The Shire of Augusta Margaret River offers a stunning natural backdrop for weddings and private ceremonies, making it a popular destination for special occasions. To ensure your ceremony is both memorable and respectful of our natural surroundings, please note the following guidelines.
Planning your Ceremony
Permit requirement
A permit is required for ceremonies held on land managed by the Shire. This helps us coordinate events and protect the natural beauty of our public spaces.
Public Spaces
- Our beaches and reserves are shared spaces. While your ceremony is special, please be aware that other members of the public may be present. The ceremony should not affect the use of the space by others, everyone attending should show respect and courtesy to the other users in the area.
- Exclusive use of the area cannot be granted.
- Visual presentation of the space cannot be guaranteed, due to the environment and weather conditions.
- Locations within National Parks are managed by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. If you wish to hold your wedding or private ceremony in a National Park, there is no need to contact the Shire, please contact Parks and Wildlife Service, Blackwood District office on 9752 5555 for advice.
Environment considerations
We cherish our natural environment and ask that you help us protect it. Permits for ceremonies include a responsibility on the permit holder to protect the natural values of the location. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring there is no environmental damage caused to the ceremony area, keep the following in mind:
- Everyone attending the ceremony should keep to pathways, do not walk across or stand on vegetation.
- Native Flora and Fauna must not be removed.
- Please be aware of wildlife, avoid disturbing or interacting with any that may venture into your ceremony location.
- If pets are part of your wedding party, dogs must be kept on a leash unless the ceremony takes place in a designated dog exercise area. Dogs are not permitted in dog-prohibited areas.
Please also be aware that local beaches are subject to natural coastal processes, including storms, swell and tidal movements, which can impact the condition of the site. At times, large amounts of seaweed may accumulate on beaches. Seaweed plays a vital role in the coastal ecosystem. Permit holders are not permitted to remove or relocate seaweed from the ceremony site.
Application process
To apply for a Ceremony Permit, please complete our online Ceremony Permit Application, and select your preferred location, date and time.
Once your application has been submitted, you will receive an immediate confirmation of your booking. A secure payment link for the Ceremony Permit will then be emailed to you.
Once payment has been received, your Ceremony Permit will be issued and sent to you via email.
To apply, please go to Ceremony Permit Application.
More information and contact
For more information or advice, please contact the Shire’s Events and Permit Officer on (08) 9780 5266 or email [email protected].