The Best Wedding Venues in Melbourne

The Sanctuary Lakes Hotel will raise your expectations of what a suburban hotel should be. Within a safe, family friendly atmosphere you will find a diverse choice of dining and entertainment opportunities that is unequalled.

From the relaxed family dining day and night, to the chilled out vibe of our Cruz Restaurant/Cafe, the sophistication of our piano bar, one of our versatile areas and community spaces or the ultimate in sports bars open till late, Sanctuary Lakes Hotel offers the solution to whatever takes your fancy.

The Hotel is accessible to everyone in the community with a vast area for on-site parking and easy public transport access.

Spaces/Community Facilities

The Sanctuary Lakes Hotel offers 3 areas, all with food & bar service, and a ‘state of the art’ audio visual facility in our largest space.

The stylish spaces are perfectly suited to entertainment, corporate or sporting occasions and our hotel manager will arrange all details for your celebration.

As part of our commitment to the community, we would be happy to discuss providing facilities for local sporting clubs, community groups, or NFP local organisations.

LynneVale Estate is a true boutique winery in the heart of Bendigo, Central Victoria

Come and taste our award winning wines at our cellar door which overlooks our picturesque vineyard and the farmland beyond in the Mandurang Valley.

Be our guests at our hosted bed & breakfast accommodation and wake up to the spectacular sunrises over the vines and the sounds of Australian native birds.

Our cellar door and restaurant both feature indoor and outdoor sitting areas surrounded by native gardens and water features overlooking the picturesque vineyard and surrounding Mandurang Valley. It boosts one of the best views in Bendigo.

LynneVale Estate offers an up close and personal venue for your wedding!

Ceremonies by the fountain or on the paddock in front of the vineyard are all possible followed by canapés and drinks before all guests retreat to the cellar door for an intimate reception while the bride & groom have their special moments captured by their photographer in the vineyard.

We understand every bride would like to have their own touch to make their special day memorable, so we try our best to make it easy for your florists or designers to come and do their job!

Stolberg Beer Café is the place to hold your next celebration! Whether it’s a corporate or social event we can cater for a large variety:

Birthdays
Staff parties
Product launches
Award nights
Corporate events
Trivia/ Karaoke
Christmas parties and Christmas in July
Engagements
Reunions
Christenings
Wakes
Uni events/ pub crawls


The Mahogany Room is a fully self-contained function room that can accommodate up to 200 guests. There is an extensive selection of tap beers, gourmet finger food, decoration packages an in house DJ and state of the art audio visual equipment, we are able to turn your function into an event to remember. With a beautiful timber bar, magnificent drop lighting and gilt mirrors, the Mahogany Room is the perfect venue for your engagement or birthday celebration.

To the left of our main bar is the Grand Hall. The elegant timber paneling, coffered ceiling, period lighting, and top section of the Beer Garden creates an atmosphere that is perfect for any function up to 130 people.

Our newly renovated Stolberg Room is a fully self-contained room that has been elegantly decorated with chandelier light fittings and a solid timber bar. The Stolberg Room can cater for up to 70 guests, and is perfect for smaller parties and engagements. With the conservatory and beer garden just outside, there is plenty of room for your guests.

Likor bar Lounge encompasses sophistication, style, glamour and decadence. With its stunning white marble bar that commands the centre piece of the room and enjoying the company of contemporary designed furniture that completes this gallery of quintessential style.

171 Dorcas Street is a unique event venue designed specifically for parties of less than 100 people, ensuring your most important occasions are both intimate and well celebrated. Whether it is a special 21st birthday, romantic wedding reception, engagement party or an exclusive product launch, 171’s lighting, furniture and installations create the perfect combination.

Due to 171’s amazing design it can accommodate a myriad of party types from the most intimate sit-down dinner for 20 guests to a traditional classic cocktail party for 100. Food and beverage packages have been designed to lessen the burden of planning and organising a celebration. 171 Dorcas Street will help make your occasion memorable.

Hidden away from the challenges that currently face the CBD, but close enough for people from around Metro Melbourne to easily locate 171 Dorcas St and find ample parking out the front.

Positioned 2 minutes from both the Burnley Tunnel and Westgate off ramp.

Introducing VUE ON HALCYON, the new contemporary wedding experience of the Yarra Valley. With uninterrupted views of rolling hills and historic vines, VUE ON HALCYON’S architecturally designed venue is simply elegant. Offering onsite ceremonies set amongst the vines VUE ON HALCYON’S wedding experiences have been designed to include elegant dishes created from premium ingredients and complimented by beautiful estate wines.

In the heart of North Melbourne’s burgeoning food precinct sits Sosta Cucina, a welcoming space delivering fine Italian cuisine with warm and familiar service.

Since opening its doors in May 2007, Sosta Cucina has consistently impressed and excited Melbourne’s food community with a traditional meets contemporary Italian menu.

Sosta Cucina’s menu is constantly evolving; incorporating the best seasonal produce as well as showcasing fantastic Italian products. On offer is a selection of daily additional dishes depending on what is sourced at the market! Sosta prides itself on a great selection of fine Italian wines as well as offering a broad selection from Australia’s most renowned wine regions.

Functions & Private Dining

Sosta Cucina can cater for bookings both large and small. With two private dining rooms, we can cater for groups of 20-30, as well as offer restaurant exclusivity for up to 55 people. From corporate functions to special family events, the team at Sosta Cucina will work with you to ensure your event is absolutely perfect!

Since April 2002, Amstel Members have enjoyed the choice of two layouts, the Park course and the Ranfurlie course 'Rated 60 in Australia'. The facilities and course conditions have continued to be maintained to the same high standards as expected of a member only course and therefore green fee players experience playing conditions normally reserved for members of exclusive clubs.

Enjoy a romantic ceremony on board Magic Charters. Wine and dine with your guests, watching the sunset, and then be delivered to your secluded honeymoon stop over on the water!

Set discreetly within the grounds of the former Royal Mint lies The Mint Bar and Restaurant. Designed to complement Melbourne’s eclectic weather, come inside and warm up by the open fires, or soak up the sunshine in one of the city’s largest beer gardens. Whether you’re after a gastronomic lunch, a memorable function venue or just a few cheeky drinks after work, come and enjoy this uniquely venue.

The iconic Fish Creek Hotel (1939) is a magnificently imposing, Art Deco building located in the heart of artistic Fish Creek. (It is a near impossibility to miss once you look for the giant fish sculpture by Colin Suggett mounted on the roof)!

The restaurant features an extensive menu of fresh, seasonal and regional produce that highlights the best South Gippsland and Victoria has to offer. The wine list features a predominance of local vineyards and wider Victorian selections. A full variety of local, national and international beer and spirits is also available.

Specialising in professional wedding photography services, Jon has perfected the art of blending into the background and capturing all the special moments of your wedding day. In just a few years he has established a very good reputation for producing exceptional work. Millgrove Photography has great reviews and offer various packages to suit different needs. Check out Jon's relaxed, natural and contemporary images or visit the website to browse the galleries of his previous work.