Planning a wedding in Melbourne's northern suburbs
A local guide to wedding venues in Melbourne's northern suburbs: what the 16 venues are like, when to go, getting there, accommodation, what venues publish about price and capacity, and where to start.
From Coburg and Brunswick to Thomastown and Fawkner, Melbourne's northern suburbs are home to large reception centres built for big celebrations, along with heritage spaces such as the former Pentridge precinct.
- 16wedding venues listed
- 35 mintypical drive from Melbourne
- 1with accommodation on site
- 8host the ceremony on site
What the venues are like
The most common styles in Melbourne's northern suburbs are hall, garden and industrial and warehouse. Venues are spread across 12 towns and suburbs, with the most in Epping, Broadmeadows and Thomastown. Tap a style to see those venues with filters.
- Hall12 venues
- Garden4 venues · guide
- Industrial and warehouse2 venues
- Winery1 venue
- Hotel1 venue
- Restaurant1 venue
- Estate and homestead1 venue · guide
When to marry here
Most venues are indoors and work all year round.
Getting there and staying over
Close to the city and to Melbourne Airport, which helps interstate and overseas guests.
The closest venue to the city is Chapter Place in Coburg, about 20 min away. The furthest is Five Vineyard in Mernda, about 35 min. Drive times are estimates from each suburb.
1 venue here say guests can stay on site:
- Chapter PlaceCoburg · 120 seated
Guest numbers and cost
4 venues publish a seated capacity, from 120 at Chapter Place to 880 at Melrose Events. For a size-by-size list across the state, see choosing a venue by guest numbers.
1 of 16 publish a starting price. The lowest:
- Fleur Wedding & EventsFawkner · Venue hire from $9,500
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 here can seat several hundred. Make sure your numbers suit the room so it does not feel empty.
- All-inclusive packages are common. Compare menus, drinks and timing side by side.
- Ask which cultural and religious ceremony traditions the venue regularly hosts.
Questions couples ask
How many wedding venues are there in Melbourne's northern suburbs?
Where I Do lists 16 venues in Melbourne's northern suburbs. Every listing is checked against the venue's own website.
Which wedding venues in Melbourne's northern suburbs have accommodation?
1 venue say guests can stay on site, including Chapter Place.
What do wedding venues in Melbourne's northern suburbs cost?
Of 16 venues, 1 publish a starting price. Venue hire starts from $9,500. The rest quote on enquiry.
Which wedding venues in Melbourne's northern suburbs hold the most guests?
The largest published seated capacity is 880 at Melrose Events. The smallest is 120 at Chapter Place.
How far is Melbourne's northern suburbs from Melbourne?
Most venues here are about 35 min by car from central Melbourne. The closest is Chapter Place, about 20 min away, and the furthest is Five Vineyard, about 35 min.
When you are ready to get in touch, take these questions with you. Or browse all 16 venues in Northern suburbs with filters.
Nearby regions
- Planning a wedding in inner Melbourne34 venues · about 15 km away
- Planning a wedding in the Melbourne CBD34 venues · about 15 km away
- Planning a wedding in Melbourne's western suburbs20 venues · about 20 km away
- Planning a wedding in Melbourne's eastern suburbs22 venues · about 25 km away
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