1401-1403 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Mount Dandenong VIC 3767
Nestled within the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, a mere 40-minute drive from the vibrant heart of Melbourne’s CBD, stands Tatra Receptions. The Main Building of Tatra proudly preserves its timeless Heritage facade, while seamlessly melding it with newly revamped interiors adorned in contemporary, soothing neutral hues. These elegant spaces provide the perfect canvas, inviting our cherished couples to infuse their unique style and creativity, culminating in the realization of their envisioned Wedding Reception.
In my journey as a Dandenong wedding photographer, I've had the privilege of exploring numerous wedding venues at Dandenong Ranges. Among them, Tatra Reception has captured my heart with its enchanting rustic ambiance, rich historical structures, and breathtaking gardens that serve as exquisite backdrops for wedding photography.
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Tatra Receptions| Wedding Venue Vision And Insights
A BRIEF OF TATRA RECEPTIONS
Nestled within the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, a mere 40-minute drive from the vibrant heart of Melbourne’s CBD, stands Tatra Receptions. The Main Building of Tatra proudly preserves its timeless Heritage facade, while seamlessly melding it with newly revamped interiors adorned in contemporary, soothing neutral hues. These elegant spaces provide the perfect canvas, inviting our cherished couples to infuse their unique style and creativity, culminating in the realization of their envisioned Wedding Reception.
In my journey as a Dandenong wedding photographer, I've had the privilege of exploring numerous wedding venues at Dandenong Ranges. Among them, Tatra Reception has captured my heart with its enchanting rustic ambiance, rich historical structures, and breathtaking gardens that serve as exquisite backdrops for wedding photography.
TATRA RECETIONS BASIC INFO
Address: 1401-1403 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Mount Dandenong VIC 3767
Phone: 0397511065
Business Hour: 9am-5pm
TOP 3 WEDDING HIGHLIGHTS AT TATRA RECEPTIONS
Amidst its rustic-chic allure, Tatra Reception boasts a charming timber chapel, a picturesque garden gazebo, and a wrought iron cupola, all nestled within lush lawns and surrounded by the verdant embrace of the forest. While wandering through these grounds, a plethora of incredible photo opportunities unveils themselves at every turn. And as the day unfolds, the festivities transition seamlessly into the capacious, chandelier-lit ballroom of Tatra Receptions, where the celebration finds its perfect setting. Here are 3 highlights of Tatra Receptions:
Multiple spaces
All in one wedding venue
Scenic natural beauty
TATRA RECEPTIONS PACKAGE INFO
At Tatra Receptions, a dedicated team of professionals stands ready to cater to your individual preferences and budgetary considerations. Their expertise is committed to ensuring that every aspect of your event aligns seamlessly with your personal vision, resulting in an occasion that flawlessly mirrors your unique aspirations.
Venue capacity: 80 to 270
Venue hire: $0 with a minimum spend
Weekend
100 guests with $190pp
Weekday
80 guests with $155pp
Time duration: from 5 hours
Beverage price: included in the package price
* Please note that the price is subject to the venue. For details, please contact venue for further information.
TATRA RECEPTIONS VENUE FEATURES
Tatra Receptions stands one of the most popular wedding venues at this region, where love takes center stage amidst the backdrop of enchanting beauty and timeless elegance. Whether you’re a couple need a distinctive celebration who hold a deep admiration for the captivating allure of nature, Tatra Receptions assures an experience that will be for years to come.
Complimentary accommodation
Personal coordinator
Access to picturesque gardens
Ample onsite parking
Fresh floral
Versatile spaces
Complimentary cake cutting & cake bags
WEDDING CEREMONY AND RECEPTION AT TATRA RECEPTIONS
Steeped in history dating back to the late 1800s, Tatra stands as a cherished historic property encompassed by ten acres of perennial forests and meticulously groomed gardens, bestowing upon it the status of one of our most treasured hidden gems.
Delight in the privilege of selecting either our meticulously crafted wrought iron Cupola, a masterpiece from the hands of a local artist, or our Chapel adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows. These distinguished choices serve as exquisite settings for your ceremony, each affording panoramic views of our resplendent gardens, an integral part of the captivating backdrop.
Indulge in the use of our sophisticated ballroom, graced by the presence of an open wood fireplace, and framed by the tranquil allure of our garden scenery. This versatile space effortlessly accommodates both intimate wedding gatherings and grand celebrations, ensuring your event is a seamless reflection of your desires, whether they lean towards a cozy affair or a lavish festivity.
Tatra Receptions is such a beautiful place and I'm so happy we had our wedding here. The preparation for our special day went by flawlessly. Tatra were very responsive and answered my multiple phone calls about every question I asked. The visits, the sampling dinner and all the pre-wedding events were wonderful.It rained on our wedding day so we were very grateful for a wet-weather option on site. Although we booked Tatra for a garden wedding, to have the back up option that still looked beautiful was a big relief for us.The food is fantastic, we had heaps of compliments on all meals and our favourite has to be the sticky date! The drinks package was great, plenty of opportunities for photos around the venue and everything ran to time.Two aspects didn't go to plan:The night before my Sunday wedding, most of the accommodation was booked by my or my husbands family as many of us had travelled >2 hours or interstate. There was another wedding on the Saturday night. They had loud music but I thought they must of paid for an extended package to perhaps midnight to keep going. However, the music kept getting louder and louder til 2am in the morning! Turns out over 50 heavily intoxicated guests partied on loudly in the car park which is immediately infront of the accommodation and had large speakers (placed right next to the window of my aunties room), open alcohol, tables set up, and they were extremely rowdy and disturbing and wouldn't move off the grounds. Some of the guests were scared due to the drunkenness of some of the guests. There was no after hours number to contact Tatra, so my own family had to argue with the crowd at 1am to leave and police were called. As a result, no one got more than 5 hours sleep. Were we compensated at all? No. The venue apologised but that wasn't good enough. Absolutely appalling and if I knew they'd allow this sort of behaviour, I would of never recommended people to stay on site and insisted on an airbnb. Accommodation should of atleast been partially refunded because no one got a restful night sleep due to the selfishness of the Saturday guests and the venue. Perhaps security on site if guests are staying overnight might be an idea? Atleast to prevent anyone else experiencing this like me and my family did.The other issue I had was the MC. We didn't know who it was as it changes from day to day. It was a young woman. Which would of been fine, but she was so quiet no one could hear the announcements! My husband had to grab the mic or just yell and repeat what she said multiple times so guests knew what was going on. When we asked her to speak louder she refused and said she couldn't?? She had a microphone yet myself and my husbands voices were louder? In addition, there was no hype, no excitement in her voice, she just spoke as if she was reading off a list. Very disappointing! If I knew this, I would of outsourced a more lively MC ourselves.These were the only two faults of the venue, so from my personal experience, I'd recommend staying off site if you value rest, and outsource a loud speaking MC with some energy and excitement if that's what you want. But for a venue with wonderful food, gorgeous gardens, options for wet weather, stunning ball room, helpful admin staff, and to take the stress out of coordinating your wedding because they run it like a well oiled machine, Tatra was fantastic. 🙂Edit: since posting this review I have been contacted by the venue. They have apologised for the shortcomings on the night saying they have spoken to the MC we had and given feedback. In regards to the night prior, they sincerely apologised and have let me know all the changes they have made to ensure this never happens again to any future couples as it was the first time it had happened in 20 years.For any future couples, your wedding never goes perfectly, this was 2 out of about 10 things that didn't go to plan on my day. But atleast when you book with Tatra, the team will go over and above to make it right and I think that's alot more care and effort than most!
We just got married at Tatra last week and could not have asked for a more amazing venue, staff or day.The gardens are absolutely breath taking along with the stunning chapel and ballroom.The staff are so friendly and kept us comfortable all afternoon and night.The food was sensational and fresh all of our guests were impressed with their meals. Post wedding communication has also been on point and prompt.Thank you for having us for our wedding we couldn’t have found a more perfect space 🩷
Tatra Receptions is my favourite wedding venue to perform in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs because of its scenery, and it has 2 amazing grand pianos that are available to be played during the wedding ceremony and the cocktail hour!
My favourite wedding venue to perform in Melbourne's outer east because it has 2 grand pianos available for use during the ceremony and the pre-reception cocktail hour!
Amazing venue with awesome leadership team in Andrew and Chloe. I've included some photos of the awesome photo locations that exist around Tatra - look at that heavenly light which is super rare in the Dandenongs!We've photographed/filmeds Western, Asian, European and Indian weddings at Tatra - it's a very versatile space, beautiful photo spots, both indoor and outdoor ceremony options, spacious interior space and friendly staff!
Great venue in the Ranges to host or attend an event. Recently attended two weddings at Tatra Receptions, and it was a great place with friendly staff and comfortable facilities.
my Partner and I got married in March 2024 at Tatra. From the moment we arrived we fell in love with the venue. The grounds were stunning and the staff were amazing. Nothing was an issue, they were very helpful in accomodating anything we were after. The day ran smoothly and the food was delicious. If i could give 10 stars then I would. Highly Highly recommed.
Lovely venue setting, guest were happy, and some of the office team were lovely particularly Emily. The food was good but one of my guests said that they didn't offer water during cashbar period and overall I have to say that we didn't have a great experience working with this venue.My experience as bride / wedding couple was disappointing when it came to dealing with their processes for management and planning. I don't think this was really the fault of the team members but rather a systemic issue.There were Wasps in the bridal room, and the coordinator showed up but didn't know what was going on and I think the main thing that disapointed me was a lack of communication leading up to the day. I didn't feel their process allowed for enough attention to detail. Particularly on their run sheet and it didn't have much flexibility. When I tried to organized an in person meeting to make it easier, I felt unwelcome, and the person who was going to meet with me hadn't shown up. There was just an ongoing feeling of indifference, complacency, and I felt like just another paycheck to them.For a "Premium" wedding venue as they like to claim I'd say that they didnt follow through with what I'd expect from a venue like this.A shame really because there is so much to love about the gardens and we had a great team of vendors that made our day special.
Tatra was such a beautiful place to hold our year 11 formal last year - the grounds and rooms are so gorgeous, the staff were all so friendly and helpful, and the organisational team at Tatra were more kind and accomodating than we ever could have hoped for! thank you so much for such an amazing night 🙂
We had our wedding at Tatra Receptions in Dec, 2023 and it was everything we imagined it would be! Andrew, Dearna and the staff were so helpful in making sure our day went smoothly as possible. It was forecasted for rain during the outside ceremony but we didn't want to make the call on moving it inside until as late as possible and they were so understanding and prepared to move things around if needed. Our wedding day & night went to a tee and it was all possible because the staff at Tatra made it so easy!
The best venue,The best location andThe best staff.Everything was so perfect and flawless. I honestly couldn't have picked a better place.Dearna and everyone were simply amazing. They went above and beyond. I was so relaxed and had nothing to worry about.Highly recommend!
Beautiful venue. The grounds are gorgeous. Not mobility friendly and a lot of walking required. The food was lovely and the timing and service was great.
From our initial enquiry, to our wedding day, Tatra had been nothing short of INCREDIBLE. Communication was amazing no matter how many silly questions I had, the staff were always super friendly and helpful. The gardens are unlike anything we could have imagined and made us feel like we were in a fairytale. The wedding day was run without a single slip up thanks to the amazing staff and wedding coordinator Rachel. We had the best night of our lives & we want to thank Tatra for the amazing service!
Beautiful location up in the hills. Plenty of space for large functions/weddings. There were 180 people at the wedding I attended. A bit of a trip from the western suburbs, but worth it.
Dear Team at Tatra,How do I say Thank you and mean it. I just had my wedding on the 12th of August and you stood by me to bring my dream to life!! The food was amazing, the staff are 10/10 .. , the support I received was impeccable!! My husband and I would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us have our fairytale wedding.We wish you nothing but the best and we will send photos when we have them.Thank you,Althea and Alwin .
Tatra Receptions is an exceptional venue that exceeded our expectations for our special day. From the moment we stepped onto the grounds, we were captivated by its natural beauty and elegance. The staff at Tatra Receptions were incredibly professional, attentive, and accommodating, ensuring that every detail of our event was taken care of flawlessly. The venue's picturesque gardens and stunning architecture provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and reception, creating a truly magical atmosphere. The food and drinks served were of the highest quality, leaving our guests impressed and satisfied. Tatra Receptions truly went above and beyond to make our wedding day unforgettable, and we highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a breathtaking location and exceptional service for their special event.
The team at Tatra were amazing. From the tour to the day, they were supportive and available. With clear communication, they ensured our special day went off without a hitch.Thank you, Tatra,Hayley and Gokhan
Had an amazing wedding, great communication throughout the planning process. On the day itself it was raining, but with some effort from staff and some luck, we dried the seats for an outdoor ceremony. Food was loved by all and there were no issues, overall running smoothly throughout the entire night.However, the day before the wedding we were told that the music system was outdated and many of the speakers did not work. As we did not have a DJ or band playing, this was a slight issue, as sound quality of the music lacked.We would ask Tatra to invest in a better, updated sound system for future events.Ultimately, we recommend Tatra Receptions to anyone looking for a natural, beautiful venue for a wedding or other large event 🙂
Andrew and the team at Tatra receptions are exceptional at what they do our night went smooth and was great food too.provided dj mc and rooms and great drinks and atmosphere for a wedding.photos are gorgeous (Andrew Shwartz photography) and the night could not have been nicer thanks again to the team of chef's staff and organizers for a memorable day.
We had our wedding here a few days ago, such an amazing venue and very attentive staff! They worked very hard to ensure our day went smoothly; we can not thank you enough. All our guests loved the venue, accommodation and the food is amazing as well. Thanks again, S & G.
Very pretty venue and the food was amazing! The accommodation was nice, room and bathroom was massive, with basic tea and coffee and cornflakes for breakfast. Only complaint is the bed, a king bed would be appreciated, the queen looks very small and isn't as comfortable as a larger bed, especially for the $180 per night price tag.
WEDDIN PHOTOGRAPHY OPPORTUNITIES AROUND TATRA RECEPTIONS
From a Dandenong wedding photographer perspective, nestled within Tatra Reception’s embrace are vibrant, ever-evolving gardens and a charming historical chapel, making it an ideal backdrop for capturing captivating photos amidst lush greenery. The reception building, adorned with floor-to-ceiling windows, offers a splendid canvas for capturing the play of light and the surrounding beauty. Additionally, the grandeur of the staircase proves to be a perennial favorite, providing an elegant setting for captivating bridal party photographs. Furthermore, the decking positioned in front of the majestic trees stands as a designated area perfect for capturing formal photographs.
Indoors, the ballroom’s dancing floor takes center stage as a breathtaking setting for capturing the grace and energy of dance through photographs. Adjacently, the pre-dinner room, adorned with a vintage crystal chandelier and a welcoming fireplace, presents an enchanting atmosphere that lends itself beautifully to capturing the essence of your reception in stunning photographs
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