Rosina Room at Abbotsford Convent
| Style | Garden |
|---|---|
| Location | Abbotsford |
| Capacity (seated) | Up to 200 |
| Capacity (cocktail) | 350 |
| Ceremony | On-Site Ceremony |
| Ceremony Options | Rosina Courtyard, heritage gardens, non-denominational chapel-style Oratory, or indoor heritage spaces |
| Catering | In-house |
| Best For | Heritage, garden, artistic, highly styled, cultural and ceremony and reception in one venue |
Garden Wedding Venue at Abbotsford Convent, 4 km from Melbourne CBD
RealWeddings Guide
Rosina Room is a garden wedding venue at Abbotsford Convent, four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, set among heritage gardens and landscaped grounds. Inside, soaring ceilings, exposed timber trusses, original leadlight windows and polished timber floors give the room a sense of scale, with natural light throughout. The look is elegant without feeling overly traditional, which suits highly styled and personalised weddings.
Couples have exclusive access to the adjoining Rosina Courtyard, used for guest arrivals and pre-dinner gatherings. Seated and cocktail layouts are available for up to 200 seated or 350 cocktail guests, and a private VIP suite is provided for the couple and wedding party. Ceremonies can be held in the courtyard, the heritage gardens or the non-denominational chapel-style Oratory.
Abbotsford Convent’s landscaped grounds and heritage architecture also provide distinctive settings for wedding photography. Since 2026, Showtime Event Group has operated Rosina Room, with its in-house events team managing the planning, catering and service.
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Rosina Room at Abbotsford Convent FAQs
Rosina Room accommodates up to 200 seated guests, or around 350 for a cocktail-style reception.
Yes. Ceremonies can be held in the Rosina Courtyard, the heritage gardens or the non-denominational chapel-style Oratory.
Couples can arrange an external marquee for lawn and garden ceremonies. An alternative indoor space on site can also be provided, subject to availability.
Rosina Room combines soaring ceilings, exposed timber trusses, original leadlight windows and polished timber floors with plenty of natural light.
Its elegant but not overly traditional style suits personalised styling and florals.
Yes. Couples have exclusive access to the adjoining Rosina Courtyard, which is used for guest arrivals and pre-dinner gatherings. Ceremonies can also be held across the wider heritage precinct.
Yes, a VIP suite is available for the couple and wedding party.
Yes, Showtime Event Group's in-house hospitality team looks after food and drinks for weddings at the Rosina Room.
No. Rosina Room has no on-site accommodation, and guests stay at nearby hotels.
Good to Know
Accessibility
Rosina Room is wheelchair accessible, with lift access and tactile buttons with audio cues.
Parking
Paid onsite parking is accessed from St Heliers Street.
Location
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Rosina Room pairs the heritage of Abbotsford Convent with a warm, versatile wedding space four kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD.
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1 St Heliers Street Abbotsford VIC 3067
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