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Polly Woodside

Celebrate your love aboard a piece of history. Polly Woodside is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue offering an unforgettable setting right on Melbourne’s riverfront.

Capacity
100 Seated
250 Cocktail
120 Theatrette
80 Seated with Dance Floor
Address 21 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
Availability From 5am daily

Uniquely romantic

Moored on the edge of South Wharf, Polly Woodside is a lovingly preserved 19th-century tall ship that now welcomes couples aboard. With its timber decks, billowing sails, and panoramic views across the Yarra and Melbourne skyline, this heritage listed vessel transforms into a truly magical wedding venue and is ideal for couples wanting something out of the ordinary.

What to expect

Whether you choose to exchange vows on the upper deck under open skies or on the adjacent grass with river views, this venue adapts to your celebration style. Be enchanted by the lovingly restored Shed 2 docking shed and outdoor entertainment area for your reception and formalities. Your wedding ceremony and reception onboard Polly Woodside will be one to remember.

Features

  • Exclusive access to the tall ship for your ceremony
  • Reception spaces with both indoor and outdoor areas
  • Waterfront location with views of the Melbourne CBD and Yarra River
  • Convenient South Wharf setting near hotels and public transport
  • A rare and atmospheric choice among wedding venues in Melbourne

Where to find us

Located alongside the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Polly Woodside is easily accessible yet feels worlds away. With its stunning riverside setting and historical character, it’s a standout choice for couples seeking an iconic wedding venue in Melbourne.

What our clients say

The night went absolutely perfectly, everything I could ever hope for and more! Everything fell into place perfectly, the staff & food were immaculate. Your communication throughout the last year has been nothing but superb. Truly so so thankful for you and your time for making our wedding possible.

Anthea & Nicholas

The Showtime team ran a professional, seamless and memorable night for our wedding. Unlike many other wedding event organisers, Showtime were also very transparent in their packages and more than willing to customize their services to ensure we received our dream wedding – without hidden costs or being caught out by fine print details.

Angela & James

We were so pleased with the service of the staff on our wedding night, the food and drinks were great and there were so many package inclusions that really made our whole night so worthwhile – we really couldn’t recommend Showtime enough!

Natasha & Tristan

We were so, so happy with our decision to go with Showtime Events. It was such a grand location but it still managed to feel cozy when filled with all our loved ones, who enjoyed the food and drinks immensely. We are so, so grateful to the Showtime Events Team for their part in producing a magical day for us to celebrate the beginning of our married life.

Samantha & Adrian

We cannot thank Showtime Event Group enough for making our wedding day truly unforgettable. From the very first moment we began working with them, we were blown away by their professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to ensuring everything went smoothly. The overall experience was seamless from start to finish, and Showtime Event Group truly made our day magical.

Olivia & Chris

Showtime Event Group made the lead up to our day and our day the most seamless and easy experience yet. Anything we asked, any query we had, any demand we made was met with a smile and a yes. All the staff on the day were exceptional and we couldn’t have asked for a better night! Thank you so much guys for making our day so magical xx

Renee & Nic

Let’s create something
extraordinary together

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