X marks the spot

Welcome friends this little informational post will help you find the most unique wedding venues in Melbourne! Finding your perfect unique wedding venue in Melbourne is like embarking on a grand treasure hunt, where the perfect venue is the elusive X marking the spot. Just like a pirate searching for buried gold, you’ll sift through maps, dodge a few obstacles (like the occasional indecisive parent), and uncover hidden gems that sparkle with potential. With each venue you explore, you’re also one step closer to discovering all the treasure that will certainly make your day shine brighter, than a chest full of jewels! Well come on this quest as we take a journey through Melbourne. I promise less pirate ……

So you are looking at unique wedding venues in Melbourne. You want a venue somewhere in Melbourne that’s unlike anyone else you’ve been. You’ve been to a dozen weddings and they all feel the same well helooooo (due frank the fabulous wedding planner. Please tell me you have seen father of the bride movie!!!!)

Feels like you

You want a unique wedding venue that feels like you. Do you want a wedding venue that has some panache yes? You want to dance the night away till 5 am? Hells to the YES! You want sumptuous cocktails, you’re a foodie, you want a view. Write down you top number want thing you want in a space in a venue it could be feels like David bowie is riding tiger down the stairs to the ultimate dungeon of fun! Yeah that’s very niche and very random. Or how about you want to feel like your standing on tip of the world with the wind in your hair, you want it to feel like you! 

Hey I’m a past bride trust me you need it to be you! For me naturally was a castle in Scotland with the wildest band ever.

The Quest for Uniqueness: Why It Matters

Choosing a unique wedding venue and in Melbourne, is a bit like picking an ice cream flavour. My favourite you ask? undoubtedly, and unequivocally, has to be pistachio and spicy chocolate. Deliciousness is available in miinott in Pascoe Vale South. https://www.miinotgelato.com/

While traditional venues are like a classic vanilla ice cream. Beautiful vineyards, classic architecture andwhite pillars—delicious, comforting, and always a safe bet—they often lack that extra scoop of excitement. Sure for this purpose vanilla is a crowd-pleaser. But when was the last time you thrilled your taste buds with something adventurous? Zesty lemon-basil sorbet or a rich chocolate chilli?

Opting for a unique wedding venue makes your heart race with anticipation. Who wouldn’t want their wedding day to be as unforgettable as a double scoop of lavender-honey ice cream with a sprinkle of edible glitter? Are the metaphors too much ….. nahhhh

Tips for Choosing Your Unique Venue

Tips for Choosing Your Unique Venue

Ok so first What’s your style? Everyone has one I feel like I need some kind of cosmo quiz to find you style…. Oooo sounds fun well check it below take the quiz!!! I’m so excited!!! Remember it’s just for fun. If you’re not getting married in Melbourne you could do this too, it’s help-full for anyone looking for unique wedding venues in Melbourne

Find unique Wedding venues in Melbourne Style Quiz!

1. What’s your ideal date night? 

A) Rocking out at a live concert with your favourite band.
B) Cozying up at home with a thrilling movie and some popcorn.
C) Going to a vibrant carnival or festival with lots of laughter.
D) A candlelit dinner at a charming restaurant, complete with soft music.

2. What’s your go-to outfit for a night out? 

A) Leather jacket, ripped jeans, and bold accessories.
B) Dark, moody attire with a touch of mystery.
C) Bright, playful colours and fun patterns that stand out.
D) Flowing dresses or tailored suits in soft, pastel hues.

3. How do you like to decorate your space? 

A) With edgy art, vintage records, and a touch of rebellion.
B) Dark, dramatic pieces that create a moody atmosphere.
C) Colorful, eclectic decor that brings joy and energy.
D) Soft fabrics, floral arrangements, and romantic lighting.

4. What’s your favourite type of music?

 A) Classic rock anthems that make you want to dance.
B) Haunting melodies that stir deep emotions.
C) Upbeat pop or dance tracks that get everyone moving.
D) Sweet ballads that tug at the heartstrings.

5. If you could choose a wedding cake what would it be?

 A) A bold, multi-layered cake with funky designs and flavors.
B) A dark chocolate cake with elegant, moody decorations.
C) A bright, rainbow cake with fun toppings and sprinkles.
D) A delicate, floral cake adorned with soft pastel colours.

6. How do you envision your wedding ceremony? 

A) A high-energy celebration with live music and lots of dancing.
B) An intimate gathering under a stormy sky, with dramatic flair.
C) A fun, colourful event filled with laughter and playful surprises.
D) A dreamy, romantic ceremony surrounded by nature and soft lighting.

7. What’s your favourite way to celebrate? 

A) Throwing an epic party with friends and live entertainment.
B) Hosting a mysterious, themed gathering with intriguing elements.
C) Having a colorful, lively bash with games and activities.
D) Enjoying a serene, intimate gathering with close friends and family.

Tally Your Answers!

• Count how many times you chose each letter:
  • A (Rock and Roll)
  • f you have the most A’s, you’re all about that high-energy, edgy vibe! Your wedding will be a rockin’ celebration filled with music and fun.
  • B (Dark and Stormy)
  • If you have the most B’s you are mysterious and dramatic rule your heart. Your wedding will have an enchanting, moody atmosphere that captivates everyone.
  • C (Fun and Colorful)
  • If C’s take the lead, you’re all about joy and vibrancy! Your wedding will be a colorful fiesta that leaves everyone smiling and dancing.
  • D (Soft and Romantic)
  • If D’s are your top choice? You’re a romantic at heart. Your wedding will be a dreamy affair, filled with love, soft colours, and intimate moments.

Spotlight on unique wedding Venues in Melbourne

Spotlight on Unique Venues in Melbourne

These venues fit into my categories above at these venues you can create your dream wedding, all the staff at these venues are the loveliest and most inclusive people I have ever met! A wedding at any of these venues is sure fire way for party success!

So lets begin with the list huzzah!!!

Eight Acres, Lakes Entrance

If you come from Melbourne 4 hours on the road may sound long! It is haha, but when you turn that corner and start to defend into lakes Entrance it’s jaw droopingly bonkers beautiful!! Imagine having not 1 but 3 days with all your friends and family in one place . Hells YES!

Tucked away from the main town you get 2 nights’ accommodation for up to 55 guests across our fab glamping tents and spacious two-bedroom cottages. The venue is DIY, an inviting blank canvas for your own vision that allows you to bring in your favourite catering, stylist, photographer (hi hi me), florist etc.  Plus there’s loads of other camp grounds, caravan parks and holiday rentals a 5 minute drive down the road. There’s a fabulous vintage pool which I would love to photograph again this time with a spicy couple who want to jump in……???? I was there in winter and the water was chilllyyyy!! Oo

https://liminalwonderland.com/contact

Projekt 3488

Image David Bowie riding in on a tiger and partying with a bunch of flamingos from wonderland. Well this is the place for you! There’s no tiger FYI or Flamingos but you could probably get one somewhere. This is a spicy fabulous warehouse that is floor to ceiling of so much fabulous things to look at. Disco balls, Rose petals showering you at first kiss or first dance. Banquet style dining and a dance floor that rages so loud. No neighbour will care about because these wall are thick. Mark and Sandy created this fabulous safe space for anything goes  invite you to have the best time imaginable. The outdoor deck is adorned with fairy lights and native plants. There’s just so much to look at, at Projekt 3488. The best bit is, is the people they make this place so welcoming. The staff are so attentive and will make your day so wonderful!!

https://liminalwonderland.com/contact

Panama Dining Room

Talk about the blend of exquisite cuisine and stylish decor. The enormity of the windows that remind you of a 1940’s window into a secret speakeasy you might almost think you’re in New York….. you’re not you’re in Collingwood fyi. The venue has a few pockets for photography, but you’re in Fitzroy and Collingwood where the streets are lined with grafitti, leafy streets, fabulous pot plants adorned around houses it’s such a gorgeous area. It’s like a vanilla spiced late I dunno I’m running out of metaphors here. But it’s for those couples where one doesn’t want anything too loud and the other wants loud, it blend both worlds perfectly! If you are foodies go here!

Noisy Ritual

Are you a brunny hipster? Brunswick dahhling This is your vibe! Are you a 30 something year old couple? You you love wine? Do you want the fabulous flair of the Yarra valley but bring that to Brunswick? This is the positively delicious mashup of both worlds. I’m obsessed with Noisy Rituals’ pasta! You should check them out go to their past night you won’t be disappointed!

Noisy Ritual is a wine bar mon-fri. When they are not hosting fabulous weddings you should go and check out their wine. Their food and wine is simply delicious. They make their own wine as well! If you want a home away from home that makes you feel like a local this is your spot!

Paramoor Winery

You want a winery wedding with a view and Australian bush this is your place. Paramour winery well the whole property is bonkers beautiful, golden hour and sunset at this place is draw droopingly beautiful. It combines romance, fun, laid back, but lets get dressed up and have party and do it our way!

Paramoor has this fabulous dressed up barn festooned with dairy lights, a dance floor that goes off and gets hot and sweaty. That’s what you want on a dance floor you want to be close and mixed up and fun! The view at the top of the hill…. Oh my… just…. I can’t you have to see it! The owners here are the loveliest warm and welcoming people. They will help you out in jam when a groomsman steps on your train and rips off a button (yes yes the happened)

Gurney Cidery

Speaking of cider, let’s talk about why it’s the perfect wedding drink for those looking to keep things refreshing and fun. First off, cider is like the cool cousin of wine. It’s bubbly, fruity, and just the right amount of cheeky. Plus, it’s a great conversation starter! Just picture your guests raising their glasses and shouting, “To love, laughter, and a little bit of cider magic!” It’s the drink that says, “We’re here to have a good time, not take ourselves too seriously.  There’s a spot on Gurney cider where you can see the whole of the prom! It’s breathtaking.

Beauty meets nature a relaxed, fun atmosphere. a picturesque setting surrounded by lush orchards, where the air is filled with the delightful aroma of fresh apples. This venue is not just a place to tie the knot; it’s an experience that invites you and your guest to kick back and escape to Wilson prom.  The family that own the spot are so lovely and down to earth! I had the best time here at a wedding, they looked after me and made the most delicious salad I’m still dreaming about. You can party all night long, there’s a tonne of accommodation options near by. And take the time to explore the prom.

Provenance Weddings

Head to Geelong to the transformed old paper mills…. Well well well, spectacular is not enough. The grand hall, it feels like a scene from outlander, it’s the closet I can find in Australia to getting married in a spectacular ruin in Scotland. The images speak for themselves! Delicious food, delicious wine ( they make their own as well and trust me it’s delicious!!)

There’s also the barrel room inside Provenance which is stunning, you can dress this space up however you like. This venue is more for a couple who love dark and moody and 10,000 candles! I’ll let the images speak for themselves! High ceilings, brick walls, what does this venue not have! This space is great for a black tie wedding.

I have a list of many many more venues, these are just some where I had the best time and where venue owners and staff were lovely and don’t treat you like every other couple getting married!

The Importance of Photography in a unique wedding venues

Unique wedding venues in Melbourne play a pivotal role in enhancing wedding photography, transforming each shot into a captivating work of art. When a couple chooses a distinctive location, they provide a rich backdrop that adds depth, character, and personality to their wedding photos. Here’s how unique venues elevate the art of wedding photography: It adds to your story, where you get married matters, and who marries you!

These wedding venues often come with a variety of architectural styles, textures, and colours that can dramatically influence the visual storytelling of the day. Swimming pools, dark light spaces, bright and big windows. All of these things help make your wedding photos unique

Personality

A wedding venue that resonates with your personality allows for more genuine moments to unfold. Do you want a quirky art gallery? A rustic barn or if you are Bowie fan, maybe with floaty dresses and neon makeup – then Projekt 3488 is likely the venue for you. Somewhere like a cidery with views is more for the outdoorsy people, ambiance influences how you interact with each other and their guests. I can capture candid emotions and authentic connections. This will lead to images that truly reflect the couple’s love story rather than staged poses.

Photography

Having a more unique wedding venue can act as a focal point in your images. e.g. having a Scottish castle in the middle of the highlands played a role for me but, also a short drive up the hill was the gorgeous ruin. With broken trees and windy AF which made my cape sore in the wind and create something wild and whimsical much like me. So what would you like to achieve? Some people are like ‘oh it’s just a day’. Please tell me what other moment in your life do you get an opportunity to have everyone you love, hire a band and have an amazing celebration? it happens once (mostly) so do it have a right old fantastical bells and all party! Make memories!!!

Your unique wedding venues in Melbourne Awaits!

When it comes to planning a wedding basically a-lot of couples fall into the routine of traditional venues, and familiar settings, nevertheless It’s essential to remember that your wedding day is a unique celebration of your love story. The venue should reflect that individuality. Consider rather than settling for the ordinary, try exploring the myriad of options available , this can truly make your day unforgettable.

Imagine exchanging vows in a stunning botanical garden, surrounded by vibrant blooms or under a big beautiful tree. Or when you have your first kiss rose petals shower you, or the landscape acts a backdrop in the quiet moments. There are countless unconventional spaces waiting to be transformed into your dream wedding venue, from art galleries and historic buildings to intimate beaches and mountaintops. The key is to think outside the box and embrace the possibilities that resonate with your personalities.

It’s about YOU!

YOU have a unique story and you should have a unique wedding venue! Your choice of venue should reflect that narrative. Whether you want a modern, sleek space or a whimsical fairy-tale setting, I feel the perfect location is out there. It’s just waiting to be discovered. Take the time to research, explore, and visit various venues that pique your interest. You might be surprised at the hidden gems you uncover that can provide the backdrop for your special day. This list of Unique wedding venues in Melbourne hopefully has helped you discover something new and below is a list of amazing vendors I’ve worked with.

So lastly…. To sum up your unique wedding venues in Melbourne

As you embark on this exciting journey of planning your wedding, don’t hesitate to reach out for support. I invite you to check out my photography portfolio, where you can see how I capture the essence of love stories in unique settings. Let’s discuss your dream wedding and how we can bring your vision to life. From vanilla to lemon sorbet add a bit of basil and spicy chocolate. Be you! Book a consultation today, and together, we’ll ensure that your wedding day is as extraordinary as your love for each other! I hope this blog about unique wedding venues in Melbourne will help you find your dream venue!

My fav vendors

Hair and Makeup – Distictive dame, Shrinking violet,

Dresses – Ziva wedding dresses, Jennifer Bowden Designs, Aleem Yusuf, Cesar Chade

Suits – YSG, Suitable, Oscar Hunt

Content creator – Between moments https://betweenmoments.co/

Dj – Spinning Disc Entertainment

video – Two way media http://www.twowaymelbourne.com.au/

Celebrants- Love a good wedding, Megan Jordan celebrant, Brooke Brodie Celebrant

Portraits – Liminal Portraits Classic B+W Portraits https://liminalportraits.com/liminal-portraits

Flowers – Pemberly of Malmsbury, Redwood Florist

Stylist – event merchant co, cloth and confetti, the posie place,

Stationary – Feel the love design

Cake – Started with a cupcake

About the Author

Jennifer MacDonald at Liminal Wonderland loves anything sci-fi and re runs of Gilmore girls. Loves baking and Champagne. Jennifer spends her free time hanging out with her husband and toddler that keeps her active. Jennifer is a wedding photographer based in Melbourne and Scotland. She specialises in capturing artistic portraits paired with unique storytelling.

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