Venue hire
City rooftops and warehouses sit mid-range; full-service estates and golf clubs run higher. Many include furniture and staffing.
$10,000 – $30,000
Browse venue hire in MelbourneWedYesDay
Melbourne · VIC
What a Melbourne wedding really costs
Simpler days start around
$28,000
Most couples land near
$40,000
Premium celebrations reach
$80,000
GST-inclusive AUD for a wedding of around 100 guests · reviewed 2026-07
Where the money goes
Typical Melbourne price ranges by vendor category — and the verified vendors behind them.
Photography
Most Melbourne photographers publish 8–10 hour packages; albums and second shooters push the top end.
$3,000 – $6,500
Browse photography in MelbourneCelebrant
Includes the legal lodgement work (NOIM), a rehearsal, and a personalised ceremony script.
$900 – $2,000
Browse celebrant in MelbourneFlowers and styling
A bouquet-and-buttonholes package starts low; arbours, table florals, and installations grow it quickly.
$1,800 – $5,500
Browse flowers and styling in MelbourneCatering
Roughly A$110–240 a head for a seated three-course or premium cocktail menu, drinks packages included at the top end.
$11,000 – $24,000
Browse catering in MelbourneTurn the ranges into your budget
Step 1
Set a working budget
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Step 2
Pick your top three priorities
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Step 3
Get real quotes from verified vendors
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Step 4
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.
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Ranges are directional market figures — your quotes will vary with date, guest count, and season. The surest numbers come from verified vendors with published pricing.