Clifftop Phillip Island
Clifftop is a romantic event venue situated in the heart of Phillip Island on a serene land above Smiths Beach. Clifftop is a perfect destination for couples who would like to have a...
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Kirwan's Bridge Estate
Kirwan's Bridge Estate is a fantastic restaurant and cafe located in Kirwans Bridge Road, Side of Lake Nagambie, Victoria. It's been an attractive place for guests to enjoy delicious meals...
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Lyrebird Falls Receptions
Looking for a natural setting for a wedding just 35 km away from the bustling city of Melbourne? Dandenong ranges are visible across your venue, offering splendid views and unique...
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Aerial by Food & Desire
Situated in South Wharf at the very heart of Melbourne City, Aerial is an easily accessible venue for all kinds of events ranging from weddings, conferences, corporate dinners, gala events,...
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Grand Star Receptions
Grand Star Reception is situated 10 minutes away from Melbourne’s CBD. It is tucked away in the Western suburbs, making it have some picturesque surroundings and a calm ambience. In 2006,...
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Sheldon Receptions
Sheldon Receptions wedding venue is situated 20 minutes away from Melbourne CBD, making it accessible events grounds in the area. This venue is quite renowned, with more than 20 years of...
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Orchards at Spring Vale Farm
Situated merely 1.5 hours away from Melbourne, this surreal, originally 1860s, bluestone homestead is enveloped with marvellous apple orchards, and hence, the name- Orchards at Spring Vale...
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The Sebel Yarrawonga
The Sebel Yarrawonga is a 4.5 star luxurious and boutique hotel situated in Silver Woods, at the water edge of Lake Mulwala. It offers stunning event spaces, whether for a small 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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Sault Restaurant
Sault Restaurant is situated in the Macedon Ranges and is just an 8-minute drive from Daylesford CBD and an hour and 15-minute drive from Melbourne. It is one of the best spots to get...
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The Burrow
The Burrow wedding venue is a picturesque and stunning location for the couples who wish to have a relaxed and comfortable wedding. The Burrow, Daylesford is a barn style wedding space in...
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The Grand Majestic
The Grand Majestic is a stunning wedding venue with a great history. The Grand Majestic was built in 1889, in the Gold Rush Era during the reign of Queen Victoria. The wedding space was...
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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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Summerfields Estate Country House
Summerfields Estate and Country House are on Hunts Road in Bittern, build in 1998 as Bed and Breakfast on beautiful grounds. In 2002 it became a prime wedding reception venue. It is a...
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The McClelland Gallery Sculpture Park
The McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park are located on 360-390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin, Victoria. The venue is located 45 minutes away from the city. It was opened in 1971 and...
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Aunty Kim's
This beautiful space has been newly renovated features beautifully exposed walls and chandeliers. It is there for the ones who are very keen (we sure are!) to celebrate all the milestones,...
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All Smiles Melbourne Waterfront
All Smiles Melbourne Waterfront is a destination that looks over the Victoria Harbor. It is a spectacular venue with modern architectural features and high ceilings to offer adequate space...
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The Brolga Room
The Healesville Sanctuary has been part of Victoria’s beautiful native bushland scene since the 1960s. The Brolga Room was recently renovated and now features rough, updated stonewalls...
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The Dunes Ocean Grove
With the exceptional view of the surf beach and the venue's luxurious building, the Dunes Ocean Grove is a great destination couple can have. It is situated in Ocean Grove, an eye-catching...
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Pietro Gallo Estate
Forty-five minutes out from Melbourne, Pietro Gallo Estate brings a bit of the Tuscan countryside to couples with a dream of a toned Italian wedding. The Warrandyte Hills that surround the...
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Case De Playa
Casa De Playa is a contemporary restaurant venue in a historic building for a cocktail and dining wedding on Main Street of Mornington, Victoria. The 1800s stunning venue is a 1-hour 2mins...
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Waterfront on the Pier
Waterfront on the Pier is a distinguished venue spot located in Melbourne. Its waterfront location makes this space ideal for weddings due to the captivating views of the beach and wavy...
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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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Normanby House Reception
Normanby House Reception wedding venue is situated in Thornbury suburbs in the inner region of Melbourne and established in 1905. It is an exquisite yet elegant wedding venue that is...
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Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club
Sorrento Sailing Couta Boat Club is a cocktail and dining wedding venue located in the Southern end of Mornington Penninsula. The beach wedding style location and the stunning venue is a...
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Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill
Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill is a fantastic boutique European style venue that is eco-friendly in the countryside. The garden and hotel venue was established to give couples the best...
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Oakridge Winery
Oakridge was established in 1987 and got its name from its location alongside the ridge of towering oak trees. Oakridge Winery in the heart of the Yarra Valley was named Winemaker of the...
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The Trust
In the heart of Melbourne, Australia, The Trust is a unique wedding venue catering to large and small weddings. Due to its historic charm and modern amenities, it offers the perfect setting...
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The Melbourne Show Boat Lady Cutler
Australia has some of the most charming sailing wedding venues, and The Melbourne Show Boat Lady Cutler wedding venue is definitely one of them. It's one of the largest cruising venues with...
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Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula
Celebrate your special day at Australia’s most lavishing Jackalope Hotel. Whether you planned for a royal gala or an intimate celebration, this venue has everything you need. The hotel is...
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Eureka 89
Eureka 89 is an event location in Central Melbourne that is erected 300 meters above sea level. It is conveniently established at the heart of Melbourne on the banks of Yarra River with...
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Little Blue St Kilda Pier
Little Blue - St Kilda Pier is an iconic restaurant located in St Kilda Pier, Pier Road, Victoria. It features impressive architectural style and is unique because of the building's water...
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The Epicurean Red Hill
Epicurean Red Hill is home to a cooling store and packing shed with a history in fresh foods dating back to the 1920s. It is located in the centre of Mornington Peninsula's hunter-land with...
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Mercetta
Mercetta is a restaurant wedding venue located on the Main Street of Mornington. The landscape of Mercetta is the Courtyard type, and it is 55 minutes drive from Melbourne. The venue type...
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The Cosmopolitan Hotel
The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Daylesford is a wedding venue with a great history. Built originally in the year 1866 as a pub, The Cosmopolitan Hotel was burnt down in 2005. In 2009, The...
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13th Beach Golf Links
13th Beach Golf Links is just twenty minutes from Geelong on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. It is the perfect countryside wedding venue with uninterrupted views of the pristine golf...
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Allurah Functions
Spread across 5 acres and located at a prime spot that is merely 8 minutes from Ballarat, Allurah Functions and Events wedding venue is a secluded and serene space in the middle of the...
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Town Hall Hotel Fitzroy
Situated in the iconic Fitzroy suburbs, Town Hall Hotel is a historic and boutique hotel that was constructed in 1868. Even with its standard features, the venue remains stylish and...
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The Kew Golf Club
The Kew Golf Club is an event space that is situated just 15 minutes away from Melbourne city. It is one of the finest golf clubs in Melbourne that will form the perfect destination for...
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Waterfront Retreat at Wattle Point
The Waterfront Retreat at Wattle Point is one of the best waterfront wedding locations in East Gippsland. 50 minutes away from Lakes Entrance’s crowded destinations, it offers secluded...
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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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