Sandringham Yacht Club
| Style | Waterfront |
|---|---|
| Location | Sandringham |
| Capacity (seated) | 50–250 |
| Capacity (cocktail) | 400 |
| Price Range | $180–$195 per head |
| Starting From | From $15,000 |
| Ceremony | On-Site Ceremony |
| Ceremony Options | Outdoor Southern Podium or permanent indoor setup in the Port Phillip Room |
| Catering | In-house |
| Best For | Waterfront, sunset, yacht-club, modern, large-format and all-in-one ceremony/reception weddings |
| Google rating | 4.6 (1050) on Google |
Waterfront Weddings on Port Phillip Bay at Sandringham Yacht Club
RealWeddings Guide
Set on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay, just 16 kilometres from the CBD, Sandringham Yacht Club Events pairs a modern clubhouse with genuine waterfront atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces give the Port Phillip Room the feel of sitting right over the water, while the outdoor Southern Podium sets the stage for a sunset ceremony over the bay.
Should the weather turn, a permanent indoor ceremony setup within the Port Phillip Room keeps those same water views on show — no marquee required.
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Sandringham Yacht Club FAQs
No. A reception booking is required to hold a ceremony at the venue, with Port Phillip Bay as the backdrop.
Monday to Friday and Sunday weddings are priced at $185 per person, with a minimum spend of $15,000.
The ceremony fee is $1,000.
Peak season runs from October to March, and off-peak season runs from April to September.
No. The venue does not take bookings on public holidays.
Each additional hour is $15 per person.
The deposit is 20% of the total or $2,500, whichever is greater.
Yes. Payments are made in three stages: a 20% deposit, a 30% progress payment, then the balance.
Yes. The green room is a lounge with comfortable furniture, a full-length mirror and a basin, used for final touch-ups before the ceremony.
Ceremonies move to a permanent indoor setup in the Port Phillip Room, with a partition wall, ceremony chairs and an ivory aisle set against the same bay-facing windows.
The setup is a genuine backup rather than a marquee.
Cocktail hour runs for 30 minutes with pre-dinner drinks and canapés on the outdoor Southern Podium, overlooking the water.
In wet weather, it moves to a sectioned-off area of the Port Phillip Room with the same water view.
Yes. Couples can choose the club’s in-house catering or bring in an external caterer.
External catering carries a venue hire fee of $10,000.
Both in-house and external catering are available, with halal, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, children’s and late-night menus all catered for.
Alcohol is supplied on site, with cocktail and beverage packages available. Couples can also bring their own, with corkage applying to spirits only.
Music finishes at midnight from Monday to Saturday and at 11pm on Sunday.
Sandringham Yacht Club is about 16 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, on the foreshore of Port Phillip Bay.
Sandringham Station is the terminus of the Sandringham line from Flinders Street, a journey of about 30 minutes, and the venue is roughly a 10-minute walk from the station.
Yes. Sandringham Yacht Club Events was named Best Club Wedding Venue at the 2024 Australian Bridal Industry Academy (ABIA) Awards.
Good to Know
What's included
- Tables, chairs and linen, styled and ready
- Crockery, glassware and cutlery for the full reception
- A dedicated dance floor to close out the night
- AV, microphones and a projector for speeches and slideshows
- Ceremony chairs and a signing table for vows on the podium
- Easels, a cake table and cake knife for the finishing touches
- A dedicated Event Manager to coordinate every detail
- Attentive waitstaff throughout the day
Awards & recognition
- ABIA Best Club Wedding Venue (2024)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible throughout, including accessible toilets, a lift, and dedicated accessible parking.
Parking
On-site parking is available for up to 78 vehicles, offered on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to availability.
ABN 28 226 654 426
Testimonials
The Sandringham Yacht Club was absolutely amazing and made our wedding day perfect! The venue was stunning, the food and wine was delicious and the service was impeccable.
Guests raved about the venue and said the backdrop was gorgeous. Excellent staff and excellent venue. Would definitely recommend to everyone!
Our guests have been raving about how beautiful the venue is, how amazing the food was, and how great the staff and service was!
The reception overlooked the water, the food was extraordinary and the staff were so friendly.
The location and views alone make this a standout venue, and the Port Phillip Room is such a beautiful, versatile space - but the staff at Sandringham are what really makes it special.
The food was amazing, view was breathtaking & the SYC team were so helpful.
Such an amazing venue. The best on the Bay. Incredible food, drinks, views and atmosphere.
Location
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Ceremony on a private balcony, sunset drinks over the bay, then dinner and dancing beside the marina — a Bayside wedding, front row to the water.
32 Jetty Rd. Sandringham VIC 3191
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