In the spirit of The Western Australia Issue, we thought what better time to update an old favourite (of over ten years!) post Indoor Wedding Ceremonies in W.A. We know how hard it can be when you’re not willing to risk the weather, and instead want the safety of a roof over your head for your wedding ceremony.
In our roundup, we’ve got every kind of venue for your indoor Western Australian wedding ceremony (from pubs to historic buildings, architectural delights and even wineries) – and we’ve got them all over the state too. From Perth to Fremantle and well beyond. Scroll on to meet your match!
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This grand heritage icon The Guildford Hotel, displays its historic features in its beautifully restored interiors. Cosy seating areas, original brick, repurposed timber, brass finishes and an impressive collection of recovered décor throughout, a gorgeous menu and a wedding team to assist you make this venue one to consider.
See it on Polka Dot Wedding here.
Photo by Simone Addison Photography via Sarah & Ben’s Fun & Relaxed Vintage Wedding
Wolf Lane is every person’s fairy tale come true. With painted murals and Granny May’s eclectic antique collectables surrounding you, this whimsical venue offers you and your guests a fantasy world to celebrate your wedding. Quirky food stations, expertly mixed beverages and a Raid the Lolly Cupboard Candy Buffet or Hansel & Gretel’s Donut Bar are further treats to entice you.
See Wolf Lane in weddings across our site here.
Located at the highest point of Perth city, the Perth Town Hall has two spaces available for wedding ceremonies. The Main Hall can accommodate 80-300 guests while the Lower Foyer accommodates 60 seated and an additional 40 standing. Visit their website for more information. See our weddings at the venue here.
Photo by Joseph Koprek via Dana and John’s Perth Town Hall Wedding
Want a space for a modern ceremony with incredible views? The Bell Tower can help! It technically isn’t “indoors”, but we’re letting this one through! Want something special? The ringing of the historic bells can be arranged for your ceremony. Visit their website for more information. See our features at the venue here.
Fremantle Town Hall can seat 295 guests and has a maximum standing capacity of 400 guests. This heritage-listed building boasts a baby grand piano for hire, an accessible bathroom, a large floor area to accommodate a dance floor and a stage – just in case your guests want to break out in song with your band!
See our venue features here.
Not the first place you’d think of for a wedding, but this venue with limestone walls, is a blank canvas of rustic industrial chic with rough-hewn walls, concrete floor and loads of atmosphere to make your own for your day. Fremantle Prison has two chapels – Anglican and Catholic, Terrace Gardens, and the Gatehouse to name a few places within the complex – although there are many to choose from, one will be sure to be perfect for your day.
Find out more on their website here and see our weddings at the venue here.
Photo by Emma MacAulay via Hollie & Aaron’s Boho Industrial Wedding at Fremantle Prison
Old Tower House is a heritage 1898 building in Northbridge, with a romantic and timeless blend of Italianate architecture and contemporary restorations. Offering an intimate space ideal for small weddings, micro weddings, elopements and registry style, and civil ceremonies seating up to 50 guests, there is a park with ancient Moreton Bay figs across the street which is lined with jacarandas.
See our features at Old Tower House here.
Photo by Red Eclectic via Tanysha & Jarrod’s Summer Perth City Wedding
A blank canvas New York style space Fridays Studio is a bring everything-in venue, the advantage of which is to make your day exactly as you want it to be. Studio 1 seats 150 people and Studio 2 seats up to 40 guests. Not licensed but allowing BYO, with external caterers welcome with plenty of space for the dance floor to kick up your heels into the night.
Landscaped gardens against a backdrop of gum trees, Assembly Yard is a blank canvas venue with warehouse proportions and clean white walls. We imagine entertaining your guests on a warm summer’s evening amongst the fig and olive trees in the garden and dancing under the stars would be the perfect day here. Packages are offered and the team are available to assist you with vendor recommendations.
Find out more here and see our weddings at the venue here.
Photo by West Creative via Steph & Nick’s Modern Industrial Wedding at Assembly Yard
Located in Fremantle the WA Maritime Museum has views of the sparkling harbour in a luxurious and quintessentially Western Australian setting among the award-winning galleries. Choose from the Australia II gallery (yes, THAT America’s Cup yacht!), or the Function Centre with glass windows opening onto a curved balcony, and you can arrange a special after-hours viewing of the State’s maritime collections. Whatever your requirements the team can work with you to create your perfect event.
Swan Valley venue Brookleigh Estate offers the best of both worlds – beautiful buildings in a setting surrounded by nature. Tree-lined laneways and a secret garden, a French chateau, a stable complete with horses, a tree-lined courtyard, a fairy light festooned arbour – this venue has it all. Design your day exactly who you want it to be, right down to your favourite caterer, drink selection and styling and accommodation is available for 12 guests.
See our weddings at Brookleigh Estate here.
Photo by Amy Skinner Photography via Gabriella & Mark’s Beautiful Western Australian Barn Wedding
Perth City Farm is an urban farm hosting private events with no restrictions or guidelines regarding catering, drinks or styling. Make your wedding as casual or as formal as you wish, with several spaces such as a courtyard, the Artroom and established gardens available to seat up to 150 guests, with a Community room housing a kitchen for your caterers.
See our Perth City Farm features here.
Photo by Zach Taylor via Thea & Jesse’s Sparkly & Bright Perth City Farm Wedding
Choose from the grand architecture of the Postal Hall, the barrel-vaulted Long Chim dining room serving Thai cuisine or the more intimate Mark or the Wildflower Dining Room amongst other spaces, State Buildings offers you a huge choice of venues to choose from. The menus on offer are as varied as the spaces available so your guests will be suitably impressed by not only the venue you’ve chosen but the menus and facilities offered.
Moana Hall is described as an event space in the “Perth CBD with a balcony and a Great Gatsby vibe”. This glamorous 1920s venue in the city offers a large balcony overlooking the street, a full-service bar, and original jarrah floorboards, with the space to have your indoor ceremony as well as being able to be customised to suit a cocktail or seated event (for up to 120 guests) with classic vintage charm.
See Moana Hall in action here.
Photo by Stefanie Buma via Romantic Wedding Inspiration In Neutral Tones
Located in the Swan Valley 25 minutes for Perth’s CBD, Sandalford Wines boasts several reception areas accommodating up to 350 guests banquet style. Ceremony venues may be booked in conjunction with each of the reception spaces. Several dining packages are offered along with Sandalford wines with upgrades built into each package.
See more of Sandalford Wines here.
Photo by West Creative via Moody Autumn Winery Wedding Inspiration
Guildhall offers spaces both grand and intimate with original artwork and specially curated furniture adding a stylish feel. Celebrate with a cocktail party for up to 120 or a sit-down feast for up to 54 with a tailored full-service menu by Propellor restaurant. Event planning and vendor management are supplied with AV equipment and experienced bar and wait, for staff, ensures all you have to do is enjoy your day.
See our Guildhall features on Polka Dot Wedding here.
Photo by Carla Atley via Organic & Modern Wedding Editorial
PS Art Space is described as a “Heritage listed industrial warehouse with all the contemporary accents such as the polished concrete floor, gallery lighting, power facilities and a myriad of options to truly personalise the space.” Located in the historic West End district in Fremantle, this venue works with wedding planners to personalise your wedding day.
Westin Perth is a luxury hotel where nothing is too much trouble for your Marriott-certified wedding planners. Their Grande ballroom accommodates up to 840 guests perfect for a cultural wedding or even a military wedding. Personalised packages, bespoke menus and a Day Spa are extra features.
See our features at the hotel here.
Photo by THE DAY Weddings via Minimalist Wedding Reception Styling Ideas
The Melbourne Hotel in existence since 1897 has a charming vintage facade with contemporary architecture, which all adds up to a sophisticated wedding venue. Rooftop cocktail receptions and ceremonies to ballroom sit-down dinners, the team have a handpicked list of suppliers to assist you on your day.
See our features here
Photo by Amelia Claire Fine Art Photography via Modern Romantic Blush Wedding Inspiration
Event specialists Heyder & Shears will coordinate your wedding from start to finish from suggesting the most suitable venue for your wedding, to menu and beverage selection and even the booking of security if required at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Heritage buildings along with new buildings “offers endless opportunities for hospitality and events of all scales; intimate or dramatic; formal or informal; inside or outside; traditional or contemporary”.
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