National Arboretum Canberra

National Arboretum is a popular romantic wedding venue in Canberra with several indoor and outdoor reception and ceremony sites, a modern event-organization team and a partner caterer.

National Arboretum: Village Centre

Village Centre is a modern wedding venue with soaring ceilings, unique architectural details and great views of Lake Burley Griffin and Canberra. This flexible venue can be adjusted to your needs to accommodate large or small gatherings. 

Weddings at the Village centre begin after 4 pm and last until midnight. You can extend your wedding duration or arrange an early bump in the venue for a set fee.

The maximum capacity is 500 seated and 900 standing guests. 

National Arboretum: Margaret Whitlam Pavilion

Another romantic wedding venue by the National Arboretum is the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion, featuring:

• Capacity of 80 seated, 138 standing guests
• Floor-to-ceiling windows, arching walls, subtle lighting
• Private balcony

National Arboretum: Forests 

Hiring forests at the National Arboretum promises a spectacular outdoor wedding with a picturesque setting and calming atmosphere. All your event infrastructure and equipment needs to be pre-approved. 

Also, there is limited car parking in the nearby areas.

National Arboretum: Gallery of Gardens

With seven gardens available for exclusive hire for your wedding, the National Arboretum offers a magical space for ceremony and reception. It is available for a minimum of 60 guests, and the capacity depends on the garden of your choice.

Arboretum must approve marquees and additional equipment for your wedding day. Also, ceremonies and receptions must be booked in advance.

Additionally, there is an Event Terrace suitable for smaller receptions.

National Arboretum Catering Partner

The official partner of National Arboretum Canberra is the Ginger Group, featuring a team of event organisers and culinary experts. Pricing of Ginger Group packages depends on the chosen day of the week and preferred venue. 

Inclusions for the Village Centre wedding package are:

• Five-hour venue hire
• Bump-in time for setup
• Onsite parking for the guests
• Bridal suite
• In-house lighting
• Professional staff
• Reception set up with complete furniture and reception essentials
• Personalised wedding menus
• Wedding cake table and knife
• Coffee and tea service
• Seasonal group menu tasting

Alternatively, you can add a romantic wedding reception at Margaret Whitlam Pavilion.

Reception inclusions are:

• Five-hour beverage package with a cocktail upon arrival
• Canapé service and three-course dinner and wedding cake cutting and serving
• One-night stay for the couple at the Burberry Hotel

The variations on this wedding package include different combinations for the wedding meal and optional upgrades.

The package for Margaret Whitlam Pavilion contains similar inclusions, and it is available for a minimum of 60 guests.

Discuss your options and get a custom quote for an outdoor wedding from the event team at Ginger Group.