Celebrate in Style at VIDA: Warrnambool’s Newest Event Space
Vida is a boutique venue designed for modern gatherings, in a beautiful old building that has been brought back to its former glory by local celebrant Annie Johnstone.
The Front Room - a beautiful light-filled space, with high ceilings and a pop of colour.
Seeing the need for an intimate venue in Warrnambool and searching for more than a year, Annie came across Club Warrnambool on Kepler Street - a stunning heritage-listed building built in 1876 - and everything fell into place.
Vida is the perfect space for small weddings, receptions and events.
Annie and her husband Jarrod have spent months lovingly transforming their space - peeling wallpaper, sanding floors, painting walls, and even reupholstering chairs - all to create the perfect setting for your next event.
Above: Annie before renovations began - then many hours of stripping wallpaper, painting and styling - it was a family affair!
Below: Before and after of The Front Room - look at those amazing floors that were waiting to be found.
It was a hard slog, with many hours spent behind the scenes (while Annie also juggled her two small boys and was 7 months pregnant!) to create something that Annie knew Warranambool needed - small gatherings done beautifully.
Located in the heart of Warrnambool’s CBD, VIDA blends timeless elegance with a contemporary style. Whether you’re planning an intimate wedding, a cocktail-style reception, or a milestone celebration, Annie has created the perfect backdrop for unforgettable moments.
There are two spaces to choose from for your event: The Front Room and The Lounge and Bar.
The Front Room – Elegant, Light-Filled, and Customisable
With polished hardwood floors, soaring arched windows, and a show-stopping fireplace, The Front Room is their most versatile space - ideal for elopements, wedding ceremonies, and small receptions of up to 60 guests.
It’s a blank canvas with just the right amount of flair. Bring in your stylist, florals, or hire items - or keep it simple and let the architecture speak for itself. A portable bar is available, Annie and her team can style the space for a seamless flow from ceremony to celebration.
The Lounge & Bar – Moody, Intimate & Made for Mingling
If your vision includes relaxed lounges, ambient lighting and a dance floor that beckons guests to stay all night, The Lounge & Bar is the one. With space for up to 80 guests, this section of VIDA is perfect for cocktail receptions, engagement parties, and celebrations where connection is key.
Think velvet couches, vintage charm, bar service, and flexible floor plans to suit your style — plus space for live music or a DJ to keep the vibe just right.
Need More Room to Move? Combine Both Spaces
For events that start with a ceremony and flow into a celebration, combining The Front Room with The Lounge & Bar offers a cohesive, stylish experience across two distinctive spaces. Ideal for weddings with up to 100 guests, it allows for creative layouts and natural transitions throughout the event.
“At VIDA, we believe in the power of small gatherings done beautifully.”
Annie Not Just for Weddings
While they love hosting “I do’s,” VIDA is also the go-to venue in Warrnambool for:
● Engagement parties
● Bridal and baby showers
● Milestone birthdays
● Corporate cocktail events
● Community evenings
● Creative workshops
Contact Annie and her team at Vida:
Open every Thursday from 4pm for some live music - stop in for a drink and chat!
Warrnambool Retreat is the perfect place to stay before (and after) your wedding or event.
Warrnambool Retreat provides luxury accommodation for you and your wedding party.
Centrally located in the heart of Warrnambool, and a short walk to VIDA.
Styling that highlights the simple pleasures in life. We believe in finding the magic of every day, from luxurious clean lines and linens, to deep the freestanding bathtub, and indoor fireplace. Including an open courtyard complete with moody festoon lights.
We can’t wait to welcome you - book direct and save.