The Ivory Elsternwick
One of the newest reception spaces in Melbourne is The Ivory Elsternwick. It is tucked away in the leafy suburbs of Elsternwick and only a few meters away from Brighton, easily accessible...
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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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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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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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Cave Hill Creek
Located two hours from Melbourne, near Beaufort, Cave Hill Creek is an award-winning accommodation and outdoor recreation venue that hosts some of the best weddings. The serene natural...
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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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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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Witchmount Estate Function Centre
Witchmount Estate is a luxurious events centre that is located just 30 minutes away from Melbourne. It was established in 1991, and you can choose here for all kinds of events related to...
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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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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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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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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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Melbourne Town Hall
Melbourne Town Hall is situated in the core heart of the town. Town Hall is among the most beautiful, old-world great wedding venues located in Victoria and fitting places that offer a...
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The Post Office Hotel
Located in the heart of Coburg, The Post Office Hotel offers an inviting combination of both old and new. A renovation in 2010 restored much of the original art decor features and breathed...
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Sandhurst Club
The Sandhurst Club is one of the most excellent golf courses in Victoria. The Club also doubles as a premier events and functions location in Melbourne. With its stunning acres of golf...
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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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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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Chateau Dore Winery
Chateau Dore Winery is a stunning winery and garden wedding venue located just some minutes from Bendigo and over an hour from Melbourne. It was established in 1866 with acres of mature and...
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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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Fortnums Restaurant and Wedding Venue
Fortnums Restaurant and Wedding Venue is situated in the middle of the stunning Dandenong Ranges, just a short drive from attractions like puffing Billy and Rhododendron Gardens. Fortnums...
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State Library Victoria
State Library Victoria is located in Swanston Street in Melbourne City, which is 10 minutes from central. It is considered one of the most iconic public libraries and world-class...
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Our Friends Farm Environment
The ultimate joyful place, Our Friends Farm wedding venue greets you to escape with your loved ones on 221 stunning acres with 360-degree views like the lion king. With numerous outdoor and...
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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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Yarra Valley Grand Hotel
Yarra Valley Grand Hotel is a historic classified landmark that was built in 1888. The castle-like hotel is a 40-minute drive from Tullamarine Airport and only 30-minutes from Melbourne...
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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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RACV City Club
Situated at the very heart of Melbourne, RACV City Club is a venue that is more than 100 years old with extensive skills and experience in the hospitality industry. This club is not only...
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Providence Gully
Providence Gully is a perfect wedding venue for you to have a memorable time as you celebrate your big day. It is nestled in the heart of the Historic Goldfields Region of Central Victoria....
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Qii House Lorne
If you are looking forward to having a tranquil and eco-friendly wedding then, nothing could be a better site than Qii House Lorne. At Qii House Lorne, you and your guests will feel that...
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Mt Buller Chalet Hotel
Mt Buller Chalet Hotel & Suites, in the centre of Mount Buller Alpine Village, offers stunning views that overlook valleys and ranges. It is within two miles from Alpine National Park and...
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Alencia
Alencia is situated at Dandenong South in the South-East suburbs. It is a contemporary wedding venue in Melbourne. This stunning versatile space can host luxurious weddings. It has a...
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Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne
Radisson is a modern hotel complex that comprises lovely views of the park and sophisticated facilities. It is conveniently located at the Melbourne CBD, which makes it ideal for...
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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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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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The George Ballroom
The George Ballroom is a venue space built in the 19th century, and through renovations, the venue still maintains its heritage. It has a central location in the George Building on Fitzroy...
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Manningham Function Centre
Manningham Function Centre is a stunning venue with premium decor, a happening profitable function centre. It is unique due to its classic setting for hosting weddings and a wide range of...
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Saint Agnes
Saint Agnes, Daylesford is a scenic heritage property placed in Kyneton in the Macedon Ranges. Re-established to its original appeal, providing a unique wedding place including lodging on a...
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The Royal Hotel
Started in 1857, The Royal Hotel has a long legacy of hosting guests and organising events. It was initially called “The Schnapper Point Hotel” and has hosted VIP guests like Prince Alfred,...
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Two Ton Max
Located in Northern Melbourne, Two Ton Max is a wedding venue that depicts every aspect of Melbourne culture design and feels. Its proximity of just 100 meters from Macaulay Station and...
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The Baths Middle Brighton
The Baths Middle Brighton is a bayside premier bar&restaurant in Melbourne. It is perfectly situated at the Brighton Beachfront with incredible views of Melbourne city and Port Phillip Bay....
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Doyles Bridge Hotel
Doyles Bridge Hotel is one of Melbourne’s most unique wedding venues. The exquisite hotel is at Nepean Highway with its stunning view of the Mordialloc Creek and the eclectic boats around...
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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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