Ivy Ballroom by Merivale
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Ivy Ballroom by Merivale
What you need to know
What does a wedding at ivy Ballroom by Merivale Sydney cost?
Weddings at ivy Ballroom by Merivale cost from $177 per person for a Saturday night plus a venue hire fee of $2,500. There’s a 200 guest minimum.
What’s the capacity for events and weddings at ivy Ballroom by Merivale Sydney?
Weddings at ivy Ballroom by Merivale can host up to 372 guests. The capacity for banquet style events is 400, and 1000 for cocktail receptions.
How late can weddings at ivy Ballroom by Merivale Sydney end?
Weddings at ivy Ballroom can end at 12am.
What’s a wedding at ivy Ballroom by Merivale Sydney like?
Weddings at ivy Ballroom by Merivale are contemporary, grand, and luxurious. The large ballroom is an elegant blank canvas ready to decorate, and the outdoor garden terrace makes a nice additional area for guests to spill out onto. The experienced team can be as creative as you’d like and are on hand to make your day extra special.
Are there any hotels near ivy Ballroom by Merivale Sydney for event or wedding guests?
Hotels near ivy Ballroom by Merivale include:
- The Establishment Hotel, with room starting from $208 a night
- The Fullerton Hotel, with rooms starting from $227 per night
- Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, with rooms starting from $169 per night
Is there parking at ivy Ballroom by Merivale Sydney?
There is no parking at ivy Ballroom by Merivale, however, discounted parking is available for guests nearby.
What’s the food like at ivy Ballroom by Merivale Sydney events?
The food at ivy Ballroom by Merivale is award-winning, with the team offering Australian-inspired menus, impressive platters, and live food installations.
Does ivy Ballroom by Merivale allow outside catering?
No, all catering at ivy Ballroom by Merivale is provided by the in-house team.
Words about our weddings
A grand, contemporary, and luxurious wedding venue, ivy Ballroom by Merivale is an impressive space to celebrate your union in style, right in the heart of Sydney's CBD.
Experience all the grandeur of a ballroom with the contemporary style of a modern wedding at ivy Ballroom by Merivale. This Sydney CBD wedding venue is a large, elegant blank canvas that’s yours to transform.
Tucked away on George Street in Sydney’s CBD is a magical warren of some of the city’s best bars and restaurants: ivy Precinct. And at the heart of that is ivy Ballroom by Merivale, a large contemporary ballroom designed to impress.
A grand staircase leads up to the 509-square-metre ballroom, where a classic black and white décor and extravagant chandeliers come together to create an elegant space. Large windows flood the space with natural light and a leafy garden terrace brings the outdoors in, making the perfect space for drinks and spilling out onto late into the evening.
A true blank canvas, ivy Ballroom by Merivale is stunning with minimal extra décor. But where the experienced events team really excels is in its creativity. The in-house stylists, florists and event producers are on hand to turn your wildest dreams into a reality and can transform this space into a wonderland for your wedding day. Award-winning catering and unique dining experiences from the Merivale team mean everything from drinks to dinner and late-night snacks only increase the wow factor for your wedding day.
ivy Ballroom by Merivale is available for couples to hold their wedding ceremony. Alternatively, nearby locations for wedding ceremonies include the Royal Botanic Garden and St. Mary’s Cathedral.
Wedding Receptions at ivy Ballroom can be tailored to the couple, with the in-house team of stylists, florists, and event producers ready to decorate the space in a way that suits you. This large and contemporary space is particularly stunning filled with candles and flowers to create an elegant backdrop. Make use of the garden terrace for a pre-dinner cocktail before settling down to an award-winning sit-down dinner – or get creative and try Merivale’s famous platters and live food installations.
With space for a stage and dancefloor, plus access to a host of after-party locations in the ivy Precinct, ivy Ballroom by Merivale is the perfect place to celebrate in style with your family and friends.
Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near ivy Ballroom by Merivale Sydney are:
- Angel Place
- Martin Place
- Royal Botanic Garden
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Ivy Ballroom
A large, contemporary event space, ivy Ballroom is perfect for grand yet modern events where you want to impress. A classic, elegant décor and pillarless format makes this venue a blank canvas that’s yours to decorate. Crystal chandeliers and a leafy outdoor garden terrace only add to the wow factor of this luxury room.
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Features
- Wi-Fi
- Projector
- Audiovisual (AV) equipment
- Natural light
- Accessible venue
- Stage
Wedding Packages
Seated Wedding Reception Package
$177 per person
Package Inclusions
- Sonoma bread with pepe saya butter per table
- Choice of chef’s selection three canapes
- Two-course alternate serve menu
- Chef’s choice of side dish to complement main course
- Choice of three roved dessert canapes
- Your wedding cake cut into finger slices and served with espresso coffee and tea
- Complimentary menu tasting for the couple
- Fabulous 5 Hour Beverage package inclusive of
- Kirin, Hahn Super Dry & Boags Light
Merivale Brut
Merivale Semillon/Sauvignon Blanc
Merivale Shiraz
S. Pellegrino sparkling mineral water
House made soft drinks & Juice - Spirits can be served on consumption with a bar tab
BYO of spirits is permitted – table service and behind the
bar/waiter stations. Corkage fee of $500 applies. - A 10% surcharge applies on all food and beverage orders for events on Sundays and a 15% surcharge applies on all food and beverage orders for events on Public Holidays
BOOK NOW, CASH IN LATER
Book and confirm an event at any Merivale dedicated event space, between now and 30th September and receive a $500 Merivale gift card post event for every 5k spent on F&B!
Up to a maximum value of $2,000.00 in gift cards.
*This offer only applies to bookings secured with a deposit paid and signed contract by 30 September 2024 for events in selected venues occurring between 1 January – 31 March 2025.
Venue Hire Fee
$2,500
Package Inclusions
- Personal Bridal Suite
- Printed menu per guest setting
- Table number and beverage menu per table
- Black easel for your guest list or welcome sign
- Placement of your name cards and bonbonniere
- Elevated bridal table dressed in black or white skirting
- Table centrepiece of mirror base plate and glass tealight candles
- Round banquet tables with black reception chairs
- Cake table and gift table
- Choice of white or black linen tablecloths and napkins
- Napkins, crockery, cutlery and glassware
- Private outdoor terrace with cocktail furniture and bar
- Dedicated Event Manager to assist with your wedding preparation
- On site Operations Manager for event duration to oversee all aspects of the evening
- Host for access and bump in of your suppliers and styling
- 6 hour bump in with access from midday
- Wait staff ratio 1:10 guests
- Microphone for your speeches
- Bridal table light wash
- Patching of your DJ or Band to our in-house speaker system
- AV technician for setup
- Black dance floor – maximum size of 7.2m x 6m
- Discounted parking available
- Central location with train, tram and bus stop within 2 minute walk
- Private bathrooms
- Lift access
- Discounted accommodation available for wedding couple and guests
- Grand staircase and private foyer for guest arrival – no adjoining event spaces
- Setup of the room with your banquet tables and chairs
- Nightlife available for post event movement across ivy and Establishment precincts
Minimum guest numbers: 200 guests
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Get in Touch
Emily Croke
Your Venue Specialist
P: +61482093667E: emily@venuecrew.com Request a Tour
Our location
ivy ballroom, George Street, Sydney NSW, Australia