Ormond Hall
| Style | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne |
| Capacity (seated) | 180 |
| Capacity (cocktail) | 300 |
| Price Range | $217–$240 |
| Ceremony | On-Site Ceremony |
| Ceremony Options | The Chapel , or outdoor courtyard/garden spaces |
| Catering | In-house |
| Best For | Heritage, art deco, ballroom, multicultural (Asian/Indian catering), garden and city-fringe weddings |
| Rating | 4.7 (90) |
A Grand Heritage Wedding in the Heart of Melbourne
RealWeddings Guide
Ormond Hall at Ormond House is a genuine heritage wedding venue occupying a heritage-listed art deco mansion on the fringe of Melbourne's CBD. Rather than a single reception room, the estate comprises eight distinct spaces — giving couples real variety within one address, from the grand, chandelier-lit ballroom to a purpose-built ceremony Chapel.
Event Spaces & Capacities
Ormond Hall + Aston Lounge: Up to 180 seated, including a dancefloor
The Chapel: Up to 80 seated or 120 standing — ideal for ceremonies
Bar Moubray: Up to 82 seated with a dancefloor or 250 cocktail-style
The Conservatory: Up to 60 seated with a dancefloor or 100 cocktail-style
Ormond Hall FAQs
This historic hall dates back to between 1866 and 1891, giving every celebration a true sense of timeless grandeur.
$2,000 to exchange vows within this art deco setting.
Peak: September–May.
Off-peak/Winter: June–August.
Friday mirrors Saturday rates, from $235 per person (2027). Sunday follows off-peak/weekday pricing.
Yes, a 30% surcharge applies on public holidays.
From $8 per person, per additional hour.
A 10% deposit secures your date.
Yes, typically split across three instalments.
Yes — both a bride and groom suite are available for the couple and wedding party to use throughout the night.
Ormond Hall has permanent indoor backup, so your celebration is weatherproof from the outset.
Food and beverage are exclusively in-house through The Big Group, which also provides styling. AV support is available via Harry the Hirer Productions (fees apply).
Bump-in and vendor access begin 2 hours prior to the event (extensions available), with bump-out within 1 hour after it finishes.
Music must conclude by 1:00am. There are no restrictions indoors, though outdoor areas must stay quiet after 10pm.
Good to Know
What's included
- Tables
- Chairs
- Linen
- Crockery
- Glassware
- Cutlery
- Dance floor
- Stage
- Microphones
- Ceremony chairs
- Signing table
- Easels
- Cake table
- Cake knife
- Coordinator
- Event manager
- Waitstaff
Accessibility
With wheelchair access, accessible facilities, mobility-friendly ceremony options.
Parking
Convenient street parking available nearby.
Testimonials
Amazing venue and ornate decorations.
Lovely hall for a candle light tribute.
Great venue for Candlelight. It'd be really cute as a ceremony venue for a theatrical couple. Not sure if they do that! Cute bathrooms, too!
- Thank you we had the most perfect night!
- Amazing service!
- The staff allocated each day were fantastic, always helpful, attentive and willing to assist wherever needed.
- The food and drinks were absolutely amazing, and everyone hasn't stopped talking about how beautiful the venue was. We've had so many comments saying it was the best event we've had yet!
Location
Ready to find out more about Ormond Hall?
A grand Melbourne heritage venue where Art Deco character, elegant interiors and sophisticated celebrations come together.
17 Moubray St. Melbourne VIC
