An Exquisite Waterfront Celebration

A serene setting for elegant, unforgettable celebrations

164 Banquet

 

130 Banquet with a dance floor

 

275 Cocktail

Tucked away on the edge of the Yarra River, The Garden Room at Leonda By The Yarra is designed for couples seeking an intimate wedding celebration with refined style, personal service and a naturally stunning backdrop. This is Melbourne’s best-kept secret for elegant weddings of 60 to 130 guests, a riverside haven where garden serenity meets effortless sophistication.

As your guests arrive, they’ll be welcomed into a peaceful, private courtyard surrounded by manicured hedges, willow trees, and the gentle sound of water. It’s the perfect setting for pre-ceremony drinks or post-‘I do’ canapés. Then, when the doors open, the celebration flows into a warm and inviting reception space flooded with natural light and surrounded by nature on three sides.

Inside, The Garden Room is a true blank canvas, bright and contemporary, with floor-to-ceiling windows, luxe finishes, and uninterrupted views of the riverbanks. The flexible layout allows you to shape the space around your vision, with the option to position your dance floor, head table and styling elements wherever feels most ‘you’. Whether you’re dreaming of golden hour portraits or candlelit speeches, this room transforms beautifully from day to night.

Every detail of your reception is handled by our experienced team, from expert coordination to premium seasonal menus crafted by our in-house chefs. With over 20 years of trusted service, Leonda By The Yarra delivers not just a wedding venue, but an unforgettable experience.

Let’s bring your wedding to life in a space that’s intimate, thoughtful and truly yours.

Space features:

  • Capacity of between 60 and 130 people seated with a dancefloor
  • Floor to ceiling windows across three quarters of the room
  • Flexible floorplan options so the space can be completely customised to your event
  • Three different exits allowing for an indoor/outdoor atmosphere for you and your guests
  • VIP room with full length mirror and drawers of amenities for your every need
  • Private, shaded courtyard with outdoor speakers and a stunning, marble water fountain
  • Private courtyard suitable for canapés and pre-event drinks
  • VIP Room with bathroom facilities for the wedding party
  • Private function room and entrance
  • All-inclusive package or venue hire options
  • Modern, bright and luxe blank canvas
  • Pillarless space for uninterrupted views
  • Picturesque waterfront location
  • Exclusive private jetty for a show stopping boat arrival or departure
  • Built in screens, projection and sound system
  • Disability access
  • Free onsite parking
  • Easy access to public transport
  • Only 4km away from Melbourne’s CBD

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The Leonda Experience

THE LEONDA LOVE EXPERIENCE

From your very first tour to the final toast, we’re with you at every turn. At Leonda By The Yarra, we’ve thought of everything, and we mean everything, to make sure your day feels effortless, elegant and entirely yours.

With decades of experience and a whole lot of heart, our team is here to help you dream big, plan smart and celebrate without the stress.

When the day arrives, you’ll know you’re in the best hands, because we’ve already done the thinking for you. This is what The Leonda Love Experience is all about.

The Lead Up

  • Assistance in visualising your dream wedding through personal consultations with an event executive
  • Unlimited meetings and discussions with your dedicated wedding coordinator to bring your vision to life
  • After-hours coordination support until 9pm, as we work around your schedule
  • Complimentary invitation to our group menu and wine tasting evening for you both and four guests
  • Easy to use checklists and information packs to ensure planning is a breeze
  • Inspiration and tips from our blog and social media sites
  • Access to our exclusive preferred supplier list
  • Drop off and storage of items the week prior to your wedding day

The Big Day

  • Personal wedding party waiter provided to tend to your every need
  • VIP parking for parents and wedding cars
  • Umbrellas for parking attendants to escort your guests to cover
  • Guest liaison to welcome guests and direct them to your wedding
  • Door person to greet your guests and add a touch of elegance
  • Fully briefed event manager to guarantee that your perfect day, as discussed with your dedicated wedding coordinator, is delivered
  • Well groomed & professional waiters in a bespoke uniform
  • Set up of your place cards or any wedding favours
  • Canapés and beverages served in the VIP room to the wedding party
  • Your wedding cake cut and served on platters
  • Cake table with a cake knife and champagne flutes
  • Cake bags, so your guests can take a piece home
  • A dedicated area for pre-drinks allowing for a striking room reveal
  • Circular, oval or timber long tables to seat up to ten guests
  • Premium quality lounge furniture; ottomans, tables and stools
  • Premium linen options available in your choice on the round tables of white or black or on the oval tables of white, grey or sand
  • S​ix stunning napkins colours to choose from in either a ‘book’ or ‘drop’ fold, of charcoal, grey, duck egg, forest, sand, white or black
  • Black or white fitted chair covers with your choice of satin or organza sashes in a variety of colours
  • Selection of beautiful table centrepieces
  • Personalised table menus, including beverage list
  • Leonda branded table numbers
  • Choice of guest list board between modern pin board and classic white easel
  • Classic white venue flowers
  • Bouquet vases on the wedding table to keep flowers fresh and add to wedding table decoration
  • Access to our own private jetty, adorned with outdoor lanterns with candles
  • All dietary requirements catered for
  • Children’s high chairs with colouring books and pencils
  • Free on-site parking available
  • Cloak room facilities
  • Private VIP room with drawers of amenities
  • Safety deposit box available in VIP room for monetary gifts and valuables
  • Lectern and microphone for speeches
  • WiFi complimentary upon request
  • Two hour complimentary bump in prior to the event commencing and one hour bump out post event
  • No enforced security and associated costs
  • No enforced cleaning fees
  • With prices in 2025 ranging between $185 – $260 per person, the team will work with you to find a day and season that fits within your budget.

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Unforgettable Ceremonies

Say ‘I do’ in the Courtyard

Picture this: a hedge-lined path, birdsong in the air, and willow trees swaying gently overhead. As you turn the corner, your guests are gathered in a sun-dappled courtyard, and the love of your life waits by a marble fountain beneath the trees. Our private courtyard offers a romantic, nature-framed setting to exchange your vows, a perfect match for the intimacy and charm of the Garden Room..

My wedding at Leonda by the Yarra was the most spectacular event I have ever been to. My guests were elated and could not fault the event and have also said this was the best wedding they have ever attended. Perfect service, perfectly executed night, beautiful venue, delicious food, lovely staff! List goes on and on

Shaylin

I had my wedding here. From inspecting the venue to quotes discussion through to the very end I have received incredible 10/10 service from every single employee. Leonda is a beautiful clean elegant venue with great food and great staff. It exceeded our requirements in every single way. Our family also said staff on the night were very attentive and very very professional and lovely. I could go on how highly we rate Leonda. Thank you for making our dream day come true...

Jane

I had the most magical day of my life and Leonda was a massive part of that!! I have had so many compliments on how intimate the Garden Room was, especially once all the outside fairy lights were turned on! Just perfect! Absolutely amazing service all the way from the every start through to very last second. Could not be happier! Thank you to everyone for your amazing service and genuine care!

Stephanie

Very professional and reassuring in all that they did. They were very conscious about details and made our event happen as we wanted it.

Isabelle

Say YES to the address!

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