Tell us your plans
Guest count, rough date and the venue you like. Vogue Ballroom answers calls seven days a week until 9 pm.
Family-run since 2014Burwood East & Yarra Valley
Fewer guests. Nothing cut.
Micro weddings at two venues owned and run by the Ross family: an elegant ballroom in Burwood East and a hilltop winery in the Yarra Valley. Same kitchen standards, same planning team, same owner on site.
800+ five-star reviews for Vogue Ballroom across Google and FacebookFive to six weddings a week across both venuesViewings are free and there is no obligation to book.
01: The venues
Pick the setting, keep the team.
About 20 minutes from the CBDVogue Ballroom, Burwood East
Polished and glamorous: chandeliers, a marble foyer, charcoal, silver, black and white tones.
Ceremony on site
Yes, in the same room as your reception.
Reception size
Flexible layouts that bring the room in around your guest count.
Food and drink
Executive chef and two chefs de cuisine; food cooked fresh on site and plated to order.
Stand-out detail
Private on-site car parking.
Best for
Couples who want a formal, elegant night close to the city.
About 45 minutes from the CBDVines of the Yarra Valley
Rustic glamour on Helen's Hill: 360-degree views over vineyards and the Yarra Ranges.
Ceremony on site
Yes, with valley and range views.
Reception size
Seats up to 140 guests (150 with a dance floor), with layouts for small groups.
Food and drink
Generous, locally sourced menus and wines made on the estate.
Stand-out detail
Outdoor courtyard dance floor under fairy lights, plus wet-weather plans.
Best for
Couples who want vineyard photos and a country setting within an hour of Melbourne.
You have fewer guests. You do not get less wedding.
Most venues treat a small wedding as a smaller version of their real product. A cut-down menu. A spare room. Whoever is free that day.
We run it the other way. Every micro wedding at our venues gets the same kitchen, the same planning process and the same on-the-day oversight as the five to six full-size weddings the family runs each week. The chefs cook it fresh and plate it to order. Your coordinator keeps in touch through the months before. George Ross is on site when your wedding runs, and he travels between both venues when both are busy.
Book my venue viewingWeddings, packages, and the rest.
Small wedding receptions
A seated dinner or long-table reception for a short guest list, at either venue. Also suits couples who married at a registry office or overseas and now want the celebration.
Small wedding ceremonies
Say your vows on site and walk straight into drinks and dinner. Ask about a simple, registry-style ceremony.
Cocktail-style weddings
Canapés, standing tables and a dance floor instead of a formal seated dinner. Ask about the wine-barrel cocktail setup at the winery.
All-inclusive packages
Venue, food, drinks, staff and coordination in one quote, with clear inclusions. Yarra Valley packages include estate wines and no separate charge for cake cutting, corkage or cleaning.
Elopements
In Melbourne or the Yarra Valley. Just the two of you, or a handful of people. Ask us; it depends on your date and venue.
Vow renewals & commitment ceremonies
Celebrate the years with the people who were there for them, or hold a ceremony and celebration without a legal marriage.
Not sure which fits? Tell us your guest count and rough date, and we will suggest a venue and format. Book my venue viewing
04: The honest question
Will the room feel empty?
It is the first question most couples ask, and a fair one. At Vogue Ballroom, flexible layouts bring the space in around your guest count, so the tables, dance floor and lighting fit the size of your wedding rather than the size of the building.
At the Yarra Valley venue, the reception space has layouts for small groups as well as larger parties, and the ceremony, photos, drinks and reception all happen on one estate.
The best way to judge is to stand in the room.
05: What couples say
800+ five-star reviews
“Our night was kept somewhat simple, but it went flawlessly, was personal and so so memorable.”
“We are also so appreciative of the flexibility and last-minute changes that were accommodated so close to our wedding day.”
“The team was exceptionally easy to work with during planning, always professional, organised, and responsive.”
“Our guests couldn't stop talking about the food, the service, and how beautiful everything looked.”
“My husband is wheelchair assist, the reception staff were exceptionally helpful, they even offered to wheel him in.”
“Officiating and MCing weddings here is such a joy.”
06: A real wedding
“We were an absolute pain in the neck to the chef”
Sanchal and their partner came from food-focused families and called themselves foodies. They also had what they described as “out of the box” ideas for the day. That is a real test for any venue kitchen.
Their coordinators, Chloe and Alex, worked through the details with them over many months. Chef Raj heard them out and built a fusion menu around what both families wanted. On the night, the function manager, Dilki, and her team ran the service.
Their verdict: the food “received so much praise on the night”, and the wedding was “kept somewhat simple, but it went flawlessly”.
Guests should not leave a wedding hungry.
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Cooked fresh on site. At Vogue Ballroom, dishes are plated to order, not pre-cooked or pre-plated.
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A senior kitchen team: an executive chef and two long-serving chefs de cuisine.
03
Menu tastings every 8–10 weeks for booked couples, so you taste the food and see the portions before your day.
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Cultural and fusion menus: the kitchen works from a Western base and adapts for cultural requirements.
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Allergies taken seriously. At the Yarra Valley venue, guests with allergies get separate, clearly marked service.
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Estate wines: the Yarra Valley venue pours wines made on the estate.
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Five steps, one team.
Walk the venue
See the room, ceremony spots and photo locations. A Yarra Valley site visit takes about 45 minutes.
Plan with a coordinator
Menus, dietary needs, suppliers and your run sheet, with regular check-ins through the months before.
Taste the menu
Try the food and check portion sizes at a menu tasting before you lock anything in.
Enjoy the day
The coordinators and managers run the details. George is on site while your wedding runs.
09: Pricing
Quoted once we know three things.
Your guest count, your date and your venue. Your quote lists what is included, so you can compare it fairly against other options.
What moves the price- Number of guests
- Venue: Burwood East or the Yarra Valley
- Day and time: Saturday night, weekday, lunch or winter dates
- Menu format: seated dinner, long table or cocktail-style
- Drinks package and extras you add
What you can count on
Vogue Ballroom: clear pricing, with the aim of no hidden costs appearing after you commit. Vines of the Yarra Valley: all-inclusive packages with itemised proposals, and no separate charge for cake cutting, corkage or cleaning.
Worth checking with any venue, including us
- Minimum guest numbers or minimum spend for your date
- What is not included, such as flowers, photography or a celebrant, if you book those yourself
- Deposit and payment dates
10: The Ross family
Deliver what you promise, then do more where you can.
George Ross started in hospitality in 1983, as a 13-year-old waiter at a reception centre in Elwood. He kept working weddings while studying at the University of Melbourne and while running his own food business for 18 years, often at one or two weddings a week as a waiter, planner or MC.
In 2014, George and his wife Angela opened Vogue Ballroom in Burwood East. In 2018, they opened Vines of the Yarra Valley. Their children have worked in the business too; their son Chris started at 13 and learned every role.
George Ross
Co-founder. In hospitality since 1983. Oversees the venues and menu standards, and is on site when weddings run.
Angela Ross
Co-founder. Works behind the scenes and in the venue on presentation, planning communication and the guest experience.
The kitchen
An executive chef and two chefs de cuisine who have worked with the business for years.
Your coordinator
The coordinators who plan with you, and the function managers and staff who run the night.
Asked before you ask.
What is a micro wedding?
A micro wedding is a full wedding with a short guest list. It usually keeps the ceremony, dinner, speeches and dancing, but with close family and friends only. Many couples plan for under 50 guests, and some go a little higher.
Is a ballroom too big for a small wedding?
Not when the room is set up for your numbers. Vogue Ballroom uses flexible layouts to bring the space in around your guest count. Tell us your numbers at your viewing and we will show you how it would look.
Can we have our ceremony and reception at the same venue?
Yes. Both venues host ceremonies on site. At the Yarra Valley venue, the ceremony location looks out over the valley and ranges.
How much does a micro wedding cost?
It depends on guest count, venue, date and menu format. We give you a quote that lists what is included once we know those details. Weekday, lunch and winter dates can help if budget matters most.
Is there a minimum number of guests?
Minimums can depend on the venue and the date. Tell us your guest count when you enquire and we will tell you straight away which options suit.
Can you cater for dietary requirements and allergies?
Yes. The kitchen plans for dietary needs, and at the Yarra Valley venue, guests with allergies receive separate, clearly marked service. If a guest's dietary need was missed, the kitchen will still do its best to prepare a suitable meal.
Can you handle cultural traditions and menus?
Yes. The team works with families from many cultural backgrounds. The kitchen adapts its menus for cultural requirements and can create fusion menus.
How far is each venue from Melbourne?
Vogue Ballroom in Burwood East is about 20 minutes from the CBD, with private on-site car parking. Vines of the Yarra Valley is about 45 minutes from the CBD.
What happens if it rains at the Yarra Valley venue?
The venue has wet-weather contingencies so your ceremony and reception still go ahead.
What if a supplier doesn't show up?
The team keeps a network of trusted suppliers who can step in quickly if an outside supplier fails to arrive.
Fewer guests. The whole wedding.
See both venues, taste the food, and meet the family team that will run your day.
800+ five-star reviews for Vogue Ballroom across Google and Facebook · Family-run since 2014Vogue Ballroom · (03) 9802 2477Vines of the Yarra Valley · (03) 9739 0222Seven days a week until 9 pm.
Enquiry received
Thank you. The team will contact you to talk through your guest count and date, and arrange a time to visit.