Ballroom Area at Rippon Lea Estate

Ballroom in an Event Venue · Private space

  2 reviews  – 
192 Hotham Street, Melbourne, 3185
Ripponlea Station (500 m)

About this space

One of Melbourne’s most prestigious wedding venues, the Ballroom has hosted celebrity receptions and is famous for its 1930s Hollywood-era glamour and Pool deck.

This is Melbourne's opulent original party venue, built especially for entertaining by its glamourous owner.

Enjoy our sophisticated art deco design and modern amenities to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.


Event offers and packages

Wedding Offers

Classic
$134 per person
• 5 hour duration
• 3 Chefs selected canapes on arrival
• Set entrée course
• Set main course
• 1 side dish
• Your Wedding cake served on platters
• Silver Beverage package consisting of; Sparkling, red and white wine, 2 beers, Soft drink, juice, tea and coffee
• Security for the duration of your event
• Lighting applicable to your chosen venue
Elegant
$178 per person
• 5 hour package
• Chefs selection of 2 canapés
• 1 set entrée
• Alternating mains
• Your wedding cake individually plated
• Silver beverage package
• Black or white tablecloths & napkins
• Security
Chic
$206 per person
• 5 hour package
• Antipasto station
• Alternating entrées
• Alternating mains
• Single plated dessert or 2 mini roving desserts
• Wedding cake served on platters
• Gold beverage package
• Tea & coffee station
• Menu tasting for 2
• Black or white tablecloths & premium napkins
• Selection of centrepieces
• Security
• 3 arrival canapés
Luxe
$253 per person
• 5 hour package
• 3 arrival canapés
• Antipasto platters
• Alternating entrées
• Alternating mains
• 2 sides
• Alternating or 3 mini roving desserts
• Wedding cake served on platters
• Late night snack
• Arrival cocktail
• Platinum beverage package
• Tea & coffee served to tables
• Menu tasting for 2
• Black or white tablecloths & premium
napkins
• Premium selection of centrepieces
• Security

Prices

Sunday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Monday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Tuesday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Wednesday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Thursday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Friday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.
Saturday
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Per session
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
from $1000 hire fee
Note: All prices include GST.

Capacity

Standing
up to 272
Dining
up to 170

Catering and drinks

In-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Free parking is available on-site
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

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restriction

Accessibility

Ground level
Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

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

Reviews and ratings

(2 reviews and ratings - )

TW
Tamara W.
January 2023
Excellent communication
5.0

National Heritage-owned Rippon Lea House and Garden are one of Australia’s grand suburban estates with a pleasure garden of sweeping lawns, magnificent trees, and a tranquil lake.

Located only ten kilometers from Melbourne, this venue offers a sublime setting
close to the CBD.

This classic venue is home to picturesque grounds including an ornamental lake, orchard, fernery, and sweeping lawns where elegance and magnificence combine creating the perfect surroundings for your special occasion.


Other spaces and event packages at this venue

from $1000
hire fee / per session

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