
        Refer to CASA for further information on obtaining your Remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC)
      • Certificate of Currency (CoC) 
        Drone operator’s Certificate of Currency for $20M public liability insurance including aviation coverage. The provision of the Drone Operator’s Certificate of Currency is in addition to the Certificate of Currency provided by the Permittee for the filming, as requested in the accompanying Filming and Photography OR Event Permit application form. The company listed on the ReOC (operator’s certificate) should be the same as the ‘insured’ company listed on the CoC. The CoC should also list the type/model of drone that will be operated.
      • Aircraft Operations Map outlining:
        • Take-off and landing locations
        • Proposed flight path
        • Proposed exclusion zone
        • Proposed location of spotters and demarcation signage
      • Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
        Document that outlines potential risks and how those risks will be controlled during the shoot.

Parks Victoria Sustainable Events Guide

Parks Victoria prides itself on its commitment to conservation and improving the health of our natural landscapes. The Parks Victoria’s Sustainable Events Guide is a useful tool for anyone organising their wedding on Parks Victoria estate. It is designed to be used as a reference during planning to ensure you are making your wedding as sustainable as possible.


Event, filming and photography FAQs

Check our frequently asked questions for answers about event, filming and photography on Parks Victoria's estate.

Choose a wedding venue to suit you

Parks Victoria offers a range of stunning natural landscapes to hold your special day.
The gardens of the historic Werribee Park Mansion.

Werribee Park

Visit Werribee Park and discover the story of an Australian pastoral empire. Explore the Victorian era in the Italianate-style architecture and interiors of Werribee Mansion. Stroll through 10 hectares of beautiful formal gardens and open space park land. Only 30 minutes from Melbourne, take a walk at Werribee Park, today.

Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden

The Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden is Victoria's premier cool-climate garden. With breathtaking views over the Yarra Valley, the garden features important collections of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and more, in a setting of native and exotic trees. Seasonal changes ensure the garden is a year-round delight.
People walking through paths on a green mature European garden, surrounded by water features.

Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden

Delightful all year round, choose your own adventure along the many linking paths beneath the canopy of Mountain Ash trees as you stroll through the garden.

Point Nepean National Park

Walk or cycle through this rugged coastal landscape and enjoy panoramic views of Bass Strait, The Rip and Port Phillip.
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