Celebrating Love on a Smaller Scale: Micro Weddings at Encore St Kilda
The Rise of Micro and Intimate Weddings and Why St Kilda Is the Perfect Backdrop
Micro and intimate weddings continue to gain popularity as couples look for celebrations that feel personal, intentional and deeply connected. Instead of hosting large guest lists, many couples are choosing to share their day with the people who truly matter most, creating an atmosphere that is heartfelt, relaxed and beautifully curated. With the coastline of St Kilda just steps away, Encore offers one of Melbourne’s most picturesque settings for an intimate celebration.
The Appeal of Micro Weddings
Micro weddings give couples the chance to experience their day at a more relaxed and meaningful pace. With a smaller guest list, there is space to connect with everyone present, savour the big and small moments, and incorporate thoughtful details that might be lost in a larger celebration. The styling, menu and overall flow can be tailored with far greater flexibility, allowing every element to feel intentional and personal.
A major advantage of micro weddings is their natural cost-efficiency. At Encore, pricing is based on minimum guest numbers rather than minimum spend requirements, giving couples the freedom to invest their budget where it matters most. This means you can enjoy a premium wedding experience, complete with curated styling and beautiful coastal views, while still feeling in control of your budget and the overall vision for your day.
Quarter room setup for ceremony and reception
Photography: Matt and Jacques
Florals: Fleur Fetti
Intimate Weddings at Encore St Kilda
Encore is known for its sweeping beachfront views and large-scale events, but our space is also perfectly designed to scale down for smaller weddings. Through clever partitioning, the venue can be quartered to create a more intimate layout that feels elegant, comfortable and connected, while still offering the refined coastal atmosphere we are known for.
This quartered setup is ideal for micro ceremonies, small sit-down receptions, cocktail-style gatherings and elopement-style celebrations. Couples can enjoy the beauty of the venue without feeling lost in a large open space, and the styling can be tailored to suit any aesthetic from modern coastal to romantic candlelit settings.
Limited Dates and Seasonal Availability
Because quartering the room relies on layout configurations that work around our broader event schedule, micro wedding availability is limited to specific dates and times of year. These opportunities are typically best suited to weekdays, Sundays and winter or shoulder-season months when the venue’s calendar allows for more flexible setups. Couples are encouraged to reach out early to explore the dates available for intimate weddings.
Photography: Matt and Jacques
Preferred Suppliers Who Bring Every Detail to Life
To help couples create the perfect micro celebration, Encore partners with a trusted list of preferred suppliers who know the venue well and understand how to make intimate spaces feel magical.
Complete Function Hire are our trusted partners for transforming spaces with ease. With over 25 years’ experience and a huge range of furniture, décor and styling options, they make it simple to create a beautifully tailored setup for any micro or intimate wedding. Their team is reliable, detail-focused and always ready with smart solutions, helping bring your vision to life with minimal fuss.
Matt and Jacques (photography & videography) are favourites among our couples for their incredible ability to capture moments beautifully, pairing true artistry with exceptional attention to detail and professionalism.
We also proudly recommend Fleur Fetti whose floral artistry is beautifully suited to micro weddings, adding texture, colour and romance without overwhelming the space.
Our wider supplier network includes stylists, photographers, entertainment partners and décor specialists who work seamlessly within the venue and ensure couples enjoy a stress-free process from planning to the final toast.
Your Intimate Celebration Awaits
If you are dreaming of a wedding that feels warm, intentional and set against one of Melbourne’s most iconic beachfront locations, Encore St Kilda is the perfect place to bring your vision to life. Our team is ready to guide you through available dates, styling ideas and layout options to create an intimate wedding that feels unforgettable in every way.
St Kilda Sea Baths
6/10-18 Jacka Blvd
St Kilda, VIC 3182
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Encore St Kilda acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we reside. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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