12 Unique Melbourne Micro and Intimate Wedding Venues
PLANNING A MELBOURNE MICRO OR INTIMATE WEDDING BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
As a Melbourne wedding photographer who specialises in Micro Weddings, Intimate Weddings and Melbourne CBD Elopements I’ve got you covered.
Here’s my go to list of the 12 most unique Micro Wedding Venues and Intimate Wedding Venues in Melbourne’s CBD and inner suburbs.
1. Cumulus Inc ~ Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD
Cumulus Inc. is located in Melbourne’s famous art and fashion precinct, at 45 Flinders Lane. This charming wine bar is cosy and intimate and can host both your ceremony and/ or intimate wedding reception.
The space balances edgy luxury and a familiar, welcoming feeling to stunning effect.
The Upstairs at Cumulus Inc. comprises two spaces: The Upstairs Dining Room and The Wine Room.
Both can be booked individually as fully private spaces. The Upstairs Dining Room can host up to 30 guests for a seated event, and when combined with The Wine Room, the space can accommodate up to 50 guests for a seated event and 70 guests for a cocktail-style occasion.
2. Aunty Kims ~ Johnson St, Collingwood
Opulent, cosy and perfectly catered for your micro or intimate wedding, Aunty Kim’s is all about good food, good company and exceptional hospitality.
Born from the culinary deliciousness of Rice Paper Scissors, Aunty Kims features large overhanging chandeliers, silver velvet acoustic curtains, polished floors, exposed concrete walls & floor to ceiling windows.
Aunty Kim’s is a versatile space that can cater to your micro or intimate wedding for both your ceremony and reception and offers both sit down and cocktail style menus.
3. Reine & La Rue ~ Collins St, Melbourne CBD
New to Melbourne’s wedding and dining scene, Reine & La Rue boasts incredible French Inspired cuisine in the fully restored Gothic inspired architecture of the Old Stock Exchange building and is fast becoming a Melbourne Icon.
Reine & La Rue can accomodate groups of up to 32 guests, for non-exclusive dining in their main dining room, and is perfect for your intimate lunch or dinner after your ceremony.
Reine & La Rue is also available for exclusive hire for groups of up to 120 guests seated.
4. The Altar Electric ~ Johnson St,Abbotsford
If you’re looking for uber relaxed, ultra cool Vegas Vibes and all inclusive wedding packages that rock then the Altar Electric is your jam- with guaranteed good vibes and confetti included!!!
The Altar Electric caters for elopements with just the two of you up to 50+ guests this is Australia’s first custom designed wedding chapel and events space, bringing the neon vibes and fun of Vegas to Las Abbotsford.
The team here are legendary in the industry and will get the good vibes flowing from the moment you set foot inside their colourful chapel. Inclusive AF and catering to EVERYONE this is a Melbourne institution that is perfect if you you’re looking for an alternative wedding venue in Melbourne.
5. The Victorian Marriage Registry ~Spring St, East Melbourne
Set inside the historic Old Treasury Building the Victorian Marriage Registry Office is perfect for those who want a no fuss ceremony and is in walking distance of an abundance of Melbourne’s iconic bars and restaurants to celebrate in after your ceremony, not to mention many of the city’s best photography locations all within walking distance.
The building has two historic rooms for you to choose from depending on how many guests you have. The smaller Thomas Hyde Room caters up to 8 guests and the larger Margaret Craig room caters for up to 55 guests.
6. Cutler & Co ~ Gertrude St, Fitzroy
Based in a former metalworks factory in the heart of Fitzroy, Cutler & Co is moody, relaxed and refined. Opened in 2009 by renoud chef Andrew McConnell, Cutler is one of Melbourne’s finest dining rooms.
Elegantly partitioned by floor to ceiling metal and glass archways, Cutler’s Private Dining Room can be closed for ultimate privacy, or the doors can be left open for those that wish to be absorbed in the atmosphere of the restaurant.
The private dining room sits up to 40 guests seated and 50 guests cocktail style for your intimate wedding reception. You can exclusively hire the entire restaurant to cater for larger guest lists up to 80.
7. Arc One Gallery ~Flinders Lane, Melbourne
The Arc One Gallery is located on the ground floor at 45 Flinders Lane right alongsideCumulus Inc. This is a flexible and unique space that features wooden floorboards, an angular high ceiling, and white walls adorned with a different artist exhibition each month.
The gallery can accommodate up 50 guests on one long table with further capacity for a maximum of 70 guests seated over two long tables. Catering is deliciously by the amazing team at Cumulus Inc.
8. The Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory ~ East Melbourne
Set amongst the picturesque Fitzroy gardens, just a stroll away from Melbourne’s CBD, the 80 year old Spanish Mission Style inspired Conservatory host 5 distinct floral displays each year and it perfect for nature loving couples as a ceremony option year around.
The Fitzroy gardens conservatory is available after 5.30pm year around and can be hired out for your elopement for either 1.5 hours of 3 hours. Within walking distance of fab semi private dining restaurants such as Gimlit, Super Normal and Hazel, just to name a few, the Fitzroy Garden’s Conservatory is a truly beautiful option for your micro wedding or elopement and stand up to 50 guests. You can apply for a permit for the Conservatory here.
9. Recoleta ~Bourke St, Melbourne
As you walk up the grand stair case beyond Butcher Bar you’re greeted by well worn, weathered timber floors, faded murals and ornate stained glass open out to a secluded terrace offering glimpses of Parliament and the top end of Bourke Street The beautiful first floor room reminiscent of the well heeled,leafy district of Buenos Aires, Recoleta.
Celebrating excellent, simple cooking in warm, inviting surroundings, this is a room to come together in and celebrate. Hosted by Spring St Events, Recoleta can seat up to 36 guests or stand up to 70 for a cocktail style wedding.
Also have a look at The Melbourne Supper Club, just around the corner and by Spring Street Events.
10. Poodle Bar ~Gertude St, Fitzroy
Versatile and inviting, Poodle Bar in Fitzroy has multiple areas available to perfectly cater to your Melbourne micro wedding. As soon as you step inside Poodle your transported from the busy street to a cosy and inviting space.
Their private dining room caters for intimate weddings of up to 20 people. The warm and inviting upstairs bar area is flexible enough to accomodate any style of event, from the mellowest to the most boisterous and can up to sit up to 42 guests or (stand 70 for a cocktail style wedding). And there’s even an outside heated courtyard that can sit up to 27 guests (or stand up to 50 guests.)
11. Maggie’s Bar ~ Lygon St, Brunswick East
New on the scene, Maggie’s is making an impact and is a warm, inviting neighbourhood restaurant and bar that’s perfect for your ceremony and reception venue for your intimate wedding. The rejuvenated Victorian-era building is fully accessible, offers a shady courtyard, a luxurious cocktail parlour and an Australian reclaimed timber bar. Original details have been lovingly restored including a pressed metal ceiling and natural wood fireplace. And then there’s the food and cocktail menu- both of which are AMAZING!
Maggies can comfortable seat up 60 guests (or stand 80) in their main dining area and also have an even more intimate and exquisitely moody parlour room that can seat up to 20 guests (or stand 30.)
12. Chapel 1885 ~Sackville St, Collingwood
Set in the heart of Collingwood, this loft style intimate wedding space Combines romance and high end finishes in a loft style converted chapel Chapel 1885, Collingwood is the perfect space for an intimate and mico wedding ceremony and reception.
The space combines exposed brick walls with a stunning timber ceiling handcrafted by 19th century shipbuilders. Chapel 1885 can sit up to 70 guests.
Large arched bay windows allow for a beautifully lit space and are the perfect back drop for both your ceremony and reception. Catering is available onsite through Nudo Events.