Centennial Homestead sits inside Centennial Parklands, with the Wisteria Room, the Kitchen Room and The Paddock for receptions, and a choice of ceremony spots out in the park: the Rose Garden, She Oak Grove, Pine Grove and more. We've designed the flowers for more than ten weddings in the park and at the Homestead since 2022. Here's what we've set up and what works.
A ceremony among the trees in Centennial Park (photo: We Are Origami (now Pepper June)).
The spaces at a glance
| Space | Used for | What works |
|---|---|---|
| Rose Garden, She Oak Grove, Pine Grove | Ceremony in the park | Ground arrangements along the aisle, a pair of plinths, a floral arch, all repurposed at the reception |
| Wisteria Room | Reception | Long tables with bud vases and hanging floral clouds; wisteria outside in spring |
| Kitchen Room | Reception, wet-weather ceremony | Hanging clusters from the roof beams, long timber tables with low arrangements |
| The Homestead lawn | Canapés, photos | A lounge or photo spot dressed with repurposed ceremony flowers |
Ceremony in the park
Centennial Park has several ceremony locations a short walk or drive from the Homestead. We've set ceremonies in the Rose Garden, under the trees in She Oak Grove, and in Pine Grove for a morning ceremony followed by a long lunch. Ground arrangements along the aisle and a pair of plinth arrangements suit the open setting, and they all come back to the Homestead afterwards. If it rains, the ceremony usually moves inside the Homestead, and the call is made by about 10am. Some couples push the ceremony later on a wet day.
Ceremony flowers reused as a photo spot on the lawn (photos: Stefanie Buma).
Reception in the Wisteria Room
The Wisteria Room has a light, Hamptons feel, with bi-fold doors to the garden and wisteria over the building in spring. With long tables, we like to keep the table flowers simple, bud vases in soft tones, and let hanging floral clouds above the tables be the main moment.
The Wisteria Room in spring (photo: Stefanie Buma).
Melissa & Ben's floral clouds (photos: Stefanie Buma).
Reception in the Kitchen Room
The Kitchen Room has a pitched roof with skylights and exposed beams, which are perfect for hanging clusters and pots of trailing greenery. Down below, long timber tables take low, garden-style arrangements with place cards tucked in among them.
Low and garden-style on timber tables.
Timing and logistics
- Ceremony sites in the park are booked separately, with their own set-up window.
- For a daytime wedding, we've set up a morning ceremony in Pine Grove followed by a long lunch at the Homestead.
- Ask the venue about parking permits for supplier vehicles in the park.
- Ceremony to reception: we pack down the ceremony flowers and bring them to the Homestead for the bridal table, entrance, lounge area or a photo spot.
Real weddings at Centennial Homestead
See Melissa & Ben's Wisteria Room wedding, with floral clouds over the tables and ceremony flowers reused as a lounge area.
See more real setups on our Centennial Park and Homestead Pinterest board.
Centennial Park wedding flowers FAQ
How much do wedding flowers cost at Centennial Homestead?
There's no set price. It depends on your guest numbers, the room, whether you'd like hanging installations, and whether ceremony flowers are repurposed. After your enquiry we send a tailored range estimate, then a detailed proposal. Our guide to wedding flower pricing explains what drives it.
What happens if it rains?
The ceremony usually moves inside the Homestead, decided on the morning. We design pieces that work inside or out.
Can the ceremony flowers come to the reception?
Yes. Aisle and plinth arrangements move easily to the Homestead. More in our guide to reusing your wedding flowers.
Planning a Centennial Park wedding?
Tell us your date, your ceremony spot and room, and the moments you'd like flowers for, and we'll send a tailored range estimate. See our work as a Sydney wedding florist or start your enquiry.
Photography: Stefanie Buma and We Are Origami (now Pepper June), plus photos from our team.
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