The Convent
The Convent wedding venue in Melbourne is popular for its stunning views. The venue is very versatile with multiple wedding ceremony and reception spaces. The Convent was built in the 1800s...
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SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
The SkyHigh Dandenong is located about 45 minutes drive from Melbourne on one of the topmost summits of the Dandenong Ranges. It is surrounded by the ferny grasslands and indigenous...
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Rippon Lea
Rippon Lea wedding venue is a vast suburban estate dating back to the 19th century and listed as a Natural Heritage. It is one of Australia's grand estates with beautiful gardens and lawns,...
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Poets Lane Receptions
Among the wedding venues in the Dandenong Ranges, the Poet's Lane wedding venue is less than an hour from Melbourne and offers the most holistic wedding experience. It can be an indoor or...
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The Hotel Windsor
At Melbourne’s CBD, The Hotel Windsor is a luxurious wedding venue that is reputable for its enchanting ballrooms. It is an antique venue with spaces dating back to the 19th century. The...
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Emu Bottom Homestead
Epicurean Emu Bottom or the Emu Bottom Homestead wedding venue is one of the most ancient venues in Victoria. It was established in 1836 and had a beautiful location of Macedon Ranges with...
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Provenance Wines
The Provenance Wines It is 2 kilometres from the Geelong Ring Road (Princes Freeway) and 12 minutes far away Geelong’s CBD. It is built-in the 1870s this venue has a touch of the past, and...
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Fowles Wine
Fowles Wine, also known as Fowles Cellar Door, is Victoria’s best Tourism Winery located at the foothills of the stunning Strathbogie Ranges, Central Victoria. Being the 'Star Cellar Door’...
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Plaza Ballroom
The Plaza Ballroom is a wedding venue that is considered one of the most historic venues situated in Collins Street. This wedding venue can host any event, including weddings, special...
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The Pier Geelong
The Pier Geelong is located 250 meters out in the water in Cunningham Victoria. The venue is an indoor setup that allows for a 360-degree view of the sea. You can see scintillating sunsets...
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Potters Receptions
Potters Receptions wedding venue is situated on 6 acres of an enchanting garden. This venue is located 20 minutes drive away from Melbourne, making it ideally convenient to many. This...
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Town Hall Broadmeadows
For over thirty years, Town Hall Broadmeadows has been at the forefront of hosting new functions. You can select this destination for your Big Day with your mind at peace. This historic...
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Vue on Halcyon
With beautiful views of the Yarra Valley, Vue on Halcyon is a wedding destination situated just 35 minutes away from Melbourne and has been in service since 2010. This wedding venue is...
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Eagle Ridge Weddings
Sitting on the famed Mornington Peninsula is the spectacular Eagle Ridge wedding venue that is only one hour away from Melbourne. Eagle Ridge is a mix of beach, winery, and natural beauty...
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Laila Reception
Laila Reception offers an elegant blend of classic and modern design. It provides versatile events celebration ranging from Weddings, rehearsal dinners , exhibitions, corporate events,...
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Montsalvat
Those who love art, nature, and elegance will be mesmerized by the majestic Montsalvat wedding venue. Situated only 30 minutes away from Melbourne in the Eltham suburbs, this location...
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Barunah Plains Station
Barunah Plains Station is located at 4484 Hamilton Hwy, Hesse, Victoria, Australia. The venue is the oldest location in the Banurah plains, and the homestead was built in 1886. The platform...
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All Smiles Sorrento Ocean Beach
All Smiles Sorrento Ocean Beach wedding venue is a spectacular beachfront wedding location situated just 60 minutes from Melbourne. It is located in a magical waterfront setting that looks...
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Fulham Park Homestead
Surrounded by beautiful oak and gum trees, the Fulham Park Homestead wedding venue is a stunning double-storey national heritage-listed building. Built-in the 1850s, the building is made of...
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Sandbar Beach Cafe
Sandbar Beach Cafe, which is located at Beaconsfield Parade in Middle Park, 15 minutes from CBD offers a casual spot that can be hired for several events such as weddings, corporate events,...
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Collingwood Children's Farm
Situated at the Birraung Banks and only four kilometres away from Melbourne CBD, Collingwood Children’s Farm is a rustic venue. This establishment dates back to 1979, and their grounds have...
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The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins
The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins is a beautiful events space situated at the very heart of Melbourne, on little Collins Street. The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins wedding venue is a...
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Treacy Centre
Treacy Center is an exquisite Victorian mansion and garden situated just next to the Melbourne Royal Park. The venue is just three minutes away from Melbourne’s CBD, and it is a leading...
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Sylvania Park
If you are planning on having a small or “countryside” wedding, then there is no better place for you than Sylvania Park Horsham is the perfect venue for you. With scenic views of the...
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Mantra Bell City
Being situated at a short, 20-minute drive away from both the Melbourne CBD and airport, the Mantra Bell City wedding venue is a fascinating spot for couples to accept each other as...
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Island Bay Ranch
Property location is a kilometre from the waterfront with great waters in all directions, rolling fields, wetlands, and mangroves. Island Bay Ranch is a popular space for yoga retreats,...
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Vue Grand Queenscliff
Vue Grand Queenscliff is an indoor event venue located in the coastal town of Queenscliff, Victoria. This event venue matches all your perfect wedding requirements by its capacity to...
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Lake Mountain Alpine Resort
Just two hours from Melbourne, Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is known not only for its snow but also magnificent nature and beauty while also offering luxury accommodation for bridal parties...
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Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins is located at the prestigious Paris end of Collins Street, just moments away from the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Whether you’re planning an intimate...
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Red Scooter
Red Scooter is a popular venue serving a diverse pool of clients for more than 25 years for indoor ceremonies. This venue is located in St. Kilda East which can host several events such as...
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The Bentleigh Club
The Bentleigh Club is a contemporary function space in Melbourne situated on the Bay Side. It is a community club dedicated to serving its members with multipurpose function space for all...
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Toorongo River Chalets
Toorongo River Chalets is a breathtaking choice if you are looking for an outdoor wedding. The venue takes you 1.5 hours to get to from Melbourne. It has 165 acres, and accompanying it is a...
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All Saints Estate
All Saints Estate is a beautiful event centre situated in the over-a-century-and-half old Heritage Castle in Wahgunyah, Victoria. This event centre offers you an experience of a rural...
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Mount Mitchell
For couples searching for a luxury wedding destination in a rustic, countryside setting, Mount Mitchell wedding venue offers just the sweetest, most secluded spot one can find. Built-in...
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Leonda By The Yarra
Leonda By The Yarra wedding venue is an establishment that is situated in a breathtaking and tranquil surrounding 4 km away from Melbourne CBD. Once you walk into this beautiful space, you...
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RACV Inverloch Resort
Bringing the best beaches and wetlands together, RACV Resort at Inverloch is one of the most popular wedding venues in Victoria. Providing a panoramic view of the strait and a 2-hour drive...
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Epocha
Epocha is a function space and restaurant situated at the beautiful Victorian terrace just a few meters away from Melbourne CBD. It looks over the stunning Carlton Gardens, and its...
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The Portsea Hotel
The Portsea Hotel was started in 1876, but its recent renovations have made it the perfect place to hold your wedding in Melbourne. The Portsea Hotel is situated just 1.5 hours away from...
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Peppers Moonah Links Resort
Nestled between the rolling fairways on the ancient dunes of Mornington, Peppers Moonah Links Resort is a charming venue with a magnificent golf course and stylish coeval atmosphere that is...
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The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort
The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort is one of the most elegant and luxurious venues for wedding ceremonies and receptions. This venue lies in the Victorian High Country, Merrijig, only 25...
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Add your VendorWhat types of wedding venues can I find in Victoria?
Melbourne, Australia's culinary, cultural, and sports-loving metropolis, offers plenty of fantastic wedding venues for every couple and budget. But better yet, many other unique wedding venues are all just a short drive away. So whatever direction you turn in Victoria, you'll find an unusual wedding venue with different features, from mountain views to cool-climate wines and small penguins.
Barn and Farm Weddings Victoria
Barn wedding venues are popular for a reason: the country feeling they exude hard to resist. In Victoria, you’ll find unique landscapes bursting with colour, culture and natural beauty. From farm wedding venues to homesteads, this southeastern state has every kind of country wedding venue. The beautiful Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, Daylesford, Horsham and Bellarine Peninsula are the most popular locations for a barn wedding. The wedding venues in these locations are waiting to be discovered and offer stunning backgrounds for your most special day.
Winery Weddings Victoria
Victoria proudly produces some of the world’s best wines. This means that there are some breathtakingly beautiful wine regions all across this beautiful state, suitable for a fantastic winery wedding. Yarra Valley is world-renowned for its top-notch wineries! You can have a magical celebration in winery wedding venues, vineyards, or estates if you're searching for a wedding venue with accommodation. Suppose you plan to have a traditional ceremony. In that case, you can check various wedding chapels in the region and continue your wedding reception in one of these rustic wedding venues in Victoria.
Beach Weddings Victoria
A beach wedding is a fantastic idea for surf-and-sand-loving couples, and luckily, Victoria has many stunning coasts to tie the knot. You can find unique beach wedding venues in Melbourne, Docklands, St Kilda, Brighton, Sorrento and Geelong. These locations are also perfect for pop up weddings with smaller crowds. If you worry about unfavourable weather conditions such as rain or humidity, you can check indoor waterfront venues with an air conditioner. You can also have an outdoor, lakeside wedding in the country. In that case, you can check the wedding venues in Moama, Kergunyah, Daylesford, Boneo and Woodend.
Garden Weddings Victoria
Are you looking to host your ceremony, cocktails, reception, after party or all of the above outdoors in a beautiful garden wedding venue in Victoria? Be ready to get lost among dozens of options. You can have a small forest wedding in a beautiful camping wedding venue with your loved ones or have a fancy golf course wedding. Let’s not forget stunning Victoria parks as well. One of your other options might be private property wedding hire or houses to rent for weddings. Wedding ceremony under the marquee and reception at vast gardens, can it get more beautiful than that? Lastly, for the ultimate, unforgettable experience, don’t forget to check bush wedding venues in Victoria.
What is the best time of year for a wedding in Victoria?
Victoria enjoys warm summers, glorious springs, mild autumns and crisp winters. The majority of the Victoria weddings take place from March to May and September to November. The spring is a perfect time for a magical beach or garden wedding. You can have a rustic fairytale wedding in one of the beautiful rustic wedding venues like barns, wineries, farms, or homesteads in the autumnal season. You can also consider having a forest wedding while the big trees changing colours create the perfect backdrop for your celebration. Take the weather into mind, and don't forget to have a rain backup plan!
How much is a wedding venue in Victoria?
Wedding venues in Victoria are aplenty, from most luxurious to affordable, and you'll surely find the best fit for you. However, before starting your hunt, several factors are affecting the price you should know. The first is the season. If you have limited finances or spend your money on other things for your married life, marrying in the off-season will save you lots of money. Since there's a high demand for Victoria wedding venues in summer, spring and early fall, you can consider hosting your most special day in winter or late fall. In this way, your chances to find relatively cheap wedding venues will increase, and you'll get amazing discounts and deals.
The second factor is the number of your guests. With a smaller guest list, you can have your wedding in almost any place you want. Some of the small wedding venues you can consider might be restaurants, wineries, art galleries or even zoos. You can also check elopement packages for the most intimate wedding with a few family members and a couple of friends.
The third factor affecting the price is the services you want to include in your gathering. As you can build your wedding from scratch by visiting vendors one by one, you can also consider choosing a wedding package provided by the venues. We recommend the latter since it will save you from lots of legwork and you'll have time more for the most exciting things, such as your outfits and honeymoon! These wedding packages are customisable and include everything you could possibly need, from catering and wedding flowers to videography and photography. To have the ultimate budget wedding, you can choose a venue that allows for BYO and self-catering.
Are there any major events in Victoria that we should consider when planning our wedding?
Victoria hosts many major events throughout the year. A few Victoria events to have on your radar when selecting a wedding date are the Australian Open and Grand Prix in Melbourne, Festival of Sails and The Australian International Airshow in Geelong, Winter Grazing Food and Wine Festival on the Central Coast. You should also take Yarra Valley Food and Wine Festival, the Yarra Valley Wine Show, and A Day on the Green Summer Festival into mind if you're planning to have a magnificent winery wedding in this region. We recommend checking the local calendar and consulting your wedding venue about whether there will be any challenges booking blocks of hotels for your guests or transportation for the wedding date you set.
How far in advance should you plan a wedding in Victoria?
No amount of time couples spend planning their most special day is truly the same. While some couples plan every little detail thoroughly by themselves, some hire a wedding planner to take care of every need. Like snowflakes, every wedding is unique. However, we recommend getting to it at least one year ahead since some common guidelines you need to follow. First, you should start with setting the time and date, coming up with your guest list and determining your budget. Then, you should find your Victoria wedding venue and book your vendors. Next, decide on your outfits, send your invitations and start planning your honeymoon, especially if you need visas. Take care of all the nooks and crannies, and you're good to go!
What questions should I ask when looking for a wedding venue in Victoria?
After narrowing down your list of wedding venues in Victoria, take some time to visit them in person to get a better sense of what they have to offer. Ask about venue availability on your preferred date(s), total capacity, and wedding package options while you're there. If you're planning on hiring outside wedding vendors, be sure you're aware of any limitations. For example, some Victoria wedding venues have preferred vendors who you are required to book for things like catering, flowers, music, and the wedding cake, among other things.
Other things to think about are whether or not there will be another event in the venue on the same day or during your event and how early you can get there. Is there a payment policy, and when is the first payment due? You and your partner will be in a better position to decide if this is the ideal venue for you once you've found answers to some of these questions.
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