Neurodivergent Owned
Neurodivergent Owned
Rupert on Rupert
Contemporary, industrial, and quintessentially Collingwood, Rupert on Rupert is a truly unique venue to host a wedding ceremony and celebration. Located in the flourishing backstreets of one of Melbourne’s most vibrant and burgeoning hospitality districts, the space oozes urban yet accessible cool. A handsome alchemy of steel, copper, polished concrete and expansive glass, softened by the natural beauty of an ever-evolving indoor garden, Rupert hints at exclusivity but delivers an ambient and sun-drenched warmth.
This beautiful and spacious venue offers several exceptional spaces to accommodate your wedding celebration, with creative and flexible dining options that can be tailored to your needs.
The verdant beauty of Rupert’s plant-filled Conservatory offers a truly breathtaking backdrop for a wedding ceremony. Evocative of an evergreen Cathedral, the length and grandeur of the space makes for the perfect wedding aisle.
All expressions of love are welcomed with open arms at Rupert on Rupert. Couples can trust their experience will be all-inclusive and hassle free, coordinated with equal parts exuberance and expertise by co-owner and Wedding Manager Mali. An incurable romantic, with a passion for creative collaboration, Mali chaperones her clients towards an experience that is as personally meaningful and unique as possible. Whether all the bells and whistles are called for, or something a little less traditional appeals, the Rupert team ensure excellence is delivered with heart.
We know the price of your venue is important to you. Depending on the package and date chosen. There’s also the variables of your guest number and your budget for inclusions.
If you’re eloping, the average spend is $4000. If you’re planning an elopement, most couples spend about $15000.
Based in
Collingwood, Melbourne
Works with couples
Australia wide
Average spend
$4000+ for Elopements, $15000 for Weddings
Rupert on Rupert is a motley crew; a quirky bunch of straight and bent, spectrum surfing and culturally diverse individuals. And because we are human beings, with unique humanity, in the business of hospitality, we do our best to cultivate an environment where it is safe to be exactly whoever the hell you are. This is as true for our staff, as it is for our guests.
Based in
Collingwood, Melbourne
Works with couples
Australia wide
Average spend
$4000+ for Elopements, $15000 for Weddings
Rupert on Rupert is a motley crew; a quirky bunch of straight and bent, spectrum surfing and culturally diverse individuals. And because we are human beings, with unique humanity, in the business of hospitality, we do our best to cultivate an environment where it is safe to be exactly whoever the hell you are. This is as true for our staff, as it is for our guests.
How do you calm down nervous lovers?
It really depends on the nature of the nerves, but I find humour is generally the best way to dispel those pre-wedding jitters. I am naturally hilarious, which always helps 😉 But, more seriously, I generally remind my couple that they are about to spend precious time in a Universe full-to-the-brim with peeps who adore them and wish them the very best. As someone wise once told me, the difference between anxiety and excitement is simply ‘breath’, so a few deep ones never go astray. I have also, on occasion, been known to hide a panicking Groom in our cool room for a few minutes prior to the ceremony, often cradling a glass of something top shelf – this works a treat!
How do you handle the dynamics of family traditions and expectations?
With pragmatism and compassion in equal measure. Every single family bring their own unique social and emotional dynamics, tricky or trademark, no clan is immune. While weddings generally bring out the best in people, family gatherings can be unpredictable and highly emotional. Grief from the recent loss of a loved one or an unresolved estrangement can simmer just beneath the surface, and once you add alcohol to the mix, anything’s possible. Weddings are also the ultimate cultural merger, a melting pot of two often vastly different sets of expectations and traditions, so it’s vital to hold a respectful space for both. One of the favourite parts of my job is watching two culturally diverse clans get it on together on the Rupert dance floor!
Where would we find you and what would you be doing after a wedding weekend?
Ideally, you’ll not be able to find me (!) as I’m generally enjoying a long ambling hike along the river in Warrandyte on my own or with my beloved. Having time alone to decompress after the intensity of back-to-back weddings is non-negotiable for me. If I skimp on this restorative ritual on my day off, I’m likely to become a gnarly witch, which is not particularly conducive to the business of bringing the love to my beautiful couples!
