Wedding Reception Venues in Frankston & Surrounds

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Weddings around Frankston range from the rustic to the bayside. Out on Sages Road, The Stables at Sages Cottage Farm puts receptions in a barn on a farm dating to the 1850s, and weddings fill most of its calendar.

Closer to the water, Functions by the Bay offers two floors of rooms near the botanical gardens and Beauty Park. Frankston Brewhouse on New Street suits a looser cocktail reception.

Reception styles on offer around Frankston and Baxter:

Ceremony and reception on one property – The Stables at Sages Cottage Farm uses its cottage, rose garden, avenue of pines and lake for ceremonies and photos.
A banquet with dancing – the Baxter barn sets 100 at the table and keeps a dance floor clear, or holds 120 cocktail-style.
A large reception – Functions by the Bay's Graham Room seats 150 upstairs, and the combined downstairs rooms seat 250.
Wedding photos close by – Functions by the Bay is near the botanical gardens and Beauty Park.
A brewery cocktail party – Frankston Brewhouse takes up to 170 across its indoor room and outdoor area, with beer brewed on the premises.

Frankston & Surrounds Wedding Reception Venues

Packages at The Stables at Sages Cottage Farm run for five hours from $175 per person, and wine, beer and a pre-mixed spirit are poured as part of the Classic drinks selection.
Frankston Brewhouse has no venue hire fee; exclusive indoor hire is from $1,000 minimum spend.
Functions by the Bay quotes each wedding on enquiry; food comes from its own kitchen and drinks from a fully licensed bar.
Couples at the barn get a planning coordinator beforehand and an event manager on the night.

Styling, sound and comfort

Festoon lighting runs inside and out at the barn, with heaters and blankets on cooler nights.
Functions by the Bay leaves its rooms plain so couples can bring their own styling, within the venue's conditions.
Speeches at Frankston Brewhouse run through its PA and a wireless mic, and couples can book a DJ or musician.
Accessible toilets, ramps, wide doorways and free parking are in place at the Baxter farm.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Where can we marry and celebrate on one property near Frankston?

The Stables at Sages Cottage Farm holds ceremonies around its cottage, rose garden, pines and lake, then the reception in the barn.

How many wedding guests can Functions by the Bay take?

Functions by the Bay seats 250 with its Davis Room and Pod Bar combined, or 350 for a cocktail reception, and can open all three spaces for more.

Do I need to hire a caterer separately?

No. All three venues cook in-house, from Texan barbecue and shared feasts at the barn to plated menus at Functions by the Bay.

Is there a venue hire fee at Frankston Brewhouse?

No. Exclusive indoor bookings carry a minimum spend instead, from $1,000 minimum spend.

Wedding Reception Venues in Frankston & Surrounds