TOP 20 Amazing Wedding Venues in Melbourne [2022]
No matter if you are planning a rustic and intimate getaway styled wedding amongst gardens and vineyards, or even an ultimate grand and lavish celebration in the Melbourne city, fact is everyone starts their wedding planning by looking at a wedding venue first.
As a Melbourne wedding dress shop owner who has helped hundreds of brides-to-be throughout their weddings planning journey, I couldn’t emphasize more how important finding the right wedding venue is. A wedding venue sets your wedding theme and style, it reflects your personalities as a married couple. Most importantly, wedding venue is also what most couples pay most for their weddings. Start planning your wedding when you find a right wedding venue, everything afterwards will just unfold seamlessly.
When it comes to wedding venue, Melbourne certainly has a lot to offer: from modern CBD rooftops to historic country homesteads, grand ballrooms to rustic Yarra Valley wineries, the amount of amazing Melbourne wedding venues is simply enough to leave bride-to-be a little overwhelmed and thinking: how do I find the perfect wedding venue for myself?
In this article, we are revealing the best 20 amazing wedding venues in Melbourne that our brides got married at, along with the wedding venue’s basic information like capacities and prices. Being a Melbourne wedding dress specialist, we thought it would be great to share some photos and insights on finding the perfect wedding dress to match that perfect wedding venue. Usually once the bride finds the perfect wedding venue, it’s now her turn to choose the perfect dress.
1. Marnong Estate
Located in Mickleham, the Marnong Estate is a chic winery wedding venue that every bride talks about in 2022. What everyone loves about the Marnong Estate is its versatility, the perfect balance of rustic, chic vibe, as well as its uninterrupted Macedon Ranges views for those ‘wow’ wedding photos.
Marnong Estate is an amazing all-in-one Melbourne wedding venue that offers couples with the opportunity to enjoy their day at one place without worrying about travelling through traffic or running late. Couples can start their morning at the homestead and the ceremony can be held either in the garden or inside the conservatory if the weather turns wet.
For the night celebration, this Melbourne wedding venue offers two reception rooms which is the Shed and the Angliss Room. While the Shed is also a beautiful heritage venue for max 120 guests, the iconic Angliss Room is by far the most popular option for night reception at Marnong Estate, and the reason is simple: its stunning views. Thanks to the amount of floor-to-ceiling windows inside, they not only allow abundant natural light come through, but also offers a magnificent view of the entire Macedon Ranges.
Real Weddings at Marnong Estate
The wedding venue
Married in 2022, Natalia had her own vision for her wedding at Marnong Estate: fallen in love at first sight with the wedding venue’s stunning viewpoint as well as capability of onside wedding ceremony, Marnong Estate and our bride and groom was an instant pair-up.
Her wedding dress
Aiming for a modern and chic vibe, Yasmine from our Belle Curve collection become a perfect fit with Natalia visited our Melbourne wedding dress shop. Yasmine is a stunning A-line wedding dress that also comes with a unique design of detachable sleeves, boasting elegance and a chic feel.
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Marnong Estate Venue Info
- Address: 2335 Mickleham Rd, Mickleham VIC 3064
- Phone: (03) 9216 3300
- Website: https://marnongestate.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 20, max 200
- Price per head: low $155, high $175
- Ceremony options: indoor and outdoor
2. Bramleigh Estate
Nestled on 10 acres of natural Warrandyte bushland, Bramleigh Estate is an elegant Melbourne wedding venue that offers idyllic ceremony locations, light-filled dining room as well as endless opportunities for stunning wedding photos.
If you are thinking about a getaway wedding away from the Melbourne CBD, then look no further than holding your wedding at the Bramleigh Estate. Walking inside, you will find yourself immediately immersed within the stunning views and setting of the Yarra Valley. The iconic Hamptons-style wedding reception offers a spacious room for celebration up to 350 guests.
The biggest feature of the Bramleigh Estate has to be the elegant deck that offers opportunity of an outdoor ceremony, with a panoramic view of the stunning property as well as the Yarra Valley, you will get to tie the knot outdoor in front of this perfect backdrop.
Real Weddings at Bramleigh Estate
(photo by Duuet)
The wedding venue
Priscilla and Daniel’s wedding at the Bramleigh Estate wedding is a beautiful sweet escape from the concrete jungle, For their wedding, Priscilla has always been dreaming about something romantic, natural and candid, Bramleigh Estate’s chic Hampton styled venue, ceremony on the deck as well as the rolling hills for wedding photos took our bride’s breath away instantly.
Her wedding dress
Our wedding dress Yasmine was a perfect match with our bride Priscilla when she visited our Melbourne wedding dress shop: featuring a gorgeous V-neck, this stunning A-Line wedding dress with 3D floral lace and beading brings an extra touch of elegance and romance without the extra weight like a ballgown so she can party all night on the dance floor.
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Bramleigh Estate Venue Info
- Address: 420 Ringwood-Warrandyte Rd, Warrandyte VIC 3113
- Phone: (03) 9844 3013
- Website: https://bramleighestate.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 100, max 350
- Price per head: low $145, high $195
- Ceremony options: indoor and outdoor
3. Lyrebird Falls
Set in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, the Lyrebird Falls is an idyllic rustic wedding venue that offers ceremony and reception venues at one place. The candid gazebo and the garden is probably one of the many reasons that couples fall in love with this wedding venue: just think about it, how awesome it is to say ‘I do’ amongst the garden, in front of the evergreen trees and gazebo?
While the Lyrebird Falls may seem compact from the outside, this wedding venue can easily fit in up to 120 guests for a wedding celebration. Inside the reception, Lyrebird Falls has installed plenty of large floor-to-ceiling windows so your guests can enjoy the beautiful backdrop of the evergreen forests and ferns. Onsite you will also find plenty of wedding photo opportunities including the wooden bridge and the festoon lights which light up during the night.
Real Weddings at Lyrebird Falls
The wedding venue
Annah and Nick’s wedding reception at the Lyrebird Fall is truly a fairytale, with a love for greeneries and gardens, it did not take the couple long to decide that Lyrebird Fall was the perfect wedding venue for them. Their wedding features with red hot pink roses paring up with white orchid for the floristry, green velvet tuxedo for her husband Nick, Annah has had her eyes on our fit and flare wedding dress called Seine .
Her wedding dress
Available in both the Belle Curve and Belle Charm collection, Seine is a stunning strapless fit and flare dress covered in exquisite lace, it is one of the most popular wedding dresses in our Melbourne wedding dress shop as it is perfect for ensuring the best shape of the bride on her wedding day.
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Lyrebird Falls Venue Info
- Address: 175 Monbulk Rd, Kallista VIC 3791
- Phone: (03) 9755 2505
- Website: https://www.lyrebirdfalls.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 70, max 120
- Price per head: low $145, high $195
- Ceremony options: outdoor
4. Meadowbank Estate
Located in Campbellfield, the Meadowbank Estate is a stunning Melbourne wedding venue that features a stylish grand ballroom, formal English gardens and heritage-listed trees. Meadowbank Estate is also one of the biggest wedding venues in Melbourne, offering three unique rooms for wedding celebrations which include the Poolside room, heritage room as well as the newly renovated Grand Ballroom. With a capacity of max 300 seated guests, the high ceiling Grand Ballroom with lots of glass windows will certainly make your wedding celebration look truly epic.
Being of the most sought-after Melbourne wedding venues, one thing that makes the Meadowbank Estate stand out is its stylish pool area and gardens: it provides an elegant space with privacy for either wedding ceremony or just pre-dinner canapes where you and your guests can truly relax. While near the entrance of the Meadowbank Estate, you will find the historic cottage along with the tree lines provide excellent onsite wedding photo opportunities.
Real Weddings at Meadowbank Estate
(photo by MEO Weddings)
The wedding venue
Large capacity, stylish venue space as well as garden ceremony options are some of the reasons that Meadowbank Estate become Linda’s top list for Melbourne wedding venue. We all know how awesome a grand Vietnamese wedding is and Meadowbank Estate is one of the Melbourne wedding venues that offer enough space but also at an affordable and competitive price.
Her wedding dress
Moving on to the wedding dress, Rudy is an angelic and elegant A-line gown featuring a plunging sweetheart neckline, featuring lace decorated bodice as well as chic off-shoulder straps for an extra touch of support, our bride Linda said she knew Rudy was the one for her wedding at Meadowbank Estate soon as she walked in our Melbourne wedding dress shop. Its plunging low back design not only adds in a modern fresh feel to the wedding dress but also allows her to showcase her stunning body curve. While Andy, her husband said he was totally stunned by the look.
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Bramleigh Estate Venue Info
- Address: 1 Eldon St, Broadmeadows VIC 3047
- Phone: (03) 9359 3333
- Website: https://www.meadowbankreceptions.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 100, max 500
- Price per head: low $140, high $165
- Ceremony options: outdoor
5. Vue de Monde
(photo by MEO)
Located on level 55 of the Riato Tower, Vue de Monde is a rooftop wedding venue with sweeping Melbourne city views that will set to ‘wow’ your guests. Shooting up through the sky, you will arrive at the this sleek Melbourne wedding venue. Featuring shiny black floors, dark walls, dimmed lighting together with a panoramic Melbourne city skyline backdrop, the décor at Vue de Monde create a moody vibe that feels exclusive and intimate.
At Vue de Monde, you have to the ability to configure your wedding function space based on your vision and needs, you can either hire the entire function space or if you have a smaller guest party size, the Darwin room which features a rooftop lookout provides the perfect intimate space.
Wedding ceremonies at Vue de Monde are designed to impress, just imagine saying ‘I do’ in front of a modern city backdrop featuring tall buildings and the Yarra River.
Real Weddings at Vue de Monde
(photo by MEO)
The wedding venue
Aimee and Sam’s wedding up on the top of the Rialto Tower at Vue de Monde is truly an urban fairytale. With a rather intimate wedding party size, Aimee and Sam wanted a Melbourne wedding venue that has the ‘wow factor’, and they soon realized that Vue de Monde is the one that ticks every box in terms of amazing views, food and drinks.
Her wedding dress
Aimee’s wedding dress is Ellie Rose which is a stunning blush off the shoulder ballgown. Featuring intricate beading and lace detailing, this wedding dress adds a touch of romantic and elegant vibe to Aimee’s wedding and she couldn’t be happier with this dress.
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Vue de Monde Venue Info
- Address: inside55 Rialto Towers, 525 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Phone: (03) 9691 3888
- Website: https://vueevents.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 30, max 150
- Price per head: low $175, high $195
- Ceremony options: indoor
6. White Night Reception
Located within 30 minutes’ drive from the CBD, White Night Reception is an elegant and modern wedding reception located in Melbourne West. Featuring beautifully renovated venue with grand interior, private courtyard and gardens as well as premium services, White Night Reception offers everything that couples could ask for their wedding.
Based on your guest party size, White Night Reception offers the luxurious Garden room which comes with private access to courtyard and gardens for canapes as well as the Gallery for the lavish party of up to 400 guests. lastly, if you are wanting an classic grand ballroom with the ultimate ‘wow’ factors, than the Grand Ballroom with max 600 guest capacity is the one to consider.
If you are a fan of garden wedding ceremonies, then look no further than saying ‘I do’ amongst the garden of White Night Reception. Walking through the front gate decorated with festoon lights, the secret garden offers a natural greenery backdrop for your wedding ceremony.
Real Weddings at White Night Reception
(photo by Yarraevents, wedding celebrant: nhulyweds)
The wedding venue
Vicky could not love her wedding at White Night Reception more: with a garden wedding ceremony in front of the gazebo followed by bridal party wedding photos and reception celebration onsite.
Her wedding dress
On her wedding day, Vicky wore Tiffany from our Melbourne wedding dress collection, Featuring stunning 3d floral lace design, Tiffany is a stunning A-line dress that comes with square neckline as well as chic shoulder straps, boasting a romantic and elegant vibe.
White Night Reception Venue Info
- Address: 42 Hampstead Rd, Maidstone VIC 3012
- Phone: (03) 9318 6673
- Website: https://whitenightreceptions.com/
- Venue capacity: min 100, max 600
- Price per head: low $145, high $195
- Ceremony options: indoor and outdoor
7. Warrawong Estate
Located in Eynesbury, Warrawong Estate is a stunning rustic private property offering a rural and relaxed setting for your wedding day. The Warrawong estate was built in the 1850s, it features the iconic woolshed as well as a large ground for either wedding ceremony, taking bridal party photos or pre-dinner drinks and canapes.
One of the highlights of the Warrawong estate is its picturesque rural settings: set on top of 185 acres of idyllic farmland, while walking on the property, you will also get to enjoy a panoramic view of the Werribee River as well as the Toolern Creek Valley.
If you are looking for an all-in-one rustic Melbourne wedding venue, the Warrawong Estate is definitely something you should consider. Offering both indoor and outdoor options, you do not even have to worry about weather on your wedding day. Warrawong Estate’s outdoor wedding ceremony location remains as the most popular choices for its one-of-a-kind natural backdrop.
The wedding celebration happens within the Woolshed which boasts a relaxing and cozy vibe perfect matched with weddings at Warrawong Estate.
Real Weddings at Warrawong Estate
(Photo by Emily Howlett)
The wedding venue
Chloe and Nick’s wedding at the Warrawong Estate was a laidback and intimate affair. The love birds exchanged vows, rings and kisses under the arbour, in front of the stunning backdrop of the Werribee River and valley. They were surrounded by their loved ones who shared laughter and tears with the couple. The reception was held in the Warrawong Estate's barn where guests enjoyed a delicious meal and danced the night away to some of their favorite tunes.
Her wedding dress
On her wedding day, Chloe wore Selena from our Belle Curve plus size wedding dress collection. Featuring 3d floral lace, thin shoulder strap as well as plunging heart-shaped back design, this wedding dress simply added an extra touch of romance and elegance to her wedding vibe.
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Warrawong Estate Venue Info
- Address: 1200 Exford Rd, Eynesbury VIC 3338
- Phone: 0422 417 037
- Website: https://warrawongestate.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 100, max 200
- Price per head: low $145, high $175
- Ceremony options: indoor and outdoor
8. St. Anne's Vineyards
Situated a hour away from the Melbourne CBD, St Anne’s Myriniong is a vineyard wedding venue that provides a perfect setting for rustic weddings. If you vision your wedding as a truly laid back and relaxed affair, then you should definitely consider St Anne’s Vineyard as not only it offers wedding ceremony options but also onsite accommodations, making it a perfect all-in-one wedding venue.
St Anne’s Vineyard offers two unique wedding ceremony locations onsite, which are the courtyard and the Quaint bluestone cellars. While the courtyard is a perfect place to tie the knot amongst greeneries on a sunny day, St Anne’s Vineyard’s iconic Bluestone cellars is the all-time most popular location. With a moody ambient lighting, you will get to exchange vow with your loved one in front of wine barrels and bluestone wall.
Another much loved aspect of St Anne’s Vineyard is its endless opportunities for stunning wedding photos: whether its amongst the vivid vineyard, or some dramatic shots inside the cellar room, you sure will get to do a lot of unique photos there.
Real Weddings at St. Anne's Vineyards
The wedding venue
Married in 2021’s Summer, Mel and Jack’s wedding ceremony and reception were both held at the St.Anne’s Vineyards. Being a wine lover pair, Mel said when deciding their wedding venue, St.Anne’s Vineyards was almost a no brainer as they love their wedding day to be relaxing and laid back, where they can just have a great time with their guests.
Her wedding dress
For her wedding, Mel wore Harper from our Belle Charm collection. Featuring a sweetheart neckline with elegant detachable straps, Harper is a romantic and sexy mermaid wedding dress, perfect for Mel’s rustic wedding at St. Anne's Vineyards.
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St. Anne's Vineyards Venue Info
- Address: 64 Garrards Ln, Myrniong VIC 3341
- Phone: (03) 5368 7209
- Website: https://stanneswinery.com.au/weddings/
- Venue capacity: min 50, max 200
- Price per head: low $145, high $165
- Ceremony options: indoor and outdoor
9. Leonda by the Yarra
Located in Hawthorn, the Leonda by the Yarra is one of the Melbourne wedding venues that represents perfect combination of contemporary modern architecture with natural water and greeneries. Offering a private courtyard for wedding ceremonies and pre-dinner drinks, a jetty next to the river as well as plenty of greeneries and of course, the spacious grand ballroom, Leonda by the Yarra is truly a riverside wedding venue where every bride’s dream come true.
One of the biggest highlights of this Melbourne wedding venue is probably its riverside features, offering a private jetty that perched next to the Yarra River, not only it offers the bridal party with unique wedding photo opportunities, what many don’t know is that the bride and groom can also make a memorable departure experience at this jetty via the boat.
The main ballroom of Leonda by the Yarra is stunning in its simplicity, through those huge windows, you and your guests will get to watch the sunset through those stunning weeping willows.
Real Weddings at Leonda by the Yarra
(photo by Silas chau)
The wedding venue
For Vivian and John, they knew Leonda by the Yarra is the one soon as they stepped their foot in this Melbourne wedding venue. Wedding photo opportunity, modern interior, large guest capacity, river view, Leonda by the Yarra is the perfect venue that ticks every boxes. Due to her large guest size, the couple set their wedding ceremony at the Burley Garden, which is across the road of the Leonda by the Yarra. And followed by pre-dinner drinks and canapes in the courtyard while the bridal party got some excellent wedding photos taken at the Burley Garden as well as the iconic jetty.
Her wedding dress
For her wedding, Vivian wore Noemi from our Belle Charm collection. Featuring a stunning train, Noemi is a beautiful plunging v-neck fit and flare wedding dress. With a touch of blush color, this beauty is sure to be the showstopper for your big day.
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Leonda by the Yarra Venue Info
- Address: 2 Wallen Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122
- Phone: (03) 9819 1933
- Website: https://leondabytheyarra.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 100, max 400
- Price per head: low $145, high $195
- Ceremony options: indoor and outdoor
10. Langham Hotel
Nestled next to the Yarra River in Southbank, Park Hyatt is regarded as the ultimate destination for luxury hotel weddings. Offering six beautiful indoor venue options to pick from, you are guaranteed to find one that matches perfectly with your vision.
The Alto is a modern and elegant function space located on the 25th floor of Langham Hotel offers panoramic views of the Yarra River and the Melbourne city skyline. It can be used as a wedding ceremony or reception venue, its stunning rooftop also allows group photos after ceremonies or pre-dinner drinks and canapes.
The Clarendon Ballroom downstairs features crystal chandeliers, silk wall upholstery and timber paneling, is Langham Hotel most luxurious ballroom for the ultimate wedding celebration.
Apart from the luxury setting offered by this Melbourne city wedding venue, what I really love about weddings at Langham is piece of mind you will get on the day, whether it’s the onsite accommodation options and wedding ceremonies, or the accessibility of nearby Melbourne wedding photo locations, Langham Hotel has all of them covered of you, so you can truly sit back and enjoy your wedding day.
Real Weddings at Langham Hotel
The wedding venue
Helena and Tony has always dreamed about a modern wedding in Melbourne CBD, and Langham Hotel become the perfect match with the couple. Offering a luxurious vibe, Langham Hotel also offers the couple capability to say ‘I do’ onsite as well as stunning wedding photo opportunities with its iconic staircase at the entrance.
Her wedding dress
For her wedding, Vivian wore Irene from our Belle Charm collection, comes with a detachable spaghetti straps, this blush colored gown is a stunning ballgown with gorgeous lace detailing matched perfectly with elegant city wedding and it is sure to become the staple of every bride’s dream wedding.
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Langham Hotel Venue Info
- Address: 1 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006
- Phone: (03) 8696 8888
- Website: Langham Hotel
- Venue capacity: min 100, max 400
- Price per head: low $180pp, high $195pp
- Ceremony options: indoor
11. Montsalvat
(Photo by MEO)
Located in the picturesque suburb of Eltham, Montsalvat offers a dazzling and dramatic setting for moody vibe weddings. This Melbourne wedding venue is also well known for its radically distinctive historical features including buildings, art studios, halls and even the stables.
The Montsalvat is also one of the best Melbourne wedding venues when it comes to wedding photo opportunities, whether its is outside the historic building, on top of the renowed gallery, or near the elegant swimming pool, couples are almost guaranteed to get amazing wedding photos at this wedding venue.
The Great Hall has a highly captivating background for wedding settings, it is made up of the hardwood floors and reflective stylish whitewashed walls. The ceiling floor is made of dazzling stained glasses. With its spacious courtyard, the stained-glass window becomes a perfect backdrop for outdoor wedding ceremonies. If the weather turns out to be wet, the Gallery on the other side of the building offers a stunning indoor wedding ceremony space.
Real Weddings at Montsalvat
(Photo by MEO)
The wedding venue
Our bride Hannah has always been dreaming about a fairytale wedding and soon as she stepped her foot into this magical Melbourne wedding venue, she knew it was the one. On their wedding day, the couple tied the knot in the Upper Gallery followed by their reception inside the moody Great Hall.
Her wedding dress
For her fairytale-like wedding, Hannah visioned her wedding dress to be romantic and elegant with a touch of chic vibe. When Hannah visited our Melbourne wedding dress shop, she immediately laid her eyes on Belle Love, which is a limited princess style off shoulder ballgown. Featuring 3D laces and beadings, its off-shoulder design offers this ballgown wedding dress a touch of chic vibe.
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Montsalvat Venue Info
- Address: 7 Hillcrest Ave, Eltham VIC 3095
- Phone: (03) 9439 7712
- Website: https://www.montsalvat.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 40, max 125
- Price per head: low $160, high $220
- Ceremony options: indoor and outdoor
12. The Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre
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Within 20 minutes’ drive from the Melbourne CBD, the Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre is a magnificent Melbourne wedding venue located in Taylors Lake. From fairies and fantasies to lively and existent, the Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre offers the perfect space for grand wedding.
The Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre offers the wide range of wedding events from the opulent to the less lavish, privatized to public and from small intimated to prime luxurious. The venue consists of three highly profiled rooms in the region specially allocated for the events. Other than that, it offers a picturesque garden just next to the Lake.
The Lakeview ballroom is the ultimate event space lavish grand luxurious wedding. It has bright colored walls and black paint linings. It is fitted with good lighting and thus bringing the fairy tale to reality. It can accommodate up to 600 guests. Its elevated stage and a grand winding staircase are perfect for your Lebanese Zaffet grand entrance, the staircase is also an iconic backdrop for bride to take photos with her stunning long train wedding dress prior to the reception. Fitted with the light emitting diodes for the moody ambient lighting, the Lakeview Ballroom is definitely one of the most sought-after venues within the Lakeside.
With a capacity of max 270 guests, the Victoria room on the other side is themed with a highly reflective white and black color. With large crystal chandeliers, the glowing light emitting diodes make the environment lively for grand weddings.
The Wellington room is the smallest function space within the Lakeside reception but even still, it has a capacity of max 170 guests which make it much bigger than most of other Melbourne wedding venues. The charming function space is furnished with large floor-to-ceiling window as well as a raised stage for full vision and easy moment capture.
Real Weddings at Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre
(Photo by Desiren)
The wedding venue
For their wedding, Dijana and Aaron was wanting for something truly classy and timeless. With a large guest capacity, Lakeside becomes the perfect Melbourne wedding venue for the lovely couple. Its elegant exterior and gardens as well as the water feature provided the bride and groom lots of wedding photo opportunities before the reception commence.
Her wedding dress
It did not take long for our bride Dijana to say ‘yes’ to Elie-Rose when she visited our Malborne wedding dress shop. Featuring romantic and elegant v plunge neck light as well as off shoulder sleeves, Elie-Rose is a stunning ballgown that is perfect for grand weddings at Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre. And thanks to multiple stunning layers of lace design on the long train, this wedding dress really boast a glamours and elegant feel.
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Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre Venue Info
- Address: 65 Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038
- Phone: (03) 9390 9788
- Website: https://www.lakesidereceptions.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 60, max 600
- Price per head: low $160, high $220
- Ceremony options: indoor and outdoor
13. Showtime Events Centre
Located next to the picturesque Yarra River in South Wharf, The Showtime Event Centre is the perfect riverside New York warehouse-styled wedding venue. Renovated from historic warehouse that tracks back to the 1800s, it is now a super decorated venue offers high ceiling and industrial vibe.
With both indoor and outdoor ceremony options available, Showtime Event Centre offers a chic courtyard for couples to say ‘I do’ in front of the river backdrop. And after the wedding ceremony, the marquee area on the side turns into a perfect space for guest for pre-dinner drinks and mingling while they can also enjoy the stunning scenery.
The Showtime Event Centre has an exquisite reception with perfect arrangement leaving a spacious area for dance floor. This Melbourne wedding venue also gives opportunities to customize decoration to show specific colors and themes to match with couple’s wedding style. It is also fitted with high quality chandeliers and light emitting diodes of the modern world.
Outside this Melbourne wedding venue, is the beautiful scenery featuring the Yarra River as well as the Melbourne city skyline. The charming showtime Event Centre can accommodate over 150 guests and formal food can be served to them.
Real Weddings at Showtime Events Centre
The wedding venue
At the very start of their planning journey, Hannah and James both knew what they wanted for their wedding celebration is a modern and chic vibe: laid back atmosphere, great views and access to the Melbourne CBD as well as lots of laughter. Showtime Event is a perfect match with them, offering awesome river view as well as the classic New York warehouse-styled venue, the couple couldn’t be happier with their choice.
Her wedding dress
To match with her wedding at the Showtime Event, Hannah said ‘yes’ to Karmen when she visited our Melbourne wedding dress shop in Maribyrnong. Featuring sweetheart neckline with off-shoulder straps, Karmen is a stunning Mermaid wedding dress that also offers a sheer bodice for a subtle and cheeky display of skin.
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Showtime Events Centre Venue Info
- Address: 61 S Wharf Promenade, South Wharf VIC 3006
- Phone: (03) 9682 1777
- Website: https://showtimeeventgroup.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 40, max 220
- Price per head: low $160, high $220
- Ceremony options: indoor and outdoor
14. San Remo Ballroom
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Located in Carlton North, San Remo Ballroom is one of Melbourne’s most magnificent ballroom wedding venues. With a maximum capacity of 800 guests, the ballroom is furnished with jaw dropping chandeliers and super glowing bulbs for that extra luxury and glamorous vibe.
All the couples who held their weddings here have always left the best review, this is an eloquent of the friendly and conducive nature of this wedding venue. It has spacious dance floor for the guests which gives them an opportunity to experience the hype of the wedding event. Classic tables and chairs are well arranged to allow each and every invited guest and photographers to see the couples from the elevated stage and take the pictures.
It is an exceptional wedding venue around the Melbourne city that offers couples quality environment where they can publicly announce their strong bonds, and show the intense infatuation to their partners. The San Remo Ballroom also allows the couples hosting wedding in the venue to change the theme color to their favorite theme. It also has the ancient divine art works which offers a lovely background for one-of-a-kind wedding photos.
Real Weddings at San Remo Ballroom
(Photo by MEO Weddings)
The wedding venue
San Remo Ballroom offers pretty much everything that our bride Nico was expecting for her dream wedding, whether it’s the iconic ballroom with the large chandeliers hanging on top, or the moody and luxurious vibe this Melbourne wedding venue boasts. On her wedding day, their guests kept raving about how magnificent that their grand entrance was.
Her wedding dress
Since a little child, Nico has always been dreaming that one day she will get married dressed in a romantic white dress. Elsa from our Melbourne plus-size wedding dress become the perfect choice for Nico’s wedding at San Remo. The off-shoulder strap as well as the stunning lace design adds in an extra touch of elegance and romance.
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San Remo Ballroom Venue Info
- Address: 365 Nicholson St, Carlton North VIC 3054
- Phone: (03) 9347 4000
- Website: https://srbevents.melbourne/
- Venue capacity: min 150, max 800
- Price per head: low $125, high $140
15. Eynesbury Homestead
Located 60km away from the Melbourne CBD, the elegant Eynesbury Homestead wedding venue is a historic site that has been renovated into an outstanding wedding venue. This Melbourne wedding venue has two main sheltered rooms namely; the Baillieu that can accommodate close to 90 guests and formal food can be served to all of them, the other sheltered room is the Marquee that can accommodate up to 200 guests.
This venue itself offers a reception that can host 150 guests and leave a spacious dance floor for the mood enjoyment. Speaking of the surroundings, it has a wide manicured garden that has a seamless view. It is also one of the wedding photographer’s favorite backdrops due to the presence of the charming bluestone structures that were made by the European in the ancient times.
Eynesbury can host from intimate to grand, traditional to modernized and the many other special types of weddings depending on the bride and the groom’s taste, this is made possible by the presence of endless spacious garden that is regularly maintained. The golf garden is mainly preferred for the prime outstanding outdoor wedding spot. It is believed to be charming more after the customization. Customization allows the couples to use their preferred theme color during their day, it also brings out the perfection that is needed for the stunning pictures of the quality moments.
Real Weddings at Eynesbury Homestead
( Belle Martin Photography)
The wedding venue
Marcus and Jamiee’s wedding at the Eynesbury Homestead is truly an urban fairy tale. The day unfolds in waves of sweet emotion, the couple tied the knot in front of the perfect backdrop of the historic homestead. With manicured gardens, lakes, bluestone buildings, the entire setting was simply surreal at this Melbourne wedding venue.
Her wedding dress
Picking her dream wedding dress was not a hassle for our bride Jamiee. For her wedding dress, she visioned her wedding dress to be romantic with an elegant long train. When Jamiee visited our Melbourne wedding dress shop, it did not take long for her to lay eyes on our stunning strapless ballgown named Lynette. Featuring stunning beaded lace decorating the bodice, Lynette is the ballgown to fulfill every bride’s Disney princess dreams.
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Eynesbury Homestead Venue Info
- Address: 487 Eynesbury Rd, Eynesbury VIC 3338
- Phone: (03) 9971 0402
- Website: https://eynesbury.com.au
- Venue capacity: min 40, max 220
- Price per head: low $120, high $170
- Ceremony options: indoor and outdoor
16. Windsor Hotel
Located along Spring Street in East Melbourne, Hotel Windsor is a grand heritage wedding venue that attracts many wedding couples each year. Located within 5 minutes travelling time from the St Patrick’s Cathedral as well as the Parliament House, couples who get married at the Hotel Windsor will definitely benefit from its prime location. As a heritage gem, Hotel Windsor’s architecture portrays Victorian culture all the way from ancient times.
Being a hotel itself, one of the advantages of Hotel Windsor is you can start your morning inside the stunning accommodation offered by this heritage wedding venue. Afterwards the getting ready, Hotel Windsor offers numerous spots for dramatic photos and dazzling videos, the grand staircase is one of the most iconic spots.
The Hotel Windsor is a medium-large sized wedding venue that can accommodate close to 300 guests. Featuring hanging velvet drapes and soaring stained glass dome, the grand ballroom is painted white to make the room highly reflective, the super striking décor theme is set to be changed depending on the couple’s choice. The ballroom has a proper arrangement of expensive round tables and luxurious chairs boasting an elegant and timeless vibe for classic weddings.
Real Weddings at Hotel Windsor
(Photo by MEO)
The wedding venue
When it comes to her wedding, our bride Aimee planned a perfect balance between the modern vibe as well as the old-world charm. Her wedding reception was at one of the rooftop city wedding venues, while for her morning getting ready, she had her eyes at the classic timeless backdrop offered by the Windsor Hotel. Whether it’s the draping curtains, antique chandeliers or the floor-to-ceiling windows facing towards the East Melbourne, the setting offered by the Hotel Windsor gave so many different aspects to her wedding day.
Her wedding dress
There is probably nothing else than a ballgown would suit the timeless vibe offered by the Hotel Windsor, Ellie Rose from our Melbourne wedding dress shop features stunning lace detailing as well as intricate beading running through its long train, paring up with a romantic long veil, this wedding dress added plenty of dreamy feel to the wedding.
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Hotel Windsor Venue Info
- Address: 111 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Phone: (03) 9633 6000
- Website: https://www.thehotelwindsor.com.au/weddings
- Venue capacity: min 10, max 230
- Price per head: low $145, high $250
- Ceremony options: indoor
17. Sheldon Reception
Situated within 20 minutes away from the Melbourne CBD, Sheldon Reception is a luxury ballroom wedding venue that is perfect for grand and lavish wedding celebrations.
Walking into this Melbourne wedding venue, you will find its iconic grand staircase in the center which offers a dramatic photo backdrop for bride’s wedding gown. Sheldon Reception offers 3 sensational rooms for wedding celebrations in different sizes and capacity. While the Delphinium Room and Sheldon Gardens represent the two smaller reception rooms with capacity of up to 40 people, the Bliss Room is definitely the biggest and the most popular ballroom at Sheldon Reception.
Featuring magnificent chandelier lighting, polished white dance floor and exquisite bridal table backdrop, the Bliss Room boast a modern and luxury vibe for weddings up to 600 guests. What really makes weddings at Sheldon Reception is the magical elevator for the surprise bride and groom introduction. During the grand entrance, the bride and groom will make their way into the venue via the elevator, and this is one of the best ways to make your whole wedding party to go absolutely crazy.
Real Weddings at Sheldon Reception
(Photo by MEO)
The wedding venue
Both Phoebe and Andrew have big families so when it comes to finding their dream wedding venue, size does matter. Sheldon Reception offers them a big dance floor with plenty of rooms to move, together with the beautiful chandeliers, framed dance floor, they fell in love with this Melbourne wedding venue at first sight.
Her wedding dress
For her fairytale-like wedding, Hannah visioned her wedding dress to be romantic and elegant with a touch of chic vibe. When Hannah visited our Melbourne wedding dress shop, she immediately laid her eyes on Belle Love, which is a limited princess style off shoulder ballgown. Featuring 3D laces and beadings, its off-shoulder design offers this ballgown wedding dress a touch of chic vibe.
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Sheldon Reception Venue Info
- Address: 608-614 Somerville Rd, Sunshine West VIC 3020
- Phone: (03) 9364 8222
- Website: https://sheldonreception.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 50, max 600
- Price per head: low $100, high $160
18. Park Hyatt
Situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, just minutes away from Parliament House, the Old Treasury Building, Fitzroy Gardens, and St Patrick’s Cathedral, the Park Hyatt Melbourne is a great option for couples looking to celebrate their big day in the city.
Being a five-star high-end hotel, the Park Hyatt Melbourne is equipped with everything you need to make planning your big day a breeze. From a selection of seven luxurious venues to choose from, to an executive chef to plan your wedding menu and a professional wedding planner to take care of every aspect of your big day - if luxury is what you’re looking for, this is it.
Several of the Park Hyatt Melbourne’s wedding spaces feature Italian marble floors, wooden panelling, and grand staircases for unrivalled luxury and opulence. Some even feature a sunken dancefloor, ready for you and your guests to dance the night away. Other wedding venue options include the ballroom foyer, silver leaf dome, library, and private garden – all of which are equally as elegant. The spaces range in size from 40 to 360 guests, meaning there really is something for everyone, no matter what your budget or guest list size.
The hotel is also home to a range of luxurious rooms and suites, whether you want to get ready beforehand, provide accommodation to your guests, or start your honeymoon off right. Whichever way you look at it, the Park Hyatt Melbourne really is the stuff of fairytales.
Real Weddings at Park Hyatt
(Photo by MEO)
The wedding venue
One of our beautiful brides, Helena, recently got married at the Park Hyatt Melbourne. She said, “After researching and touring several other prospective wedding venues, I stumbled across the Park Hyatt Melbourne and immediately fell in love. Not only was the venue itself incredibly stunning, but I also loved working with their team, who were very friendly and professional, and took a lot of the hard work out of the wedding planning process. I would definitely recommend the Park Hyatt Melbourne to any couple who are looking for that extra luxurious touch on their big day.”
Her wedding dress
Irene from our Melbourne wedding dress collection fits perfectly with our bride Helena. Being a stunning ballgown that is detailed with impressive lace patterns, this is the perfect staple wedding dress for modern ballroom weddings.
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Park Hyatt Venue Info
- Address: 1 Parliament Square Off, Parliament Pl, Melbourne VIC 3002
- Phone: (03) 9224 1234
- Website: Park Hyatt weddings
- Venue capacity: min 100, max 300
- Price per head: low $185, high $199
19. Olinda Yarra Estate
Situated on a thousand acres of natural land, Olinda Yarra Estate is a 150yo property that turned into one of the most stunning Yarra Valley wedding venues. Featuring heritage buildings, a quaint cottage as well as stunning Yarra Valley mountain views, Olinda Yarra Estate offers a surreal setting for rustic wedding that is away from the concrete jungle.
When getting married at Olinda Yarra Estate, couple can truly relax and enjoy their day here as it offers accommodation, ceremony and reception all in one place. Start your morning at the beautiful Queen Anne homestead, where it offers a timeless backdrop for the wedding photos. In terms of wedding ceremony locations, Olinda Yarra Estate offers their couple with plenty of choices from garden, in front of the homestead and stables courtyard. However the most stunning ceremony location has to be the historic dairy shed chapel, where bride and groom tie the knot in front of the backdrop of the rustic barn door.
The night celebration at this Yarra Valley wedding venue can be held either intimately indoor, or inside the magical marquee under the stars. And Olinda Yarra Estate is a great place for couples who like to get hands on and DIY their weddings as they allow caterers like food trucks to come in and serve your guests. At the end of the day, Olinda Yarra Estate is the place for the perfect relaxed weddings.
Real Weddings at Olinda Yarra Estate
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The wedding venue
To Meagan and Tim, Olinda Yarra Estate was the perfect place for their wedding, it was their first wedding venue to check out and they instantly knew it was the one. They fell in love with its charm and stunning grounds, whether it’s the beautiful big marquee and barn, or the magnificent Yarra Valley scenery and homestead. They loved their marquee wedding under the romantic stars and fairy festoon lights.
Her wedding dress
To embrace the natural setting of the Pinteresque Yarra Valley, Meagan was looking for a wedding dress that is truly natural and elegant. Irene from our Melbourne wedding dress shop was the perfect fit to our bride Meagan. Beign a stunning ballgown with gorgeous lace detailing, Meagan also did a small customization to her wedding dress by chancing the shoulder design into off-shoulder strap.
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Olinda Yarra Estate Venue Info
- Address: 17/19 MacIntyre Ln, Yering VIC 3770
- Phone: 0419 631 713
- Website: https://olindayarra.com.au/
- Venue capacity: min 80, max 250
- Price per head: low $110, high $220
20. National Gallery of Victoria
Located in the heart of the Melbourne CBD by the Yarra River, lies the iconic National Gallery of Victoria. Featuring contemporary architecture designs, waterfalls and iconic stained-glass ceiling, NGV offers one of the best backdrops for modern and elegant weddings.
When getting married at the National Gallery of Victoria, one of the many benefits is the easy access to nearby ceremony and bridal photo locations. The Royal Botanic Gardens as well as the Victoria Barracks are both under 5 minutes driving time.
The National Gallery of Victoria is famous for its largest stained-glass ceiling in the world situated inside the Great Hall. With a capacity of max 600 guests, it is equipped with moody lighting to give your wedding an extra touch of moody and timeless vibe. Thanks to the size of the Great Hall, this venue is capable of hosting from small intimate weddings to grand deluxe weddings for up to 450 guests.
Mostly, intimated modern wedding ceremonies are perfectly preferred in the Garden Restaurant: featuring manicured lawns together with romantic flowers, The restaurant backdrop that is branded the city skyline that offers a good background for stunning and outstanding pictures. The branding creates a divine artwork that is of stylish setting.
Real Weddings at NGV
(Photo by White River Photography)
The wedding venue
Being a couple who loves art and shows, having their wedding celebration hosted at the NGV was the first thing that popped into Michelle and Nick’s mind. The contemporary yet elegant vibe offered by this grand Melbourne city wedding venue was something truly special and the prime location allows easy access to their wedding ceremony and locations as well.
Her wedding dress
Connie is a contemporary and elegant A-line wedding gown from our Melbourne wedding dress collection, which matches perfectly with Michelle’s NGV wedding. Being one of the best-selling wedding dresses in 2022, Connie features an elegant crepe large train as well as a square neckline. Our bride Michelle has also done some small customization to make its shoulder strap off-shoulder turning the neckline into a lovely sweetheart shape. Lastly, what truly makes this wedding dress special is it also comes with pockets, for the cool brides!
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NGV Venue Info
- Address: 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006
- Phone: (03) 9626 3408
- Website: https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/functions/weddings/
- Venue capacity: min 40, max 450
- Price per head: low $170, high $220
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So there you have it, the best 10 Melbourne wedding venues from a Melbourne wedding dress specialist perspective. I hope this blog will help you in finding your dream wedding venue and stay tune for the updates as we will be adding on another 10 amazing wedding venues in few months.
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