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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: Private Elopement

  • Date: Wednesday 17 February 2027?

  • Location: A venue that offers:

    • natural, intimate open-air setting

    • a beautiful garden (with a beautiful marquee if it is wet)

    • onsite accommodation that you can prepare and relax in

    • something easy and low fuss but elegant

Pricing and Investment Guide

YOUR relaxed ALL-INCLUSIVE ELOPEMENT experience

$7620

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, essential furniture to bring it all together and connections and support to make it happen. It’s the foundation for a wedding that feels as meaningful as your love story.

Including

Venue and necessary furniture: chairs, bar leaners, stools, umbrellas, toilets, arch

24 hours Songbird Cottage

Wedding Coordinator

Photographer

Hair

Makeup

Flowers

Glasses for your wine

Platters of nibbles

Optional extra is Some Kind of Wonderful caravan bar

VENDORS IN THIS PACKAGE

Upgrades on the above requirements and any additional pricing may be discussed with the vendor

Making Songbird Yours: BOOKING AND PAYMENT DETAILS

Your Investment: $7620 incl GST

Inclusions: Marquee if wet, Furniture, Equipment, Songbird Cottage 24 hours

Possible Upgrades: may be discussed with the vendor eg extra hours photography at the beach, extra florals

Deposit: full payment required to reserve the date

Refundable Bond: $200 refunded soon after if no damage to the cottage

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!