Party Services Mornington Peninsula

Party services covers the people who turn up on the day and do a job: the celebrant who runs the ceremony, the photographer and videographer who record it, plus the florist, stylist and caterer who shape how it looks and tastes. On the Peninsula most of this work orbits weddings at winery estates and garden venues, though the same suppliers cover birthdays, engagements and work functions too.

The local list is still growing. Right now it leans heavily towards celebrants and photographers, with a handful of videographers and only a few florists, caterers and stylists so far.

Where suppliers here show a starting price:

• Most "from" prices sit somewhere between about $500 and $1,500, with celebrants usually near the bottom of that range and photographers towards the top
• A starting price is a floor, not a quote – hours of coverage, travel and extras like a second shooter or a printed album lift it quickly
• Ask whether travel down the Peninsula is included, since a supplier based in Frankston may charge to reach Portsea or Flinders
• For anything outdoors, ask what happens if wind or rain moves the plan inside, and whether that changes the fee
• Check the deposit, the date the balance is due and the cancellation terms before you commit

Summer weekends and the warmer months of spring are when estates and suppliers both fill up, and a popular Saturday can go a year or more ahead for weddings. If your date is fixed, lock in the celebrant and photographer soon after the venue.

Pick two or three suppliers in each area that suit your style and send them your date and venue. They reply with their own prices, and there's no commission or booking fee on top.