Heritage wedding venue in Fremantle
Weddings at The Old Courthouse
Some venues are styled to look historic. Ours just is.
Fremantle's original 1899 courthouse brings real heritage wow to your wedding, without losing the warm, laid-back feel people love about Freo.
Soaring 6-metre ceilings in our century-old courtrooms give your day a sense of occasion that styling alone can't recreate. Every corner is a photo waiting to happen, and every guest will want the story behind it.
Better still, our award-winning functions team will be with you from first enquiry to final dance, so you can relax and enjoy every moment.
Weddings for
2 to 80 guests
Award-winning, inside and out
Recognised for our team and our building
Our team
2026
Conference & Functions Award
Joint winner · AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence
Our team
2026
Administration Services Award
Lauren, events team lead · AHA & Coca-Cola Hospitality Awards for Excellence
Our building
2023
Award for Heritage
Western Australia Architecture Awards
Our building
2022
Conservation or Adaptive Reuse of State Registered Places
WA Heritage Awards
Ceremony + reception
Say “I do” and celebrate, all in one place
Forget herding guests between venues. At The Old Courthouse, your ceremony and reception can happen in one spot. Exchange vows, then let your guests enjoy a drink in the garden while you head out for photos around historic Fremantle. When you're back, it's dinner and dancing under the courtroom ceilings.
With heritage courtrooms, a light-filled Pavilion and leafy garden spaces, you can mix and match to create a day that feels like you. Your guests stay together, the celebration keeps flowing, and you get to enjoy every minute.
Order of proceedings
Your day, one address
00
Getting readyJury Room
Add the Jury Room as a private space for the bridal party to get ready, catch their breath and touch up between moments.
01
The ceremonyCivil Court
Say your vows in the original courtroom, under 6-metre ceilings and in front of the Magistrates Bench.
02
Drinks & photosGarden
Guests relax with a drink in the garden while the bridal party heads out for formal photos around historic Fremantle.
03
The receptionCivil Court or Pavilion
Dinner, speeches and dancing, without anyone needing to move venues.
Just the ceremony, just the reception or the full day: it's up to you.
80
Seated
150
Cocktail
Heritage courtroom
Civil Court
All rise! Our grandest room pairs 6-metre ceilings and the original Magistrates Bench with your own private bar. Glass folding doors and a privacy curtain let you open up or keep it cosy. Book it exclusively, or take part of the room for a smaller get-together.
What's included
Private adjoining bar
In-house PA & cordless mic*
Your own music, DJ or band*
Privacy curtain
Wheelchair access
Wi-Fi
+ JURY ROOM – Add the attached Jury Room to an exclusive booking. *With exclusive use.
Enquire about the Civil CourtNeed more room? Add garden drinks, or move the party into the Pavilion. Our team will help you put the right spaces together. See all our spaces
Ceremonies
Tie the knot in the courtroom
Say your vows where Fremantle's justice was once served. Ceremonies take place in our Civil Courtroom, in the format that suits you.
Just let us know you're interested in a ceremony when you enquire, and our team will take you through the options.
Enquire about ceremoniesTraditional
A full ceremony with a celebrant, your vows and your people, in a room built for big declarations.
Registry style
Simple, intimate and official. Perfect for elopements and small groups.
Ready to make it official?
Tell us your date, your numbers and what you're dreaming of.