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Discover Avalon Castle: Your Dream Wedding Venue in the Dandenong Ranges

If you’re envisioning a wedding that feels like a fairytale, Avalon Castle in Cockatoo is the perfect place to say “I do.” Nestled on a stunning two-acre property in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, this multi-award-winning venue combines rustic elegance with timeless charm. The beautiful bluestone castle creates a magical backdrop that will make your wedding day truly unforgettable.

Ceremony and Reception Spaces Tailored to Your Style

Avalon Castle offers everything you need in one location, making your wedding day seamless and stress-free. Whether you want an indoor ceremony or prefer the beauty of the outdoors, you’ll find the perfect spot here:

  • The Chapel: Classic and cozy, this indoor space features wooden pews, warm wood paneling, and stunning stained-glass windows that fill the room with natural light—ideal for a traditional ceremony.
  • The Gazebo: Surrounded by lush, landscaped gardens, this rustic outdoor setting offers a naturally beautiful backdrop for your vows.
  • The Rose Terrace: A romantic garden space complete with a rustic bar, perfect for an elegant outdoor ceremony or cocktail hour.

After your ceremony, celebrate with your guests in the award-winning reception area. The venue comfortably hosts both intimate gatherings and larger parties, with flexible packages designed to fit your needs.

Capacity and Comfortable Accommodations

Whether you’re planning a cozy celebration or a grand event, Avalon Castle can accommodate up to 120 seated guests or 130 for a cocktail-style reception. For smaller weddings, we offer tailored packages for “micro” and “mini” weddings, ensuring your day feels just right.

To keep the celebration going, the venue provides onsite accommodation options. The charming honeymoon cottage is reserved exclusively for the newlyweds, while six additional rooms within the castle are available for your closest friends and family.

Why Couples Love Avalon Castle

  • Exclusive Use: You’ll have the entire venue to yourselves, creating a private and intimate atmosphere for your special day.
  • Picture-Perfect Setting: From historic architecture to manicured gardens and the stunning castle itself, every corner offers breathtaking photo opportunities year-round.
  • On-Site Wedding Coordinator: A dedicated expert is on hand to help plan every detail and ensure your day flows smoothly from start to finish.
  • Flexible Catering Options: Enjoy in-house catering with menus ranging from casual cocktail-style bites to elegant three-course dinners, all including beverage packages tailored to your preferences.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Yvonne Blyth
We are so excited you are considering Avalon Castle as your wedding venue. We would be absolutely delighted to host your special day and create a truly unforgettable experience for you and your loved ones.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
30

Overview of Avalon Castle

Wedding Venue Type
Castle
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
120
Reception Capacity
130
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
7
Sleeps No. of People
22
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available
Dancefloor available

Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped gardens
Exclusive use
Disabled access
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Wedding Catering

In-house catering
Bar
External catering permitted
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Cultural Specialists

Asian Wedding Specialist
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Location & Contact Details for Avalon Castle

Wedding Venue Address
1 Flora Cl, Cockatoo, Cardinia Shire, 3781, Victoria, Australia
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FAQs
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How Many Guests May We Invite?

Up to a 120 guests may attend your reception - more for a cocktail event. We also have a mini wedding package available for up to 30 and micro weddings packages that a ideal for a wedding with 50 peaple.

Do We Organise Our Own Celebrant and Suppliers?

You will need to source and liaise with your own suppliers. Melbourne has a huge range of wonderful wedding professionals. We have a very good list of suppliers who are all moderately priced but highly skilled professionals: Djs, MCs, Celebrants, Photographers, Cake Makers, Florists etc.

Can we come and have a look at the Castle at a weekend?

Yes, you can come for a viewing in the weekend or during the week. Viewings must be booked in advance by calling one of our Wedding Coordinators on 59688392 or 0438873687. You can also email or book a tour online through the book a tour page on this website. https://www.avaloncastle.com.au/tour/

How do I reserve a date?

The first step is to contact us and request a tentative booking. This holds your preferred date for up to two weeks without any payment, giving you time to confirm that the date and venue suit you. Come visit Avalon Castle and completed an inspection with one of our wedding coordinators. If you are unable to come in person we can do a whats app tour. We can provisionally hold a date for you for 2 weeks If we haven’t had any other interest in that date by the end of the 14 days we can extend the hold for you but if we do have another couple interested in the date then we will ask you whether you would like to book or release the date at the end of the 14 days. Once you are ready to book your wedding with Avalon Castle a deposit needs to be paid and terms signed.

Can I taste the food?

We host food tasting events throughtout the year. If this is something that is important to you, we have a expression of interest waiting list, that you can go onto and then when we have our next food tasting evening we will invite you to this.

Can we have a rehearsal at Avalon Castle?

Yes, you can. Many of our couples do benefit from having a ceremony rehearsal. These take place at Avalon Castle, Most rehearsals last for around 1 hour while we are open, but you will need to book this in. A rehersal are a great way for everyone that are involed with the ceremony to have the practise of walking to the ceremony where they will be or standing or sitting. Another thing to check is the music going to be long enough as you

Do we cater for special dietery requirments

We most certainly do. These days, we are all a lot more informed and we understand the food dietaries are incredibly important. No only do we cater for various dietaries such as vegans, vegetarians etc, but we go to great lengths to ensure that they are attended to. Food allergies (also) should be advised early.

How much do children / Suppliers cost

Children aged between 5 to 12 are charged at $50ea . Toddlers and babies 4 years old and under are $20 if they require a meal.​

Professional suppliers who are working at the reception venue and have been working for more than three hours will require a meal. This is charged to the couple at $50. All professional vendors are seated on the mezzanine area and this price only includes soft drink, we do not permit suppliers to have alcohol whilst they are working.

Can we stay the night before our wedding?

Avalon Castle onsite accommadation is always available for you and your guests for the night of your wedding. You can choose to hire the Castle Cottage the night before or after your wedding. If available, this is heavily dependant on other wedding bookings. this can be determined 6-8 weeks before your wedding. Some conditions do apply

Do you have a on the day wedding coorinator.

Yes you do we are here from the start of the day. We are here to make sure everything is setup and ready for your big day. At ceremony time your wedding coorinator is here to help you get down the Aisle. At this time you event manager is also here to help you get down the aisle to make is as steam less and stree free as possible.

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook Special OfferFree night stay in our Castle Cottage