Wedding Reception Venues in Cockatoo

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

On the southern side of the Dandenong Ranges, Avalon Castle gives each wedding a bluestone castle and two acres of gardens to itself. The estate at 1 Flora Close in Cockatoo is managed by the Blyth family, with century-old gum trees and an ornamental fountain in its landscaped grounds.

After the ceremony, drinks are served in the garden before guests move upstairs for the reception.

Choosing how the Avalon Castle day unfolds:

In the Chapel – stained glass, timber panelling and traditional pews
At the Gazebo – a redwood structure standing among the gardens
On the Rose Terrace – the lower lawn under native trees, beside an outdoor bar built from wine barrels
Upstairs for the reception – 120 seated, or 130 for a cocktail-style celebration
A smaller wedding – micro packages for up to 60, mini weddings for up to 40 and elopements for up to 20

Pricing starts from $11,000 minimum spend. Send an enquiry to arrange a tour of the castle or check your date.

Seven hours from the ceremony start, with a six-hour drinks package
A cocktail reception of up to 12 canapés per guest plus a grazing station, or a three- or four-course table-served meal with alternate drop
Table linen, décor, cake service, easels and a lectern
The in-house sound system with a wireless microphone for the speeches

Who looks after the couple

A wedding coordinator works through the planning before the day
An event supervisor runs the reception through to the end of the night
Exclusive use of the grounds means no other wedding shares the castle
Drinks can run on a package or a bar tab

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

How many guests can Avalon Castle seat for a reception?

The upstairs reception room seats up to 120 guests, or takes 130 for a cocktail-style reception.

What are the ceremony choices at Avalon Castle?

Three settings: the Chapel with stained glass and pews, the redwood Gazebo in the gardens, and the Rose Terrace on the lower lawn under native trees.

Does Avalon Castle cater for small weddings?

Yes – micro wedding packages cover up to 60 guests, mini weddings up to 40 and elopements up to 20.

What does a wedding at the Cockatoo castle cost?

Avalon Castle's pricing starts from $11,000 minimum spend, and the standard package runs seven hours with a six-hour drinks package.

Wedding Reception Venues in Cockatoo