Room for the whole family
Space for up to 300 guests, suited to the large extended-family gatherings central to a Tongan wedding celebration.
Tongan weddings in Melbourne's south-east
Tongan Wedding & Reception Venue in Bentleigh East, Melbourne
An elegant, flexible ballroom for family, feast and tradition.
Made for meaningful celebrations
Room for family, culture and every personal detail
Whitestone is a pre-styled ballroom in Melbourne's south-east, built to hold the scale a Tongan wedding celebration calls for — large extended-family guest lists, a feast-style reception, and room to bring your own cultural touches, from tapa cloth to a kava ceremony, into a space that's already dressed for the occasion.
Beneath a permanent silk floral canopy and crystal chandeliers, the room gives your family's own colours, textiles and traditions somewhere elegant to sit, without asking you to work around a theme that isn't yours.
Why Whitestone
Why Whitestone suits your Tongan wedding
A generous ballroom, flexible floor plan and dedicated planning support give every part of your celebration room to feel considered.
A neutral backdrop for your own styling
Tapa cloth, family colours and personal touches layer on top of our floral and chandelier styling rather than competing with a fixed theme.
Space for a kava ceremony
Our flexible floor plan allows a dedicated area for a kava ceremony as part of your celebration, separate from the main reception seating.
Built for a feast-style reception
Long and round table configurations to suit a shared, family-style feast, with a fully equipped commercial kitchen behind it.
One event specialist, start to finish
The same person helps you plan the run sheet around your ceremony, kava ceremony and reception timing.
What's included in your venue hire
Signature styling, flexible spaces and a dedicated specialist — ready for you to make entirely your own.
- Exclusive use of our ballroom, styled floor-to-ceiling with a permanent silk floral canopy and crystal chandeliers
- Our moody, New York–style bar area, framed with cascading florals
- Gold Tiffany chairs, with your choice of round or rectangular tables and black or white linen
- A fully equipped commercial kitchen, available for your own caterer or one from our trusted network
- In-house surround sound speakers, up-lighting and a microphone
- Access to our hidden photography spaces, including the upstairs room with its floral backdrop
- A dedicated Whitestone event specialist to help plan every detail
- Ample guest parking directly opposite the venue
Catering, beverages & personal touches
A feast that feels like your family
We don't operate an in-house kitchen for events, so your feast menu isn't dictated by us — bring in a caterer who knows Tongan and Pacific Islander cuisine, or ask us for a recommendation from our curated guide of trusted caterers.
Long and round table layouts suit a shared, family-style feast, and our beverage packages cover both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options, with BYO arrangements also available.
Loved by Melbourne couples
Whitestone has hosted hundreds of celebrations across Melbourne's south-east, backed by a 4.7 average from 140+ Google reviews.
“The venue is just magical, from the front lobby to the bridal suite. Not to mention the absolutely stunning ballroom, it truly is one of a kind venue space. We received so many compliments from our guests. The staff were always friendly and accommodating to our requests, leading up to the event and on the day.”SHAHEEZA H. - a Whitestone bride
The investment
Venue hire from$4,800
Venue hire starts from $4,800 (Monday–Thursday) and $6,600 (Friday–Sunday), plus your choice of beverage package — pricing varies by day, date and beverage selection, and excludes GST.
Visit our Investment page for the full breakdown of packages, beverage options and add-ons.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Can we hold a kava ceremony at the venue?
Yes. Our flexible floor plan allows a dedicated space for a kava ceremony, and your event specialist can help plan the timing around the rest of your celebration.
Is the venue big enough for a large extended-family guest list?
Yes — the venue holds up to 300 guests, suited to the scale of a typical Tongan wedding celebration.
Can we bring our own caterer for a Pacific Islander feast menu?
Yes. We don't run an in-house kitchen, so you're free to use your own caterer, or we can recommend one from our trusted network.
Can we bring in tapa cloth or other family textiles and decoration?
Yes — our styling is a neutral backdrop, so your own textiles, colours and family pieces sit on top of it without needing to work around a fixed theme.
Your Tongan wedding starts here
Let's celebrate together
Ready to start planning your Tongan wedding celebration? Get in touch and our team will be back to you within 24–48 hours, or explore our packages and pricing to see what's included.