EMMA AND TOM

At Songbird Retreat, we don’t just host weddings. We set the stage for your most cherished memories.

You’re not just planning a wedding — you’re crafting an experience.
One that reflects who you are, what you value, and how you want your guests to feel from the moment they arrive.

here is your INITIAL thinking:

  • Guest Count: Approximately 120 guests

  • Date: March 11 2028

  • Location: A venue that offers:

    • natural, open-air setting that is private and has many photo opportunities

    • a beautiful garden with a marquee with fairy lights

    • flexibility for you to create the wedding that feels like you!

Pricing and Investment Guide

Venue experience –

$15,495

Couples come to Songbird Retreat because they don’t want just a venue — they want a space that feels intimate, unhurried, and truly theirs.

You’ll have the grounds exclusively for two days, a beautiful marquee beneath the stars and essential furniture to bring it all together. It’s the foundation for a wedding that feels as meaningful as your love story.

What's IncludeD

Every detail at Songbird Retreat is designed to let you feel fully present on your wedding day — unrushed, deeply connected, and beautifully supported. From the moment you arrive, you'll have the time and space to breathe, surrounded by nature in full bloom and a setting that feels like your own private estate. We've thought through the logistics so you don’t have to — with elegant spaces, thoughtful amenities, and a professional team working quietly behind the scenes to bring everything together. Below is a reminder of what’s included in your venue hire — not just items, but everything you need to create a wedding that flows effortlessly and feels unmistakably you.

Exclusive Venue Hire Full 2-day access to beautifully lit ceremony spaces

Clear Marquee Elegant clear-roof marquee with lighting

Ceremony Furniture Ceremony arch, plinths, signing table and chair

Equipment sound system at ceremony and reception

Reception Furniture Tables and chairs for 100

Cocktail furniture 4 bar leaners, 4 umbrellas, 16 stools

Songbird Dance floor ‍ ‍30m2

Comfortable facilities Luxury toilet trailer

Efficiency Purpose-designed plinths with electricity and water for vendors

Wedding Planning Portal Guidance on matters related to planning your wedding

Support and Checklists

Songbird Cottage. 24 hours

wHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

For couples who want to build on this foundation with their own personal style, we offer flexibility to choose the additional elements that bring your vision to life.

The following items are not part of the standard hire

  • Wedding Coordinator or Planner(see below)

  • Full table setting (often offered by caterers), tablecloths, cutlery, glassware, styling, and florals

  • Bar, beverages, bar staff, set up and pack down staff (often offered by caterers), or we can provide

  • Chiller Trailer

  • Shuttle transport or guest transfers

We’re here to help you bring it all together!

A FEW SAMPLE VENDORS

View some short video clips above

Making Songbird Yours: BOOKING AND PAYMENT DETAILS

Your Investment: $15495 incl GST

Inclusions: Marquee, Furniture, Luxury Facilities, Equipment

Deposit: 50% on booking, 50% payable 3 months before event

Refundable Bond: $1000 payable 3 months before the event and refunded soon after

YOUR NEXT STEP

complete the BOOKING FORM

Click below to read and sign your wedding agreement:

➡️Complete the Booking Form form here (this does not obligate you yet but starts the ball rolling)

We can’t wait to celebrate your wedding at Songbird Retreat!

KIND WORDS

“What an amazing venue! Helen and Dean made the process very easy. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a stunning outdoor venue whether it’s a small wedding like ours or a large event!”
— Porsche Mcintosh, 2025
“I can’t recommend this venue enough! The owners, Helen and Dean, are honestly the loveliest people to deal with and go above and beyond to make sure your day is perfect -even with a cyclone looming!
We had so many compliments from our guests about how stunning the venue is.”
— Jade Mathews, 2026
“Helen, our host, was incredible to work with. She bent over backwards to help make our day amazing. Communication was responsive and all the small details were taken care of for us.”
— Shaan Eru, 2025
“We fell in love the second we arrived as we drove through the trees to this stunning peaceful plot of land, everything about it just sets the most beautiful spot for any wedding. The whole day just could not have gone more smoothly and perfectly. We can’t recommend Songbird Retreat highly enough.”
— Asher Shaffett, 2026

Songbird Cottage

Your Perfect Bridal Preparation and Honeymoon Retreat

YOUR NEXT STEP

complete the BOOKING FORM

Click below to read and sign your wedding agreement:

➡️Complete the Booking Form form here (this does not obligate you yet but starts the ball rolling)

We can’t wait to celebrate your wedding at Songbird Retreat!