Planning a wedding in Melbourne's eastern suburbs

Melbourne's eastern suburbs, from Box Hill and Templestowe out to Warrandyte and Kangaroo Ground, offer reception centres, golf clubs and bushland estates within easy reach of much of the city.

22wedding venues listed
30 mintypical drive from Melbourne
3with accommodation on site
16host the ceremony on site

What the venues are like

The most common styles in Melbourne's eastern suburbs are garden, estate and homestead and hall. Venues are spread across 16 towns and suburbs, with the most in Warrandyte, Scoresby and Kangaroo Ground. Tap a style to see those venues with filters.

Garden10 venues · guide
Estate and homestead6 venues · guide
Hall6 venues
Winery5 venues
Restaurant5 venues
Rustic and barn2 venues · guide
Hotel1 venue

When to marry here

Most venues have indoor spaces that suit any season, while the bushland estates on the fringe are lovely in spring and autumn.

Getting there and staying over

Close to home for many Melbourne guests, with freeway access along the Eastern Freeway and EastLink. Fewer guests need accommodation, which keeps planning simpler.

The closest venue to the city is No 1 Events in East Malvern, about 25 min away. The furthest is Foothills Conference Centre in Mooroolbark, about 40 min. Drive times are estimates from each suburb.

3 venues here say guests can stay on site:

Elizabethan LodgeBlackburn North · 180 seated
Potters ReceptionsWarrandyte · 220 seated
Foothills Conference CentreMooroolbark

Guest numbers and cost

9 venues publish a seated capacity, from 120 at Box Hill Golf Club to 600 at Cathies Lane Receptions. For a size-by-size list across the state, see choosing a venue by guest numbers.

7 of 22 publish a starting price. The lowest:

Box Hill Golf ClubBox Hill South · From $90 per person
Glass & Grove Events by MiddlemanScoresby · From $115 per person
The Grand HotelWarrandyte · From $120 per person
No 1 EventsEast Malvern · Venue hire from $1,500

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

Reception centres often sell all-inclusive packages. Compare exactly what each includes.
Hillside venues around Warrandyte and Kangaroo Ground are in bushfire-prone country. Ask about summer contingency plans.
Check parking capacity if your guest list is large.

Questions couples ask

How many wedding venues are there in Melbourne's eastern suburbs?

Where I Do lists 22 venues in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Every listing is checked against the venue's own website.

Which wedding venues in Melbourne's eastern suburbs have accommodation?

3 venues say guests can stay on site, including Elizabethan Lodge, Potters Receptions and Foothills Conference Centre.

What do wedding venues in Melbourne's eastern suburbs cost?

Of 22 venues, 7 publish a starting price. Per person prices start from $90. Venue hire starts from $1,500. The rest quote on enquiry.

Which wedding venues in Melbourne's eastern suburbs hold the most guests?

The largest published seated capacity is 600 at Cathies Lane Receptions. The smallest is 120 at Box Hill Golf Club.

How far is Melbourne's eastern suburbs from Melbourne?

Most venues here are about 30 min by car from central Melbourne. The closest is No 1 Events, about 25 min away, and the furthest is Foothills Conference Centre, about 40 min.

When you are ready to get in touch, take these questions with you. Or browse all 22 venues in Eastern suburbs with filters.