Why Everyone’s Talking About SRB: Melbourne’s Award-Winning Wedding & Events Venue
Why Everyone's Talking About SRB: Melbourne's Award-Winning Wedding & Events Venue
Here at SRB, our passion lies in creating unforgettable, extraordinary experiences for every couple, guest, and client who walks through our doors into our glamorous Melbourne Ballroom. From every magical moment of each of our couple’s dream weddings, to the precision and sophistication of our corporate events, we strive to deliver nothing short of excellence.
We’re extremely proud and grateful to have been recognised for our commitment to outstanding service, catering and event coordination this year, receiving several prestigious awards and nominations within the Victorian Weddings, Events & Hospitality industries, making us one of Melbourne’s most reputable and trusted venues.
With glowing reviews from our wonderful couples and clients alike, our team is thrilled to share the honourable awards and achievements we’ve received in 2024 and to thank every one of our team members for their hard work and dedication to ensuring success in every wedding and event we host.
2024 Victoria & Tasmania Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards
SRB is proud to have been crowned:
- Winner of Best Event/Convention Centre Caterer at the 2024 Restaurant & Catering Hostplus Awards for Victoria and Tasmania.
This recognition acknowledges the efforts of our entire team to go above and beyond and their commitment to creating exceptional dining experiences for each of our guests.
We were also recognised as:
- Finalist: Top 5 Wedding Caterer – Vic/Tas
- Finalist: Top 7 Events Caterer – Vic/Tas
“The venue was absolutely beautiful and the menu was some of the best catered food I’ve had in a long time.
Every guest was singing their praises and all fell in love with everything about SRB”
– Lenae & Adrian, SRB couple
The awards night, which we were privileged to both host and attend, welcomed over 350 guests from the hospitality industry to our stunning ballroom. Winning this award in our own venue was a proud moment shared by our entire SRB family as we got to celebrate together whilst simultaneously hosting an impressive event for each of our guests.
“We are absolutely thrilled and honoured to have received this prestigious award! Being recognised for our commitment to exceptional food and service in such a competitive category is incredibly meaningful to us and the entire SRB team.”
– Words from our owners – Maria & Rob Cadoni
2024 ABIA Wedding Awards
Weddings are what our team live, breathe and love here at SRB, so we are extremely delighted and proud to be recognised as a Gold Accredited ABIA Partner and one of Victoria’s most trusted Wedding Venues. For the fourth consecutive year, we’ve been acknowledged as a finalist in the Wedding Reception Venue and Function Coordinator categories.
ABIA Awards for 2024:
- Top 5 Function Coordinator Category with a score of 99.54%
A huge congratulations to our incredible event coordinator, Laura, whose attention to detail, bubbly personality, and dedication to her role have earned her this remarkable achievement.
“The coordinators were AMAZING! they listened to us, they followed up promptly and they we’re always friendly, approachable and understanding. They made our wedding planning process easy and enjoyable. 100% would recommend, I cannot speak highly enough of San Remo Ballroom and the SRB team!”
– Wadad & Haissam
- Finalist in the Wedding Reception Venue Category with a score of 98.90%
Our Ballroom’s grand crystal chandelier, modern art deco details, spacious, carefully curated layout and Melbourne’s largest circular dancefloor together create a magical, glamorous setting for couples to celebrate their love story.
“SRB is the pinnacle of wedding and event venues. They have set the standard of service for the industry and there is no other venue that comes close to their level of excellence. It is clear that they take pride in their work and care about providing the absolute best for their clients, from staff, service, to the ballroom’s presentation. I couldn’t fault a single thing at my event at SRB and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to host an event there in the future.”
– Marisa & Joseph
- 4.9-star ABIA rating from over 250 reviews
We owe this recognition and immensely thank our incredible couples who chose SRB for their special day and for sharing their glowing feedback about their entire wedding experience with us.
2024 Australian Wedding Industry Awards
We’re thrilled to have been crowned:
- Top 3 in the Wedding Venue-Function Centre category for Greater Melbourne at the Australian Wedding Industry Awards (formerly Brides Choice Awards).
This award reflects our commitment to creating exceptional, personalised wedding experiences that couples and their guests will cherish forever.
What makes this recognition truly special is that it is determined by the votes of newlywed couples – we are beyond grateful for their trust in us and for sharing their positive experiences after their special day.
“Where to begin! From the moment I walked into San Remo for a viewing after getting engaged, I knew we had found the one! We were so impressed with the service and gorgeous venue we didn’t bother looking at any other venues! Laura and the teamwere absolutely delightful to work with during the process of planning our wedding. Always there to help, nothing was ever a bother and always with a smile on her face! On the night of our wedding we were well looked after and our guests were always accommodated to.
I’ve lost count on how many compliments we received on the food! THANK YOU San Remo for the most memorable night of our lives and for making the whole experience enjoyable and seamless!
Lots of love”
– Renee & Michael
Easy Weddings:
Easy Weddings, Australia’s largest and most reputable wedding platform, recognised our outstanding service, professionalism, and commitment to our couples and were awarded with their:
- 2024 Five-Star Accreditation Award
With nearly 40 reviews and a 4.9-star rating, this is yet another achievement that reflects our ongoing dedication to delivering seamless, stress-free, and unforgettable wedding experiences.
“San Remo Ballroom was the best decision we ever made. They were so easy to work with and the reception looked stunning. They captured every little detail and showcased it on the night. Everything ran so smoothly. We looked at over 8 different receptions around Melbourne and San Remo was the stand out. Our guests are still talking about how good the food was. 11/10!!”
-Crystal & Sam
Each of these awards reflects our commitment to SRB’s mission and vision, and reminds us of why we love doing what we do – creating magical, memorable events that leave a lasting impression our guests will forever cherish.
We couldn’t achieve this without the unwavering support of our couples, clients – from corporates, schools and universities to sporting clubs and charities and of course the incredible vendors we get to collaborate with in the Melbourne Wedding & Events industry.
Experience SRB’s Award-Winning Service
If you’re searching for a glamorous & elegant wedding venue or a luxury events venue, we’d love to hear from you!
Schedule a venue tour and meet with our friendly team and see why we’ve been recognised as one of the best-reviewed venues and a leading choice for weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations in Melbourne.
Let us bring your dream wedding or event to life!
