This Is Where Your Wedding Stops Being Ordinary
A creative wedding venue in the Yarra Valley for couples who want something unexpected, immersive, and unapologetically personal.
A venue with a heartbeat.
Designed to shift as the day unfolds.
Nothing generic. Everything intentional.
Why Projekt 3488 Works
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The space is already layered, expressive, and visually considered — inspiring from the moment you arrive.
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The venue sets the tone, while your choices shape how the day unfolds — from atmosphere to pacing.
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Transitions and timing are intentional, giving the day momentum and keeping the energy light, connected and easy.
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Projekt 3488 is also a home — lived in, maintained, and shaped over time by the people who run it. That level of involvement carries through every event, allowing each wedding to be planned and held with real attention, flexibility, and care.
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Warburton is just over an hour from Melbourne — close enough for convenience, removed enough to feel like a genuine getaway.
Guests can make a weekend of it, explore and unwind, or head home that same night.
It’s the kind of choice that doesn’t need explaining.
A Curated Space That Transforms With You
Projekt 3488 isn’t a blank canvas — it’s a carefully layered, maximalist space with its own strong identity.
Textural. Eclectic. Architectural.
Every room is already visually rich — and designed to shift and transform as the day unfolds.
Think of it less like one venue, and more like a series of sets:
one atmosphere for the ceremony
another for dinner
a completely different energy once the party begins
Your style doesn’t replace the venue — it overlays it, working with the character that’s already there, so the day feels natural, relaxed and enjoyable rather than over-produced.
Inside and Out, Seamlessly Connected
The experience at Projekt 3488 doesn’t stop at the walls.
The building opens naturally into the garden, and the garden leads guests back inside — creating one continuous environment rather than separate spaces.
Boardwalks move past ponds and quiet pockets.
Doors open easily between indoors and out.
Guests move naturally, without needing direction.
As the sun lowers, the surrounding hills catch the light, adding warmth and depth to the garden as the day gives way to evening.
As night arrives, both environments shift together — interior lighting deepens, and the garden settles into glow, colour, and firelight.
The result is a celebration that feels expansive, calm, and unforced — the kind of setting where people linger, laugh and feel at ease.
When Dinner Gives Way to the Night
Dinner at Projekt 3488 is designed as a shared moment.
Long, candlelit banquet tables are suspended within the space — custom-built for the room and designed to bring guests together in a way that feels immersive rather than formal.
After dinner, guests move upstairs for dessert and speeches, with time to explore the garden as evening settles in and the fire pit comes to life.
Below, the room begins its transformation.
The tables are drawn aside and re-formed into tiered seating — a shift guests often watch unfold through the atrium above.
When everyone returns, the centre of the hall has opened into the dance floor.
The lighting has changed.
The energy has lifted.
It’s a deliberate reveal — part theatre, part celebration — and it gives the night real momentum.
Dinner feels connected.
The party feels electric.
Between those two moments is where the night lifts — where the formality drops away and the fun really begins.
Testimonials
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Sarah
I got married at Projekt 3488 in June We looked at a handful of venues, and although they were all beautiful, and they all felt like places I'd seen before, or somewhere for someone else to get married. Within 3 steps in the front door of Projekt, I knew this was our place. I could picture every moment, walking down the aisle in the stunning main hall, our first kiss, wandering the gardens for portraits, my mum on the couch by the fire, our friends tearing up the dancefloor under the giant disco ball.
And it was everything, and more, than I had dreamt. It truly was the most magical, incredible, heart filling day of our lives, and still is over 2 years later.
I'm now in the wedding industry as a content creator, and after covering weddings at more than 35 venues around Victoria, I can say without a doubt, nothing compares to Projekt 3488. It is the most beautifully curated space - and Mark and Sandi, and all the staff, just 'get it'.
I had the absolute pleasure of being back at Projekt last weekend to shoot, and as soon as I walked 3 steps in that front door, the tears welled up and every emotion came flooding back. I know I've used the word already - but it's magical.
I got to see the venue used in a very different way to our wedding. Ceremony on the deck instead of the main hall, seated dinner instead of cocktail style, speeches outside instead of in the upstairs lounge. It really is choose your own adventure and you can personalise and craft the experience for you and your guest.
As a bride, I floated on a cloud from one moment to the next, and now as a vendor, I've seen the incredible hard work and attention to detail that happens behind the scenes that creates that experience for couples.
Thank you again Mark and Sandi, for both making my experience as a bride, and now as a vendor, perfection.
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Heidi & Trav
After a 3 year wait (thanks to covid restrictions) I finally got to have my dream wedding at Projekt 3488 on Friday.
It wasn’t just my dream wedding… it was the absolute best day of my (our) life, and the BEST wedding all of our friends and family have EVER been to. Hands down.
The reasons why we love Mark & Sandi and Projekt so much:
-their attention to detail to every part of the venue and your event is like nothing else. No cookie cutter wedding BS!
-the best staff and crew I have ever come across.
-their creativity and the unique touches they bring to your event are top notch.
-the best recommendations for amazing vendors. All the other vendors we utilised also exceeded our expectations.
-two of the nicest, welcoming, open and engaging hosts/owners I have ever met.
-the best venue you will find in Victoria if not Australia, no question.
Thank you so so so much Mark & Sandi for the past 3 years of being such an incredible sounding board, ongoing support and deadset legends
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Alicia & Francesco
We married at Projekt in February this year.
Projekt itself is an incredible place, which has been uniquely designed with art, furniture and strange beautiful things everywhere. Surrounded by fern trees, this place is part fairy garden, part art gallery, not to mention the dance floor....
To Sandi and Mark. What. A. Dream.
They are dependable, creative, bring full hype and the organisational skills of your Type A best friend. They help take care of everything (including any stress, or nerves).. Paying stunning attention to detail, Sandi and Mark helped bring things to life better than we had imagined.
We recommend going with their suggestions for the great vendors, each one worked together to make the whole experience seamless and dreamy.
The whole team, and venue are the perfect mixture of well run and care free.. We are high-key obsessed and may or may not have asked them (multiple times) to move in with us. They politely declined… but maybe they were tempted..
Truly, if you're thinking about it, just do it. You won't find anything else like it! -
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Sarah & George
We had our wedding at Projekt 3488 in November and it was an absolute dream come true. From the moment we stepped foot into the venue, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality by the wonderful owners, Mark and Sandi.
Projekt 3488 is truly a hidden gem nestled in the heart of Warburton, boasting a stunning native garden and a unique charm that set the stage for our special day perfectly. The transformation of the former masonic hall into an enchanting event space added an extra layer of magic to our ceremony.
The layout of the venue was exceptional, with the ceremony and speeches taking place upstairs, and the reception downstairs. We particularly loved the long tables that seamlessly transitioned into a dance floor, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for our guests.
The quirky decor of Projekt 3488, including paintings of ducks in regal attire and intriguingly titled books, sparked conversation throughout the evening and still to this day. It was evident that Mark and Sandi put great care and attention into every detail, ensuring that each corner of the venue held its own delightful surprise.
One of the most memorable moments of our wedding was during our final dance when Mark and Sandy showered the dance floor with freeze-dried rose petals from above, creating a mesmerizing snowflake-like effect that left everyone cheering.
Overall, Projekt 3488 exceeded our expectations in every way possible. Mark and Sandi's incredible hospitality, combined with the venue's unique charm and stunning surroundings, made our wedding day unforgettable. We cannot recommend Projekt 3488 enough to couples looking for a one-of-a-kind wedding (or event!) venue in Melbourne's Yarra Valley.
Thank you, Mark and Sandi, for creating such a magical experience for us and our guests.
A Note On Availability
Projekt 3488 hosts a limited number of weddings each year.
That’s a deliberate choice — to protect the experience and the level of care each celebration receives.
Because of that:
certain dates are secured well ahead
tour availability can narrow during peak enquiry periods
If this venue is on your shortlist, the next step is simply to come and see it.
What a Tour Feels Like
This is where it comes together.
A tour at Projekt 3488 isn’t about being shown rooms — it’s about seeing how everything fits.
You’ll move through the venue the same way your celebration would, understanding how spaces connect and where key moments naturally fall.
There’s no need to overthink it.
Most people don’t leave with questions — they leave with certainty and a sense of excitement about what’s possible here.
That confidence is exactly what the tour is designed to give you.
