The George Ballroom Melbourne Weddings
Housed within the iconic George Building in St Kilda, The George Ballroom is a one-of-a-kind historic wedding venue in Melbourne. This elegant ballroom space is perfect for romantic wedding celebrations, with its classic Victorian style, light-filled interior, and striking period features. Offering a versatile, open-plan layout, the ballroom can host 150 guests for a sit-down dinner (complete with dancefloor) or up to 200 guests for fabulous cocktail receptions.
Featuring exquisite catering and styling from Melbourne’s Damm Fine Food Co team, weddings at The George Ballroom are renowned for being unforgettable, seamless affairs that come together effortlessly. These experienced event planners understand that every wedding is unique and will go above and beyond to ensure your special day goes off without a hitch.
The Scene at The George Ballroom Melbourne
Brimming with heritage charm and old-world opulence, the iconic George Ballroom sets the scene for elegant wedding celebrations in Melbourne. Originally built in the 19th century, the light-filled ballroom has been lovingly restored while still maintaining many of its original period features, including striking hardwood floors, ornate high ceilings, and signature heritage distressed walls. This stunningly versatile, open-plan space lends itself perfectly to both lavish seated banquets and fabulous cocktail receptions.
Aside from its breathtaking interior, The George Ballroom is also a popular choice among Melbourne couples for its convenient St Kilda location. Housed within the iconic George Hotel Building on Fitzroy Street, the ballroom is close to public transportation, photo locations, accommodation, and plenty of bars for guests to enjoy during cocktail hour.
The George Ballroom Wedding Ceremonies
Wedding ceremonies typically take place in the beautiful ballroom space in front of the grand fireplace. This opulent room forms a breathtakingly romantic backdrop for you to exchange vows, with its soaring ceiling and heritage distressed walls. After the ceremony, guests can enjoy cocktail hour at a nearby bar as the ballroom is transformed into a stunning reception space.
The George Ballroom Melbourne Wedding Receptions
When it comes to hosting wedding receptions at this iconic Melbourne venue, many couples opt for elegant sit-down affairs with guests seated on long banquet tables. The ballroom also lends itself perfectly to fabulous cocktail receptions, with plenty of room for a killer DJ and a spacious dancefloor area. No matter what kind of celebration you envision, the Damm Fine Food Co will assist in bringing your dream wedding reception to life.
Wedding Photography Near The George Ballroom Melbourne
Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near The George Ballroom are:
- Albert Park
- St Kilda Foreshore
- Catani Gardens
Capacity
Up to
150
Sitting 
Up to
200
Standing Wedding Venue Details
Ceremony Only
Reception Only
$4200 + GST
Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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The Ballroom
This stunningly versatile space can accommodate up to 200 standing and 150 seated guests for weddings, private parties, and corporate functions. The ballroom features striking hardwood floors, ornate high ceilings, and heritage distressed walls.
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This stunningly versatile space can accommodate up to 200 standing and 150 seated guests for weddings, private parties, and corporate functions. The ballroom features striking hardwood floors, ornate high ceilings, and heritage distressed walls.
Guest Capacity
Sitting: 0 - 150Standing: 0 - 200
Features
Audiovisual (AV) equipmentNatural light
Accessible venue
Dance floor
Events Catering
Location
Hotels nearby:
- The Prince Hotel St Kilda
- Rydges St Kilda
Nearby attractions:
- St Kilda Foreshore
- Catani Gardens
Venue Testimonials
We recently hosted a wonderful wedding (ceremony + reception) at The George Ballroom. The space itself is stunning, and our guests were full of praise for its heritage beauty and also generous food servings on the night. Our event manager was incredibly supportive, responsive and efficient throughout the planning process, and the event staff were also very professional and helpful. We would definitely highly recommend The George for weddings and other celebrations alike.
Siobhan M
From the moment we stepped foot into The George Ballroom, we knew it was the wedding venue for us. Simply stunning. But to go with the beautiful venue is the delicious food and great service of all the staff. Our event coordinator was fabulous, we felt completely at ease knowing everything was taken care of for us. Nothing was too much trouble. A truly memorable day for both my husband and I, and all of our guests. Highly recommend it to anyone considering this venue for their event.
Tammy G
The George Ballroom is absolutely amazing! If you're ever looking for a venue and a team that pays attention to the small details and goes above and beyond, my wife and I would recommend this place! Our event manager was amazing; she was flexible, easygoing, fun and totally relatable! The food was amazing, and the STAFF WERE AMAZING! Honestly, we couldn't believe how beautiful our wedding was at The George Ballroom, felt like fairytale!
Chris M
Frequently Asked Questions
Cocktail wedding packages are priced from $145 per person, and dining packages start from $190 per person, plus GST. Pricing is subject to minimum spends being met. Enquire within about the current spring sale on packages!
This stunningly versatile ballroom venue can accommodate up to 200 standing and 150 seated guests for weddings, private parties, and corporate functions.
Saturday weddings must end by midnight, Friday weddings at 11pm, and Sunday to Thursday weddings at 10pm.
- The Prince Hotel St Kilda
- Rydges St Kilda
There is no on-site parking available at The George Ballroom. Paid parking is available nearby on St Kilda Road, and there is a tram stop outside the venue.
Expect to be blown away by incredible menus from renowned Melbourne caterers, Damm Fine Food Co. Options include decadent banquets, delicate hot and cold canapés, antipasto tables, supper bowls, live food stations, fresh seafood bars, and classic multi-course menus.
Yes, pre-wedding menu tastings are complimentary for the couple and typically take place 1-4 months prior to the event. Additional guests cost $190 per person.
Yes, one security guard is required for every 50 guests and costs $85 per hour.
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