FAQs: Ceremony

Capacity and Inclusions

  • Chapel

    • Total capacity of 120

    • Up to 90 seated guests

    • Standing room for the rest

    • Space for up to 2 live musicians

    Chapel Gardens

    • Up to 120 guests

    • 40 white gardens chairs provided

    • Space for up to 2 live musicians

    • Exclusive use of the Chapel and surrounding gardens

    • 30 minute guest arrival

    • 1 hour ceremony allocation, including time for congratulations and family photos

    • Further 1 hour access for bridal party portraits once your guests have joined the reception

    • Canapés and drinks for you and your bridal party during this time

    • 2 venue staff to assist with coordination before and after the ceremony

    • Buggy transport for you and your guests

    • 2 faux floral arrangements inside the Chapel, or you can engage a florist

    • Signing table and 2 chairs

    • Complimentary water as guests arrive

    • Option to play music via the venue’s sound system

    • Set up of BYO decorations. Conditions apply

    • Climate control

    • Exclusive use of the gardens

    • 30 minute guest arrival

    • 1 hour ceremony allocation, including time for congratulations and family photos

    • Further 1 hour access for bridal party portraits once your guests have joined the reception

    • Canapés and drinks for you and your bridal party during this time

    • 2 venue staff to assist with coordination before and after the ceremony

    • Buggy transport for you and your guests

    • 40 white gardens chairs

    • Signing table and 2 chairs

    • Wine barrels for BYO floral arrangements

    • Complimentary water as guests arrive

    • Set up of BYO decorations. Some conditions apply

  • Ceremony hire is additional to the reception minimum spend.

  • Outdoor ceremonies:

    • We do not provide a PA system for music in the gardens.

    • Your celebrant or a hired musician (soloist or duo) can assist with this.

    Indoor ceremonies:

    • Your celebrant or a hired musician (soloist or duo) can assist with this.

    • Alternatively, music can be played through our in-house system, cued by an Inglewood staff member.

    Microphones:

    • If required, these are supplied by your celebrant or officiant.

Wet Weather

  • Our stone Chapel offers a beautiful wet weather alternative without compromising the atmosphere or experience of the day.

    Your dedicated event coordinator will reach out on the morning of your wedding to offer guidance and confirm the relocation. Remember, your comfort and that of your guests are key factors in the decision, and it’s important to consider your suppliers who will be arriving early to set up.

  • We have a generous supply of black golfing umbrellas available to keep guests dry as they are entering and exiting the Chapel on rainy days.

    If the weather is looking wet, you might also want to consider sourcing your own clear umbrellas for some stylish photo opportunities!

Styling

    • 2 faux floral arrangements inside the Chapel, or you can engage a florist

    • Signing table and 2 chairs

    • Rustic Take a Seat sign with black metal easel

    • Easel for your BYO welcome sign

    • Set up of BYO decorations. Conditions apply

    • 40 white gardens chairs

    • Signing table and 2 chairs

    • Wine barrels for BYO floral arrangements, two available

    • Rustic Take a Seat sign with easel

    • Metal easel for your BYO welcome sign

    • Set up of BYO decorations. Some conditions apply

  • For ceremonies and petal toss moments, we allow fresh or dried flower petals and leaves.

    Other types of confetti, including biodegradable confetti, are not permitted on the property.

  • We kindly ask for no confetti or glitter products.

    All decorations must be freestanding and cannot be permanently affixed to any surface, including walls, ceilings, pews, floors, or furniture, using blu tack, nails, hooks, adhesives, or any other fastening methods

Logistics and Timings

  • 30 minutes is provided for guest arrival before the ceremony begins. Please note, guest arrival occurs before your 1-hour ceremony allocation begins.

    Venue staff will be on hand 30 minutes prior to assist guests.

    We recommend listing both an arrival time and a ceremony start time on your invitations to avoid any confusion.

  • An Inglewood Estate staff member will chauffeur you to the ceremony space in our buggy, with pick-up from the Cottage. We’ll take a charming back route to the Chapel Gardens, and multiple trips are usually made to ensure everyone in the procession is accommodated. This service typically begins around 10 minutes before the ceremony starts. In the cooler months, we recommend bringing a cozy blanket to wrap yourself in. We will happily provide umbrellas in wet conditions.

    If you’d prefer to arrive in a special car or arrange your own transport, you’re more than welcome to do so.

  • Our ceremony package includes one hour of exclusive access, typically used for a 25-30 minute ceremony, followed by 30 minutes to soak up congratulations and complete family photographs.

    Afterwards, guests will be escorted to the reception area to enjoy drinks and canapés while you remain in the gardens for up to one hour of couple portraits. Catering will be provided for you and your bridal party during this time.

  • The reception opens one hour after your scheduled ceremony start time, allowing for a 30-minute ceremony followed by 30 minutes of mingling with you in the Chapel Gardens.

    This gives your guests the chance to greet you, enjoy a group photo, or capture some family shots. Most importantly, it ensures that neither you nor your guests feel rushed during this special moment.

  • Enjoy a variety of portrait locations throughout the Chapel Gardens without needing to leave the estate.

  • Dogs are welcome at the ceremony and for the couple’s portraits.

    We kindly ask that they stay on a lead at all times and are collected or returned home before you make your grand entrance into the reception.

    Only your dog is permitted on the grounds of Inglewood Estate; no other pets are allowed. We appreciate your understanding.