Planning a beach or coastal wedding in Victoria
What to know before booking a beach and coastal venue, from the questions that matter most to the regions with the most choice, with 35 venues to compare.
Victoria's coast runs from the calm bays of Port Phillip to the open ocean of the Great Ocean Road and Gippsland. Coastal venues include beach clubs, clifftop restaurants, surf-side hotels and bayside pavilions.
- 35beach and coastal venues listed
- 8regions with at least one
- 24host the ceremony on site
- 16with accommodation on site
What to know before you book
- Wind is the big one. Ask where the ceremony moves if it is gusty, and keep it in mind for veils and hair.
- A ceremony on a public beach often needs a permit from the local council, separate from the venue booking.
- Check tide times for a beach ceremony and for photos.
- Sand is hard on heels and older guests. Ask about paths and seating.
- Coastal towns fill up over summer, so book guest accommodation early.
Best time of year
Late spring to early autumn is the peak. Even in summer, evenings by the water can turn cool, so plan for layers or heating.
Where to find them
The most beach and coastal venues are in the Mornington Peninsula, the Bellarine Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road region. Each link opens that region's venues with this style already selected.
- Mornington Peninsula7 venues · region guide
- Bellarine Peninsula7 venues · region guide
- Great Ocean Road6 venues · region guide
- Phillip Island5 venues
- Surf Coast4 venues
- Geelong3 venues · region guide
- Bass Coast2 venues
- Inner Melbourne1 venue · region guide
Guest numbers and cost
14 venues publish a seated capacity, from 70 at Seacroft Estate to 400 at Encore St Kilda Beach. For a size-by-size list across the state, see choosing a venue by guest numbers.
12 of 35 publish a starting price. The lowest:
- RACV Inverloch ResortInverloch · From $129 per person
- All Smiles SorrentoSorrento · From $135 per person
- The Sands TorquayTorquay · From $155 per person
- Lovehouse AngleseaAnglesea · Venue hire from $8,000
- Kangaroobie WeddingsPrincetown · Venue hire from $11,000
- THE DUNES Ocean GroveOcean Grove · Venue hire from $14,000
Starting prices usually apply to the quietest days and smallest packages. Compare like with like using per person or venue hire, and see what venues across Victoria cost.
Questions couples ask
How many beach and coastal wedding venues are there in Victoria?
Where I Do lists 35 beach and coastal venues in Victoria, across 8 regions. Every listing is checked against the venue's own website.
Which beach and coastal wedding venues in Victoria have accommodation?
16 venues say guests can stay on site, including The Sands Torquay, Great Ocean Road Resort and RACV Inverloch Resort.
What do beach and coastal wedding venues in Victoria cost?
Of 35 venues, 12 publish a starting price. Per person prices start from $129. Venue hire starts from $8,000. The rest quote on enquiry.
Which beach and coastal wedding venues in Victoria hold the most guests?
The largest published seated capacity is 400 at Encore St Kilda Beach. The smallest is 70 at Seacroft Estate.
How far is Victoria from Melbourne?
Most venues here are about 1 hr 30 min by car from central Melbourne. The closest is Encore St Kilda Beach, about 15 min away, and the furthest is Kangaroobie Weddings, about 2 hr 30 min.
When you are ready to get in touch, take these questions with you. Or browse all 35 beach and coastal venues with filters.
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