In short
A Melbourne wedding for about 100 guests is typically quoted between $28,000 and $80,000, with most couples landing near $40,000.
- Typical total (AUD)
- $40,000
- Simpler day from (AUD)
- $28,000
- Premium reaches (AUD)
- $80,000
- Categories priced
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- Widest range
- Venue hire
- Figures reviewed
- July 2026
GST-inclusive AUD for a wedding of around 100 guests
Where the money goes
| Category | Share of the biggest line | Low (AUD) | High (AUD) | What moves the number | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue hire | $10,000 | $30,000 | City rooftops and warehouses sit mid-range; full-service estates and golf clubs run higher. Many include furniture and staffing. | Browse venue hire in Melbourne | |
| Photography | $3,000 | $6,500 | Most Melbourne photographers publish 8–10 hour packages; albums and second shooters push the top end. | Browse photography in Melbourne | |
| Celebrant | $900 | $2,000 | Includes the legal lodgement work (NOIM), a rehearsal, and a personalised ceremony script. | Browse celebrant in Melbourne | |
| Flowers and styling | $1,800 | $5,500 | A bouquet-and-buttonholes package starts low; arbours, table florals, and installations grow it quickly. | Browse flowers and styling in Melbourne | |
| Catering | $11,000 | $24,000 | Roughly A$110–240 a head for a seated three-course or premium cocktail menu, drinks packages included at the top end. | Browse catering in Melbourne |
From laneway receptions to bayside estates, Melbourne weddings span a huge price range.
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Turn the ranges into your budget
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Set a working budget
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Pick your top three priorities
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Get real quotes from vendors
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Track deposits and payments as you book
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Your cost questions, answered
How much does a wedding cost in Melbourne?
Most Melbourne weddings land between A$28,000 and A$80,000 all-in, with a typical 100-guest celebration around A$40,000 GST-inclusive. Venue and catering usually take close to half of that.
Do wedding prices in Melbourne include GST?
Australian consumer pricing must be GST-inclusive, and every range in this guide is too. When a vendor quotes you directly, check the quote says GST-inclusive — most do, but it's worth confirming before you sign.
What's usually the biggest wedding cost?
The venue plus catering is almost always the biggest line — typically 40–50% of the whole budget. Lock those in first; around A$40,000 all-in is a common landing point, and everything else fits around them.
How can we keep costs down without it feeling cheap?
Three levers move the total most: the guest count, the day of the week, and the season. An off-peak or weekday date with a tighter guest list can save 20–30% at the same venue with the same vendors.
How far ahead should we book Melbourne vendors?
Popular Melbourne venues and photographers book 12–18 months out for Saturday dates from October to March. Midweek and winter dates are far easier — and usually cheaper.
Ranges are directional market figures — your quotes will vary with date, guest count and season. The surest numbers come from vendors with published pricing.