Wedding Photographs

The picturesque grounds of the University of Melbourne are an ideal location to have your wedding photographs taken. Anyone is able to arrange for a permit.

Permits

The University of Melbourne has introduced a fee for wedding photography in the grounds and will limit the number of permits issued each weekend. The fee is $200 + 10% GST for a 1-hour session. No permits will be issued on the day.

Please note that the setting up of tables and serving of refreshments during wedding photography sessions is not permitted.

Permits will be issued for a maximum of five 1-hour photography sessions on Saturdays and Sundays between 12 noon and 5pm only. No permits will be issued for weekdays or on days when University conferring ceremonies are scheduled, see below for dates.

• Wedding Photographs Application Permit

Fee Waivers

For students (past or present) and staff of the University, the fee is waived if proof is provided with the application form. (i.e. photocopy of student/staff card or results).

Permit Dates

Permits will not be issued on weekdays or on certain Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year.

• Wedding Photographs Permit Dates

Gate 10 (Grattan Street) will be the Main entry point for wedding photography parties; parties may also enter via gate 4 (Swanston Street). Security guards will be stationed at these gates to inspect permits, admitting only those with proper authorisation.

• Parkville Campus Map

Wedding Chapels and Churches

While there is no chapel on campus, some of the adjacent residential colleges have chapels that are available for wedding ceremonies.