Your wedding deserves a place that reflects your story
At Songbird Retreat, we host a limited number of weddings each year for couples who want an experience that’s deeply personal, breathtakingly beautiful, and intentionally private.
Hello! we are dean and helen.
It’s an honour that you’re considering Songbird Retreat for your wedding day. We host only a handful of weddings each year, ensuring each one is an experience of breathtaking beauty, genuine connection, and intentional privacy.
At Songbird, your wedding is never just a date on the calendar — it’s a celebration we help you and your team of vendors to craft with care, elegance, and soul.
Availability is limited — secure your preferred date early.
Why Songbird is Different
At Songbird Retreat, your celebration is never just another booking—it is the only one.
We host only a limited number of weddings each year, giving you rare access to our private estate and the freedom to make it your own.
From the moment you arrive, the grounds are yours alone: no other weddings, no other guests, no rush to clear out.
Couples enjoy up to two full days to inhabit the estate—time to linger by the lily pond, to welcome guests onto the cocktail lawn, to dance beneath the clear-roof marquee, and to soak in every moment without hurry.
This sense of rarity, privacy, and belonging is why Songbird is loved by planners and creatives alike. When you choose Songbird, you’re not just booking a venue—you’re stepping into an experience few will ever share. You feel seen and celebrated, becoming part of the Songbird family and leaving with memories that linger long after the last toast.
Understanding Your Wedding Costs at Songbird Retreat
At Songbird Retreat, we aim to make your wedding as seamless and magical as possible. Our pricing reflects the full range of professional services and hire items that go into creating a beautiful day — from marquees, furniture, and fairy lights, to luxury facilities and dedicated coordination.
In 2023, couples planning a wedding at Songbird Retreat had to source multiple suppliers, which, including the venue and coordination, could cost $23,000–$31,000 for 100 guests.
Venue $11,500
On-the-Day Coordinator $2000
The table below shows typical standard and premium hire options for a 100-guest wedding, so you can see how each choice affects overall costs. Now, with our own curated collection of marquees, furniture, luxury amenities, and more, these extras are included, giving couples significant savings and less stress:
Standard Hire Premium Hire
Marquee and fairylights $5000+. $8000+
Furniture for 100 guests $1000+ $6000+
Cocktail Furniture, umbrellas $ 600 $ 800+
Dance floor $ 500 $ 600+
Luxury Toilet Trailer $2000 $2000+
PA system $ 200 $ 200+
Celebration arch, signing table and chair $ 90 $ 90+
Songbird Cottage $ 750 per night $ 750
TOTAL COST Venue and Furniture Hire $23,000 + delivery $31,000 +delivery
In 2025
We listened to our couples—and invested in our own marquee, furniture, luxury amenities, and PA system. The result? Couples now enjoy:
A beautiful, curated setup without sourcing multiple suppliers
Less stress—everything is ready on-site
Significant savings compared to hiring externally
Flexibility to focus on celebrating, not logistics
By owning these essentials, Songbird Retreat now offers an effortless, seamless wedding experience for 100 guests, combining luxury, convenience, and significant savings, while welcoming additional hire items for larger weddings or personalisation.
YOUR INVESTMENT AT A GLANCE
Most couples investing in a Full Songbird wedding spend $17,995–$21,995 on venue hire & enhancements,
and $40,000–$70,000+ on their complete wedding experience.
The Signature Songbird Weekend
Your investment begins at $17,995 (incl)
50-150 guests
Two magical days of exclusive use of our private grounds including our clear-roof marquee, elegant garden furniture and almost all you need onsite
BYO alcohol with no corkage charges gives full freedom
On-the day coordination and service means no rush, no stress - and you can hire the Songbird Cottage for the night for total relaxed luxury
For couples seeking a full Signature Songbird experience.
The Bespoke Songbird Experience
Your investment begins at $21,995 (incl.)
50-150 guests
Two magical days of exclusive use of our romantic gardens, with freedom to design your wedding from the ground up - a truly blank canvas experience, where you and your planner curate every detail
Bring in your own marquee, bespoke furniture, and styling from any vendors — while still having the refined touches of Songbird Retreat gardens, resources and support
For couples who dream without limits.
THE Midweek & Off-Peak WEDDING
Your investment begins at $14,995 (incl)
50-150 guests
A refined celebration in the heart of the week, with all the Signature Songbird inclusions
Perfect for couples seeking privacy, flexibility, and greater vendor availability.
Ready to see how we bring your vision to life?
The Songbird Elopement/micro wedding
Your investment begins at $1,995 (incl)
2-10 guests
An intimate, soulful exchange of vows in a serene, nature-filled setting with a champagne toast, styled picnic, or quiet moments together
For couples who believe magic lives in the small details.
Ready to see how we bring your vision to life?
Investment details may vary with availability. Occasionally, select dates become available at special rates — please enquire.THE MIDWEEK INTIMATE WEDDING
Your investment begins at $8,995 (incl)
11-50 guests
A warm, personal gathering with your closest friends and family in an elegant garden setting.
For couples who want the joy without the scale of a large celebration
Ready to see how we bring your vision to life?
The Staircase to Your Moment
Imagine this: you pause at the bottom of the Grand Staircase, your breath catching as you take it all in—your closest people at the ceremony platform above, music floating through the air, and every eye lighting up the moment they see you. This is the moment you’ve been dreaming of—and it’s just the beginning.
Walking the Bridal Walkway
A gentle hush falls over your guests. The first notes of your chosen song float through the air. And you begin your walk — not rushed, not hurried — but completely present.
You take your first steps onto the bridal walkway, a graceful path winding through blooming rose arbours toward the one who’s waiting to marry you.
the PLATFORM for your promise
And at the end of the bridal walkway, beside the tranquil lily pond, awaits a ceremony platform designed to reflect your personal style and story — a space nestled in nature, lovingly curated for the moment you say “I do.”
RELAXED TOGETHERNESS ON THE COCKTAIL LAWN and in the marquee
After the “I do’s,” the cocktail lawn comes to life — a relaxed, joy-filled space where glasses clink, laughter flows, and guests bask in the afterglow. You mingle with your friends, music floats through the air. It’s a moment of ease, beauty, and connection — the perfect transition into celebration.
KIND WORDS
“The most beautiful venue, it exceeded every Pinterest board idea and dream we had talked about!!”
“...while it felt like you were getting married in a family friend’s perfect backyard, the practical details (water, electricity, plugs, parking, footpaths) were all taken care of in a way that made the day seamless. ”
“Helen, our host, was delightful and incredible to work with. She bent over backwards to make our day amazing. Communication was prompt and responsive and all the small details were taken care of. ”
“We recently had the pleasure of hosting our wedding at Songbird Retreat, and I cannot recommend this venue enough.”
Our meticulously maintained gardens, featuring lily ponds, rose arbors, and native bush, create an elegant setting that serves as a blank canvas for your unique style.
We believe wedding planning should feel joyful and simple.
From your first visit to the final farewell, we’re here to make things easy — with just the right amount of support, guidance, and space to dream.
If this sounds like what you’re looking for, we’d love to learn more about your plans and share a tailored quote — just let us know if you’d like to chat or hold a date while you decide.
Start Your Wedding Journey Here
Every couple is different. That’s why we begin with a simple, no-pressure Discovery Call—just a relaxed conversation to get to know you, your vision, and what matters most to you. Whether you're dreaming of a garden gathering, a marquee celebration, or a mix of traditions, we’re here to listen and guide.
Step 1: Discovery Call
We’ll talk about your ideas, priorities, and where you are in the planning process. You can ask questions, get a feel for the experience, and see if we’re the right fit. It’s free, quick, and led by someone who truly cares about making your day feel like you.
Step 2: Personal Venue Tour
If it feels like a match, we’ll invite you to Songbird Retreat for a guided tour—customised to the things that matter most to you. Walk the grounds, explore the spaces, and see how your celebration could come to life here.
This process is designed to help you feel informed, inspired, and supported—not overwhelmed.
Ready to find out more?
Let’s talk through your vision and see if Songbird Retreat feels like home.
