Sheldon Reception
| Style | Reception Venue |
|---|---|
| Location | Melbourne |
| Capacity (seated) | 600 |
| Capacity (cocktail) | 1000 |
| Price Range | $145-$165 |
| Ceremony | On-Site Ceremony |
| Ceremony Options | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Catering | In-house |
| Best For | Reception-focused, large-scale, multicultural and traditional-to-contemporary weddings |
| Rating | 4.3 (403) |
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RealWeddings Guide
Sheldon Reception is a purpose-built reception wedding venue in Melbourne's west, offering three distinct function spaces designed to scale from intimate gatherings to grand-scale celebrations.
Interiors designed by Shaynna Blaze bring a polished, considered elegance across all three rooms, and couples can hold their entire wedding day onsite, moving seamlessly from ceremony to reception with a genuine indoor wet-weather alternative always available.
With 26 years in Melbourne's wedding industry, Sheldon Reception has built particular strength hosting Vietnamese, Afghan, Lebanese and African weddings, with an experienced team well versed in honouring specific cultural customs. Comprehensive in-house catering, coordination and styling support round out this scalable, full-service reception venue.
Spaces & Celebrations
Sheldon Receptions offers a choice of versatile event spaces, allowing couples to select a setting that complements their guest list, wedding style and celebration. From grand ballroom receptions to elegant garden ceremonies, each space offers a distinct atmosphere while keeping the entire celebration within one venue.
Bliss Room
The largest of Sheldon Receptions’ spaces, the Bliss Room is designed for grand celebrations, accommodating approximately 220 to 600 seated guests. Its generous scale makes it particularly suited to larger weddings, with plenty of room for dining, dancing and a lively reception atmosphere.
Delphinium Room
The Delphinium Room provides a more intimate yet equally elegant setting for medium-sized celebrations, accommodating approximately 70 to 240 seated guests. Its flexible layout makes it well suited to receptions where couples want a refined dining experience alongside space for dancing and entertainment.
Sheldon Gardens
For couples drawn to an outdoor celebration, Sheldon Gardens offers a relaxed garden setting for ceremonies, cocktails and pre-reception gatherings, accommodating up to approximately 200 guests. The gardens provide a natural transition between the formal reception spaces and the outdoors, adding another layer to the wedding-day experience.
Together, the spaces give couples the flexibility to create a celebration that moves naturally from garden ceremony and cocktails to an elegant seated reception and dancing, with each setting bringing its own character to the occasion.
Sheldon Reception FAQs
Not always exclusive — each event is allocated its own private function space, though the venue may host multiple events simultaneously.
Standard packages include 5.5 hours of event time. Additional hours can be purchased at an hourly rate per head if arranged beforehand, subject to availability.
Music must stop by 12:00am, with the venue curfew at 1:00am..
Yes. Weekday, winter, and Friday/Sunday dates typically cost $20–$55 per person less than peak Saturday night pricing.
Catering and alcohol are in-house, including bar service. External styling suppliers — florists, decorators, photographers, and entertainment — are welcome, subject to venue approval.
Sheldon Receptions has permanent indoor backup, not a marquee or tent. Ceremonies can move indoors with minimal disruption, so couples can still host both ceremony and reception at the same venue.
The elegant, polished reception spaces and spacious function rooms are what couples mention most, alongside quality food, attentive service, and the convenience of hosting ceremony and reception at the same location.
Sheldon Receptions' point of difference is its grand, ballroom-style interiors and refined event styling rather than an external view or landmark backdrop.
Transport (cars, shuttles, or rideshare) isn't included and should be arranged independently. Couples should also confirm parking availability for larger guest numbers, and any accessibility requirements, directly with the venue.
Good to Know
What's included
- Tables and chairs
- In-House Catering
- Beverage Packages with Bar Service
- Professional Waitstaff
- Dedicated Event Coordination
- Room Set-up
- Crockery
- Cutlery
- Classware
- Table Settings
ABN 84 071 010 305
Testimonials
“Sheldon reception is absolutely stunning they had such amazing food and amazing service. Maria helped me with all my needs… my guests did not stop talking about how amazing the food was so glad we chose Sheldons!”
“I would highly recommend them for excellent service and good food! Mihaela and Maria were super helpful, not just on the wedding, but during the planning too!”
“What a magical venue to have your wedding. We felt like absolute royalty. Management & staff were very accommodating and did everything we asked for.”
“Lily and Maria were the most supportive, down to earth and encouraging people… They supported our decisions, gave us options and lots of love in the process.”
“We had our ceremony in the gardens and reception in the bliss room… the food was absolutely delicious which everyone complemented on… we are so happy we chose Sheldon for our wedding.”
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For over 30 years, Sheldon Receptions has been proudly delivering award-winning weddings and events, creating unforgettable celebrations with exceptional service and attention to detail. Our passion is bringing every event to life with seamless planning, stress-free coordination, and breathtaking experiences tailored to each couple’s vision.
608 - 614 Somerville Road, Sunshine West VIC
