Looking for wedding reception venues in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs? You’re in for a treat! Choose from waterfront venues with ocean views or chic indoor spaces. Whether you're planning a relaxed beachside celebration or a classy ballroom reception, there’s a venue for everyone. And guess what? Many venues even offer catering, decor, and entertainment to suit your party needs. Use Tagvenue to explore the best places for your wedding party.
Prices of wedding reception venues average $2000 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 Eastern Suburbs, based on Tagvenue data from June 2026:
| From $1200 | to $3500 | minimum spend per event |
| From $50 | to $89 | per person |
| From $500 | to $2900 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated June 2026), the best options include:
The Café at The National Hotel
in Richmond - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I can't thank Sasha and The National Hotel enough for making our wedding memorable.’
Park Room at Amora Herencia Riverwalk Melbourne
in Richmond - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘since we booked a hotel room prior night.’
Whole Venue at Glasshaus Inside
in Cremorne - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The venue itself and the friendly staff who made my wedding unforgettable!’
You'll find wedding reception 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 Eastern Suburbs, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (June 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 130 guests | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 150 guests | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of June 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Function Room | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 150 guests |
| Hotel | prices average $400 hire fee per event | typically between 90 and 200 guests |
| Event Venue | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event | typically between 140 and 200 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average $1500 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 90 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 100 guests |
Page last updated in June 2026
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