Ready to party big with family and friends? South East Melbourne’s wedding reception venues fit every celebration. Picture yourself having dinner with the fam in a classy restaurant along Chapel Street, or celebrating to the fullest in a luxurious mansion surrounded by gardens, or dancing the night away on a stylish rooftop with amazing views of Port Phillip Bay. Sounds great, right? So, what are you waiting for? Find the space that suits your wedding theme on Tagvenue today.
Prices of wedding reception 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 July 2026:
| From $2000 | to $5000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $34 | to $65 | per person |
| From $300 | to $1750 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated July 2026), the best options include:
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!’
Backroom at Ovolo South Yarra
in South Yarra - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘We were lucky to host the wedding of the year at Ovolo.’
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 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 South East Melbourne, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (July 2026):
| Small | up to 75 guests | prices average $1200 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 100 and 150 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 155 guests | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of July 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Hotel | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 80 and 200 guests |
| Function Room | prices average $2000 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 200 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 90 and 155 guests |
| Restaurant | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 160 guests |
| Banqueting Hall | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 220 and 350 guests |
Page last updated in July 2026
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