Both our ceremony and reception will be held at Marnong Estate, Melbourne, on Tuesday, 29 December 2026.
Please arrive at the Secret Garden by 3:30pm to get settled before the ceremony begins promptly at 4pm. This gives you plenty of time to take in the view and see the animals on site — peacocks and camels included — and for the perfect photo opportunity!
Yes! We’ll be saying “I do” in the Secret Garden under the open sky. The ground is grassy, so please choose your footwear accordingly. It may be a warm summer’s day, so stay sun-safe — we’ll have parasol umbrellas and fans to keep everyone comfortable.
The newlyweds will take a short moment to soak it all in privately before returning for photos in the Secret Garden. Afterwards, everyone is invited to move indoors to the Green Grove for canapés and drinks!
Our dress code is semi-formal (the more colourful the better!) It’s an outdoor summer ceremony, so light, breathable fabrics are best. We kindly ask to refrain from wearing white, leaving the colour for the bride.
You’re welcome to, but note that the ceremony is on grass — block heels or wedges are recommended.
The easiest way to get to Marnong Estate is by car or rideshare. Address: 2335 Mickleham Rd, Mickleham VIC. 🚗 By Car Marnong Estate is approximately 35 minutes from Melbourne CBD and around 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport. Simply enter the venue address into Google Maps or your GPS. There is ample onsite parking available for guests. 🚕 Rideshare Guests are welcome to use Uber, DiDi, Ola, taxis, or similar rideshare apps to and from the venue. This is a convenient option, particularly for those who plan to enjoy the celebrations. 🚆 Public Transport Please note there is no direct public transport to the estate, so we recommend travelling by car or rideshare.
Yes, there’s free on-site parking at the venue.
Marnong Estate offers beautiful accommodation on-site. Rooms are limited, so we recommend booking early. Please let the staff at Marnong Estate know that you’re part of Dean and Vidya’s wedding guest list to receive a 10% discount on your stay.
Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport is the closest — only about 15 minutes from the venue.
Most visitors from overseas will need an ETA visa, which can be easily applied for online.
Yes — please let us know your dietary requirements when you RSVP. (Don’t worry, we’ve got our coeliac guests covered!)
Our reception will wrap up at 10pm, but the memories will live on!
Your presence is the greatest gift of all! However, if you’d like to honour us with something more, we would gratefully appreciate a monetary gift to help us begin our next chapter together.