Planning a wedding in the Mornington Peninsula

South of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula has calm bay beaches on one side, wild ocean coast on the other, and wineries and restaurants in the hills around Red Hill and Main Ridge between. It suits coastal and winery weddings alike.

29wedding venues listed
1 hr 15 mintypical drive from Melbourne
10with accommodation on site
21host the ceremony on site

What the venues are like

The most common styles in the Mornington Peninsula are garden, restaurant and winery. Venues are spread across 19 towns and suburbs, with the most in Shoreham, Mornington and Red Hill South. Tap a style to see those venues with filters.

Garden14 venues · guide
Restaurant13 venues
Winery12 venues
Beach and coastal7 venues · guide
Rustic and barn5 venues · guide
Hotel5 venues
Estate and homestead5 venues · guide
Industrial and warehouse1 venue

When to marry here

Late spring to autumn is the most popular time. Summer brings warm days but busy roads and full accommodation during the school holidays, so book stays early.

Getting there and staying over

Allow about an hour to an hour and a half from Melbourne by car. Guests often stay in Sorrento, Dromana, Red Hill or Mornington, and the car ferry from Sorrento links to Queenscliff on the Bellarine.

The closest venue to the city is Sages Cottages in Baxter, about 60 min away. The furthest is RACV Cape Schanck Resort in Cape Schanck, about 1 hr 30 min. Drive times are estimates from each suburb.

10 venues here say guests can stay on site:

Butterfly Red HillRed Hill · 120 seated
Jackalope Hotel Mornington PeninsulaMerricks North · 140 seated
Mantons Creek EstateShoreham · 75 seated
RACV Cape Schanck ResortCape Schanck · 240 seated
Crittenden WinesDromana
Port Phillip EstateRed Hill South
Portsea HotelPortsea
Summerfields Country HouseBittern

See all 10 with accommodation.

Guest numbers and cost

6 venues publish a seated capacity, from 75 at Mantons Creek Estate to 300 at Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens. For a size-by-size list across the state, see choosing a venue by guest numbers.

5 of 29 publish a starting price. The lowest:

Stumpy Gully Vineyard and RestaurantMoorooduc · From $69 per person
Kings Creek VineyardBalnarring · From $105 per person
All Smiles SorrentoSorrento · From $135 per person
The Nook - Venue Hire & StudiosMornington · Venue hire from $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

Summer weekends bring heavy traffic, so allow extra travel time in your invitations.
Ocean-side venues can be windy. Ask about a sheltered ceremony spot.
Many wineries host one wedding a day. Ask what time the space is yours from.

Questions couples ask

How many wedding venues are there in the Mornington Peninsula?

Where I Do lists 29 venues in the Mornington Peninsula. Every listing is checked against the venue's own website.

Which wedding venues in the Mornington Peninsula have accommodation?

10 venues say guests can stay on site, including Butterfly Red Hill, Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula and Mantons Creek Estate.

What do wedding venues in the Mornington Peninsula cost?

Of 29 venues, 5 publish a starting price. Per person prices start from $69. Venue hire starts from $500. The rest quote on enquiry.

Which wedding venues in the Mornington Peninsula hold the most guests?

The largest published seated capacity is 300 at Ashcombe Maze & Lavender Gardens. The smallest is 75 at Mantons Creek Estate.

How far is the Mornington Peninsula from Melbourne?

Most venues here are about 1 hr 15 min by car from central Melbourne. The closest is Sages Cottages, about 60 min away, and the furthest is RACV Cape Schanck Resort, about 1 hr 30 min.

When you are ready to get in touch, take these questions with you. Or browse all 29 venues in Mornington Peninsula with filters.