Chapel1885

Chapel1885 Chapel 1885 is an elegant setting for your function, offering an intimate space with a warm but historic ambience. Set in the heart of Collingwood, Melbourne.

It’s the perfect venue for small weddings, ceremonies and special events.

28/05/2026

Nina is not going to like this. She hates change. She's old. But this wall is coming out.

If you stand right here, you can already see the vision, the cocktail space is going to include all these beautiful exposed bricks, the window, all the way through to the front door. It's going to feel so connected and open.

And that cute little window inside the caterer's kitchen? We decided caterers don't need prime real estate. They can go out the back and our couples and their guests get to enjoy every bit of this space instead.

That's the vision. And I cannot wait to see it come to life.

28/04/2026

This is what Chapel 1885 is about to become. ✨

We're redesigning the entire lower level — more light, more space, a flow that finally matches the beauty of what's upstairs.

New layout. New finishes. A space worthy of the building above it.

The before and afters are going to be something else.

And this is where the renovation begins. 🔨

Sophia and Adrian.The entrance at Chapel 1885 has a bit of everything. Old brick, ironwork, ivy creeping in, and that st...
25/04/2026

Sophia and Adrian.

The entrance at Chapel 1885 has a bit of everything. Old brick, ironwork, ivy creeping in, and that staircase that always seems to create a moment without trying too hard.

In and out, arrivals or exits… it all seems to work here.

23/04/2026

Upstairs looks incredible… but downstairs tells a different story.

The lower level has always been the weak point of Chapel 1885. Dark, cramped, and not exactly ideal when Melbourne weather does its thing.

It's the contrast no one really talks about — and it's been holding the venue back.

So we decided to change it.

Next episode: we'll show you exactly what we're planning. 🔨

21/04/2026

This is what weddings inside a 140-year-old chapel look like. 🕍

Exposed brick. Chandeliers. A space that completely transforms when it fills with people.

Chapel 1885 hosts intimate weddings right in the heart of Collingwood — and honestly, nothing prepares you for how it looks on the day.

But it's not perfect.

Next episode: we're heading downstairs… and that's where things get complicated.

Zoe and Cooper, framed by the front doors.Natural light pouring in, brick, ironwork, and florals shaping the space aroun...
18/04/2026

Zoe and Cooper, framed by the front doors.

Natural light pouring in, brick, ironwork, and florals shaping the space around them. It’s a spot that works just as well for a quiet moment as it does for the ceremony itself.

16/04/2026

This is one of the last chapels of its kind still standing in Collingwood.

Built in the 1800s, this building watched the entire neighbourhood transform — factories, housing, waves of redevelopment. Everything around it changed. It didn't.

Today, it's used for something very different.

Next episode: we'll show you what weddings inside Chapel 1885 actually look like. 🕍

15/04/2026

Most people walk past this building and have no idea what's inside.

This is Chapel 1885 — a heritage church built in 1885, sitting quietly in the heart of Collingwood. It's now one of Melbourne's most unique wedding venues, and honestly, nothing about it feels like what you'd expect.

But the building itself? The story behind it is even more interesting.

Next episode: we'll show you why this chapel is so rare in Melbourne. 🕍

Lily and Tom crossing the street back to their guests.One of the things we love about Chapel 1885 is how connected it is...
27/03/2026

Lily and Tom crossing the street back to their guests.

One of the things we love about Chapel 1885 is how connected it is to the neighbourhood around it. Step outside the doors and you’re immediately in the middle of Collingwood. Brick buildings, murals, city streets, and plenty of spots for a quick portrait before heading back inside.

A closer look at the table.Deep reds, fresh fruit, candlelight, and florals layered through the centre of the space. It’...
25/03/2026

A closer look at the table.

Deep reds, fresh fruit, candlelight, and florals layered through the centre of the space. It’s the kind of styling that turns a reception table into part of the atmosphere of the room.

At Chapel 1885, couples often use the tables to bring their personality into the space.

The first glimpse inside Chapel 1885.A quiet walk up the staircase, past the iron railings and under the skylights, befo...
23/03/2026

The first glimpse inside Chapel 1885.

A quiet walk up the staircase, past the iron railings and under the skylights, before the space opens up into the ceremony and reception room above.

For most couples, this is where the day really begins.

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25 Sackville Street
Collingwood, VIC
3066

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