LAUREN AND MATT

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: around 100 guests

  • Date: 27.02.27 (has a ring about it!)

  • Location: A venue that offers:

    • a beautiful relaxed outdoor feel for food trucks, games and dancing

    • gardens in which the whole event can happen over a weekend

    • the ability to create a special personalised event

Pricing and Investment Guide

Core Venue experience – $17,995*

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

For $17,995, you’ll have the grounds for two full days, a beautiful marquee beneath the stars and essential furniture. 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 and private access to beautifully lit ceremony spaces

Clear Marquee Elegant clear-roof marquee with lighting

Ceremony Furniture Ceremony arch, plinths, signing table and chair

Equipment PA system at ceremony and reception

Reception Furniture Tables and chairs for 100

BYO drinks Full freedom; no corkage

Comfortable facilities Luxury toilet trailer

Efficiency Purpose-designed plinths with electricity and water for vendors

Wedding Planning Portal Guidance on all matters related to planning your wedding

Wedding Coordinator Professional on-the-day support from setup to final send-off

Service Team Set up, support to make the day flow, and pack-down

Checklists and Timelines

If booked before November 30, you can also have the following included in the price

  • Cocktail Furniture and Dance floor- 4 Songbird Retreat bar leaners with umbrellas, 16 stools and 30m2 Songbird Retreat Dance floor if desired (valued at $1100)

  • One night stay in the Songbird Cottage (perfect for a relaxed start or romantic wind-down) (usually $795 per day/night)

The above, if marquee and furniture etc was hired externally is valued at least $23,000.

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 — but can easily be added or arranged through our recommended vendors:

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

  • Beverages, bar staff (often offered by caterers), or external caterers

  • Songbird arranged Chiller trailer (approx $500)

  • Shuttle transport or guest transfers

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

here ARE SOME STARTER VENDOR OPTIONS THAT I THINK COULD BE OF INTEREST TO YOU:

  • “The most beautiful venue, it exceeded every Pinterest board idea and dream we had talked about!!”

    Chloe Senn

  • It was the perfect canvas for our day, and we couldn’t be happier. Helen and Dean, the new owners, were excellent communicators—passionate, attentive, and genuinely excited to share their venue with us.

    Rachel Sommerville

  • “We recently had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at Songbird Retreat, and I cannot recommend this venue enough.”

    Toni Love

  • “...while it felt like you were getting married in a family friend’s perfect backyard, the practical details were all taken care of in a way that made the day seamless. ”

    Helen Chen

SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT

YOUR NEXT STEPS

WE HAVE PUT A SOFT HOLD ON YOUR DATE 27.02.27 UNTIL THE END OF NOVEMBER 2025.

When You Are Ready to Secure Your Wedding Date at Songbird Retreat

we’d be thrilled to officially welcome you to the Songbird Retreat family!

To secure your date, simply follow these steps:

1️⃣ Review & Sign Your AGREEMENT

Click below to read and sign your wedding agreement:

➡️ Sign Your Agreement Here (This allows us to prepare your formal quote and move your date from “reserved” to “held.”)

2️⃣ SUBMIT Your Booking Deposit

Your date becomes officially yours once the 30% deposit is received.

Bank Transfer: (please transfer to account: 12 3119 0028549 00)

(Please use your names as the reference.)

3️⃣ You’re All Set

As soon as both the signed agreement and deposit are in, we’ll send a confirmation email with everything outlined clearly so you can begin planning your beautiful wedding day.

If you have questions…

Just reply to this email or send a quick text. We’re here to make this simple and stress-free.

We’re so excited to welcome you to Songbird Retreat and to start this journey with you!