Weddings

Celebrate your wedding day in a transformative space as unique as your love. Nestled along the picturesque riverside and parkside, our stunning location offers the perfect backdrop for your photos while our nature-led interiors bring the outdoors in. Our event experts are dedicated to bringing every detail to life, from entrancing sound systems to bespoke menus and signature cocktails. Whether you are celebrating with 10 people or 900, let’s craft a unique celebration that reflects the depth of your love.

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Prepare in Nature's Calm

59 sq.m | 645 sq.f

Complete your wedding experience with the option to reserve a suite as your signature Bridal Suite. Wake to sweeping river views, lush greenery and natural light, then unwind in a sanctuary designed for moments of calm before and after "I do." Featuring a King bed, walk-in rain shower, generous lounge area, and in select suites, floor-to-ceiling windows and a freestanding bathtub, it's the perfect setting to prepare, celebrate and rejuvenate. Available as an optional add-on to your wedding package.

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Ceremony

Celebrate your marriage ceremony with us, choosing from our elegant indoor event spaces or the lush, scenic Seafarers Rest Park. Set within one of Melbourne’s most unique natural venues, this world-class location offers the perfect blend of urban sophistication and serene beauty for your special day.

Reception

With a myriad of event suites customisable to your group size and needs, we work closely with you to perfect every detail of your special day. From table settings and décor to dance floors and curated tasting menus, our expert team is dedicated to bringing your unique vision to life.

Get Ready

Prepare for your big day in the surrounds of Bamford Welness Spa with pre-wedding treatments. On the day, Lilly Pilly Lounge acts as your sanctuary, nestled at the top of the stairs leading to Seafarers Ballroom. The space is designed with a lounge suite, dressing table, shower room, minibar and sound system. It’s the perfect setting for you and your wedding party on the day.

Rehearsal Dinner

Celebrate your rehearsal dinner in our exclusive event suite, a beautifully designed space featuring lush greenery, luxurious finishes, and impeccable amenities. Enjoy dedicated dining areas and versatile entertainment spaces that overlook the river, setting a serene, elegant backdrop for your gathering. Our team will collaborate with you to create the perfect dining experience tailored to your group’s needs. And for those with a taste for boutique wines and designer cocktails, consider reserving our private bar for an unforgettable evening.

Wedding Brunch

Host an intimate pre- or post-wedding brunch in our charming event space, where guests can relax and connect over a curated menu of fresh, seasonal dishes. With an elegant, planting-enhanced atmosphere and views of the river, it’s the perfect setting to celebrate together before or after the big day.

Catering Menu

Explore our exceptional celebration menu selections, crafted to suit your event’s unique style. Choose your preferred format, from elegant plated meals to vibrant shared platters, with perfectly paired beverages to enhance every dish.

Wellness Options

Whether preparing for or recovering from an event, unwind at our organic Bamford Wellness Spa. Relax in the Woodlands lounge pre or post treatment, Enjoy the hydrothermal space with steam room, sauna, jacuzzi and heated pool. If you're feeling active, enjoy a workout in the Field House gym.

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Sustainable Design

We embrace sustainable design through reclaimed materials, natural elements, biophilic design, efficient water systems, eco-friendly furnishings, responsible waste management, green building standards, and so much more. This approach nurtures conscious spaces that calm your mind, uplift your spirit, and inspire environmental awareness.

Sustainable Food Practices

We prioritize local, seasonal, and nutrient-rich ingredients sourced from farmers, fishers, and artisans. Our commitment to sustainability involves nurturing our communities, supporting healthy soil, preventing deforestation, protecting biodiversity, and championing regenerative methods. To further honour the planet and our neighbours, we reduce waste through mindful sourcing, careful preparation, and innovative diversion techniques.

Local Love

We’re dedicated to supporting and uplifting our communities by choosing local suppliers and purveyors. This allows us to ensure authenticity and quality in all of our offerings while inviting you to truly live local.

Journey to Zero-waste

In partnership with Foodprint Group, we’re on a journey to divert at least 90% of waste from landfills and incineration across our properties. We implement "True Zero Waste" programs and advanced technologies to enhance our sustainability efforts and track progress throughout our operations. You can enjoy creatively repurposed garnishes, infusions, and dishes that reduce food waste across our restaurants, lounges, and bars. Through our Certified Sustainable Gatherings program, you can celebrate in a conscious way that eliminates single-use plastics and honours our 1 true host.

Seafarers Ballroom

1000 sq. ft.

A striking 1,000m² riverside venue in the heritage Goods Shed, featuring 10-meter ceilings and abundant natural light from three sides. With advanced technology, sustainable practices, and direct vehicle access, it’s ideal for weddings, trade shows, and large-scale events.

Seafarers Rise

332 sq. ft.

The more intimate space, Seafarers Rise, features 332m² perfectly sized for social or corporate events and is designed to inspire with an abundance of natural light, state-of-the-art technology, and lush, integrated greenery that brings the outside in. Blending nature with modern functionality...

Seafarers Set

614 sq. ft.

Seafarers Set, the larger of the two event spaces at 614m², is flooded with natural light from three sides, featuring expansive windows with serene river views, lush greenery, state-of-the-art technology, and certified sustainable meeting practices. With direct road access for large vehicles, it’s...

Seafarers Pre Function

385 sq. ft.

An atmospheric pre-event area that seamlessly connects the spacious event venues to the first-floor meeting rooms and hotel dining and bar areas. Bathed in natural light and enhanced with lush, living greenery, this vibrant space sets the perfect tone for any gathering.

Level 1 Meeting Rooms

163 sq. ft.

A rare suite of meeting rooms nestled within the heritage charm of the Goods Shed, where towering ceilings and abundant natural light create a sense of spaciousness and calm. Blending historic character with modern conveniences, these rooms feature state-of-the-art technology, flexible lighting, and...

Rivergrass

77 sq. ft.

Rivergrass is the largest of our three flexible private event spaces, embracing conscious design and sustainable architecture within the historic Goods Shed. Framed by heritage trusses that soar above, this elegant 77m² room combines timeless character with best-in-class technology and lighting...

Saltbush

40 sq. ft.

Saltbush is the most intimate of our three connectable private event spaces, embodying contemporary design and sustainable architecture within the heritage Goods Shed. This sleek 40m² room features towering heritage trusses and cutting-edge technology with adaptable lighting, creating a dynamic...

Bracken

Up to 46 People

46 sq. ft.

Bracken is the mid-sized room of our three connectable private event spaces, merging contemporary design with sustainable architecture in the heritage Goods Shed. Spanning 46m², Bracken is framed by striking heritage trusses and equipped with advanced technology and flexible lighting, creating a...

Lilly Pilly Lounge

39 sq. ft.

Lilly Pilly is a modern, nature-inspired lounge dsigned for speakers, VIP guests, or wedding parties to relax, prepare, or celebrate. Furnished with contemporary couches and armchairs, bathed in natural light, and complete with a private WC and minibar, this serene space offers a stylish, home-like...

Paperbark Boardoom

35 sq. ft.

Paperbark Boardroom draws inspiration from the majestic Australian eucalyptus tree, offering a refined and contemporary setting for meetings up to 10 PAX. Featuring a generous timber boardroom table paired with modern, ergonomic chairs, the space is enhanced by lush natural planting, abundant...

Upstairs Lounge

117 sq. ft.

The first floor of our hotel boasts an exclusive glass bar that offers views of the park and river, creating a sophisticated oasis of tranquility and style. Here, guests are invited to indulge in a carefully curated selection of local, organic, and sustainable cocktails, wines, beers, and ales, each...

Upstairs Private Social Space

29 sq. ft.

For those seeking an even more exclusive experience, our private inner bar, discreetly nestled off the first floor bar, offers an intimate setting that can be closed off to the public. This secluded space is perfect for private gatherings, VIP events, or simply indulging in a moment of quiet luxury.

Space	Dimensions	Sq. M.	Crescent Rounds	Reception	U-Shape	Boardroom	Banquet
Seafarers Ballroom	23.5 X 42.8 M	1000	520	940	-	-	650
Seafarers Rise	23.5 X17.5 M	332	200	259	-	-	250
Seafarers Set	23.5 X 25.3 M	614	280	576	-	-	350
Seafarers Pre Function	72 X 5 M	385	-	-	-	-	-
Level 1 Meeting Rooms	24.5 X 7 M	163	88	128	-	-	104
Rivergrass	11.5 X 7 M	77	40	64	32	32	50
Saltbush	5.6 X 7 M	40	24	32	16	16	32
Bracken	6 X 7 M	46	24	32	16	16	32
Lilly Pilly Lounge	6.6 X 7 M	39	-	-	-	-	-
Paperbark Boardoom	5.6 X 7 M	35	-	-	-	10	-
Upstairs Lounge	12.6 X 9.3 M	117	-	-	-	10	-
Upstairs Private Social Space	5.6 X 5.1 M	29	-	-	-	-	-

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Weddings

Prepare in Nature's Calm

Ceremony

Reception