The Trust
Event venue located in a repurposed historic courthouse and post office with 1,100 square feet of indoor and outdoor space.
Price guide
$49,800
Capacity
80 to 700
About
The Trust is a heritage-listed wedding and event venue located in the heart of Melbourne's CBD at 405 Flinders Lane, housed within the original Port of Melbourne Authority Building. Originally built in 1929 by Hansen and Yuncken in the Beaux-Arts style, the venue has been restored to feature dark polished woods, ornate heritage details, marble floors, and soaring ceilings.
Key features and amenities include: - Maximum capacity of 450 standing or 252 seated guests.
- The Grand Hall, which can accommodate up to 410 standing or 210-240 seated guests, features chandeliers and space for a dance floor.
- Additional spaces including The Lobby (split into left and right sections with standing capacities of 85 and 110) and The Bar (standing capacity of 110).
- Onsite amenities such as a bridal suite, private bar, staging, in-house sound system, wireless microphones, Wi-Fi, and air conditioning.
- Services provided through Nudo include exclusive catering with custom quotes, event planning, on-the-day coordination, floristry, styling, photography, and videography.
- Operating hours for events are 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM daily, with venue finish times subject to licensing at 10:00 PM Sunday to Thursday and 11:00 PM Friday and Saturday.
- Minimum spend requirements for weddings vary by season (Peak, Off-Peak, Winter) and day of the week, ranging from approximately $21,480 to $48,000 as of 2023.
Features
Ceremony & Reception
Indoor
Catering Supplied
External Vendors
BYO Alcohol
Wheelchair Access
Exclusive Use
Common questions
- How many guests can The Trust hold?
- The Trust suits weddings from 80 to 700 guests.
- How much does a wedding at The Trust cost?
- The price guide for The Trust is around $49,800. That is a benchmark for a typical wedding, not a quote, and the final cost depends on your guest count and what you include.
- Can you hold the ceremony and reception at The Trust?
- Yes. The Trust can host both the ceremony and the reception on site.
- Does The Trust provide catering?
- Yes, catering is supplied in house at The Trust.
- Can we bring our own vendors to The Trust?
- Yes. The Trust allows external vendors, so you can bring your own suppliers.
- Can we bring our own alcohol to The Trust?
- Yes, The Trust allows BYO alcohol.
- Is there accommodation at The Trust?
- The Trust does not have accommodation on site.
- Is there a noise curfew at The Trust?
- Yes, The Trust has a noise curfew, so music and volume are limited later in the night. Ask the venue for the exact time.
- Do we get exclusive use of The Trust?
- Yes. The Trust hosts one wedding at a time, so the venue is yours for the day.
- Is there parking at The Trust?
- There is no on-site parking, so guests would park nearby or arrange transport.
- Is The Trust wheelchair accessible?
- Yes, The Trust has wheelchair access.
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