Wedding Reception Venues in St Kilda

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Couples regularly use The Sunroom @ Hotel Esplanade for wedding receptions, and the room's setting explains why: a wall of windows facing the bay, views over the water, and a retractable roof at 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda.

Hired exclusively, it holds a seated reception of 100 or a cocktail reception of up to 160.

Reception notes for the Sunroom:

Pre-dinner drinks outside on the adjoining deck, for 40 or the full deck for a bigger group
A seated dinner for 100 from the shared group dining menu
A cocktail reception of up to 160, with bites From $47 per person
Dancing to a DJ the events team books, plus a photobooth if you want one
Audio-visual equipment for speeches and a photo reel

The roof opens on warm evenings and closes for a winter wedding, so the reception keeps its water view in any season.

Bites run from sushi and tostadas to mini pies, sliders and fish and chips
An oyster station and grazing boards can be added for the cocktail hour
Three tiers of drinks package, each sold for between two and four hours
Guests can be welcomed with a cocktail or mocktail

Planning with The Espy

The events team stays with the couple from first contact to the wedding night
The Espy books seven function spaces across its levels, including the Gershwin Room
A spirits upgrade can be added for the dancing
Pizza by the slice makes a late supper

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

How many wedding guests does the Sunroom hold?

Up to 100 seated or 160 cocktail-style when hired exclusively.

Does the reception room look over the water?

Yes. The Sunroom's bay side is lined with windows, with views over the water throughout the evening.

Can we have a DJ and a photobooth?

The Espy's events team can book both.

What if it rains on the wedding day?

The Sunroom's retractable roof closes to make a sheltered room.

Wedding Reception Venues in St Kilda