If you’re searching for a wedding venue on the north side of Melbourne you’ve probably already discovered, isn’t exactly brimming over with quality wedding venues. Sure, you have the huge barn sized venues in Epping, and several reception centres in Essendon, but in between all that, the choice is incredibly limited.
This is where Meadowbank Receptions is a refreshing change.
Located in Cambellfield, an area not otherwise known for weddings, Meadowbank Receptions is an exquisite 3-acre formal garden with heritage listed trees along with manicured lawns that provide an ideal setting for large and intimate weddings alike.
It features a newly constructed ballroom situated amongst the historic trees and formal gardens that overlook the grand fully tiled swimming pool, giving an ideal backdrop on warm summer nights. This ballroom area can accommodate up to 130 guests or up to 250 guests for the cocktail events.
History of Meadowbank Receptions
It was constructed in year 1850 with a Gregorian architectural style.
Manor House is what occupies the part of the estate, which is known as Meadowbank. It’s a 1-storey U shaped attic property built with coursed rubble basalt and comes with period style bay dormer windows and a gabled slate roof. The building was built in 1950 and features the style of the properties usually found in Scottish lowlands. It is a stunning building and is one the perfect location for wedding photography opportunities on the property and is also ideal for winter weddings when the weather can be wet or unpredictable. The extensive gardens also offer plenty of locations for wedding photos, and although you’re still on the city fringes, it feels like you’re at a country retreat, a world away.
What Meadowbank Receptions Can Offer You?
No matter what’s your wedding theme, the staff at this venue go out of their way to offer an outstanding wedding day service. Some of its key features:
- Secure parking for the guests (much easier than Melbourne CBD!)
- Photo opportunities, garden ceremony, and wedding reception all in one venue.
- Ornamental fish pond
- Unlimited photo opportunities in the gardens
- Private and exclusive garden retreat for your bridal party.
- Boutique bridal lounge is surrounded with velvet furnishings and crystal chandeliers.
- Contemporary open plan ballroom that comes with classic features like stunning chandeliers.
- Garden ceremony opportunities
- Barbecue, canapes and cocktails by the illuminated pool
Menu
At Meadowbank Receptions, they know that your wedding day demands exceptional service and great food. For this reason, their attentive banquet staff help to make your day run seamlessly and have guests long after the wedding has finished. Their event coordinators and chef can also help you when it comes to the best combination of the dishes you want for your wedding.
Weddings at Meadowbank Receptions
If your wedding type is set menu ballroom, the maximum number of guests that can be accommodated is 130. Cocktail style will let you invite a total of 250 guests and Alfresco dining in the poolside will accommodate small groups of 60 guests.
Why Meadowbank Receptions?
When compared to other wedding venues out there, Meadowbank Receptions has everything you need. It is complete with the facilities you will require for your unique Melbourne wedding photography locations. There’s also an exclusive private garden retreat available for the bridal party to recover after their wedding photography session and before the reception starts. So, if you are still searching for a wedding venue or a place for spectacular wedding photography or videography, Meadowbank Receptions is the venue that you should definitely pay a visit to – the gardens alone will probably seal the deal!
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