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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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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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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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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Panama Dining Room and Bar
Panama Dining Room and Bar is a chic, modern industrial warehouse wedding venue nestled in the heart of Melbourne’s Fitzroy. It boasts stunning floor-to-ceiling arched windows, spectacular...
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Dalywaters Rose Garden & Chapel
The Garden Chapel is a fascinating Mornington Peninsula wedding venue on Bungower Road. This place remains an intriguing wedding venue for couples who will love to have an intimate romantic...
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Tahbilk Wines
Situated at 240 O’Neil roads, Nagambie Victoria, Tahbilk Winery is a unique, beautiful place for you to have your wedding ceremony. Tahbilk means a place of many water holes. Being in the...
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National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria is a grand heritage wedding venue in Melbourne. The platform is made up of a modern restaurant space that looks over expansive gardens. The wedding space is...
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Strathvea Guest House
In Healesville's heart is the intimate wedding venue, Strathvea Guesthouse, nestled in the Yarra Valley hills. It is a rustic venue amidst 100-year-old botanical gardens. On the property...
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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...
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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Mont du Soleil
Less than an hour from the Melbourne central business district is the Mont du Soleil. It is located on a large rural property encompassing 40 acres on the Dandenong Ranges' rolling hills....
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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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Tramonto Kitchen Badgers Brook Winery
Set in Victoria Wine region, Tramonto Kitchen and Bar at Badgers Brook Winery is a vineyard wedding lover’s delight. It is sixty minutes out from Melbourne and as you make way is marshalled...
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Little Church
The Little Church wedding venue is located at Spring Hills and is a one hour drive from Melbourne CBD. It has a beautiful and rich history as it was built in the 1890s. Originally known as...
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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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Brighton Beach Hotel
Originally called the Royal Terminus Hotel, the Brighton Beach Hotel wedding venue has a history of 180 years. This hotel is certainly one of the ancient buildings in the Brighton region....
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Brandy Creek Estate
Located in West Gippsland, the Brandy Creek Estate wedding venue is a stunning location with beautiful views of the Baw Baw Ranges. It is a farming area with a beautiful olive garden and...
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Woods Sherbrooke
Woods Sherbrooke is situated in the stunning Dandenong Ranges, just 50 minutes from the Melbourne city centre. It is a historic Art Deco building set on the edge of the forest and enclosed...
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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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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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The Refectory Werribee Park by Bursaria
The Refectory is an events venue that is situated in 10 acres of garden and only 30 minutes away from Melbourne. The venue has been renovated recently and now features some of the stylish...
Kangaroo Hill
Found at the centre of the majestic Yarra Valley, Kangaroo Hill is not short of the untamed beauty for couples who dream about a wedding in the outdoors. Kangaroo Hill offers its facilities...
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Manhattan Hotel
Manhattan Hotel is located in the eastern suburbs of South Melbourne. Among locals, this hotel is known as an iconic hotel. Their food philosophy is about celebrating and sharing with...
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Paradise Valley Hotel
Paradise Valley Hotel has a long history in the area since opening its doors in 1903. In the middle of 2019, it changed ownership and now under the management of three men passionate about...
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The Westin Melbourne
With fantastic city views, The Westin Melbourne is a vibrant wedding venue that is praised for its enriching experiences and exemplary services. The Westin Melbourne venue can be used for...
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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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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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Port of Echuca
The epochal Port of Echuca, a living monument since the 1870s, is situated two and half hours north of Melbourne on the mighty Murray River's shores. It is the third-largest Port in...
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Crest on Barkly
If you seek to find an ultimate destination for your function in Melbourne, Crest on Barkly should be your top choice. The venue is situated just 8 minutes away from Melbourne’s CBD. The...
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San Remo Ballroom
San Remo Ballroom (SRB) is has become Melbourne's most renowned Wedding Reception & Events Venue. Located in Carlton North, it's situated just 2 km from Melbourne CBD and within a 10 minute...
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Dark Horse Receptions
Only 35 minutes from Melbourne CBD lies a stunning estate in natural bushland. Positioned in the tranquil Yarra Valley, the two-acre estate features an exceptional wedding venue that...
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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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Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel
Presenting leafy open-air ceremonies set amidst formal European gardens, a choice of the countryside, well-designed accommodation varieties and flavoursome seasonal packages are custom-made...
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Vue De Monde
Vue De Monde is a fine dining restaurant in Melbourne. For more than 20 years, this beautiful venue has helped the people of Melbourne find success in every function and event they hold....
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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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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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Mimosa Glen
Mimosa Glen Homestead Cottage Woolshed is located in just a 60-minute driving range from Melbourne, on the Mclvov Creek at Tooborac. It was built in the early 1880s and has been beautifully...
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Pier Port Melbourne
Pier Port Melbourne is a function venue situated at the edge of St Port bay in Melbourne. This perfect function venue is just a few meters away from the water’s edge. It makes for the ideal...
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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.
Discovering More Regions of Australia
If Victoria' magical wonders are not hitting the spot, why not check out more regions? Here are some of our favourites.
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