South East Melbourne has many charming, affordable wedding venues ready to host your special day. From garden venues in Bentleigh East to hotel function rooms in Dandenong, these venues provide everything you need—flexible packages, on-site catering, and stunning decor. When you book with Tagvenue, you save time and effort. Browse hundreds of options, contact venue managers directly, and book the best spot online.
Prices of affordable wedding venues average $3000 minimum spend per event. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in South East Melbourne, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From $1600 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $40 | to $70 | per person |
| From $300 | to $1560 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
The Ivy Room at The Deck Brighton
in Brighton - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Thank you for your incredible flexibility and for going above and beyond—simply priceless! Keletso...’
Bay View Room at True South
in Black Rock - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘This venue was all we could have asked for and more!’
The Bay Room at Chelsea Yacht Club
in South East Melbourne - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The views across the bay are also beautiful even on a cloudy day. The catering was also of high quality.’
You'll find affordable wedding venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in South East Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 80 guests | prices average $1100 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 110 and 150 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 180 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for affordable wedding venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average $2400 minimum spend per event | typically between 120 and 300 guests |
| Function Room | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 130 and 240 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Event Venue | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 250 guests |
| Ballroom | prices average $2250 hire fee per event | typically between 70 and 400 guests |
Page last updated in June 2026
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