With so many green spaces and parks like the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and the Sea Life Aquarium, natural landmarks like the Twelve Apostles off the shore of Port Campbell National Park, and dozens of amazing beaches like St Kilda Beach, it shouldn’t be a surprise that Melbourne is among the most popular wedding destinations in Australia.
Whether you’re looking for the most majestic churches in Downtown Melbourne, hidden speakeasies with Asian themes, or huge entertainment venues close to Central Station, Giggster’s got the most stunning spaces for your wedding reception. From Brighton to Brunswick, Melbourne has something for everyone.
With Giggster, you can find the best wedding venues in Melbourne in just a few minutes. Download the Giggster app on any mobile device and apply filters to find the right fit. Start planning your special day with Giggster!
With so many incredible options in Melbourne, deciding on a venue is no small feat. Take your time browsing Giggster’s curated list of spaces!
Looking for a majestic church as your elegant wedding venue? Book a vintage Gothic chapel with a stunning facade in Downtown Melbourne and make your wedding party unforgettable.
If you’d rather go for a more rustic vibe, consider a Cape Cod-style American house with manicured lawns.
Make your wedding reception an exciting clandestine meeting in an underground, prohibition-era-based speakeasy. Celebrate in this classy space with your closest friends!
Are you looking for the biggest entertainment venues? Book a dedicated event space with a capacity for over 700 people. Don’t let anybody miss your special day!
Exceptional Variety & Quality: From vintage churches and entertainment venues in the heart of Melbourne to rustic houses with Hampston-style dining areas and large, manicured green spaces, Giggster has a full list of venue options. Browse our 222 amazing spaces in Melbourne!
Hassle-Free Booking: Whether you’re looking for the best prices or specific amenities, features, and equipment, you can find this and more from your mobile device. Download the Giggster app and book the venue of your dreams, starting at just $35 AUD/hour!
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: At Giggster, we know plans sometimes get interrupted. With our free cancellation policy, we offer full flexibility so you can cancel and reschedule for a more convenient time. To get the full refund, cancel your booking within 24 hours of booking confirmation, as long as you made the booking at least 48 hours before the date of the event.
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Before booking the venue, here are some of the pros and cons of choosing Melbourne as your destination.
Advantages
Melbourne services all kinds of international flights. No matter where your guests live, they’ll have no trouble attending your special event!
With an extensive network of public transport options, Melbourne is, alongside Sydney, one of the most walkable cities in Australia. Neither you nor your attendees will have trouble getting around, even without a car.
In Melbourne, there are plenty of fun outdoor activities to keep your guests entertained. Visit some of the most iconic beaches and kayaking spots, or hop on a boat or helicopter tour.
The Melbourne CBD has plenty of clubs and restaurants that your guests can try out after the wedding.
Disadvantages
Melbourne is easily among Australia's five most expensive cities and a very popular wedding destination. This makes weddings in Melbourne particularly expensive if you don’t book your venue through an app like Giggster.
If you think the weather can be unpredictable, you’ve got nothing on Melbourne—from sunny and clear skies to torrential downpours in a matter of minutes. Consider an indoor venue for your wedding celebration!
Despite having excellent public transport options, a 2024 study ranked Melbourne as the worst city in Australia when it comes to traffic. Start your party before or after rush hour to avoid the worst of it!
Picking the right venue should be the first and most important step in planning your wedding. Take your time finding the one that matches your vision.
Houses – Outdoor Wedding Venues. If you’re going for a mix of rustic and modern, a gorgeous home with lots of reception space would be fitting. Complete with a gorgeous wooden floor contrasting beautifully with the all-white style, an outdoor area with manicured lawns, and a Hampston-style dining area, it's a nice venue for an intimate wedding reception.
Speakeasies – Underground. Make your wedding clandestine in a prohibition-era-based speakeasy. With rustic elements like wooden columns and modern elements like stylish bottle displays and classy ceiling decorations, your guests will surely love the mood of the venue. Browse the in-house catering options and wide selection of drinks!
Churches – Vintage. If you’d rather go for a more classical vibe, consider a vintage chapel in Downtown Melbourne, minutes away from Port Phillip Bay. With a majestic facade, a distinct mix of Gothic architecture with modern touches, and vaulted ceilings with beautiful arched windows, this venue is sure to make for an unforgettable day. It is the perfect space for an intimate celebration, concert, or exhibition!
Entertainment Venues – Huge Spaces. Are you looking for the biggest blank canvas wedding venue? Book a huge auditorium & dedicated entertainment venue with a dance floor and host the perfect wedding. These venues already have state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and professional lighting rigs so you have everything you need in one space!
Whether it’s your first time planning an event or you have some experience, you’ll quickly find out weddings are very different from other types of celebrations. Here’s how you can get your planning started.
Set a Budget – Before diving into some of the more complex and fun aspects of planning your wedding, you first have to set a budget. Have an honest conversation with your partner to decide how much you want to spend. Are you getting help from family and friends? You should have answers to all of these questions.
Select the Venue – The venue and the theme you choose to go with it will set the tone for the evening. Take your time browsing Giggster’s amazing options, and don’t be afraid to reach out to the hosts through the app to ask questions.
Take Care of the Catering – While the venue is the canvas of your wedding, you still need to add some color. Food is among the most memorable parts of a wedding, and ensuring there’s enough variety for everyone is one of your responsibilities as the host. Hire a caterer and make the perfect menu for your event!
Send Out the Invitations – Finally, it’s time to send out the invitation. Make sure to give your attendees enough time to plan ahead so they don’t have an excuse to miss your special day!
While it’s true that Melbourne is an expensive city, you don’t have to break the bank and go over your budget just to make your wedding memorable. Here are some things you can do to get the most out of your budget.
Consider a more select menu.
In Australia, just the catering accounts for over 20% of the total budget of an average wedding. If you’re to save money, this is one of the best places to start. Ask your caterer about a more limited menu; in extreme cases, you can always trim down the guest list.
Book the venue as early as possible.
In Melbourne, the off-peak season starts in the winter season, starting in June and ending around August. If you’re looking for maximum savings, this is when you should book your iconic wedding venue. You can book a venue for the wedding ceremony that has a private room or party area for the reception so that you will not have to rent a separate reception venue. Extra points if you book the entire venue months in advance before demand drives prices up. Never wait until the last minute to make preparations!
Cut back on unnecessary expenses.
Not all intimate wedding venues need professional planners and decorators to get the most out of it. If you’re looking to save money, you should keep in mind that some professional planners' rates can be up to 15% of the total wedding budget. While it’s true that a planner can take a load off your shoulders, it may not be worth it for you in the long run.
On Giggster, you can explore a curated list of the most striking spaces, from majestic churches and huge entertainment venues in Central Station to hidden prohibition-era-based speakeasies. Download the Giggster app and find your dream wedding venue in just a couple of minutes!
