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Unley council wedding guide

A garden and rotunda setting close to the city, with venue enquiries handled by Council.

Photograph locations and credits appear in the gallery.

What we know so far

Garden option

Council’s land-management plan identifies Soldiers Memorial Gardens as a wedding location, with a rotunda and open space.

Toilets

The plan lists public toilets open during daylight hours. Confirm opening arrangements for your event.

Booking details

Capacity, fees, access and ceremony setup need to be confirmed with Council for your date.

Based on the sources linked below. Confirm current arrangements for your date with the council or venue.

Explore the Unley area

Unley council areaLocation guide using South Australian Government local government boundaries and town data. Gold outlines identify the selected council where shown. Town pins indicate town locations, not ceremony sites.BurnsideUnleyClarence ParkHighgateApprox. 2 kmKISS · SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Council boundaries are shown for orientation. Confirm the council, venue or site manager and approved ceremony position for your exact address. Town pins are not wedding-site or access markers.

Map details & source

SA Government boundary data · CC BY 3.0 AU. Simplified and styled by KISS; retrieved 13 September 2026. Town positions: Location SA Street Map town layer. This is a location guide, not a navigation or legal boundary survey.

Book your location

  1. Choose the place

    Contact the council or venue’s bookings team with your preferred date, time, guest numbers and ceremony plans. Include your exact location, arrival and pack-down times.

  2. Confirm the details

    Ask for the current application, fees, hire conditions and written approval. Check who handles each part of the booking.

  3. Bring KISS into the plan

    Choose celebrant, photography and styling services. Your written quote confirms what KISS arranges and any separate venue or permit costs.

A few details to check

Access, facilities & guests

Check the route from parking to the ceremony, steps and ground surfaces, accessible toilets and opening hours. Share any mobility needs before choosing the site. Ask about pets if you want to bring yours.

Weather, equipment & shared spaces

Confirm a weather alternative, guest capacity, chairs, signing table, arch, music and supplier access. Ask whether the area stays open to other visitors during your ceremony.

Fees, bonds & cancellation

Request a written quote and application deadline. Check the named hirer, any bond, key collection, cleaning, cancellation and relocation arrangements.

A starting email for Council

Replace the bracketed details and send this to the council or venue contact. Include a marked map or site photograph if it helps identify the spot.

Dear City of Unley,

We are considering a small wedding at [exact location] on [date], with [total people including suppliers]. We would need the site from [setup time] until [pack-down time].

Our proposed setup is [chairs, signing table, arch, music and other equipment]. Please confirm who manages bookings, whether this location can accommodate our plans, the current application and deadline, fees and bond, public access arrangements, accessible facilities and a weather alternative.

Please also let us know about any current site works or conditions that could affect the booking.

Thank you,
[names and contact details]

Sources & current information

Guide prepared 11 September 2026. Public-source research; Council has not reviewed or endorsed this guide.

Council venues and event planning — current booking informationCouncil facilities and venue enquiriesCity of Unley — official website

Make a stay of it

Explore nearby towns and places to stay around your wedding.

Your next step

Tell us about your day.

Share your date, guest numbers and the places you have in mind. Deb will help you work out the next step.

Enquire with KISS

Please include your chosen location or package in your message.