The Dunes Ocean Grove
OVERVIEW
What You’ll Love About Working with The Dunes Ocean Grove For Your Wedding:
"We had our wedding at the Dune. We couldn't imagine a better place to have had our wedding. The service staff were incredibly supportive and helpful from day 1, the food and drinks were divine, and the space was gorgeous!!" - Lachlan & Gabriella
Your celebration at The Dunes can flow easily from ceremony to drinks, canapés, photos, and reception. Exchange vows with the coastline as your backdrop, enjoy cocktails on the deck as the water rolls in, then move inside to a light-filled, contemporary space framed by floor-to-ceiling glass. The venue can host sit-down receptions for up to 180 guests, with cocktail-style options also available. With ultra flexible spaces, the venue can become open-plan to fit up to 300 guests - suiting everything from intimate gatherings to one hell of a party!
The Dunes Ocean Grove is well-suited to couples who want a coastal wedding with polished service, flexible spaces, and an experienced events team to take care of the details. Located in Ocean Grove near Geelong, the venue offers a relaxed coastal atmosphere while still feeling elevated and thoughtfully planned. With food, drinks, ocean views, and indoor backup options all part of the experience, you can create a wedding that feels personal, comfortable, and easy to enjoy from start to finish.
Highlights of Working with The Dunes Ocean Grove:
"The Dunes was the perfect wedding location. The event managers were organised and so easy to communicate with – they made our day (and all the planning leading up to it) as seamless as possible. The staff were incredibly attentive, making sure everyone was catered to throughout the evening. We love The Dunes and would definitely recommend it to anyone planning a wedding." - Caitlin & Mack
About
Hi, I'm Daisy, one of the Event Coordinators here at The Dunes — and yes, your wedding is absolutely going on my vision board. I'm a details person with a serious soft spot for love stories, which makes this job feel less like work and more like a privilege. From your first venue walkthrough to the last song of the night, I'll make sure everything runs beautifully so you can actually be present on your big day. I can't wait to hear your story — let's make your day unforgettable together!
Daisy Eichler
Sales & Venue Coordinator
Venue Features
Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony
Min 50 / Max 300 Reception guests
Price per head: Low $185 / High $ -
Min - / Max 100 Ceremony Guests
Time restrictions: 11:30 PM
In-house catering
7.00 hours Event time included
Additional Hours $18 Per Head
Music must end by 11:00 PM
Easy Weddings Special Offer
Complimentary Hour of Post-Ceremony Drinks
Book your date during our 2026-2028 seasons and receive a complimentary hour of post-ceremony drinks on us to celebrate! Let your guests soak in those ocean views to ease into your reception in style.
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FAQ
Absolutely! We have a beautiful outdoor ceremony location overlooking the beach approximately 100 meters walk away. We are also able to accomodate stunning indoor set-ups.
The full venue can cater up to 220 guests for a cocktail style event or 180 guests for a seated dinner. We do also have the ability to increase the size of the room via a concertina wall to the neighbouring surf club and cater to groups of up to 300 guests. Please let your us know if you have guest numbers over 220 people and we can talk you through the options.
Yes! Inside the building is our inclement weather back up, which counts for extreme heat, to bitter cold and everything in between. We have airconditioning and heating, we also have the ability to use partition banquettes to separate the ceremony and reception areas, maintaining the element of surprise for your guests.
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Expert Advice
As a wedding professional, The Dunes Ocean Grove offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.
Get Expert AdviceCovid restrictions.. How do you go about buffets, grazing boards and cocktail weddings?
How does this work with social distancing?
What is a realistic bar tab for 150 guests (Beer, wine, cider, soft drink)?
I have done a mountain of research and the calculations people provide leave us with a figure of about $10k but then when people who have been married make comment it is far less. I just need a realistic figure to put in our budget. We are looking into having the reception as a gin distillery so their drinks are a little pricier but they haven't officially opened yet so I don't have them. Thanks!
The Dunes Ocean Grove
Hi Jenna, this will give you a rough idea of how to work out how much you will need to put on a bar tab. Keeping in mind that you know your guests the best in regard to whether they are big or small drinkers. Guests number x time at reception x price per drink. eg 150 guests x 5 hours at reception x $10 = $7,500. Hope this helps, if you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact me via email functions@thedunesoceangrove.com.au
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The Dunes Ocean Grove
Hello,
My understanding is that all states have different restrictions in regard to weddings depending where you're looking. During uncertain times like these my best advice would be to contact the COVID hotline on 1800 675 398 so you're able to get an accurate answer to your question. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.