Ormond Hall
| Style | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne |
| Capacity (seated) | 60–180 |
| Capacity (cocktail) | 250 |
| Price Range | $217–$235 per head |
| Starting From | From $15,000 |
| Ceremony | On-Site Ceremony |
| Ceremony Options | The Chapel |
| Catering | In-house |
| Best For | Heritage and art deco ballroom weddings, smaller celebrations, garden and city-fringe weddings, Kosher weddings |
| Google rating | 4.7 (90) on Google |
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
Ormond Hall at Ormond House has a minimum spend of $15,000 or more.
The Sunday to Thursday Wedding Package and the Winter Wedding Package are both available from $217 per person for 2027, each requiring a minimum of 120 adult guests.
Friday pricing mirrors Saturday rates, from $235 per person for 2027, while Sunday follows off-peak and weekday pricing.
Peak season runs from September to May, and off-peak, or winter, season runs from June to August.
A 30% surcharge applies on public holidays, and additional hours start from $8 per person, per hour.
A 10% deposit secures the wedding date. Payment plans are available, typically split across three instalments.
Yes. Ormond House hosts both on a single site, with no second venue and no transport between the two.
The ceremony fee is $2,000 for exchanging vows in an art deco setting.
Ceremony-only bookings aren’t available, so ceremonies can be held onsite only when booked together with a reception.
The Chapel is available for ceremonies only in conjunction with a reception package.
Ormond Hall accommodates up to 250 guests for cocktail-style celebrations.
The heritage-listed hall dates from between 1866 and 1891, giving every celebration a sense of timeless grandeur.
Ormond Hall has permanent indoor space, so celebrations are weatherproof from the outset.
Both a bride and groom suite are available for the couple and wedding party to use throughout the evening.
Ormond House is at 17 Moubray Street, on the fringe of Melbourne’s CBD, about 750 metres from Prahran Station.
The heritage-listed venue is close to the city and easily reached by public transport.
Food and beverage are provided exclusively in-house by The Big Group.
Catering options include grazing tables, dessert stations, late-night food and children’s meals, with kosher, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
Ormond Hall also offers cocktail and beverage packages, with additional packages that include spirits.
Bump-in and vendor access begin 2 hours before the event, with extensions available, and bump-out takes place within 1 hour after the event finishes.
Music must conclude by 1:00am. There are no restrictions indoors, though outdoor areas must stay quiet after 10pm.
AV support is available through Harry the Hirer Productions, with fees applying.
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
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A grand Melbourne heritage venue where Art Deco character, elegant interiors and sophisticated celebrations come together.
17 Moubray St. Melbourne VIC 3004
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