Getting engaged is the perfect excuse to throw a party. It’s a life-changing moment worth celebrating, and the first step on your journey towards getting married.

If you’re newly engaged and ready to celebrate this exciting time in your life, we know how hard it can be to find a date, especially in the warmer months.

However, while free Saturday nights can be tough to come by during the wedding and events season, a Sunday afternoon soireé could be the solution to suit your social calendar.

Celebrating love on a warm summer afternoon, while the light is golden, under a cascade of wisteria amongst all your nearest and dearest is exactly as romantic as it sounds, and we can make this daydream a reality.

If you’re considering booking Potters Receptions for your engagement party, we’re confident that the setting itself will make your engagement party a true stand out, however having an afternoon celebration comes with other opportunities to make your day truly unique.

We’ll sort you out with abundant grazing tables filled with homemade delights and refreshing drinks to sip on, but why not consider a specialty cocktail that’s uniquely yours? Or an artisanal gelato van to surprise your guests with at later in the day?

Like food and drink, music is an essential ingredient for any party, and a balmy afternoon lends itself well to an acoustic soundtrack. Our experienced team can recommend entertainment to suit your taste, such as a local duo to play covers of your favourite love songs, or if you’re looking to jazz things up, maybe a saxophonist! They’re very on-trend, and can play along to the songs you love!

An engagement party can be the first time that two families come together, and outdoor games like giant Jenga, Connect 4, cornhole, Finska and quoits can be the perfect icebreaker to get people talking and laughing together.

Being located just 30 minutes from the CBD, we are no strangers to Melbourne’s temperamental weather, which means we’ve always got a contingency plan if a sunny afternoon becomes a rainy one.

Our Atrium bar provides a retreat if the weather turns, and its beautiful windows keep you connected to the beauty of the outdoors while offering the comfort (and cover) of indoors.

The space flows seamlessly from outside to in, ensuring if the rain comes from out of nowhere, your celebration continues uninterrupted.

Our expert team of planners know that the best celebrations feel effortless while being meticulously planned, and we want to work with you to create an engagement party that reflects your style and story.

From the first planning meeting to the final toast, we’re here to ensure your engagement celebration becomes a cherished memory for you and your guests.

Summer is calling, and love is in the air. With just a handful of coveted summer afternoon dates still available for 2025, now is the perfect moment to begin planning your dream engagement celebration at Potter’s. If you’d like to tour the venue, get in touch with our team today.