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The Old Courthouse - Venue & Celebrant

5.0  ( 9 reviews ) · 45 Henderson Street, Fremantle, Western Australia (View Map) · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

Mini Wedding Open Days

We are excited to showcase Fremantle’s newest and most unique registry-style wedding ceremony venue in the Civil Courtroom at the heritage-listed Old Courthouse.

Join us for an unforgettable experience where you can meet our incredible team, chat with the celebrant, and savour a glass of bubbly in our stunning venue.

Each open day is free, and you can visit between 10am and 11.30 am. Contact us to register and visit us!

    • Sunday December 1st. 

Ceremonies

Whether you're planning a micro wedding, an elopement, or a legal ceremony before an overseas wedding, you can become part of history by exchanging your vows in this exclusive venue, complete with an elegant ambience and a reasonable price. You will get 45 minutes of exclusive venue hire, plus a celebrant and all the legal paperwork for just $1,250 for weekdays, or $2,000 for weekends! 

The Old Courthouse's ceremony package includes all the essential elements to make your wedding meaningful and memorable. This includes the completion of the Notice of Intended Marriage paperwork, a marriage celebrant who will guide you through the legal vows, and exclusive venue hire of the stunning Civil Courtroom for 45 minutes. The room boasts impressive 6-meter high ceilings and a functioning fireplace, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere. 

The venue will be beautifully styled with elegant floral arrangements and a signing table, ensuring a picturesque setting for your special moment. Accommodating up to 80 guests, the package also provides 30 black bentwood chairs, an in-house audio system, air conditioning, and wheelchair accessibility. 

Receptions

With our onsite kitchen and being a fully licensed venue, we can cater for intimate celebrations with the wedding couple on their own up to much larger parties of 260 guests in our expansive venue. Smaller groups can find an area either inside the courtrooms or out in the garden and larger groups of 50 people up to 260 are able to utilise our two heritage courtrooms exclusively. The courtrooms can be used individualy for a smaller reception or both combined for larger celebrations. The restored original features offer fantastic photo oppportunities including the Dock being used for wedding speeches and the Magistrate's Bench holding the DJ or band. 

What you'll love about your wedding at The Old Courthouse Fremantle:

  • Beautiful, Historic Setting: Immerse yourself in the charm and elegance of a historic venue, adding a touch of timeless beauty to your wedding ceremony. The Old Courthouse provides a picturesque backdrop that will create unforgettable memories and stunning photographs.
  • Helpful and Accommodating Team: The dedicated team at The Old Courthouse is committed to ensuring your wedding day is seamless and stress-free. From initial consultations to the execution of your ceremony, they are there to support you every step of the way, offering helpful guidance and accommodating your specific needs.
  • Fully Stocked On-Site Bar: Celebrate your newlywed status with ease by taking advantage of the venue's fully stocked bar. Enjoy a wide selection of drinks, including a special price on Italian Prosecco, to toast your love and create a joyful atmosphere for you and your guests.

Highlights of your wedding at The Old Courthouse Perth:

  • Historic venue
  • Celebrant services for ceremonies
  • Historic and elegant setting
  • Attentive and supportive team
  • On-site fully stocked bar
  • Flexibility in booking options
  • Beautifully styled venue
  • The option of holding your ceremony in the venue before your reception if preferred
  • The option of holding your reception in the venue after your ceremony if preferred

"Honestly, the whole experience was absolutely perfect.  We couldn't have asked for a better night, and all the guests we asked loved the venue as well.

 A massive thanks to you and the team, we couldn't have asked for more." Grace and Tom

 

"Amazing venue; the food was exceptional and the staff attended to our every need promptly. Looking forward to using this venue for future events!" Klara

 

"We wanted to express our gratitude for the fantastic event we held on Sunday. Everyone commented on the stellar venue and the great food. Thank you once again, we couldn’t have been happier!" Monique


Venue Features

Indoor Ceremony

Min 2 / Max 280 Reception guests

Price per head: Low $25 / High $ 80

Min 2 / Max 80 Ceremony Guests

Time restrictions: 12:00 AM

In-house catering

Music must end by 12:00 AM


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Location

45 Henderson Street, Fremantle, Western Australia

Perth
Perth

Nearby Accommodation


FAQ

Absolutely! Our venue is designed to simplify your wedding day, so everything from your ceremony to the reception and photo opportunities happens right here. No need to stress about travel or coordinating multiple locations—we’ve got it all covered.

We are a fully licensed venue with our own kitchen so we don't allow outside food and drink with the exception of wedding cake, which you are very welcome to have delivered to the venue and we can store for you until required.

Being a family-owned venue, we focus on creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere where everyone—from the couple to the guests—feels at home. You’ll have the support of our experienced team every step of the way.

You’ll always know who you’re working with. As a family-owned venue, we pride ourselves on building personal connections with our couples. From your first inquiry to your big day, you’ll have a dedicated team by your side, ensuring your wedding is everything you dreamed of.

If you’re tying the knot overseas but want to make it legal (and meaningful) here at home, we’ve got you covered. Our venue offers a beautiful, stress-free way to handle the legal side of your marriage while celebrating with an intimate ceremony. Whether it’s just the two of you or a small gathering of loved ones, we’ll make it a moment to remember.

Absolutely! We specialise in stress-free, quick turnarounds for couples who decide to tie the knot on short notice. Just let us know your plans, and we’ll make it happen.

Yes, our all-inclusive package includes a professional celebrant who will officiate your ceremony. We ensure everything is legally binding and beautifully tailored to your special day. 

Absolutely we can! Our staff love to celebrate a wedding and are happy to witness your vows at no extra cost.


9 reviews 5.0 Write a Review

March 2024

We had an intimate wedding at The Old Courthouse - the ceremony in the old courthouse itself and then lunch on the verandah area of the bar. It was the perfect setting for an informal wedding. Janine was an absolute pleasure to deal with in organising the details and everything went as requested on the day. The staff on the day were attentive and friendly. Our celebrant, Aisha, was just lovely and all our guests said how perfect the officiating was. The photographer, J.C. (J.C. Bridal) came recommended by the venue and was excellent. All in all, everything about planning the day was so easy thanks to TOC team and the day was exactly what we hoped for.

Sarah L.

The Old Courthouse - Venue & Celebrant

I'm so pleased you enjoyed your day and right back at you in that it was my absolute pleasure to host your wedding!!

March 2024

Darryn and I had our ceremony at the Old Courthouse Marriage Office in Feb 2024 and we were so happy with how the entire event went. The venue itself is just beautiful and was very relaxed, nothing was too much bother. Absolutely everyone we came in contact with was so very friendly and made sure to explain what we needed to know to us so there was no panic on our part. Overall, a great venue, great people and fantastic experience.

Marlene L.

The Old Courthouse - Venue & Celebrant

Thank you for your lovely review! I'm very pleased it all went as you planned and that you had a beautiful day. Hopefully we'll see you again soon.

January 2024

Great food and great communication. Loved the food and we got many compliments. It was so handy to have the wedding and the reception was straight after.

Candice S.

The Old Courthouse - Venue & Celebrant

Thank you very much for the lovely review Candice. I'm so please you and Rob enjoyed your day.

November 2024

We attended the open day at the end of August and it blew away our expectations. In two months and a few emails the team at the Old courthouse/ Fremantle marriage office pulled together the most perfect and magical day for us. We got married Nov 20th 2024 - everything was included in the payment including our amazing celebrant Aisha. All paperwork was done seamlessly, the day went off without a hitch and even progressing out the back into the beer garden was an ease. They accommodated our every wish including on the day. If you are looking to elope or even a micro wedding like us this is the venue for you! They have a photographer they recommend that comes in and does his stuff, aswell as food and drink packages if you wanted a more sit down event. Beautiful location with the best team - I cannot thank the entire team enough for all their behind the scenes work to make sure our day was perfect. Thankyou ❤️

Calina K.

November 2024

On 1/11/2024 we were married by Aisha and had a long table set menu lunch at the Old Courthouse after, 28 people in total. The whole day exceeded our expectations the prep leading up to the big day was easy and stress free and the day went the exact same. any questions were answered fast and nothing was too difficult. Everyone loved the venue and the food. Could not fault the day at all

Katie J.


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