Melbourne is a lively city known for its vibrant laneways, famous Australian restaurants, bustling arts scene, and so much more. Melbourne wedding venues on offer throughout the city include a similarly diverse range of industrial warehouses, rooftop restaurants with sweeping views of Melbourne, glamorous ballrooms, and iconic churches. Our Easy Weddings Melbourne venue scouts have toured them all and selected the best wedding venues around so you can get started planning a wedding at your dream venue today.
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There are 112 Melbourne Wedding Venue suppliers from which to choose. Overall, they have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5. Couples usually enquire with 8 vendors in this category and book 18 months out from their wedding date, typically after an Engagement Venue and before a Wedding Planner. Wedding Venue suppliers charge between $2,500 and $29,055, averaging at $13,205. Across Australia, the average cost is $11,420. Given Australian weddings typically cost $26,400, this means Australian couples spend 44% of their wedding budget on Wedding Venue.
Located on the vibrant Brighton beachfront behind the famous colourful Beach Boxes, Brighton Savoy can transform into the venue of your dreams for your wedding day. The luxury 4-star hotel has four versatile spaces, chic guest accommodation, and plenty of photo opportunities in the hotel and along the shore. This all-in-one family-run Melbourne wedding venue is a must-see.
Tucked away in the leafy Melbourne suburb of Eltham, Ballara is a beautiful Victorian estate and garden wedding venue. The grounds feature manicured English gardens, a lovely non-denominational chapel, various outdoor gathering spaces, and an elegant indoor reception hall.
Located within the Dandenong Ranges forest, Lyrebird Falls Receptions is an idyllic setting for rustic weddings. From the ceremony to the reception, everything is taken care of on-site.
Bianchet Winery is a fantastic and memorable place for your wedding, with spectacular views, simplistic charm and inviting atmosphere, it is the ideal venue space.
With breathtaking 360-degree views of the Yarra Valley and Yarra Ranges beyond, Vines of the Yarra Valley provides an unforgettable experience for your wedding day. Exchange your vows amongst the vines surrounded by your loved ones the beauty of nature. With the exceptional valley the backdrop of your wedding ceremony and reception, it will be a day nobody will ever forget.
Fondata 1872 is an exquisite historic venue with modern appeal.
Sprawling across 20 acres, our Tuscan inspired estate will transport you and your guests to the Italian countryside for an unforgettable wedding celebration.
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Yarra Valley's most breathtaking wedding destination! Celebrate your magical day at Zonzo Estate in the most picturesque setting. Create memories to last a lifetime over shared tables, abundant with food and paired with the perfect drop.
Dark Horse Chateau located in the gorgeous surrounds of the Yarra Glen, Warrandyte, Kangaroo Ground and Eltham area, is well known as the must stop destination when travelling to the Yarra Valley.
Nestled within the heart of the Dandenong Ranges, Olinda Tea House provides the perfect wedding venue for your special day.
Marybrooke is a breathtaking tudor style wedding venue that can turn your special day into a truly memorable experience.
Located at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Chateau Wyuna offers everything you will need for your wedding ceremony and/or wedding reception.
Located in the heart of Melbourne, The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins is a four-star luxury hotel with an elegant Art Deco ballroom wedding venue that's perfect for a lavish city wedding. The exquisite chandeliers, Victorian silk drapes and timeless heritage details give guests a majestic sense of arrival. From the moment you step inside, you will be captivated by the hotel's charm
Seaview Room at Brighton Savoy is a waterfront wedding venue overlooking Port Phillip Bay. Here, you can have your barefoot beach ceremony with photos by the iconic Melbourne Beach Boxes and a reception with picturesque views to follow.
Recently renovated with a pearly white Georgian style facade, The Ivory Elsternwick offers couples an elegant all-in-one venue with everything you need to create a fairy tale wedding. The Ivory Ballroom is sure to leave guests with something to talk about, with its sophisticated silky drapes and sparkly ceiling. Plus, the gorgeous rose garden provides another stunning space for photographs.
A beautifully restored 1930s warehouse venue, Nudo offers couples the opportunity to host an industrial-chic event in the heart of Brunswick. Features include luscious greenery, exposed beams and concrete floors.
Secluded in a Kangaroo Ground valley, Inglewood Estate is an idyllic setting for rustic weddings. This venue features rolling hills, a vineyard, a lake and plenty of photo opportunities.
Beautifully kept gardens, cosy private courtyards, posh bridal quarters, glamorous ballrooms, and a cigar lounge are just a few of the highlights at this elegant wedding venue in Melbourne's outer suburb of Epping. At The Manor on High, your dream luxury wedding comes to life in a stunning setting that's fit for a guest list of up to 580 wedding guests.
When it comes to venues that exude luxury and high-end glamour, Metropolis Events in Southbank is inferior to none. Boasting unparalleled views of the Melbourne city skyline, this New York loft-style venue has a flexible layout that's perfect for grand weddings. With a capacity for up to 1100 standing guests and 402 for seated dining, Metropolis Events is ideal for both ceremonies and receptions.
Combining modern contemporary decor with an incredible docklands location, All Smiles Melbourne Waterfront is a chic urban setting to host a city ceremony or reception. Directly overlooking the Victoria Harbour and Melbourne CBD skyline, this is a waterfront wedding venue like no other.
For a prime oceanview location, you can’t go past Melbourne’s Waterfront on the Pier. This restaurant doubles as an exquisite bespoke function space that can accommodate up to 80 ceremony guests and 200 reception guests. With breathtaking views of Port Melbourne, the open interior allows couples to transform the space according to their theme and capacity needs.
Nestled in a tranquil suburb close to Melbourne CBD, Leonda By The Yarra is the perfect lakeside location with two ballroom wedding venues and picturesque garden surrounds, with swaying trees and a scenic river walkway. The modern wedding venue has a passionate and friendly team who will be delighted to discuss what's possible with you, and welcome you and up to 400 wedding guests on your big day.
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A hub of culture and taste, Melbourne has long been Australia’s go-to for interesting museums and galleries, great restaurants and cafés, and modern design and architecture. Melbourne offers hundreds of wedding venue options for ceremonies and receptions, including landmarks as iconic and traditional as St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne, along with a variety of industrial warehouses converted to modern wedding venues in Brunswick, Fitzroy, and throughout Melbourne’s Northside. As an architectural hub, Melbourne is home to many wedding venues that seamlessly combine historic and contemporary design elements, and the list of places that host weddings is growing constantly.
Looking for the best Melbourne wedding venue for your wedding? Here at Easy Weddings, Australia’s leading free wedding venue finding service, our venue hire experts have done the tours for you, bringing only the best options to help you narrow your search and book your wedding venue.
Getting married in Melbourne? Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to:
Melbourne is a beautiful place to host your wedding year round, but the most popular wedding dates are usually between September to October and March to April, when the weather is at its most consistent. Melbourne is notorious for having four seasons in one day — it can easily go from rain to hail to blue skies in an hour’s time — and many couples select their wedding date based on weather, or prioritise their wedding venue selections based on backup plans for inclement weather.
What are the popular wedding styles in Melbourne?Melbourne weddings tend to be either traditional or modern, but the wedding venue styles vary across the board. A more traditional, classic couple might opt for a religious ceremony in a famous Melbourne church followed by a reception in a glamorous hotel ballroom with crystal chandeliers and showstopping floral arrangements. A more modern couple may prefer to host their Melbourne wedding ceremony in a charming garden or courtyard before heading to a converted warehouse wedding venue in Brunswick.
Are there any major events in Melbourne that we should consider when planning our wedding?Melbourne hosts many major events throughout the year that can make planning a wedding a challenge, especially if you need to book hotel room blocks and transportation for your wedding guests. A few Melbourne events to have on your radar when selecting a wedding date are the Australian Open, AFL Grand Final, Grand Prix and Melbourne Cup Day.
Should we consider any wedding venue locations near Melbourne?If you’d prefer to escape the urban landscape of Melbourne, there are plenty of additional wedding venue options within driving distance of the city. Those looking for a vineyard wedding or a rustic farm venue might extend their wedding venue search to Yarra Valley or Mornington Peninsula. The nearby Dandenong Ranges and Macedon Ranges offer beautiful private estates, manors, and garden wedding venues with mountain views. Beachfront wedding venues can be found in Mornington Peninsula, along Great Ocean Road, and throughout Melbourne’s Bayside.