Melbourne is a lively city known for its vibrant laneways, famous Australian restaurants, bustling arts scene, and so much more. Melbourne wedding venues include a similarly diverse range of industrial warehouses, rooftop restaurants with sweeping views of Melbourne, glamorous ballrooms, and iconic churches. Our Easy Weddings venue scouts have toured them all and selected the best wedding venues in Melbourne around so you can get started planning a wedding at your dream venue today.
Venues MelbourneTucked away in the leafy Melbourne suburb of Eltham, Ballara Receptions is a beautiful Victorian estate and garden wedding venue at the foothills of the Yarra Valley. The grounds at Ballara feature lovely manicured gardens, a picturesque chapel, a gorgeous outdoor gazebo, a lakeside garden, and an enchanting ballroom venue for elegant wedding receptions.
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.
Following a recent refurbishment, San Remo Ballroom Melbourne is better, bolder, brighter and more beautiful than ever before. This magnificent ballroom wedding venue in the heart of Carlton offers luxurious Art Deco-inspired decor, dazzling crystal chandeliers, exceptional service, delicious multi-course wedding menus, and Melbourne’s largest dancefloor for your special day.
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The Grande Reception is a stunning premium wedding venue nestled in Melbourne’s suburb of Epping. It boasts a spectacular ballroom complete with a gorgeous sunken dancefloor, magical lighting, elegant glass panelling, and a fully serviced bar. Couples flock to The Grande Reception for the exceptional service, magnificently tailored packages, delicious menus, and exquisite interior design.
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The Button Factory is the perfect blend of coastal and urban charm. Situated in the gorgeous Melbourne suburb of Cheltenham, this chic wedding venue offers couples several unique blank canvas spaces for an unforgettably soulful wedding experience. It boasts a spectacular saw-tooth roof, a tranquil garden area, warm timber floors, a wood-fired pizza oven, and several other magical features.
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Tucked away in the alleyways of North Melbourne, Two Ton Max is a modern, industrial wedding venue that feels quintessentially Melbourne in its design. Towering ceilings with skylights, polished concrete floors, and a private courtyard are just a few of the details you'll love.
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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.
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With its own, private courtyard for ceremonies or pre-event drinks, listen to the birdsong as the sun sets, before making your way inside to a room that is stunning in its simplicity, and will leave you wanting for nothing. Through the huge windows, watch the sunset through the stunning weeping willows, before you depart by boat from our own private jetty.
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Combining modern contemporary decor and spectacular uninterrupted views of the Bass Strait, All Smiles Sorrento Ocean Beach is the ultimate beachfront venue near Melbourne CBD. Set on the Mornington Peninsula, guests can mingle inside, or step directly out into the garden for the fresh coastal air and impressive sea views. It's the ultimate cocktail party venue, with a casual beach club vibe.
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The Werribee Open Range Zoo is a popular, safari-themed attraction nestled in Victoria, just thirty minutes from Melbourne CBD. It boasts gorgeous indoor and outdoor wedding settings, 200 hectares of breathtaking animals from Africa, Asia, North America, and Australia, and endless, unique photo opportunities. For delicious, fresh menus and tailor-made packages, Werribee Open Range Zoo is for you!
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A high-end hotel located beside the regal Parliament House, Park Hyatt Melbourne is the perfect setting for a luxury wedding. This venue has seven unique function spaces to choose from, making it one of Melbourne's most versatile venues. Offering unique packages designed for every budget and requirement, Park Hyatt Melbourne is the perfect venue for elegant and sophisticated affairs.
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Located in Melbourne’s culture hub, Zinc at Federation Square merges contemporary design and sophistication with the natural beauty of the sweeping parkland surrounds — a unique fusion of the arts, the Yarra and the CBD.
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A bespoke penthouse venue in the heart of Cremorne, Le Ciel boasts incredible panoramic city views, indoor and rooftop terrace spaces, and exclusive hire of two floors. Le Ciel is the perfect setting for a magical wedding, offering both ceremony and reception options with the Melbourne skyline your backdrop. Le Ciel is minutes from the Botanic Gardens and Old Richmond precinct.
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Set amidst six gorgeous acres of native landscaped gardens, Potters Receptions is one of Melbourne’s most unique wedding venues. It boasts an enchanting wisteria-draped courtyard, majestic waterfalls, an alfresco bar, a cosy garden chapel, and so much more. Potters Receptions offers an idyllic backdrop for a truly awe-inspiring indoor or outdoor wedding, with exclusive onsite accommodation.
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Voted "Best Wedding Ceremony Venue Victoria" Visually stunning castle and grounds with guest accommodation and refurbished honeymoon cottage.
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Situated on a sprawling garden estate, acre farm Burwood is an urban agricultural space that hosts stunning inner-suburbs weddings. Located in Burwood, 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, this farmhouse features seasonal menus, a glasshouse reception space, and a private terrace looking towards the Dandenong Ranges. This beautiful and unique venue offers multiple stunning photography options.
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Chapel 1885 is an exclusive intimate wedding venue nestled in Collingwood — one of Melbourne’s hippest suburbs. It boasts a luxurious New York loft vibe, rich, warm tones, exposed brick walls, 19th-century timber ceilings, regal painted murals, and a French balcony. Couples flock to Chapel 1885 for its unique ambience, exclusive catering options, elegant arched windows, and stunning views.
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Golf course weddings are an elegant and relaxed affair, and not many places on the Mornington Peninsula do it better than Mercure Portsea. Set on a pristine course with stunning beach views, Mercure Portsea is surrounded by award-winning wineries, accommodation, and restaurants. Find out how the Mercure Portsea team can bring your dream wedding to life.
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With its stunning Victorian-era architecture, The Windsor is Melbourne's last remaining grand hotel - a luxurious icon located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Home to multiple stunning reception spaces including a historic grand ballroom, striking staircase and Royal Suite, it brims with romance and old-world charm - a venue like no other, forever timeless.
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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.
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At Red Hill Estate is the award-winning Max’s Restaurant, renowned for its fine dining and unmatched views over the world-famous Mornington Peninsula. Combining country aesthetics with rustic features in a glamorous winery setting, Max’s Restaurant certainly checks a lot of boxes. Discover how your dreamy ceremony and receptions can be brought to life at Max’s Restaurant.
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The Ivory Elsternwick is a timeless, Georgian-style wedding venue nestled in Melbourne’s beloved Elsternwick just ten minutes from the beach. It boasts a magical bud-lit Ballroom, a gorgeous Rose-Garden Terrace, striking blends of modern and classical features, and an undeniably romantic atmosphere. For outstanding, attentive service and endless picturesque photo opportunities, look no further!
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Located in Keilor in Melbourne’s northwest, Ultima Function Centre hosts spectacular weddings and special events. However grand you imagine your wedding to be, this regal venue has rooms to suit. Efficiently catering for guest lists from 40-600 people, Ultima Function Centre has a flexible floor plan that allows couples to transform the space into their dream wedding venue.
Our Complete Guide to Melbourne Wedding Venue Hire
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.
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