Planning a wedding in Ballarat
A local guide to wedding venues in Ballarat: what the 13 venues are like, when to go, getting there, accommodation, what venues publish about price and capacity, and where to start.
About an hour and a quarter west of Melbourne, Ballarat is a gold-rush city of grand Victorian architecture, with heritage halls, hotels, gardens and country properties around it.
- 13wedding venues listed
- 1 hr 30 mintypical drive from Melbourne
- 5with accommodation on site
- 8host the ceremony on site
What the venues are like
The most common styles in Ballarat are garden, estate and homestead and hotel. Venues are spread across 13 towns and suburbs, with the most in Newlyn, Golden Point and Buninyong. Tap a style to see those venues with filters.
- Garden6 venues · guide
- Estate and homestead4 venues · guide
- Hotel3 venues
- Restaurant3 venues
- Winery2 venues
- Hall2 venues
- Rustic and barn1 venue · guide
When to marry here
Ballarat is cooler than Melbourne and can be cold in winter, so indoor options matter from May to September. Autumn and spring are lovely in the gardens.
Getting there and staying over
Reach it by car on the Western Freeway or by V/Line train, with a good range of hotels in town.
The closest venue to the city is Jeca Farm in Millbrook, about 1 hr 15 min away. The furthest is Wayward Winery in Waubra, about 1 hr 45 min. Drive times are estimates from each suburb.
5 venues here say guests can stay on site:
- Willow & Stone EstateGolden Point · 150 seated
- Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention CentreBALLARAT
- Wayward WineryWaubra
- Ballarat Goods ShedSoldiers Hill
- Craigs Royal HotelBallarat East
Guest numbers and cost
4 venues publish a seated capacity, from 20 at Mt Coghill Vineyard to 150 at Willow & Stone Estate. For a size-by-size list across the state, see choosing a venue by guest numbers.
3 of 13 publish a starting price. The lowest:
- Black Cat TrufflesWattle Flat · From $90 per person
- Scrub HillNewlyn · Venue hire from $2,500
- Ivory PavilionBuninyong · Venue hire from $8,700
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.
Good to know
- Plan for cooler evenings, even in summer.
- Heritage venues may have rules about decorations, so ask early.
- Lake Wendouree and the botanical gardens are popular spots for photos.
Questions couples ask
How many wedding venues are there in Ballarat?
Where I Do lists 13 venues in Ballarat. Every listing is checked against the venue's own website.
Which wedding venues in Ballarat have accommodation?
5 venues say guests can stay on site, including Willow & Stone Estate, Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre and Wayward Winery.
What do wedding venues in Ballarat cost?
Of 13 venues, 3 publish a starting price. Per person prices start from $90. Venue hire starts from $2,500. The rest quote on enquiry.
Which wedding venues in Ballarat hold the most guests?
The largest published seated capacity is 150 at Willow & Stone Estate. The smallest is 20 at Mt Coghill Vineyard.
How far is Ballarat from Melbourne?
Most venues here are about 1 hr 30 min by car from central Melbourne. The closest is Jeca Farm, about 1 hr 15 min away, and the furthest is Wayward Winery, about 1 hr 45 min.
When you are ready to get in touch, take these questions with you. Or browse all 13 venues in Ballarat with filters.
Nearby regions
- Planning a wedding in Daylesford and Hepburn13 venues · about 30 km away
- Planning a wedding in the Macedon Ranges21 venues · about 65 km away
- Planning a wedding in Geelong15 venues · about 80 km away
- Planning a wedding in Melbourne's western suburbs20 venues · about 80 km away
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