About
Caversham House is a historic, family-owned wedding and event venue located on the banks of the Swan River in Western Australia's Swan Valley, approximately 20 to 25 minutes from the Perth CBD. Established in 1835 and operating as a reception center since the 1960s, the estate features European-inspired gardens, a four-story waterfall, and a private jetty for arrival by boat.
Key event spaces and features include: - The Marquee: A permanent reception space featuring a draped silk ceiling, 10 Swiss crystal chandeliers, a marble bar, a built-in dance floor, and reverse cycle air conditioning. It can accommodate 50 to 250 seated guests or 70 to 350 for cocktail functions.
- The Main House: A luxury area with French and contemporary design, featuring French Paris crystal chandeliers, a working fireplace, a marble bar, and pergolas with century-old climbing wisteria. It hosts 50 to 180 seated guests or up to 280 for cocktail events.
- The Garden House: A purpose-built indoor ceremony or intimate reception location with French bi-fold doors on three sides, crystal chandeliers, and air conditioning. It seats up to 70 for ceremonies or 21 to 50 for dining.
- The Hidden Gardens: A riverside ceremony space with renaissance-style terraced gardens, sandstone balustrades, hand-carved statues, and a four-story waterfall.
- The Colonnade Gardens: Formal ceremony gardens located at the top of the waterfall, featuring manicured topiary trees and water fountains.The venue provides in-house catering with contemporary cuisine and local Swan Valley wines. Services include dedicated wedding coordinators, guest arrival via the private vessel Karen Sue MV, and packages for winter or mid-week weddings. Minimum wedding prices typically range from $80 to $100 per person, with maximum prices between $150 and $200. In addition to weddings, the venue hosts corporate events, school balls, and various social celebrations.