Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Photography and Filming Permit application guidelines

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.

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:

• Mansion
• Lakeside Event Area
• Laundry Lawn
• Silky Oak
• Parterre
• Bunya Bunya

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.

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:

• Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden
• Alfred Nicholas Memorial Garden
• George Tindale Memorial Garden
• Pirianda Garden
• RJ Hamer Arboretum

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.

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:

• Bath House Lawn Area
• Quarantine Station Beach
• First Class Dining Hall
• Parade Ground
• Commanding Officer’s House
• Jarman Oval

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 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.