Aerial
| Style | Modern |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne |
| Capacity (seated) | 350 |
| Capacity (cocktail) | 900 |
| Ceremony | On-Site Ceremony |
| Ceremony Options | Indoor skyline-facing ceremony, theatre-style, or twilight ceremony with room reset into reception |
| Catering | In-house |
| Best For | Modern, skyline, black-tie, cultural, large-reception and interstate-guest-friendly weddings |
| Rating | 4.2 (160) |
A modern wedding venue with stunning views right by the river.
RealWeddings Guide
Perched above the Yarra River in South Wharf, Aerial is a striking modern wedding venue built around uninterrupted 180-degree views across the river, Docklands, Bolte Bridge and Melbourne's skyline.
Exclusive-hire. One wedding, one day — the whole space is yours. A curtain system reshapes the room for ceremony, cocktails, and reception.
Extras: private VIP suite, optional boat arrival via the waterfront
Catering is entirely in-house, run by Showtime Event Group's wedding producers — menus, run sheets, and delivery handled end to end.
What couples remember most: the room shifting from daylight into skyline at night.
Real Weddings at Aerial
Weddings
Aerial FAQs
Current official capacity is up to 358 guests seated, 310 with a dance floor, or up to 900 for a cocktail-style celebration.
Yes. Ceremonies can be held indoors facing the skyline windows, theatre-style, or as a twilight ceremony with a room reset before the reception.
Yes. Aerial is a single exclusive-hire venue with one large function room, divisible by an elegant curtain system into distinct zones.
Yes. Catering is exclusively in-house through Showtime Event Group, offering plated, shared, Asian banquet and cocktail formats with full dietary accommodation.
Yes. A private, luxurious VIP suite is available for the wedding party to prepare.
Yes. Given its position on the Yarra River, Aerial facilitates a boat arrival for the couple and wedding party as a distinctive entrance option.
All principal ceremony and reception areas are permanent indoor spaces with floor-to-ceiling windows, making the venue fully weather-resilient.
Events at Aerial can generally run as late as 3am Thursday to Saturday, or 1am Sunday to Wednesday, according to third-party venue-hire sources — couples should confirm the exact licensed finish time in their proposal.
No. There's no onsite accommodation, though Pan Pacific Melbourne, Novotel Melbourne South Wharf and other CBD/Southbank hotels are all nearby.
Food and beverage are managed exclusively by Showtime Event Group. External florists, stylists, celebrants, entertainment and production suppliers may be approved, subject to venue requirements.
Good to Know
Accessibility
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible layout for guests with disabilities, navigating the main venue areas.
Step-Free Entry: Smooth, level entryways allowing easy navigation into the venue.
Accessible Restrooms: Equipped with on-site accessible toilet facilities.
Parking
Accessible parking options are available nearby, including at the adjacent DFO South Wharf and MCEC parking structures.
Location
Ready to find out more about Aerial?
If you’re looking for a quintessential Melbourne wedding with a view of the city and a very Melburnian focus on food, then look no further than Aerial.
17 Dukes Walk South Wharf VIC
