Hey – we’re Canvas House, a fully inclusive venue just outside of Melbourne’s CBD, specialising in high-quality hosting and unforgettable events. And you? You’re getting married!
If you’re searching for an LGBTQIA+ wedding venue in Melbourne, stick around to find out what makes Canvas House such a popular choice. We proudly celebrate same-sex weddings in Melbourne, and hosting yours with us will guarantee a magical night to remember.
We want to provide a safe and warm environment, offering complete comfort and support for all of Melbourne’s love stories. We also want you to have a great party and an unforgettable experience celebrating your love and the start of the next chapter of your life as a married couple.
So, let’s get into why Canvas House is a popular venue choice for same-sex weddings in Melbourne.
A History Of Connection
It may come as a surprise to learn that we’re not actually named after the ‘blank canvas’ motif, but rather as a reference to the history of South Melbourne, where our venue is located. During the mid-1800s Victorian Gold Rush, a tent city named ‘Canvas Town’ was established in the area, which quickly became a lasting home for tens of thousands of migrants from across the globe.
From our humble beginnings, the spirit of Canvas House as a space for people from all walks of life to come together has been pivotal in the area since before our first event. For us, background and tradition is only as important as you want it to be. Our primary focus is to provide a space that facilitates people coming together.
As a proudly inclusive venue, we want to celebrate love, connection, and family in all forms. It’s our eternal promise to the Melbourne community to uphold our values of inclusivity and ensure that every couple can enjoy a fairytale ending.
Our Flexible & Accommodating Venue
Our event planners at Canvas House pride themselves on being flexible and adaptable. With extensive experience planning a wide range of cultural ceremonies, we can collaborate with you on even the finest of details to support your dream wedding vision. We can make subtle changes that influence the layout and flow of the venue. Want a themed dancefloor? Gender-neutral bathrooms? A full catering spread with cultural dishes? We’ve got you covered.
Plus, our space comes packed with amenities you can play around with to make it completely your own. Take our ‘Nook’ for example – a small breakout room perfect for couples who might want their own private space to take a moment for themselves throughout the night. Or our microphone and bluetooth compatible AV system – ready for formal speeches, a hardcore karaoke session, a live band, or all of the above!
We can even adapt the size of the venue itself, depending on your plans and guest numbers. We use sleek drapes across different truss lines, which means we can create different spaces in the main hall, whether you’re seeking a warm open-plan, a cosy intimate gathering, or a surprise speakeasy tucked away.
Whether you want to stick to tradition, host a unique wedding day that’s completely unconventional or pull off something that’s somewhere in-between, we’re here to work with you and make it happen. As long as you’re making lifelong memories, we’ve done our job well.
Stylish & Functional Fittings
With a 6m cathedral-style vaulted ceiling, Canvas House blends traditional and modern values to ultimately provide a truly timeless wedding venue. Our main hall and other rooms across our venue are also fitted with skylights and adjustable AC and heating, ensuring Canvas House always invites a light and airy feel that makes for a beautiful wedding backdrop.
Working with trusted local caterers and suppliers, our commercial kitchen is able to accommodate large parties with delectable meals and full wedding catering. And of course, our bar comes with expert cocktail shakers and charming bartenders to serve up the good times all night long. We’re also happy to provide non-gendered rather than heteronormative wedding decorations, and steer clear of stereotypes during your reception.
Planning a winter wedding in Melbourne? Our suspended fireplace makes for a cosy ambience on chilly winter nights. Or enjoy our private outdoor courtyard for alfresco cocktails year-round.
We’ve thought deeply about our venue arrangement, and it’s not just the flashy elements that make it a great choice for same-sex weddings in Melbourne. From accessible toilets to plug sockets in the essential places, we’ve made sure Canvas House is a highly functional and practically designed space, top-to-bottom.
Meet The Dream Team
Our venue directors Nash Ingram & Aarron Baker have both been working in the events industry for over twenty years, and pair effortlessly to bring approachable luxury to your wedding. As great friends and experts in high-end design, charming hospitality, and sophisticated hosting, the two come together to pull memorable events out of the Canvas House hat every single time. That’s not to forget – Aarron himself tied the knot right here with his husband last year, so he’s got first-hand experience of planning a LGBTQIA+ wedding in Melbourne.
Motivated by the desire to make event planning accessible and fun, Nash and Aarron are fully open minded and committed to working with you to bring your wedding lookbook and concepts to vibrant life. As passionate allies, Nash and Aarron also pride themselves on being inclusive hosts and event planners, are respectful of all accessibility needs, gender identities, and use culturally and socially inclusive language. Let us know what you need from us to feel safe and supported, and we’ll honour it across all aspects of your wedding planning.
At Canvas House, all our staff are also trained in diversity and inclusion to guarantee a safe and supportive experience for all our engaged LGBTQIA+ couples. We’ve even hosted weddings supplied entirely in partnership with LGBTQIA+ vendors before, so we’re happy to put you in contact with florists, caterers, make-up artists and more.
Host Your Same-Sex Wedding In Melbourne At Canvas House
After reading our blog, we hope you’ll agree that Canvas House knows how to put on a party for everyone. We’re not stuffy event planners who want everything ‘just so’. Instead, we know how to craft visually stunning and thoroughly considered events that reflect the intentions and personalities of the stars of the show – that’s you two.
No two weddings, nor two love stories, are ever the same, and we think that’s something to be celebrated. Work with us to curate a beautiful LGBTQIA+ wedding in Melbourne that showcases what brings you together.
Contact us today on 0478 056 390 or send a quick inquiry through our website. We can’t wait to hear your plans, or work with you to develop a truly personalised wedding that far exceeds your expectations.
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