Chapel at The Altar Electric

Church
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Private space
299 Johnston Street, Melbourne, 3067
Abbotsford, Melbourne

About this space

Inspired by the neon lights of Vegas and located in inner-city Abbotsford, The Altar Electric is Melbourne’s easiest, funniest, and most memorable way to get hitched.

We’re a one-stop wedding destination for couples seeking an extraordinary wedding experience without all the fuss and drama of a ‘normal’ wedding. From Vegas-style elopements to micro weddings, to full-blown wedding parties and almost everything in between, we’ve got a package that will rock your little socks off.


Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

Pew Pew!
$1250 total
MON - THURS $1250
FRI - SUN $1400

The perfect package for couples who want to strip it all back and just get married already.

The price includes:
30 minutes in our chapel
Up to 10 guests
A personalized, cracking ceremony
Commemorative certificate
Polaroid photo
Legals and paperwork lodged
Guaranteed good vibes
Party Starter
$3800 total
MON-THURS $3800
FRI - SUN $4000

Ideal for couples looking to 'start their party up' before kicking on elsewhere or it's perfect as a stand-alone micro wedding.

Includes:
2 hours in our chapel
30 guests with options to add more
A personalized, cracking ceremony
The fizz (beer, bubbles, vino)
Nibbles to line the tummy
DJ to spin the beats
Commemorative certificate
Polaroid photo
Legals and paperwork lodged
The Big Dawg
$18500 total
THURS - SUN $18500

This is our big shebang! It's the ultimate wedding and party experience.

Includes:
5 hours in our chapel
50 people with options to add more
A personalized, cracking ceremony
The fizz (beer, bubbles, vino)
Food truck slinging dinner service
3 hours of photography (150+pics)
DJ spinning beats
Commemorative certificate
Legals and paperwork lodged

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Monday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Thursday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Friday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.
Saturday
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Per day
10:00 am – 11:00 pm
from $3000 hire fee per day
Note: Alcohol licence until 11:00 pm. All prices include GST.

Capacity

Standing
up to 90
Theatre
up to 65

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Free on-street parking
Wi-Fi
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
PA system / speakers
Conference call facilities
Air conditioning
Natural light
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Bring your own DJ
Own music allowed
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

The Altar Electric is a Marriage Service conducted by fully registered and authorized Commonwealth Civil Celebrants…known as ‘Marriage Celebrants’. All Celebrants at Altar Electric are selected by The Altar Electric, if you wanted to bring your own Celebrant, you will need to arrange that ahead of time and ask us for permission. Full fees will still apply for this.

We reserve the right to make changes to decor, colors, and fit-outs over time.

We do offer the ability for you to select your choice of Altar Electric Celebrant. However, this may result in a longer waiting time depending on demand.

Whilst we do all we can to cater to all requests, there are some that we will not be able to meet. We will give you full disclosure of these at the time you make the requests. We can’t guarantee all requests will be met.

Once you’ve made your payment, it is final and non-refundable. Only under exceptional circumstances is the fee refunded…we will consider all requests for cancellations on an individual case basis. The following are considered reasons for a refund to be rewarded:
- the unfortunate passing of someone close to you,
- one or both of you have to relocate overseas,
- one of you is involved in an accident,
- you discover you’re super-heroes who no longer require our help…we’ll need to the see the cape as evidence.

We operate inside our liquor license laws, so we do reserve the right to refuse service to drunk and unruly guests.

You will provide at least two witnesses for your wedding…if you can’t make this happen, please pre-arrange this with us at least 2 days before the wedding.

You understand that if you provide any sort of incorrect or false information on your documentation, The Altar Electric is no liable for these errors. Deliberately incorrect or false information provided for wedding documentation is a breach of law under Australian law.

Cancellation policy: Standard 60 day with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

Operating since 2017, The Altar Electric has quickly established a reputation for being Melbourne's most rocking way to get hitched. This revolutionary concept is the brainchild of three Melbourne celebrants (Dee Brinsmead, Anthony Cribbes, and Sarah Dobson) who realized there was a gap in the market for lovers who just didn't want a big white wedding. They wanted something small and simple but with a bit more heart and soul than what was on offer at the registry office.

So, Dee, Anthony, and Sarah had a lightbulb moment and thought, 'Let's do registry-style weddings that really rock’. And we'll do them in an amazing space that reflects the vibe and energy of our generation.' And so, The Altar Electric was born. These low-fuss nuptials are truly some of the most heartfelt moments they've ever experienced as celebrants.

There is something so real and romantic about small weddings. The rawness of it all kinda takes your breath away. It's a privilege to be a part of such an incredible moment.


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