Frequently Asked Questions

Venue hire is $5500 and includes styling for both your ceremony and reception by Empire Events. It includes all set up and pack down costs plus heaters if required, wireless microphone, fairy lights around the umbrellas, Turkish rugs, signage, exclusive use of the venue and a wedding coordinator. Additional styling items can be arranged with Empire Events at a discounted cost. Furniture and styling packages are for cocktail style weddings and are based on numbers of up to 80 guests. You may require additional furniture and styling if your numbers exceed 80. Special packages for smaller weddings can be arranged.

No. We supply full catering for both food and drinks.

The ceremony is no earlier than 4:30pm with reception beginning immediately after at around 5pm. Some couples prefer to have guests visit another location whilst they go and have photos and meet their guests back at The White Elephant at 6 – 6:30pm.

Venue hire goes from ceremony start time through to reception conclusion. Reception conclusion is based on your beverage package selection

(minimum five hours) and can extend through until midnight. There are additional charges for weddings concluding past midnight and this must be pre-arranged with your wedding coordinator.

Yes. The Common is a bar / bistro / restaurant just 400m from The White Elephant Cafe. Guests can enjoy a drink and nibble on the deck or play a game of pool inside whilst they wait.

We should add that more and more couples are opting to have their ‘official’ photos taken before the ceremony. Not only are your hair and make-up still perfect but you won’t feel as pressured to wrap it up quickly to get back to your waiting guests. It also gives you more time with them to party up a storm. The Margaret River area is full of stunning natural locations for really wonderful shots.

We require a $1000 non-refundable holding fee. This secures your preferred date and activates your BBW Wedding Plan. This document outlines your initial preferences for styling and menus and contains all the other relevant information you need to finalise the remaining details of your wedding.

Tentative bookings will be held for a period of fourteen days and will automatically be cancelled unless arrangements have been made to extend the tentative booking period.

Depending on your number of guests, we have the option to set up indoors for both reception and ceremony if the weather doesn’t allow for either to be outside. In the event your numbers are bigger than what can be held within the restaurant a marquee will be arranged at the expense of the bride and groom. We will need ample time to arrange a marquee so please be mindful of this.

In summer, most rain is just a passing shower and, in winter, most weddings are held indoors anyway. We don’t let a little wetness get in the way of a great party.

There is no minimum spend, however, guest numbers must not be bel

Yes! Please arrange an appointment with one of our wedding staff prior to your arrival as they do not work on site. If you just want to view the venue you’re welcome to visit any time that suits.

No. The Shire regulations state the beach in front of the café is not a dog beach. Horses are not permitted either.

Of course, good boys and girls who are service doggos are allowed to attend the ceremony and reception. Please let us know if any service dogs will be accompanying any of you or your guests.

For cocktail-style, our maximum guest number is 200 people; for a family-style banquet or sit-down dinner the maximum number is 60 guests. Depending on numbers and menu style you may require additional furniture.

Yes. You will need to apply to the shire for permission to get married on the beach. Our wedding coordinator will send out an application form at the appropriate time with the relevant details for you to fill it out. A fee is required and paid directly to the shire

(your wedding coordinator will confirm the fee with you).

You’re welcome to add your own elements to the styling provided by Empire Events. All additional styling must be approved by your wedding coordinator.

Our menu caters for a range of dietary requirements including dairy-free, gluten-free, no onion or garlic, vegan and vegetarian. It is your responsibility to determine the dietary requirements of your guests and select menu options accordingly. We do not cater to individual requests for canapé items; for a charge of $40 per person we can arrange main dishes to specific dietary requests where options for canapé are not available or are limited. Specific dietary items selected from the canapé options will form part of your overall menu and be served to all guests. For further clarification please speak to your wedding coordinator.

Prices are calculated based on the date of your wedding and increase annually.  For further clarification please speak to our wedding coordinator who can provide you with an accurate quote.

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