Wedding ceremony venues in NSW provide a wide variety of locations to say "I do." From indoor wedding venues to outdoor ceremony locations, Australia's largest state boasts some of the world's most stunning places to get married. To help you find the perfect spot to exchange vows with your number one person, we've created this list of the best wedding ceremony locations in NSW.
Ceremony venues are usually selected based on the backdrop they provide and the facilities available onsite. In NSW, there's places to have a wedding ceremony on the beach, in a forest, overlooking a bush setting or framed by a country or waterfront landscape. There are garden ceremony venues, picturesque vineyards and farms, and luxury resorts with views over golf courses.
In addition to the backdrop provided by your wedding ceremony venue, you may also consider the style of the location, the venue's architecture and the experience that the location lends itself to when choosing your special spot. There are traditional wedding ceremony venues that are either religious or non-denominational, and then there's utterly unique spots to tie the knot that need to be seen to be believed.
NSW has a particularly stunning collection of chapel venues that cater for both traditional weddings and celebrations that are a little more outside of the box. Some of the more unique church-like wedding venues include open air chapels, neon chapel rooms and forest chapels. Other unique spots to exchange vows include amphitheatres, wisteria arbors, viewing decks, private beaches and hilltop lookouts.
Many wedding ceremony venues listed below include reception venues in the same location. Destination events such as a Blue Mountains wedding, a Southern Highlands wedding or a Hunter Valley wedding for example, all offer ceremony and reception packages onsite. Where there is a reception venue onsite, wedding ceremony packages range from:
- Ceremony-only: includes venue hire (+ furniture in many cases)
- DIY: includes exclusive use of the entire property to DIY ceremony + reception
- All-inclusive: includes ceremony + reception venue hire + food & beverage
Wedding ceremonies can take place literally anywhere. There's no law that says you have to be in a particular type of location in order to get legally married in Australia. Choosing one of the following wedding ceremony venues for your big day gives peace of mind however, that all the facilities required for your ceremony are present and attended to on your big day.
Best Wedding Ceremony Venues in NSW
Blue Mountains Venues
Central Coast Venues
Hunter Valley Venues
Illawarra Venues
Mid North Coast Venues
Northern NSW Venues
Riverina Venues
South Coast Venues
Southern Highlands Venues
Sydney Venues
Off-The-Beaten-Track Venues
Wedding Venues Just For Ceremonies
Blue Mountains Ceremony Venues
1. Seclusions Blue Mountains
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Rydal - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Amphitheatre
- Wet Weather Venue: The Pavilion
Seclusions is a 20 acre Blue Mountain's property that offers an all-in-one destination for country weddings. The outdoor circular Amphitheatre is a unique ceremony venue with permanent arbor, timber bench seating and picturesque views of the surrounding mountains. Wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire property for 48 hours including the rustic barn pavilion.
2. Waldara Farm
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Edith - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Ceremony Venues: Gazebo, lawns, wharf
- Wet Weather Venue: The Shearing Shed
Waldara Farm is a family-owned working farm on 800 acres of rolling green hills and grazing pastures. Four ceremony locations include manicured gardens & lawns, a gazebo and wharf that all feature a backdrop of peaceful Australian countryside. Wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire property for 3 days/2 nights including the barn reception hall and all wedding seating & furniture.
3. Dryridge Estate
- Capacity: 220
- Location: Megalong Valley - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Manicured gardens & vineyard
- Wet Weather Venue: Marquee
Dryridge Estate is a hilltop wedding venue surrounded by picturesque vineyards and towering sandstone escarpments. The elevated wedding ceremony location enjoys stunning mountain and valley views. Wedding packages include hire of a clear roofed reception marquee and accommodation in 2 self-contained homesteads.
4. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Mount Annan - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Ceremony Venues: Gardens, lawns
- Wet Weather Venues: Bowden Centre, Lakeside Pavilion
The Australian Botanical Gardens has 6 seperate lawn and garden ceremony venues to choose from. Ceremony-only wedding packages are available from $450 and lawns can be hired for picnic or marquee receptions.
Central Coast Ceremony Venues
5. Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows
- Capacity: 250
- Location: Caves Beach - Central Coast, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Beach Deck
- Wet Weather Venue: Restaurant
Caves Coastal Bar & Bungalows is a beachfront wedding venue with 180 degree ocean views. Wedding ceremonies are held on the beach deck area or directly on the sand in front of the venue. Just north of the Central Coast this beachfront wedding venue enjoys 180 degree ocean views. The onsite restaurant caters for wedding receptions and there's accommodation for 200 in seaside bungalows and luxury villas.
6. Fernbank Farm
- Capacity: 140
- Location: Wyong Creek - Central Coast, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Steal Arbour
- Wet Weather Venue: Barn & Marquee
Hunter Valley Ceremony Venues
7. Chateau Elan Resort
- Capacity: 170
- Location: Rothbury - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Ceremony Venues: Chapel, rotunda
- Wet Weather Venue: Chapel
Chateau Elan is a picturesque luxury resort with 2 ceremony locations and 4 options for wedding receptions from elopements up to 170 guests. The chapel and rotunda can be hired with a ceremony-only wedding package or combined with a reception. You can arrive to your wedding ceremony by helicopter at Chateau Elan, and the venue has an onsite golf course, day spa and beauty salon. Wedding packages start at $1,250 for ceremonies.
8. Enzo Weddings Hunter Valley
Capacity: 150
Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
Ceremony Venues: Chapel
Wet Weather Venues: Chapel
The purpose built wedding chapel at Enzo Weddings in Pokolbin features 18 hand carved timber pews and floor to ceiling windows overlooking a picturesque vineyard. Complete with exclusive hire, ringing bell and dramatic door opening entrance, the Ironbark Hill Chapel is one of the Hunter Valley's best ceremony venues. Receptions are held in the restaurant and there's a cute onsite cottage suitable as a pre-ceremony venue to get ready before the arriving at the altar.
9. Estate Tuscany
- Capacity: 300
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Courtyard
- Wet Weather Venue: Awnings & restaurant
Estate Tuscany is a Hunter Valley resort offering all-inclusive rustic weddings with the option for up to 80 guests to stay onsite. The Courtyard is the most popular ceremony venue and features stunning country views across the vines to the Brokenback Ranges. Wedding ceremony packages start from $850 including chairs & signing table. There's 2 reception venues onsite + the option for outdoor weddings.
10. Redleaf Wollombi
- Capacity: 250
- Location: Wollombi, NSW
- Ceremony Venues: Gardens
- Wet Weather Venue: Garden House
Redleaf Wollombi is a 100 acre secluded country retreat with a 6 bedroom luxury homestead that sleeps 12 guests. The property offers a very private and intimate location for wedding weekends and is available for exclusive hire for a minimum of 2 nights. Wedding venues include a tuscan style courtyard, stunning gardens, a garden house (seats 60 in a barn style venue) and expansive grounds with a choice of locations for outdoor wedding ceremonies & receptions.
11. Adams Peak Country Estate & The Barn
- Capacity: 180
- Location: Broke - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Ceremony Venues: Lawns, hill, tree
- Wet Weather Venues: Hay shed & barn
Adams Peak Country Estate is an all-in-one wedding venue that allows pets at your wedding ceremony. There are 3 outdoor ceremony venues onsite including The Lawn, The Hill and The Secret Tree and 2 wet weather alternatives in the hay shed and barn. Ceremony packages include white chairs or timber benches, a timber arbor and signing table. Wedding packages start at $10,000 and include exclusive property hire with 2 nights accommodation for 24 people.
12. Goosewing Cottage
- Capacity: 20
- Location: Mount View - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Wooden platform
- Wet Weather Venue: Undercover Gazebo
Goosewing Cottage is a small wedding and elopement venue surrounded by neighbouring Hunter Valley farms. The ceremony platform provides a cute weather resistant location to exchange vows with rolling green hills as your backdrop. Elopement packages are available Mon - Thur from $2,290 and include venue hire, planner, celebrant & photographer.
Illawarra Ceremony Venues
13. Tumbling Waters Retreat
- Capacity: 140
- Location: Stanwell Tops - Illawarra, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Clifftop gardens
- Wet Weather Venue: Glass atrium
Tumbling Waters Retreat is a luxury wedding resort with clifftop gardens that feature a permanent wooden arbor and panoramic ocean views. Ceremony only wedding packages are available from Monday to Sunday and incur a venue hire fee + cost per person. The restaurant accommodates up to 140 guests for wedding receptions and the resort has 12 luxury suites onsite.
14. Seacliff House
- Capacity: 180
- Location: Gerringong - Illawarra, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Gardens
- Wet Weather Venue: Barn
Seacliff House is a popular all-in-one wedding venue in a lush farmland location with views to the ocean. The property offers outdoor ceremonies and wedding receptions plus a modern and light-filled event space in a purpose built barn. Accommodation available for 20+ guests onsite.
Mid North Coast Ceremony Venues
15. Saltwater Fingal Bay
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Fingal Bay - Mid North Coast, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Balcony
- Wet Weather Venue: Restaurant
Saltwater Fingal Bay is an oceanfront wedding venue in Port Stephens. The restaurant's balcony offers the ideal spot for waterfront wedding ceremonies overlooking Fingal Bay Beach. Wedding packages include exclusive hire for ceremony + reception.
16. Stanley Park
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Fullerton Cove - Mid North Coast, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Waterfront lawns
- Wet Weather Venue: Awnings, barn
Stanley Park is an historic wedding venue with expansive grounds in a waterfront setting. The homestead provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor wedding ceremonies, as do the large shady trees dotting the lawns. Stanley Park is the ideal spot if you're looking for a traditional wedding ceremony venue. Wedding receptions can be held on the lawns or in the large onsite barn.
Newcastle Ceremony Venues
17. The Lockup
- Capacity: 100
- Location: Newcastle, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Police Station
- Wet Weather Venue: Police Station
The Lockup is the exercise yard at Newcastle's original police station. Now a contemporary art and event space, The Lockup offers a unique and intimate location for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Located in a heritage precinct, this affordable ceremony venue can also be utilised for wedding receptions.
Northern NSW Ceremony Venues
18. Forget Me Not Farm
- Capacity: 30 - 250
- Location: Bangalow - Northern NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Waterfront gardens
- Wet Weather Venue: Undercover deck
Forget Me Not Farm is a very private wedding venue on a working cattle farm near Byron Bay. Wedding ceremony sites include award winning gardens and lawns overlooking a picturesque dam with a water fountain. The location is best suited to outdoor and marquee weddings and there's accommodation onsite.
19. The Earthhouse
- Capacity: 120
- Location: Corndale - Northern NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Gardens, fig tree
- Wet Weather Venue: Verandah
The Earthhouse is a rammed earth wedding venue on a 110 acre farm in the Byron Bay hinterland. The grounds of the unique wedding venue offer an elevated position overlooking spectacular regional views and are one of the state's most impressive wedding ceremony sites. Wedding packages include venue hire from $7,750 and there's boutique B&B accommodation onsite.
20. Summergrove Estate
- Capacity: 130
- Location: Carool - Northern NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Gardens, chapel
- Wet Weather Venue: Chapel
Summergrove Estate is an all-in-one hill top wedding venue with two ceremony venues that enjoy views over the surrounding countryside to the ocean. The chapel provides a traditional wedding ceremony venue while the gardens offer a spectacular outdoor site. At Summergrove Estate you can arrive to your wedding ceremony by helicopter and ceremony only packages are available from $2,500 on Mondays & Tuesdays.
Riverina Ceremony Venues
21. The Wild Vine
- Capacity: 205
- Location: Wagga Wagga - Riverina, NSW
- Ceremony Venues: Gardens, paddock, deck
- Wet Weather Venue: Restaurant
The Wild Vine is a boutique winery and farm with 8 wedding ceremony venues to choose from. The Deck can be styled to your chosen wedding theme with a vineyard backdrop, or the gardens and paddocks offer an alternate choice of intimate areas to say "I do". The Wild Vine is an all-in-one wedding venue where you can have drinks and canapes on the lawn following your ceremony, followed by an indoor reception.
22. Magpies Nest
- Capacity: Approx 100
- Location: Estella - Riverina, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Covered arbor
- Wet Weather Venue: Stables
Magpies Nest is a 20 acre country property with a purpose built ceremony area in the property's gardens. Featuring sweeping views over the vineyard and olive groves to the Murrumbidgee River, Magpies Nest is a jewel of country weddings in the Riverina. All inclusive wedding packages provide exclusive use of the venue and an onsite coordinator.
South Coast Ceremony Venues
23. Figbird Cottage
- Capacity: 150+
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: English gardens
- Wet Weather Venue: Marquee
Figbird Cottage is one of the most affordable wedding ceremony venues on the South Coast. The venue features stunning English gardens surrounded by Nowra's peaceful farm life and the largest European marquee in the Shoalhaven. The gardens are perfect for relaxed wedding ceremonies and elopements and all furniture and seating is provided.
24. Wildwood Kangaroo Valley
- Capacity: 90
- Location: Kangaroo Valley, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: The Valley Lookout
- Wet Weather Venue: The Bush Shed
Wildwood Kangaroo Valley is an eco friendly wedding venue set amongst 100 acres of pristine subtropical rainforest. The most popular of its' 3 wedding ceremony sites is The Valley Lookout, a secluded deck with stunning views over the lower valley. There's also The Garden Chapel and covered rustic option - The Bush Shed. Wildwood offers elopement and micro wedding packages in addition to all-inclusive weddings.
25. Terara Riverside Gardens
- Capacity: 120
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Shoalhaven River
- Wet Weather Venue: Greenhouse
Terara Riverside Gardens offers 5 acres of beautiful garden venues on the banks of the Shoalhaven River. A brand new Greenhouse provides an intimate undercover option and doubles as an outdoor reception venue for smaller weddings.
26. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Booderee National Park - Jervis Bay, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Private beach
- Wet Weather Venue: Function room
The Cove in Jervis Bay is an exclusive-use wedding venue with its own private beach. You can exchange vows on the beach or in the private gardens overlooking the water. There's accommodation to sleep up to 126 guests onsite and a function room for wet weather ceremonies and receptions.
27. Mimosa Wines
- Capacity: 180
- Location: Bermagui - Sapphire Coast, NSW
- Ceremony Venues: Bushland
- Wet Weather Venue: Restaurant deck
Mimosa Wines is a 250 acre winery nestled between South Coast beaches & national park. Ceremony venues include a wooden deck on a water lily dam, in the vineyard or bush, in a tuscan style courtyard or on the restaurant deck above the vineyard. The elevated restaurant offers spectacular sweeping views over the vineyard and surrounding bushland. Accommodation onsite.
Southern Highlands Ceremony Venues
28. Waterfront Gardens at Mali Brae Farm
- Capacity: 10 - 110
- Location: Moss Vale - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Ceremony Venues: Gardens, weeping Willows
- Wet Weather Venue: Pavilion
Mali Brae Farm is a boutique ceremony and reception venue on a private 90 acre farm. There are 6 ceremony locations to choose from including picturesque waterfront gardens, weeping willows and a weatherproof pavilion. Mali Brae Farm has two reception venues including a large rustic hay shed or a modern luxe space for smaller weddings from 10 - 55 guests.
29. Weddings in the Wilde
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Wildes Meadow - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Bush chapel
- Wet Weather Venue: Bush chapel
Weddings in the Wilde is a unique, rustic wedding venue immersed in thick bushland. Ceremony venues include the one-of-a-kind bush chapel and there are also plenty of natural rain forest settings outside. Affordable accommodation for the entire guest list and a beautiful wood floor marquee makes Weddings in the Wilde a popular wedding weekend venue.
30. Rustic Ruins at Mali Brae Farm
- Capacity: 10 - 110
- Location: Moss Vale - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Rustic ruins
- Wet Weather Venue: Pavilion
The rustic ruins at privately owned and operated Mali Brae Farm, is one of the most unique ceremony venues in the Southern Highlands. Eliminating the need for an arbor and requiring very little styling, the ruins provide a romantic, memorable and atmospheric backdrop for wedding ceremonies, afternoon drinks and outdoor receptions. Elopements and micro wedding packages are available in the new Augustine's Room in addition to all inclusive wedding packages in the barn.
31. Hillview Heritage Estate
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Sutton Forest - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Gardens
Hillview Heritage Estate is a former Vice Regal Retreat built in 1882. Garden wedding ceremonies enjoy a backdrop of magnificent views over the valley and waterways below. 8 Cottages provide on site accommodation for guests and you bring your own caterers and drinks.
Sydney Ceremony Venues
32. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Capacity: 122
- Location: Whale Beach - Sydney, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Gardens
- Wet Weather Venue: Restaurant
Jonah's on Sydney's northern beaches offers a picturesque waterfront setting for garden wedding ceremonies overlooking the ocean. The cliff top garden is an intimate wedding venue for up to 48 guests or you can hire the entire venue for your exclusive use for up to 122 guests. Wedding packages include both ceremony & reception.
33. Ovolo Woolloomooloo
- Capacity: 30 - 300 seated
- Location: Woolloomooloo - Sydney, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Wharf
- Wet Weather Venue: Alibi Kitchen
Ovolo Woolloomooloo is a heritage-listed waterfront venue with views of Sydney Harbour. Unique spaces for wedding ceremonies include the harbour wharf and Alibi Kitchen, a neon decorated indoor chapel for non-denominational wedding ceremonies. All inclusive wedding packages include unique dining options from gum balls, fairy floss and snow cone machines, to fine dining experiences.
34. Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
- Capacity: 100+
- Location: Sydney, NSW
- Ceremony Venues: 12 lawns
- Wet Weather Venue: Rose Garden Pavilion
The Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney's CBD offers a collection of 12 seperate wedding ceremony lawns overlooking Sydney Harbour. Wedding ceremony packages include garden hire for up to 4 hours and it's free to take photos within the gardens as part of your booking. Find Sydney reception venues close to the Royal Botanic Gardens for your post ceremony celebrations.
35. Athol Hall
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Mosman - Sydney, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Lawn
- Wet Weather Venue: Hall
Athol Hall is a waterfront wedding venue surrounded by native bushland on Sydney Harbour. Expansive lawns provide a panoramic view of the Harbour including the Sydney Harbour Bridge and provide an epic backdrop for wedding ceremonies. If you're looking for a Sydney ceremony venue with quintessential views, Athol Hall is your ideal spot. And it comes with its own private beach for wedding photos.
36. The Grounds of Alexandria
- Capacity: 6 - 400
- Location: Alexandria - Sydney, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: The Garden Arbor
- Wet Weather Venue: The Potting Shed
The Grounds of Alexandria is a versatile inner city wedding venue with multiple indoor and outdoor garden spaces suitable for wedding ceremonies of any size. From micro weddings and elopements of 6 guests, to larger weddings with sit-down receptions.
37. Springfield House
- Capacity: 400
- Location: Dural - Sydney, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Traditional gardens
- Wet Weather Venue: Function room
Springfield House is a traditional wedding ceremony venue with 5 acres of private gardens purpose built for weddings. The gardens provide a grand entrance down a sandstone staircase leading to a paved aisle and permanent covered pergola where vows are exchanged to the background tunes of local bellbirds. Two reception venues cater for post ceremony celebrations.
38. Beachside Dojo
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Manly - Sydney, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Outdoor deck
- Wet Weather Venue: Deck
Beachside Dojo is a Hampton's style wedding venue on Sydney's iconic Manly Beach. An outdoor deck with ocean and beach views provides an idyllic wedding ceremony venue, and private dining rooms cater for intimate wedding receptions of 20 - 150 guests.
39. Loxley on Bellbird Hill
- Capacity: 130
- Location: Kurrajong Hills - Sydney, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Garden deck
- Wet Weather Venue: Loxley Cellar
Loxley on Bellbird Hill is one of the most popular garden wedding ceremony locations in Greater Sydney. The lower deck of the reception venue is a private and picturesque space surrounded by lush green garden foliage. (No high heels getting stuck in grass) Two reception venues cater for large and micro weddings, and there's a bridal suite for wedding preparations and accommodation for 26 onsite.
Off-The-Beaten-Track Ceremony Venues
40. The Vinegrove
- Capacity: 150
- Location: Mudgee, NSW
- Ceremony Venue: Cottonwood Trees
- Wet Weather Venue: Marquee
The Vinegrove is a 100 acre vineyard & farm that offers all-in-one weddings in the middle of the grape vines. The unique ceremony and reception venue offers an intimate and highly romantic setting for country weddings. There's accommodation for 8 onsite.
Wedding Venues Just For Ceremony
The following wedding venues offer ceremony-only wedding packages in NSW:
- The Australian Botanic Gardens - Camden, NSW
- Ardeena Events - Northern NSW
- Albion Farm Gardens - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Audrey Wilkinson Winery - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Chateau Elan - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Stonehurst - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Panorama House - Wollongong, NSW
- Tumbling Waters Retreat - Illawarra, NSW
- The Lock-Up - Newcastle, NSW
- Tanilba House - Port Stephens, NSW
- Tindarra Resort - Riverina, NSW
- The William Inglis Hotel - Sydney, NSW
- Cottontail Wines - Riverina, NSW
- Summergrove Estate - Northern NSW
Wedding ceremony venues in NSW include a selection of world class locations that offer some of the most spectacular backdrops and views in Australia. From epic chapels and picturesque hilltop locations to intimate gardens, there are so many unique and inspiring wedding ceremony locations to choose from in the great state of New South Wales.
Cover image: Tumbling Waters Retreat