Stop what you’re doing! Before you search high and low for your dream dress, or start a Pinterest board specifically for the colour palette of your wedding stationery, choosing a wedding venue should be top of your to-do list. We know how overwhelming finding ‘the one’ can be, so we’ve found 10 of the best Melbourne wedding venues for your big day.
There are lots of things to consider when choosing a wedding venue in Melbourne or Victoria – do you want somewhere that you can have your ceremony, photos and reception all in the one place? How big or small does your venue need to be? Do you want a wedding venue in the Melbourne CBD? Or a wedding venue in Victoria somewhere – perhaps a place with on-site accommodation so everyone can dance the night away?
Whatever it is you’re looking for in a Melbourne wedding venue – you’ll be bound to find ‘the one’ below. From sprawling country estates to chic city venues, the one thing they all have in common is serious ‘wow’ factor worthy of celebrating your love.
Head to the One Fine Day Directory to do more research and find more wedding venues in Victoria and incredible suppliers like florists and makeup artists too.
1. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
The Timber Yard
If you’re on the hunt for a rustic and whimsical, yet vibrant backdrop for your wedding day, The Timber Yard Melbourne is that — and so much more.
The stunning Port Melbourne venue provides the perfect atmospheric setting for an intimate to an extravagant celebration. The incredible team at The Timber Yard help loving couples create their perfect day through bespoke functions, where you are able to design every element of the occasion.
Taking place in the elegant event space, The Timber Yard has the capacity to host both the ceremony and reception, accommodating anything from 100 to 1,500 guests. Their expert and dedicated team assist and help guide you, in creating a beautiful occasion that will be cherished in the memories of you and your guests.
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Rustic, Flexible & Unique
Guests: 100-1500
Onsite accommodation: No
Address: 351 Plummer St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
What makes The Timber Yard SO different?
The Timber Yard consists of two sophisticated spaces that make for the perfect reception centre. First, there is the outdoor elegance of The Yard, where guests are invited to enjoy cocktails and canapes in a lush, vibrant urban garden setting. Guests then continue their journey through the extravagant retractable barn doors to enter The Warehouse, an incredible space that perfectly harmonises a beautifully dynamic and sensory wonder. What makes these two spaces so special and different is their ability to host both the ceremony and reception or be utilised as a double space, for the reception alone.
Why you should choose The Timber Yard Melbourne:
The Timber Yard is an urban sanctuary where you are able to design every element of the occasion with the flexibility to host both the ceremony and reception.
Real reviews:
“My wife and I were married here in March and it was an absolute dream. The Timber Yard is stylish, versatile, convenient and expansive – it truly is the perfect Melbourne venue! Josh is really easy to deal with and always happy to chat about how he can assist in helping to create your perfect event. We have absolutely zero regrets about choosing the Timber Yard for our wedding, it is the best place for a massive party!”
“Just wanted to say thank you so much for everything yesterday & in the past few months. Everything went so well yesterday & the venue team were so incredibly helpful, attentive, kind, professional, courteous, I honestly can’t think of enough words to say.”
“A big thank you to you and the team for our incredible wedding last night – it truly was so magical!”
1. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
Mewburn Park
…and the ‘Time of your Life’ package
Mewburn Park Homestead is located 3km out of Maffra, in Gippsland – the food bowl of Victoria. The property is surrounded by fresh and local produce, unique experiences and a relaxed atmosphere.
At Mewburn Park, the team love to help create a day to remember, and that includes attentive service offered from the first viewing, to having your very own staff member looking after you on your wedding day and through to breakfast in the new cottage cabin retreat, THE LAKEHOUSE the day after! The moment you arrive, the property is yours, the brand new ‘powder room’ is not only one for the eye, it will be filled with drinks and delicious nibbles, listening to the sound of birds whilst getting ready for your wedding day. Nothing more relaxing than this.
Be assured, you’re in good hands with owner’s Julia & Adam’s track record – with over 250 weddings at Mewburn Park Homestead.
What you’ll find at Mewburn Park is extensive, lush gardens and a blank canvas marquee, for you to make your own. By booking your wedding day at Mewburn Park, you’ll be able to take your guests away for the weekend for a memorable ‘wed-cation’ they’ll never forget.
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The Details:
Vibe: Farmstead, customisable, gourmet food
Guests: 50-130 (more on request)
Onsite accommodation: Yes, for couple. Accommodation for guests coming soon!
Address: 5667 Traralgon-Maffra Rd, Tinamba VIC 3859, Maffra VIC 3860
What makes Mewburn Park different?
Mewburn Park Homestead is set on 20 acres of green gardens, and surrounded by the family’s farm of 300 acres, not to forget the stunning gold brick horse stables, a magnificent photo backdrop. With this, there is ample space on the grounds to have your wedding day all in the one location. From your ceremony, to cocktail hour and photos through to your reception – you will enjoy stunning backdrops wherever you turn.
Simply choose the venue hire package that suits you best. Then add the beverage package and choose one of their hand picked caterers for everything food.
The team then invite you to choose your ceremony spot (almost) anywhere you like, helping you to create that dreamy wedding ceremony that is unique for you two.
Real customer reviews:
“We wanted to (finally) take the time and let you know how very grateful we are for you both.
Reflecting on our wedding day, it really was everything we could have ever dreamed of and so much more.
I cannot tell you how many of our guests told us it was the most beautiful venue they had ever been too. Our celebrant, Cam, in particular was speechless when he spoke about Mewburn Park and he has been to plenty of weddings.
It was clear to us that you know what you are doing, you know how to best manage the day and you definitely knew how to manage our expectations. We know we asked a lot of you and your team with our large guest list and we really felt that you handled that perfectly. All of our guests said how lovely you all were and that nothing was too much to ask. Bringing everyone to this small country town was the best decision!
We hope to one day visit Mewburn Park again as it will always hold a special place in our hearts!!
Thank you again for everything.” – Nikki & Tim
“Mewburn Park is the most dreamy venue. It was the first and only venue we looked at for our wedding. The grounds are STUNNING! Honestly one of the hardest decisions of all the wedding planning was deciding where on the grounds to have the ceremony, because there were SO many beautiful options. And then there’s the glorious clear marquee with a ceiling full of fairy lights. Finally, another reason Mewburn Park is so great, is its beautiful owners Julia and Adam. Julia and Adam are so easy to work with, nothing is a hassle. Mewburn Park gave us the wedding of our dreams, and for that we will be forever grateful.” – Laura & Harry
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2. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
Eight Acres Lakes Entrance
This private, idyllic wedding venue in Eastern Victoria is a must see!
Eight Acres embodies the essence of Coastal Country Chic! Step into your own fairytale at this charming, Instagram-worthy venue. With farm animals, twinkling fairy lights that illuminate the property at sunset, cozy fire pits, and room for food trucks, it’s a magical escape for your big day.
Set on 8-acres of stunning farmland, the aptly named ‘Eight Acres’ is a unique wedding venue, offering a rustic setting with luxury glamping tents, coastal farmhouse style cottages, palm trees swaying over the outdoor pool, and all the elements to successfully celebrate a ‘wedding weekend’.
Cleverly designed to create a ‘one-of-a-kind’ celebration, this boutique wedding venue with onsite accommodation is designed to be planned and styled in a way that represents you as a couple. A library of helpful ‘add-ons’ such as furniture and bar staff hire, and even an on the day coordinator to help make the day a breeze!
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The Details:
Vibe: Coastal, Country chic, Farmstay, DIY
Guests: 120 (more on request), with on-site accommodation for 55 guests
Onsite accommodation: Yes, cottages and glamping
Address: 303 Colquhoun Rd, Lakes Entrance VIC 3909
What makes Eight Acres Lakes Entrance different?
Booking your wedding at Eight Acres means you get exclusive access to the venue for the entire weekend. This multi-day style of celebration is designed to take the pressure off the wedding day and invite your guests to take part in pre and post-wedding celebrations, such as welcome cocktails and woodfire pizzas by the pool house the evening before and a recovery breakfast the day after.
“Can you help us find a killer blank canvas property so we can DIY! Oh and we want our guests to stay too!” Have a look at Eight Acres, a cracking-all-weekend-wedding DIY venue where you can play and stay for your BIG day.
The Wedshed is a space where you can let your imagination run wild and design a one-of-a-kind party that will be talked about for a long time! It also allows you to bring in your favorite catering, stylist, photographer, florist – and any other vendors you’ve got your eye on.
Real client reviews:
“Pete & Ellis were nothing short of amazing. Everytime we visited the venue leading up to our wedding they had done more work to the property and made us feel so welcome and excited for our upcoming day. Our wedding weekend was so smooth thanks to the team there!” – Grace + Josh
“Pete and the staff were fantastic. Nothing was too hard and they were very accommodating. The day was easy and the venue was wonderful. Our guests loved it.” – Shaun + Chris:
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3. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
Warrawong Estate
This is the closest you’ll get to rustic country so near to Melbourne CBD (just 40 mins!). Warrawong Estate sits on a sweeping property with panoramic views of Werribee River, Exford Reservoir, and the Toolern Creek valley – you can already envision the wedding pics, right?!
Hold your wedding between The Woolshed and magnificent Silos – this unique venue is perfect for everything from a gourmet BBQ to a formal seated reception (it can hold 180 guests for a sit-down event). Have the outdoor ceremony of your dreams with this beautiful backdrop and yes, your fur-baby is welcome to share your special day here too – *Googles ‘tiny dog tuxedo*. This is the perfect wedding venue in Melbourne if you want your ceremony, photos and reception all in the one stunning place! Warrawong Estate also has seven gorgeous Glamping tents, so you and your guests can party all night and just roll into bed!
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4. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
The Farm Yarra Valley
Festoon lights, antique fixtures and an open timber verandah – if your wedding look is ‘homestead charm’ – this is your venue! Just 30 minutes from Melbourne, this stunning wedding venue is tucked away in Warrandtye South, with views of vineyards and rolling paddocks.
The Farm shares its home with the award-winning Rob Dolan Wines, and if good food and wine are an important element for your special day, they can offer a farm to plate experience, using the best produce and wine from the area. For a seated wedding reception, they can host 110 guests, or 150 if you prefer cocktail style. With flexibility to make the day yours, a wedding at The Farm will be intimate, welcoming and oh so fun!
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5. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
Trawool Estate
Just an hour from Melbourne, Trawool Estate is a picturesque wedding venue for your special day. Say ‘I do’ surrounded by native beauty and tranquil surrounds and enjoy yummy locally sourced food and wine.
Perhaps the biggest allure of Trawool Estate is the on-site accommodation. Parts of the Hotel date back to the 1870s, and a renovation in 2019 has blended this historic building with modern, industrial interiors. The Estate has 27 luxury accommodation rooms, including some set up just for families, and can sleep 68 people all up – meaning everyone could dance the night away without having to worry about a long drive home – bliss!
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6. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
Levantine Hill
Is there another wedding venue like Levantine Hill? No, no there’s not. There’s a number of outstanding venues to choose from at this beautiful Yarra Valley location, to act as the backdrop for the bespoke wedding of your dreams. Catering for everything from intimate groups of 20 to a huge party of 500, you’ll be able to create the perfect day.
From elegant indoor and outdoor spaces and expansive views of those gorgeous vines, you’ll forever remember your time spent here. There’s superb food and of course, wine, and settings for photographs worthy of a magazine cover. Laura Henshaw, co-founder of Keep It Cleaner got married here and if her wedding pics can’t convince you to choose this venue, nothing will. Swoon!
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7. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
The Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort
Set on 20 acres of landscaped grounds in the heart of the Victoria High Country (about 20 minutes from Mansfield and two and a half hours from Melbourne), you’ll find the Sebel Pinnacle Valley Resort.
With gorgeous onsite accommodation, you and your guests will be able to relax and truly enjoy yourselves. Take your pick from the numerous ceremony and reception locations for numbers ranging from 30-200 guests. The Sebel is the venue for you if you’re after a relaxed atmosphere and the luxury of space to soak up this special occasion with your loved ones.
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8. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
The Wool Mill
Have you got a big vision for your wedding day and just want a blank canvas venue where you can bring it to life? The Wool Mill, located in the heart of Brunswick, is the space for you! Exposed brick walls, black timber beams, soaring saw toothed ceilings and concrete floors are the perfect base for you to build on.
Each of The Wool Mill’s distinct spaces effortlessly flow into one another – start in the cocktail lounge, move into the ceremony space and then meander into the feasting hall (there’s also an insane speakeasy bar hidden behind sliding doors you could end the night in too!). You can fit a max capacity of 220 people in this venue, and if you need some inspiration, their wedding planners are full of ideas they’d love to share too.
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9. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
Vue de monde
Look, if you want a Melbourne wedding venue that will impress big time, Vue de monde is superb. Located on Level 55 of the Rialto Tower in the middle of Melbourne’s CBD, the views are jaw-dropping (especially from the rooftop terrace!).
Vue de monde is an award-winning restaurant and as well as amazing food and service, it serves up some serious drama with chic and moody aesthetics and dramatic light fixtures. Go all out and exclusively hire the entire venue or takeover an individual space for a smaller affair – The Estuary is the perfect blank canvas if you want your ceremony on site too.
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10. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
Sandringham Yacht Club
If you want the calming blues of water to be the backdrop for your wedding day, then let me introduce you to Sandringham Yacht Club. A stunning waterfront wedding venue in Melbourne with romantic views of Port Phillip Bay. Say, “I do” by the beach and then celebrate in Sandringham Yacht Club’s modern ballroom with its glorious floor-to-ceiling windows.
There’s space for 250 guests seated or up to 400 guests for a cocktail style soiree, and their all-inclusive packages make organising a breeze. Make the celebration your own with your choice of luxurious add-ons – live oyster shucking station, anyone?
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11. WEDDING VENUES IN MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
ALTO Event Space
Thirty-foot high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows gives you sweeping city views at this Melbourne wedding venue. ALTO Event Space, located on top of Melbourne’s iconic GPO building, can host up to 400 people cocktail style or 150 guests for a sit-down dining experience.
It’s super chic with polished concrete floors, a striking brass bar and large outdoor terrace with a versatile floor plan so you can create just what you want. ALTO is operated by leading event company Damm Fine Food who have a bevy of innovative menus and stylish options that are sure to impress.
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Hero image via Kyra Boyer Photography at ALTO Event Space.
By Rebecca Bodman
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One Fine Day Contributor
