Luminare
York St & Browns Ln, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
Function Venue
•Why you'll love Luminare
- Offers high style and expansive modern rooftop deck
- With flexible room configurations, lighting, and audiovisual equipment.
- Seasonal menus or cultural catering options are available.
After many years of extraordinary celebrations and occasions, Luminare has undergone an exquisite refurbishment. The renewed space has bestowed the long-standing industrial look for a more chic and refined finish while still paying homage to the lofty New York apartment mood. Located on the fringe of the city, high on a rooftop, with sweeping views of both Port Phillip Bay to the south, and the shining Melbourne city skyline to the north, the location is so far unmatched. Extensive decks are complete with cocooning outdoor furniture that spool the proud building. Four-metre floor-to-ceiling glass windows framed with black steel flush the space with an abundance of natural light. A colour palette across the hard and soft furnishings, wall and floor treatments, and accoutrements embrace charcoal, grey, black, ocean blue, Carrera marble and brass. Luminare can exclusively host 500 guests cocktail-style and a maximum of 250 guests for dinner.
Luminare Function Rooms
Rooftop
Sky high events brightened by sunshine, starlight or city lights – this is the Rooftop. A breathtaking space boasting high ceilings, towering windows and an expansive deck, the Rooftop offers the perfect indoor/outdoor experience on the ed...
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Reviews for Luminare
Jan F
Pros: - Amazing rooftop view of the city Cons: - Poor communication from the event manager - Everything incurs extra charges like bumping in earlier than 2 hours, ceremony cleanup, smoke isolation for indoor pyrotechnics, rehearsals, special dietary requirements - Rigid and awkward arrival logistics - Strict noise restrictions - Average food We had our wedding at Luminare. The rooftop view was absolutely stunning and was definitely the reason why we chose it. However, our overall experience was not great. Our event manager was very difficult to reach and she would only provide the venue’s main landline number, which was never answered, and she took about a week to respond to emails. Important deadlines and details weren’t clearly communicated, which made the planning process more stressful than it needed to be. On the night, staff were friendly but seemed more focused on packing up than letting guests enjoy the evening. My drinks were constantly cleared every time I left the table, even after just one sip. My guests also saw staff taking down decorations at 8:30pm, even though the event was to end at 10:30pm. There were lots extra charges like early bump-in, ceremony clean-up, ceiling installations, rehearsals, special dietary needs—everything came with a fee. We paid to use the ceremony space and was initially told we could use light amplification but a week before our wedding were told we couldn’t use any amplification at all. Arrival was also awkward, with the car park not opening until a later time than agreed and guests being made to wait outside until they were allowed in. Overall, beautiful location but needs improvement in flexibility and inclusions to be a top wedding venue.
Elia Jacob
⭐☆☆☆☆ As professional photographers, we've had the opportunity to work at numerous venues, but our experience at Luminare was beyond disappointing. Despite being hired to capture the special moments of a wedding reception, we were treated with a shocking level of disrespect. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that hospitality was not a priority for the staff at Luminare. While guests enjoyed tables laden with a variety of delicious foods, our table was entirely neglected. Not even a single piece of bread was provided for us. It's baffling that a venue, which prides itself on hosting elegant events, could overlook the basic courtesy of providing a meal for its working vendors. Our table stood in stark contrast to those around us—empty and barren while others overflowed with appetizers, main courses, and desserts. This glaring disparity wasn't just embarrassing, but also disrespectful to professionals who were working hard to ensure the event was beautifully documented. To add insult to injury, our attempts to address the issue with the staff were met with indifference. It's unacceptable to ignore the needs of those who contribute significantly to the success of the event. If you're considering Luminare for your special occasion, think twice about how they treat their vendors. A venue that cannot extend basic hospitality reflects poorly on the overall experience. We hope future clients and their vendors receive the respect and consideration we were denied. Such treatment not only diminishes the reputation of the venue but also leaves a lasting negative impression on all involved. We sincerely hope Luminare addresses these issues to prevent others from experiencing the same disregard.
Liana P
We had a phenomenal experience with Luminare as our wedding venue. Emily, our event manager was exceptionally attentive & the care and professionalism she exuded was second to none. She had our back and made our experience seamless. Every question asked, she would have a response within seconds. Every phone call was answered right away. All the stress of planning a wedding was taken away and we were able to sit back & enjoy the process. We were well looked after in every way - I can't thank her enough! Every single thing was perfect on the night - the staff were incredible & all my wishes came true.. I would 100% recommend The Big Group to all brides & grooms looking for a perfect wedding venue - we are thrilled. X
CALLA ESSE
We adore capturing weddings at Luminare, it is one of our favourite venues aswell has having the most wonderful staff who are so helpful. Also to mention the iconic rooftop setting is a must for photos!
Kaiwin Yeung
Beautiful sunset views :) Luminare is definitely One of my favourite venues in all of Melbourne. I really love the views (and I think everyone else does too). I wish I could shoot wedding videos here more often. The couples usually have their wedding ceremony on one side of the venue (which is kind of overlooking the beach), and then celebrate their reception on the other side of the building (which overlooks the city – which is my favourite side).
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