Your wedding day is one of your life's most cherished moments! Let us guide you through the exceptional wedding venues Melbourne CBD has to offer and make your planning process stress-free. The area is full of world-class hotels offering excellent wedding packages that will provide the perfect wedding experience. Or, maybe you’re not a traditionalist and you really want to push the boat out. Well, in Melbourne’s CBD, you can do just that, literally! The district is not just about business - it’s also filled with beautiful wedding venues. Discover our handpicked collection and see what’s in store for your wedding!
In Melbourne CBD, prices of wedding venues average $3300 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 Melbourne CBD, based on Tagvenue data from September 2025:
From $2000 | to $5500 | minimum spend per event |
From $28 | to $75 | per person |
From $795 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:
The Grand Ballroom at The Hotel Windsor
in Melbourne CBD - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘The Windsor was an excellent choice for our wedding.’
The Cellar at The George on Collins
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘We had a lovely wedding reception experience at The Cellar.’
Beer Garden at The Mint Bar & Restaurant
in Melbourne CBD - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘It was truly great to have the entire venue to ourselves!!!’
You'll find 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 Melbourne CBD, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2025):
Small wedding venues | up to 60 guests | prices average $1600 minimum spend per event |
Medium wedding venues | between 90 and 150 guests | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event |
Large wedding venues | over 180 guests | prices average $10000 minimum spend per event |
The wedding packages you’ll find in Melbourne CBD usually provide an all-inclusive experience, so you don’t have to worry about much! Typically, these packages include a catering menu, which can often be tailored to suit your preferences, featuring options like entrees, seated meals, and a buffet. Beverages are usually included, with some packages offering a specific selection, while others provide an open bar to keep the drinks flowing. Most of the time, venue hire is covered within the package. Additionally, most packages include essential services like waitstaff and cleaning, so you can focus on enjoying your big day while the professionals take care of the details. Remember, each option is different, so read the pricing details of your venue of choice carefully before booking!
Booking your wedding venue in the Melbourne CBD should be a top priority during your planning process. Ideally, you should secure your dream venue at least one year in advance to ensure it's available on your big day. However, booking a minimum of 6 months ahead can work too if your timeline is shorter.
Booking your venue early not only guarantees that you can secure your dream location but also allows you to organise other supplies and vendors with ease! Once that’s out of the way, you can focus on other essential details and make the whole process more enjoyable!
Absolutely! Melbourne's CBD boasts an array of unique and memorable wedding venues to suit your taste and style. Some standout options include:
Additionally, Melbourne's CBD has a variety of stunning boats available for hire, allowing you to exchange vows while cruising along the picturesque Yarra River.
As we’ve already said above, although it’s easy to label Melbourne CBD as a place of business and people in flashy suits, it’s a lot more than that. It’s also home to the historical Melbourne Town Hall, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Her Majesty's Theatre, Chinatown, Melbourne Arena, The Botanic Gardens and 19 different art galleries. As you can see, it’s not just a place of finance, but a real hub of Australian culture and art too.
Knowing there’s so much art and culture on offer in the heart of Melbourne, we think it’s a spectacular place to organise your big day. By our count, there are roughly just over 600 hotels in the CBD, many of which offer function rooms as wedding reception venues. Some of them even allow you to have both the ceremony and the reception in one place.
Having that much choice at your fingertips should put your mind at ease. It’s a competitive market so many of these hotels offer fantastic wedding venue deals. Having your wedding in a central hotel also means that people will be able to get there easily. Nobody wants to walk for ages in high heels, especially after a few cocktails.
Along Spring Street you can find some really impressive hotel wedding venues which still have that unique, timeless style that only old hotels can have. Some of these venues have been a rest stop for royalty and celebrities since the nineteenth century!
Want another glitzy wedding venue option? We’re listing ballrooms which boast Spanish Rococo architecture and magnificent chandeliers. Most of them cater to 150-400 guests, so it’s an option for weddings of a larger nature. On the other hand, it’s such a wonderful occasion that we’re sure you could find a few extra cousins to boost your numbers if you needed them.
Maybe you want to do something a little different? How about an intimate dining terrace along the Yarra River? Then again, maybe you’d prefer to be on the Yarra and celebrate your wedding reception on an actual boat. Several can be hired from across the river on the Southbank Promenade. With our help, you can celebrate your special day with all your loved ones on your own wedding boat and be wowed by the sights as the sun sets on Melbourne from the river and Port Phillip Bay.