Wedding Reception Venues in Melbourne's Northern Suburbs

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Two Epping reception centres put weddings at the centre of their year – the three-ballroom Manor on High and the family-run The Grande Reception. Essendon and Heidelberg offer different settings: Windy Hill's Premiers Room above the football ground, and The E.Bar @ The Old England Hotel for a stand-up reception in a heritage pub.

Guest list first, then the room:

650 seated – Manor on High's Grand Ballroom, which comes with a foyer, bathrooms and courtyard of its own.
Up to 400 around a sunken dance floor – The Grande Reception's ballroom, with a cake table waiting.
Up to 270 – Manor on High's Georgian Room, with the Regency Room for a wedding of 80 to 180.
160 seated or 250 standing – Windy Hill's Premiers Room, the club's wedding room, with views over the city.
100 to 180 for cocktails – the e.Bar, terrace included, priced from $26 per person.

Prices are set out differently at each: The Grande Reception's packages start from $70 per person, Manor on High's weekday weddings from $3,000 minimum spend, and Windy Hill's catering minimums from $2,250 minimum spend in its smallest room.

Northern Suburbs Wedding Reception Venues

The Grande Reception's foyer holds guests over drinks and canapés while photos are taken, then opens onto a ballroom with an elevated stage and themed lighting for the bridal entrance.
At Manor on High the couple can get ready on site, and the lounges stay open all night for guests who need a break from the dance floor.
Windy Hill does all its own catering for the Premiers Room, and its team can source flowers, table linen and a DJ.
In Heidelberg, the e.Bar's three flat-screen TVs can loop photos of the couple during the speeches.

Ballroom, footy club or pub

For a large family wedding, both Epping venues fold food, service and styling into a per-person package; The Grande Reception's Premium tier adds a full beverage package.
Windy Hill sits at Napier and Brewster Streets in Essendon; every floor is reached by lift, which helps older guests, and non-members show photo ID at sign-in.
Lower Heidelberg Road's Old England, at number 459, suits a relaxed cocktail party, and its upstairs gallery can seat 30 to 40 for a rehearsal dinner.
The Grande Reception can also be booked venue-only for couples bringing an outside caterer.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Which northern venue has the most seats for a wedding dinner?

Manor on High's Grand Ballroom seats up to 650. The Grande Reception seats up to 400, and Windy Hill's Premiers Room 160.

Where does the bride get dressed on the day?

Both Epping venues have a dedicated room for it – a bridal suite at Helm Court and a bridal room on High Street – and Manor on High adds a green room for the band or DJ.

Can we have a cocktail-style wedding instead of a sit-down?

The E.Bar @ The Old England Hotel takes 100 to 180 standing, priced from $26 per person, and Windy Hill's Premiers Room holds 250 standing.

How long does a reception run in Epping?

Manor on High allows six hours, extendable by an hour, and a standard function at The Grande Reception also runs for six hours.

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