Choosing the right wedding ceremony venue in Melbourne implies a perfect wedding journey for brides. But where is the best wedding ceremony venue or location in Melbourne?
A thousand brides have a thousand answers. I, Nick, a Melbourne-based wedding photographer who has witnessed countless weddings in my career, I confess that there is not an absolutely correct answer that can satisfy a thousand brides.
The right wedding ceremony venues or locations depends on many factors, i.e. whether the ceremony venues or locations is a garden, beach, or church. Also, the wedding style that you expected and whether the wedding ceremony venue provides an indoor backup plan when the weather turns rainy. You know what I mean if you live in Melbourne long enough.
Therefore, I feel I have an inescapable responsibility to write a comprehensive guideline for the bride who seeks a right wedding ceremony venue.
To make the guideline informative, concise, and easy to read, I divide ceremony locations into three types.
- Garden and beach wedding ceremony
- Indoor, architecture, or historian wedding ceremony venues
- Church wedding ceremony
In this blog, I summarise all that essential information, such as venue’s capacity, price and permission requirements, etc. If you’re interested in specific wedding ceremony venues, you can also find the Google map and contact number for each wedding ceremony below.
Without further ado, let’s find out the best wedding ceremony venues option for your dream wedding.
Contents
- Carlton Gardens
- Fitzroy Gardens
- Royal Botanical Garden and Nearby Gardens
- St Kilda Botanical Gardens
- Williamstown Botanical Gardens
- Kamesburgh Gardens Wedding
- St Ignatius Catholic Church
- St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
- St Eustathios, South Melbourne
- Antiochian Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
- Melbourne Town Hall Wedding Ceremony: Historic Portico Balcony Cenue with a Backdrop of City Views
- Quat Quatta: an Intimate Garden Wedding Ceremony Venue
- The Altar Electric: Unique and Las Vegas Wedding Ceremony Venue
- The George Ballroom Wedding Ceremony Venue: Heritage Building in Renaissance Revival Style
- Werribee Park Mansion Wedding Ceremony Venue: Historic Victorian-Era Mansion Marries Expansive English Garden
- The Dome
- Montsalvat
- Glasshaus
- Harbour Room
- Beach Ceremony in Port Phillip City & Bayside City
- Victorian Marriage Registry – Old Treasury Building
- Rooftop Wedding Ceremony
Hope this information we shared could smooth your wedding planning a bit. Let’s get started.
1. Garden Wedding Ceremony Locations in Melbourne
Melbourne is a city known as the garden city. We have picked some of the most beautiful gardens in Melbourne and its inner suburbs for your wedding ceremony location choice.
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Carlton Gardens
Video tour: Carlton Gardens
Located On North of Melbourne City CBD, Carlton Gardens is one of the most popular and classical places when Melbourne people thinking about the outdoor garden weddings.
Lawn 15 is my recommended place. At here, you could set the fountain and Royal Exhibition Building as the backdrop for your wedding ceremony and tie the knot between the tree lines. The perfect symmetrical balance is golden for wedding photography.
After the wedding ceremony, you could also take the opportunity to capture the bridal party photos in other lawns or places of the Carlton Gardens.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for Carlton Gardens Lawn 15
- Nominated Hired Time: 4 Hours (including the setup and pack up time)
- Application Fees: $60
- Site Fees: $650
- Council: City Of Melbourne
- Marquees or Tipis: Not Allowed
- Lawn Location Check: Click HERE
- To Apply for A Wedding Permit: Click HERE
Contact info of the Carlton Gardens
- Address: 9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053
- Contact: (03) 9270 5000
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Carlton garden on Google Maps
Fitzroy Gardens
Video Tour: Fitzroy Gardens
When you prefer a bit alternations to tie the knot in a garden around Melbourne City, Fitzroy Gardens is another perfect options. To stand out compared to other gardens weddings ceremony locations, Fitzroy Garden could provide both the outdoor and indoor options.
For the outdoor garden weddings, Lawn 9 with the Old Bandstand, Lawn 11 with the Dolphin Fountain are my recommendations.When you choose to get married in the wet season and still prefer some garden look, the conservatory could be one of your perfect garden wedding choices.
Lawn 9 with the Old bandstand needs an early application for the busy wedding season as it is a quite popular option for brides. When you organize a summer afternoon wedding ceremony, you could choose the side of Grey Street Fountain as there is more shade here. When you have a bit long guest list for the wedding ceremony, then choose the playground side could give you more space.
Lawn 11 with the Dolphin Fountain offer a better landscape option. The lush green native backdrop, the old elm trees, the paved pathway and the fountain itself deliver a variety of background to your wedding ceremony.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Feature for Lawn 9 (Old Bandstand) and Lawn 11 (Dolphin Fountain)
- Nominated Hired Time: 4 Hours (including the setup and pack up time)
- Application Fees: $60
- Site Fees: $592 for Lawn 9 and Lawn 11
- Council: City Of Melbourne
- Marquees or Tipis: Not Allowed
- Lawn Location Check: Click HERE
- To Apply for A Wedding Permit: Click HERE
When you prefer the indoor floral and garden wedding ceremony to avoid the possible bad weather, the Conservatory in the Fitzroy Garden is a great choice. Please note the Conservatory could only be booked outside the public opening hours (9 am to 5.30 pm)
The Key Wedding Ceremony Feature for Conservatory
- Nominated Hired Time: 1.5 hours or 3 hours including the setup and pack up time)
- Application Fees: $60
- 1.5 Hours Site Fees: $537
- 3 Hours Site Fees: $1073
- Council: City Of Melbourne
- Lawn Location Check: Click HERE
- To Apply for A Wedding Permit: Click HERE
Contact info of the Fitzroy Gardens
- Address: Lansdowne St, East Melbourne VIC 3002
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Fitzroy Gardens on Google Maps
Royal Botanical Garden and Nearby Gardens
Video tour: Royal Botanic Gardens
When we talking about the Royal Botanical Gardens, sometimes we may get a bit confused. There are actually quite a few gardens inside the circle of the St Kilda Road, Domain Road and Alexandra Ave. From north to the south, there are Alexandra Gardens, Queen Victoria Gardens, Kings Domain, Royal Botanical Gardens and Kings Domain South.
For the wedding ceremony, only the Queen Victoria Gardens, Kings Domain and the Royal Botanical Garden could be hired. Moreover, you need to go through different organizations to apply for the permit and pay the bill.
For Queen Victoria Gardens and Kings Domain, they belong to Melbourne City. So as the same as Carlton Gardens and Fitzroy Gardens, you need to apply for the permit and pay the fees to Melbourne City Council.
Among all the possible wedding ceremony places in these two gardens, my preferred choice is the Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden, Lawn 7 with the Stapley Pavilion and Lawn 8 with the Janet Lady Clarke Rotunda.
The Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden offers a quiet and private environment with the surrounded hedge. Plus, the small tranquil pond and the blue-tiled grotto will provide a perfect backdrop. For the Lawn 7 with Stapley Pavilion and the Lawn 8 with Janet Lady Clarke Rotunda, they could accommodate an intimate wedding ceremony inside, so you don’t have to worry about possible rain on your wedding day.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Feature for The Pioneer Women’s Memorial Garden, Lawn 7 (Stapley Pavilion) and Lawn 8 (Janet Lady Clarke Rotunda)
- Nominated Hired Time: 4 Hours (including the setup and pack up time)
- Application Fees: $60
- Site Fees: $650
- Council: City Of Melbourne
- Marquees or Tipis: Not Allowed
- Lawn Location Check: Click HERE
- To Apply for A Wedding Permit: Click HERE
Currently, if you are not going to get married in the reception venues inside the Royal Botanical Garden, such as The Terrace, Garden House and Jardin Tan, you have to contact Blake Feast to arrange all your wedding ceremony related service. They are the only outdoor wedding ceremony contractor in the Royal Botanical Garden. Blake Feast’s wedding ceremony service includes site hire, marquee hire, wet weather contingency options, post-ceremony drinks and etc.
There are currently 7 outdoor spots and 1 indoor alternative spot for wedding ceremony location in Royal Botanical Gardens. They are Nymphaea Lake East and West, Tecoma Pavilion, Taxodium Lawn, Rose Pavillion, Picnic Point, Princes Lawn, Tennyson Lawn and Eastern Transit Room.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Feature for The Above 8 Wedding Ceremony Places in Royal Botanical Garden
- Nominated Hired Time: 3 Hours (including the setup and pack up time)
- Site Fees: October to April, $900 for a lawn spot, $1200 for a pavilion; May to September, $500 for a lawn spot, $700 for a pavilion.
- Capacity: 350 people for a lawn spot, 60 people for a pavilion.
- Marquees or Tipis: Allowed Via Blake Feast
- Lawn Location Check: Click HERE
- To Apply for A Oct-Apr Wedding Permit: Click HERE
- To Apply for A May-Sep Wedding Permit: Click HERE
Contact info of the Royal Botanical Garden
- Address: Gate A, Cnr Alexandra Ave and Anderson Street, South Yarra, Victoria
- Contact: (03) 9270 5000
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Royal Botanical Gardens on Google Maps
St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Video Tour: St Kilda Botanical Gardens
If you prefer to escape Melbourne city’s traffic to organize a garden wedding ceremony, St Kilda Botanical Gardens is definitely a great option. Set on St Kilda - Melbourne's inner south suburb, St Kilda Botanical Gardens has some extraordinary views as the wedding ceremony backdrop. The palm-lined path, the ornamental pond, the sub-tropical rain forest conservatory are just a few of them.
Among all the places inside the St Kilda Botanical Gardens, the Rose Garden Rotunda is the most popular and scenic place for a wedding ceremony in my experience.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for St Kilda Botanical Gardens
- Site Fees: $350 Per 2 Hours
- Council: City Of Port Phillip
- Marquees or Tipis: Allowed For Under 3*3m, Larger than 3*3m need approval in advance and extra permit fees
- Garden Location Check: Click HERE
- To Apply for A Wedding Permit: Click HERE
Contact info of the St Kilda Botanical Gardens
- Address: 11 Herbert St, St Kilda VIC 3182
- Contact: (03) 9209 6777
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St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Williamstown Botanical Gardens
When you organize a garden wedding ceremony on the western side of Melbourne, Williamstown Botanical Gardens is my recommendation place. Set at Williamstown and face to the Port Phillip Bay, Williamstown Botanical Gardens has 4 lawns available for the couples who prefer to tie the knot. They are Golden Elm Lawn, Liquid Amber Lawn, Plumbago Lawn and Sunset Lawn.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Feature for Williamstown Botanical Gardens
- Site Fees: $270 for Hobsons Bay Resident, $400 for non-Hobsons Bay Resident
- Council: City Of Hobsons Bay
- Guests Limitation: Max 75 people
- Marquees or Tipis: Not allowed
- Confetti: Confetti and Rice are not allowed, flower pedals or dry flowers is fine.
- To Apply for A Wedding Permit: Click HERE
Contact info of the Williamstown Botanical Gardens
- Address: Giffard St & Osborne Street, Williamstown VIC 3016
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Williamstown Botanical Gardens on Google Maps
Kamesburgh Gardens Wedding
Located at the Hampton end of North Road, Kamesburgh Garden is one of the best wedding ceremony locations that I’ve shot in Brighton area. Walk into the garden, you will find a big lawn which is perfect for wedding ceremonies. With the stunning heritage Victorian mansion as well as fountains and palm trees as the perfect backdrop, your wedding ceremony photos are guaranteed to be above and beyond.
As a wedding photographer, what I also love about the Kamesburgh Garden is the versatilities and convenience it offers to the wedding couple. While bridal vehicles are permitted to enter the grounds, this means our brides no longer have to travel a long distance to walk into the ceremony. Not only that, plenty of photo locations in the garden allow couples to do their wedding location photos straightway after the ceremony.
The historical mansion, the stairs in front, the fountain, as well as the palm trees are pretty much must do photos at the Kamesburgh Garden.
Contact info of the Kamesburgh Gardens
- Address: 78 North Road, Brighton, VIC
- Contact: (03) 9599 4444
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Kamesburgh Garden on Google Maps
2. Choices For A Church Wedding Ceremony in Melbourne
Getting married in a church to receive the Catholic or Orthodox blessing is another popular way to tie the knot in Melbourne. Below are some gorgeous churches in our vision for the wedding ceremony options in Melbourne metro area.
St Ignatius Catholic Church
Video tour: St Ignatius Church
Set on Church Street in Richmond, St Ignatius is one of the most popular places to get married in a Catholic church. You could expect the Sacrament of Matrimony to establish a lifelong union between you and your loved one. The indoor marble architectures and the outdoor backyard balcony with the city view are just beautiful scenes to have them in your wedding day memory.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for St Ignatius Catholic Church
- The Church Offering: $2000
- The Celebrant Fees: $400
- >The Bond $400
- Confetti, Rice or Flower Pedals Are Not Allowed.
- For Wedding Ceremony Detail: Click HERE
Contact info of the St Ignatius Catholic Church
- Address: 326 Church St, Richmond VIC 3121
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St Ignatius Catholic Church on Google Maps
St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Set in West Melbourne, St Mary Star of the Sea is another option. It is a perfect place to receive the Catholic blessing and embrace the beauty of this historic church. The stained glass high window and the white marble based column make here a fulfilled with the artistic sense. It is a truly gorgeous place to capture wedding photos inside this church while you are tying the knot.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
- All-Inclusive Offering: $2700 for 1.5 hrs
- Own Arranged Priest: $300 reduction on top
- Confetti, Rice or Flower Pedals Are Not Allowed.
- Flowers and Pew Ribbons: Included
- For Wedding Ceremony Detail: Click HERE
- Wedding Ceremony Music Choice: Click HERE
Contact info of the St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church
- Address: 33 Howard St, West Melbourne VIC 3003
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St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church on Google Maps
St Eustathios, South Melbourne
Sit together with the Victoria Head office of Greek Orthodox Anchdiocese of Australia, St Eustathios in South Melbourne is an extraordinary place for the greek background couple in Melbourne. Fr Chris will help you to organise a smooth and epic wedding ceremony here at the St Eustathios.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for St Eustathios South Melbourne
- Address:221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
- Payment Information Is Not Available To Public
- Please Contact Fr Chris Dimolianis For Detail Information
- Mobile: 0417 596 001
- Email: frchrisd@optusnet.com.au
- Website: Click HERE
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St Eustathios on Google Maps
Antiochian Orthodox Church of St Nicholas
When we talking about how beautiful an Orthodox could be, Antiochian Orthodox Church of St Nicholas is always on top of my list. Set in East Melbourne, the internal design and architecture here are one of a kind in all the Orthodox churches. The chandelier and the wall paint make St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church a wonderful place for wedding photography.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for St Nicholas
- Address: 176 Simpson St, East Melbourne VIC 3002<
- Payment Information Is Not Available To Public
- Please Contact Fr Georges For Detail Information
- Phone: (03) 9417 2266
- Email: frgeorges@stnicholas.org.au
- Website: Click HERE
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Antiochian Orthodox Church of St Nicholas on Google Maps
3. Indoor Options For Non-Religious Wedding Ceremony in Melbourne
When you prefer to organize a wedding ceremony inside a civil function room rather than the churches, below are some superb places available from a wedding photographer’s perspective.
Melbourne Town Hall Wedding Ceremony: Historic Portico Balcony Cenue with a Backdrop of City Views
Situated on Swanston Street, in the heart of Melbourne, the Melbourne Town Hall stands as an iconic venue for your enchanting wedding celebration. This heritage-listed building features a timeless portico balcony, making it an ideal setting for civil ceremonies, come rain or shine. The bride's entrance is nothing short of magical, as she descends a red carpet on the polished marble floor, passing through ornate brass doors that offer a touch of Cinderella-like elegance.
Positioned conveniently on Swanston Street, behind the altar, majestic Roman-style pillars rise to contrast beautifully with the breathtaking cityscape. Guests, with a maximum capacity of 120, can enjoy views of the Arts Centre spire, perfectly framed between the iconic Flinders Street Station and St Paul's Cathedral. With its rich historical significance, Melbourne Town Hall stands out as one of Melbourne's signature wedding venues.
Following the ceremony, the sophisticated staff at Melbourne Town Hall will serve a sensational cocktail hour, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all attendees. Couples opting for a wedding at Melbourne Town Hall can also take advantage of its facilities for memorable wedding photography, including the picturesque Portico Balcony and grand staircase.
Melbourne Town Hall Portico Room & Balcony Features and Pricing
· Price: 2023-24: $2,950 2025-26: $3,400 ( pricing is subject to Melbourne Town Hall)
· Capacity: 120 guests
· Venue Hire: 3 hours
· Included Amenities: 30 Tiffany chairs, red carpet, private bridal suite
· Audio System: In-house with technical support
· Photography: Permission granted for post-ceremony wedding photography
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Address: 90/120 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: (03) 9229 6377
Quat Quatta: an Intimate Garden Wedding Ceremony Venue
Experience the timeless elegance of Quat Quatta, an enchanting garden wedding venue nestled in Ripponlea. Dating back to 1890 and just a short 10-kilometer drive from Melbourne's CBD, this Victorian-era mansion offers both convenience and serenity for brides seeking an intimate setting in Melbourne's southeaster suburbs.
The venue's outdoor courtyard, embraced by towering hedges, sets the stage for a romantic and refreshing al fresco wedding. Accommodating between 50 to 160 seated guests, it exudes an intimate ambiance, with the option for larger gatherings to find shelter and cool breezes under the verandah during warmer summer celebrations.
For those preferring an indoor ceremony, Quat Quatta’s Ballroom awaits. Its exquisite parquetry timber floor harmoniously complements the mansion's Victorian charm, providing a sophisticated backdrop for exchanging vows.
Post-ceremony, Quat Quatta's attentive staff ensures that guests are treated to refreshing drinks as they mingle and celebrate. With its heritage architecture and manicured English gardens, this venue offers a plethora of picturesque locations for capturing stunning wedding photographs.
Quat Quatta Features and Pricing:
· Pricing: Hire the venue for your wedding ceremony at $1500 (price subject to wedding package)
· Capacity: Accommodates 50-160 seated guests
· Inclusions: Chairs and signing table provided
· Services: Dedicated wedding coordinator on-site
· Duration: 30-minute ceremony slot
See real wedding at Quat Quatta
Address: 17 Quat Quatta Ave, Ripponlea VIC 3185
Phone: (03) 9528 6483
The Altar Electric: Unique and Las Vegas Wedding Ceremony Venue
The Altar Electric stands as a unique wedding venue in the heart of North Melbourne, akin to the exclusive spots of Las Vegas. Established in 2017 and nestled in Abbotsford, it's become a sought-after choice for couples seeking an intimate yet stylish wedding setting.
Dee, Anthony, and Sarah, the visionaries behind Altar Electric, are revolutionizing the wedding industry. They offer an alternative to the traditional, grand, and often pricey wedding ceremony venues. At Altar Electric, couples can breathe easy, shedding the stress of exorbitant costs. They provide customizable wedding packages tailored to meet individual needs without breaking the bank.
Beyond affordability, Altar Electric captivates with its trendy custom chapel. Adorned with a romantic peachy glitter wall and illuminated by sparkling neon lights, the venue transports couples to a magical realm. As the wedding concludes, vibrant confetti showers the scene, leaving couples with unforgettable memories of a simple yet elegant celebration, minus the overwhelming expenses.
Booking Altar Electric is a breeze, requiring just three simple steps:
1. Schedule a visit and consult with Altar Electric's wedding coordinator.
2. Choose a package that aligns with your guest count and budget.
3. Secure your booking with a 50% deposit.
Altar Electric's offerings and pricing:
The Elopement Package - Ideal for an intimate ceremon
· Accommodates the couple and two guests
· 30-minute duration
· Includes a legal certificate
· Priced at $2000
The Short + Sweet Package:
· Includes a marriage certificate
· Open bar – pay for what you consume
· Accommodates up to 10 guests
· 60-minute duration
· Option to add more guests
· Priced at $3200
(Note: Venue hire prices are subject to Altar Electric's terms and conditions.)
Address: 299 Johnston St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Phone: 0444 583 792
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The George Ballroom Wedding Ceremony Venue: Heritage Building in Renaissance Revival Style
The George Ballroom, an iconic building nestled in the beachside suburb of St Kilda, dates back to 1860 and underwent a meticulous restoration in 2013. It has since become a sought-after wedding venue for couples drawn to its rich history and artistic allure.
With its lavish ornamental heritage walls, gleaming wooden floorboards, high ceilings adorned with intricate detailing, and elegant pendant chandeliers, The George Ballroom exudes a warm and inviting ambiance that transports guests to a bygone era. These exquisite features combine to create a captivating backdrop for your wedding ceremony, evoking an old-world charm that serves as a perfect canvas for your special day.
The George Ballroom offers seating for 150 guests with its elegant limewash Tiffany chairs and complements its heritage style with a wooden Bordeaux signing table. Following the ceremony, the attentive staff ensures that guests are greeted with canapés and spring water, enhancing the welcoming atmosphere.
For couples seeking stunning photo opportunities, The George Ballroom boasts various picturesque locations, including the Main Ballroom, grand staircase, and balcony, allowing you to capture beautiful moments against the backdrop of this historic venue.
With its blend of historic charm and modern amenities, The George Ballroom can be transformed into a romantic and enchanting setting that reflects your personal style, ensuring that your wedding day is filled with unforgettable memories for you and your guests.
The George Ballroom Features and Pricing:
· 4 hours wedding venue hiring
· Up to 150 Tiffany chairs
· In-house audio system with a professional microphone
· Spring water station
· $4200+GST
· Options for Beverage and canape
(Pricing is subject to The George Ballroom)
Address: 1/127-129 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182
Phone: (03) 9281 1400
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Werribee Park Mansion Wedding Ceremony Venue: Historic Victorian-Era Mansion Marries Expansive English Garden
Located in the western suburb of Melbourne, just a 30-minute drive from the CBD, Werribee Mansion offers a stunning backdrop for weddings amidst its expansive gardens and picturesque parklands. This idyllic venue provides three enchanting options for hosting your wedding ceremony.
Option One: Couples can choose to exchange vows on the lawn in front of Chirnside Mansion. This grand Victorian-era mansion, dating back to the 1870s, exudes historic charm and timeless elegance, setting the stage for a truly memorable celebration. A civil garden ceremony can be enhanced with an orchestra playing classic music, adding a romantic touch as the bride walks down the aisle. For unpredictable Melbourne weather, a backup plan is available, allowing the ceremony to be sheltered under the mansion's verandah.
Option Two: The wedding ceremony can take place in the Rose Garden, boasting over 5,000 roses. Located on the opposite side of Werribee Park and separated from the main mansion gardens by a heritage border, the Rose Garden features a beautiful gazebo at its center, often chosen as the spot for wedding ceremonies.
Option Three: Couples can opt for a ceremony inside the historic mansion itself, surrounded by majestic architecture and the iconic grand staircase. The opulent Ferguson and Urie stained glass windows behind the staircase flood the mansion with natural light, creating a magical ambiance. With its intimate size, the historic mansion is an ideal venue for wedding ceremonies with up to 60 guests.
The Werribee Park Mansion Features as a Wedding Ceremony Venue and Pricing:
· In the garden: Garden ceremony site and plus wedding photography permission is $2200
· Rose garden: $2500
· Historic mansion: from $2750
· 2 hours ceremony hire
· 20 white padded chairs
· A golf buggy for transportation
· Wet-weather options
Address: Gate 2 K Rd, Werribee South VIC 3030
Phone: (03) 8427 2134
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The Dome
When you ask me to recommend a place for Non-Religious wedding ceremony in Melbourne, the Dome located on 333 Collins St in Melbourne City is my favourite one. The elegance and grandeur here make the Dome an extraordinary place for an epic and romantic wedding. The Italianate arches, the tiled mosaic floor and the clerestory windows that scintillates light throughout the structure are all working perfectly with the wedding photography during your ceremony.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for The Dome
- Ceremony Package For Weekends:
- $950 For Site Hire
- $320 For Site Manager
- $100 For 21m Long Red Carpet
- $150 For Up To 100 Chair Hire
- 3.5 Hours Time Slot For Each Wedding Ceremony
- To Enquiry For A Wedding Ceremony at The Dome: Click HERE
Contact info of the Dome
- Address: 333 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Contact: (03) 9204 3333
The Dome on Google Maps
Montsalvat
When you consider organizing the wedding ceremony at a bit unique place, like a historical castle, Montsalvat is probably the go-to choice. Set in Eltham, about 25 km on Northeast of Melbourne, Montsalvat is an amazing and delightful place to celebrate your wedding ceremony. You have the choice to choose your final location from the Upper Galley, Blue Stone Chapel or any outdoor locations in Montsalvat’s 12 acres ground and garden. You could also embrace the chance to shoot your location wedding photography here. The manicured gardens, the historical castle facade and the attic indoors are simply all gorgeous places for your after-ceremony wedding photos.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for Montsalvat
- Ceremony Package: $1500 for 2 hours venue hire
- Guests Limitation Max 130 guests for Upper Gallery
- 2 Large Floral Arrangements
- 30 Individual Chairs For Guests
- Table and 2 Chairs For Signing
- On-site PA system
- To Enquiry For A Wedding Ceremony at Montsalvat: Click HERE
Contact info of the Montsalvat
- Address: 7 Hillcrest Ave, Eltham VIC 3095
- Contact: (03) 9439 7712
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Montsalvat on Google Maps
Glasshaus
Glasshaus is a designer nursery with two retail locations, called Glasshaus Inside, in Cremorne and Glasshaus Outside, in Richmond, respectively. Although they can both be operated during the day and night, Glasshaus Outside is a more ideal day time event place and Glasshaus Inside is more sort of a wedding reception.
Both these two places styled with plenty of plants draping from the walls. The Industrial Chic decors, the botanical splendours and natural lighting dropped from the ceiling make this place an impeccable place to hold your wedding ceremony. I wouldn’t suggest you spend any extra on the decorations here as it is already an extraordinary location for a wedding event.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for Glasshaus
Glasshaus Outside:
- Day Time Venue Hire Fees: $1500 for Mon-Thu, $1950 for Fri and Sun, $2100 for Sat
- (2 hours interval between guest arrival and departure, 1 hour for bump in)
- Max Seats: 60
Glasshaus Inside:
- Venue Hire Fees between 4pm -6 pm: $2500 for Mon-Thu, $2950 for Fri and Sun, $3500 for Sat
- Venue Hire Fees between 1pm -3 pm: $1950 for Mon-Thu, $2550 for Fri and Sun, $2750 for Sat
- (30 minutes extra allow for bump in)
- Max Seats: 95
- To Enquiry For A Wedding Ceremony at Glasshaus Inside or Glasshaus Outside: Click HERE
Contact info of the Glasshaus
- Address: 44 Cremorne St, Cremorne VIC 3121
- Contact: (03) 9421 4300
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Glasshaus Inside on Google Maps
4. Melbourne’s Beach Wedding Ceremony Locations
As a coastal city, Melbourne has heaps premier beaches with a stunning view. Some of them are available for the wedding ceremony. Below is the list of my favourite locations to organize a beach themed wedding in Melbourne.
Harbour Room
Located on Pier Road in St Kilda, Harbour Room is one of the most premier location to hold a wedding ceremony with the Port Phillip view. The stunning ocean view and city skyline provide the perfect drop for your wedding ceremony. Unlike most other beach locations, you could hire a marquee or step to the downstairs when the weather turns wet.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for Harbour Room
- Ceremony Package:
- $2000 For Rooftop
- $1200 For The Indoor Backup In The Case of Inclement Weather
- Seated Guests Limitation: 100
- Marquees or Tipis: Available with extra cost
- More Detail Information for Harbour Room: Click HERE
- To Enquiry For A Wedding Ceremony at Harbour Room: Click HERE
Contact info of the Harbour Room
- Address: 2 Pier Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182
- Contact: (03) 8646 6000
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Harbour Room on Google Maps
Beach Ceremony in Port Phillip City & Bayside City
Video Tour: Brighton Beach
When you prefer to organize your beach wedding ceremony at a place with the capability of DIY spirit, then the public beaches at Port Philip City are my recommendations. On the west side of Beaconsfield Parade and Jacka Boulevard, there are quite a few beach locations for you to choose. The Catani Gardens, the Point Ormond, Elwood Beach, St Kilda Beach, Middle Park Beach and Port Melbourne Beach.
As a wedding photographer who regularly captured the weddings at these beaches, I would choose the Beach in front of the Port Melbourne Band Rotunda as my favourite beach wedding ceremony locations in Melbourne. The beautiful city view and the Spirit of Tasmania are both unique backdrop. After the wedding ceremony, it is also very close to some of the most popular beach wedding photo locations, like the Princes pier and Lagoon Pier. When you prefer to have a beach themed wedding around Melbourne, the beach here probably fit you the best.
The Key Wedding Ceremony Features for Public Beaches of Port Phillip City
- Site Fees:
- $350 Per 2 Hours For Catani Garden
- $200 Per 2 Hours For All The Beaches and Foreshore
- Council: City Of Port Phillip
- Marquees or Tipis: Allowed For Under 3*3m, Larger than 3*3m need approval in advance and extra permit fees
- Beach Wedding Information Check: Click HERE
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Victorian Marriage Registry – Old Treasury Building
Set inside the Old Treasury Building on Spring Street, the Victorian Marriage Registry represents one of the most historical places for Melbourne bride and groom to tie their knot. The Marriage Registry is the perfect choice for those who is looking for an intimate wedding ceremony. And the prime location of the registry office provides wedded couples endless wedding photography opportunities. Within 10 minutes travelling, you would be able to find some of the most popular wedding photo locations in Melbourne, including the Parliament House, Fitzroy Garden, Windsor Hotel as well as the Victoria Barracks.
Inside the building, there are two rooms can be used for wedding ceremony, which are the Margaret Craig Room as well as the Thomas Hyde Room. With a capacity of up to 55 people, the Margaret Craig room is the perfect room for wedding ceremony if you have a slightly larger guest size. On the other side, the Thomas Hyde Room is much smaller: with guest capacity of up to 10 guests, making it a perfect room for a small and intimate wedding ceremony.
Alternatively, if you are looking to sign the paper without the fuss of holding a wedding ceremony. The Victorian Marriage Registry also provides the legal-only package, to get you married under 15 minutes with cheaper fee. However, this service will only be available during the weekdays.
After your wedding ceremony, you can start doing wedding photo locations straightaway. Thanks to the prime location of the registry, you will be discovering endless opportunities of wedding photography. If you are a fan of garden, the Fitzroy Garden as well as the Treasury Garden are just at the back of the Old Treasury Building. If you want to feature modern architecture on your wedding photography, then the Parliament House as well as the Treasury Place are just under few minutes away. Its truly amazing that you will be offered with some many choices on wedding photo locations.
Key feature of the Margaret Craig Room:
- Capacity up to 55 guests
- Bride can be walking down the aisle
- Room perfect for wedding photography
Key feature of the Thomas Hyde Room:
- Perfect for small and intimate wedding ceremony
- Normally cheaper than the Margaret Craig Room to book, but due to COVID-19’s gather rule, currently two room share the same fee
Pricing of Marriage Package at the Victorian Marriage Registry
- Classic ceremony package at two rooms: $450 during the weekdays, $550 during the weekends
- Legal-only package: $350 for weekday services, not available during the weekends, no ceremony room
- Address: 20 Spring Street, Melbourne
- Tele: 1300 369 367
Old Treasury Building on Google Maps
Rooftop Wedding Ceremony
Ever dreamed about a rooftop ceremony in Melbourne? As one of the most liveable cities in world, Melbourne offers stunning sceneries including the modern city skyline as well as likes and beaches. And a rooftop ceremony on the rooftop certainly maximizes those benefits: from Port Philip bay to the Southbank, from sea view to city skylines, there is always one rooftop wedding venue that suits you.
- 1. Luminare South Melbourne
- 2. Alto event space
- 3. RACV City Club Melbourne
- 4. Mon Bijou
- 5. Harbour Room
- 6. Crown Aviary
- 7. The Deck at Circa
If you are interested in holding a rooftop wedding ceremony, please click on here to see our top 7 rooftop wedding venues in Melbourne.
Please note: All price information above was taken directly from the city council websites, venue websites or staf. It is a reference and a guide only. If you notice any of the information to be incorrect, please email me at hello@treephotovideo.net.au
6 Conclusion
Choose a perfect wedding ceremony place is crucial for your wedding day. Melbourne certainly has more wedding ceremony locations than we listed above. However, from a wedding photographer’s view and experience, these ones pops out in our vision.
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