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Rippon Lea Estate

A garden oasis tucked just 10km from the city, the National Trust’s Rippon Lea Estate is a heritage treasure, and one of Melbourne’s most breathtaking wedding venues.

Capacity
163 Seated
250 Cocktail
120 Theatrette
80 Seated with Dance Floor
Address 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick
Availability From 5am daily

Step into storybook romance

Rippon Lea Estate, a 19th-century mansion surrounded by over 14 acres of lush private gardens, ornamental lakes, and sweeping lawns. From the grand mansion façade to the tranquil fernery and orchard, every corner of this iconic wedding venue offers timeless beauty. Whether you’re exchanging vows beneath ancient trees or hosting a reception under the stars, the setting feels like something from a dream.

What to expect

Hold your ceremony by the lake or in the manicured gardens, followed by a glamorous celebration in the Ballroom that spills onto the poolside terrace. Whether you’re planning an intimate daytime event or an opulent evening soiree, our team will tailor the experience to suit your vision. Be prepared to sip champagne from crystal cut glassware and dance the night away in Melbourne’s original private party venue.

Features

  • Picturesque lake, orchard, and formal gardens
  • Heritage ballroom with original period features and terrace access
  • Ceremony and reception options across the estate
  • Endless photo opportunities throughout the grounds
  • VIP Suite and onsite amenities
  • Convenient Elsternwick location with parking and public transport

Where to find us

Located in Elsternwick, just a short drive from the CBD, Rippon Lea Estate is Melbourne’s answer to a European garden estate. Grand yet grounded, it’s a cherished backdrop for countless unforgettable weddings.

What our clients say about Rippon Lea Estate

We would love to recognise Rebecca for her outstanding attentiveness, support and patience with us throughout the entire planning process of our wedding. Every vision and idea we had, she helped us bring to life. We couldn’t have asked for a better wedding producer. She was perfect!

Olivia & Mitchell

Showtime Events really made our wedding day so special and memorable. Being assigned our personal wedding coordinator, Rose, made planning so much less stressful and it was amazing to work with someone who was just as excited for our wedding as we were! 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.

Natasha & Tristan

Our reception at Rippon Lea Estate was everything we could’ve hoped for and more. The venue is absolutely stunning and gave us the perfect vintage glam vibes we were after. The food was incredible, the drinks flowed all night, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about it all. Every detail was beautifully executed, and the staff were so warm and welcoming throughout the night. If we had to do it all over again, we honestly wouldn’t change a thing.

Tess & Alex

The best day of our lives and showtime were great help. We’re glad both the venue hire and catering were all managed by Showtime and the day went seamlessly.

Jenny & Nathan

Absolutely amazing wedding venue! It is so gorgeous; the ballroom and pool terrace are perfect for your reception and the grounds are perfect for the ceremony. We had 85 guests and it was the perfect amount of room. There’s a Jacaranda tree on the main lawn in case you want to plan your ceremony around when it’s in bloom! We had our wedding in January and it was perfect. Definitely recommend and would host our wedding there again in a heartbeat.

Adrian H.

Rippon Lea Estate truly is the most romantic, beautiful venue for a Wedding. My partner and I really love its old-world charm and it provided the perfect backdrop for our dream wedding. The space is so elegant that we really didn’t need to add much to it at all, it’s already stunning and wedding-ready. With so many areas for photos in the ballroom and in the surrounding gardens. The food is incredible and the staff went above and beyond in helpful us create our dream day!

Ashlee G.

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