BYO wedding venues come in two varieties. The first is BYO alcohol venues where you can bring your own drinks to be served at your wedding. The second is BYO catering venues where you can choose your own suppliers to cater your wedding, and in NSW these venues will usually allow you to bring your own drinks as well.
Bring Your Own wedding venues are a great budget-friendly option when you’re looking for opportunities to save on wedding costs. The hire cost of BYO places usually puts them among the most affordable wedding venues in the state and you can then self cater with fun vendors such as mobile bars, food trucks and other wedding caterers.
If you are considering a BYO alcohol venue there are a couple of things you need to know before rushing off to Dan Murphy’s for cheap drinks on your members discount. While the below venues allow you to bring your own alcohol, it is still a requirement that they comply with RSA laws (Responsible Service of Alcohol). This means, you'll need RSA trained & qualified bar staff to serve your drinks.
Instead of having to find & hire your own properly qualified bar staff, many BYO wedding venues make it easier for you by providing a per head service package, the cost of which in New South Wales averages at around $20 per head. With this package you purchase your own alcohol & drinks and the venue employs the legally required ratio of RSA staff to guests (1:30 in NSW) to serve those drinks. Most BYO wedding venues require a minimum of 2 bar staff per event.
Here's a list of BYO wedding venues in the Australian state of NSW. They include self catering wedding venues in addition to places where you can BYO alcohol.
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Top 10 BYO Wedding Venues in NSW
1. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, Lower MacDonald, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- BYO: Caterers + alcohol
St Joseph's Guesthouse is an incredible BYO wedding venue build in the ruins of a 160 year old Catholic Church. Situated just outside of Sydney overlooking the Hawkesbury River and with accommodation for 10 in 5 upstairs bedrooms, the relaxed country location lends itself to self catered weddings in the backyard or ground floor function space.
Very affordable venue hire includes exclusive use of the guesthouse & accommodation for 2 - 4 days from $3,500 - $7,500 depending on day of the week and number of guests. Ask about free camping options.
2. The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
One of the newest BYO wedding locations in NSW is this hidden mountain escape located on the Peterson River 45 minutes from the heart of the Hunter Valley. The Lodge at Mount Rivers comes with a 6 bedroom & 4 bathroom house sleeping up to 16 guests with additional guests able to camp or glamp on the grounds.
The house features a spacious riverfront lawn suitable for outdoor or marquee weddings (marquee hire packages available) and has two dining rooms plus a poolside deck area perfect for small celebrations or pre & post wedding events. Adventurers will love the hiking, fishing spots, swimming holes, kayaking and mountain biking. There's even a paddock for your horse.
3. Figbird Cottage
- Location: 330 Comerong Island Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
Figbird Cottage is an affordable wedding venue that allows BYO catering and drinks near Nowra on the NSW South Coast. The English style gardens are particularly well suited to outdoor wedding ceremonies & receptions and there is a permanent European marquee that flows directly onto a festoon-lit lawn perfect for luxe festival style celebrations.
Venue hire includes budget-friendly day rates or 3 day/2 night packages with all furniture, tableware etc provided onsite. Food trucks & drink carts are welcome. There's two cottages for optional onsite accommodation. Affordable elopement packages are also available with celebrant & photographer included.
4. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 145
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
Growwild wildflower farm is an affordable BYO wedding venue with 25 picturesque acres of gardens, native trees and local wildlife (Koalas have been spotted here). This elegant reception venue features a permanent luxe marquee with views over the elegant gardens.
A choice of ceremony gardens surrounds the marquee and there are plenty of wedding photos spots onsite. Choose your own caterers and BYO drinks to this budget friendly exclusive hire location.
5. Mountain View Farm
- Location: 11 Mount Dromedary Trail, Tilba Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
- BYO: Caterers + alcohol
Another very affordable BYO wedding venue on the NSW South Coast is Mountain View Farm near Tilba Tilba. This authentic working farm sits under the atmospheric gaze of Mount Gulaga and features an open-sided dairy shed with a private rustic courtyard, 4 acres of country gardens and an outdoor site suitable for marquees and tipis.
Mountain View Farm is also the home of daisy field weddings in Spring when huge fields of Everlasting daisies bloom from mid August to the end of September. The fields make a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos and each year a unique aisle & altar is crafted into the fields for intimate wedding ceremonies with 25 guests.
6. Linnaeus Farm Berry
- Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- BYO: Caterers + alcohol
Linnaeus Farm is a private estate that can be hired for intimate DIY weddings with up to 30 guests. The estate is part of the Linnaeus Collection in Berry which is a new concept in deconstructed hotels offering luxury hotel-style accommodation in a series of private residences all located within 5 minutes of each other.
The 5 bedroom estate is situated on 3.5 hectares of manicured gardens and features a Petanque court, swimming pool and a barn with a private dining room, games area and sauna. Wedding ceremonies & elopements can be hosted in the gardens overlooking Saddleback Mountain followed by a self catered or privately catered lunch. Acoustic music only. Venue hire is $5,500 including two nights accommodation for 12 guests.
7. The Oasis Micro Wedding Resort
Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
Capacity: 80
Accommodation: Sleeps 50
BYO: Alcohol
The Oasis was recently taken over by the owners of Tanilba House who have upgraded the grounds and refurbished the event spaces creating a beautiful little wedding resort where you're welcome to BYO drinks. The venue is located 600 metres from One Mile Beach amongst 5 acres of lush rainforest and is one of the state's best places for intimate outdoor weddings.
Venue hire includes accommodation for up to 50 guests for two nights in 9 self contained cabins. There's a covered deck with fairy lit trees that seats up to 80 guests for a wedding reception, billabongs and water feature gardens for ceremonies and plenty of lawn space should you wish to string festoon lights in the trees and dine under the stars.
The Oasis has only just launched and has great discounts for 2024 weddings.
8. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Eleven Eighty is a DIY'ers dream wedding venue with 4 unique spaces providing a range of opportunities to create an amazing celebration across 3 days. There's a rustic courtyard covered by a glass marquee (seats 80), an old school hall with a muted blank canvas (seats 50), a luxe rustic wedding barn (seats 30) and an Argentinian BBQ pergola perfect for a welcome night get together.
The barn has an indoor/outdoor bar where you can chill and serve drinks from. Catering trucks are welcome onsite. There's a styling shed with a range of tables, chairs, lounges and decor items included with venue hire. And there's quirky street art murals that make a fun backdrop for wedding photos. Two cottages sleep 15 guests for two nights.
9. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
Fig Tree Park is a brand new, European style wedding venue located on the NSW South Coast. The hill top property offers stunning uninterrupted views over the South Pacific Ocean and is an ideal location for outdoor garden weddings with a huge fairy-lit fig tree overhanging a space where up to 200 guests can be seated beneath the romantic branches.
The grounds surrounding the French style homestead feature expansive flat lawns, European hedges and up-lit gardens. In the evening the property becomes a magical seaside setting akin to the south of France. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the grounds, large round lawn tables and elegant cross back chairs.
The owner's husband is a chef and will happily cater small weddings under 30 guests on request. Larger receptions are BYO catering and drinks.
10. Berry Hill
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 500
- Accommodation: Sleeps 54
Nestled on two kilometres of secluded riverfront and made private by 75 acres of pristine Blue Mountains bushland, Berry Hill provides a one-of-a-kind destination for self catered weddings in the wilderness.
All wedding packages at Berry Hill include exclusive use of the entire property, a huge festoon-lit marquee with tables & chairs for up to 150 guests, BYO alcohol with no corkage fee and two nights accommodation for up to 54 guests in a heritage home, 3 unique shed suits and a farm camp with 20 luxury glamping tents.
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11. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
- BYO: Catering & drinks
Leuralla Amphitheatre is the perfect BYO venue for Brides & Grooms who wish to avoid the fuss of a full wedding reception and instead have a few drinks & nibbles post ceremony in a spectacular wedding spot. The amphitheatre overlooks the dramatic sandstone cliffs of the Jamison Valley, is pet friendly, and has an adjoining lawn area where a cocktail reception & marquee can be arranged for you.
12. Hatters Hill Gallery
- Location: 227 Chifley Road, Dargan, NSW 2786
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22+
- BYO: Catering, drinks, furniture
Hatters Hill is a disused cafe and art gallery situated on a picturesque ridge overlooking the Hartley Valley and beautiful wilderness region of Wollemi. The gallery offers a complete blank canvas in which to create your dream wedding, with BYO everything from catering & drinks to furniture and styling.
The cafe sits beside the gallery and has commercial cooking facilities for your chosen caterers plus an upstairs loft that sleeps 2 guests. The owner also has an Airbnb a short walk along a private road which sleeps 20 guests and there is a secret cave cathedral at this property offering a one-of-a-kind spot for a wedding ceremony.
13. Serene View
- Location: 535 Pitt Town Bottoms Road, Pitt Town Bottoms, NSW 2756
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- BYO: Catering & alcohol
Located on 12 waterfront acres directly on the banks of the Hawkesbury River is Serene View, a private Airbnb style estate with an open-air reception pavilion that seats up to 50 guests. Serene View has a very affordable venue hire fee that includes two nights accommodation for up to 10 guests in a 3 bedroom log cabin, and you can bring your own caterers and drinks to suit your budget.
For larger weddings there is an expansive lawn area suitable for pitching a marquee or Sperry tent with additional space for a glamping village.
14. Wollemi Art Farm
- Location: 701 Coricudgy Road, Kelgoola, NSW 2849
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: DIY Camping
- BYO: Everything
Secluded on 100 acres of private wilderness in the Wollemi National Park, this one-of-a-kind Art Farm is the perfect place for a camping wedding in nature. You will need to bring your own drinks, catering, tables, chairs, marquee, tents and styling items with onsite amenities limited to camping bathrooms and a small open-sided shed which seats up to 50 guests.
Jamie, the owner of Wollemi Art Farm offers Questing for guests on request, which is a virtual-style game where guests can get to know each other while solving quests & finding treasure by following a map around the property's many beautiful landmarks.
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BYO Wedding Venues in Byron Bay
15. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70 - 150
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Midginbil Eco Resort is a budget friendly DIY & BYO wedding venue on 400 acres of sub tropical rainforest in Northern NSW. The picturesque wedding destination offers relaxed 3 day wedding packages with accommodation for your entire guest list in a range of accommodation including an epic safari village where each tent has its own timber balcony.
16. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 40
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
Tides Byron Estate is a 100 acre macadamia farm located just outside of Byron Bay. The property features a private 8 bedroom villa that can be hired for small poolside weddings midweek when BYO catering and drinks are permitted On weekends the villa is reserved for guests utilising the fully licensed reception hall next door.
This incredible villa seats up to 40 guests in the poolside event space and has stunning views over the macadamia orchard to Lennox Head. Wedding ceremonies can be styled in the orchard.
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BYO Wedding Venues on the Central Coast
17. Mandalong Weddings
- Location: Mandaluck Chase, Mandalong, NSW 2264
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Mandalong Country Estate is a short term accommodation rental with purpose-built event spaces for weddings in the Watagans State Forest. The 7 bedroom estate is an affordable DIY venue where you BYO alcohol & catering to suit your guests & budget.
The estate has three incredible ceremony sites immersed in nature including a festoon-lit forest cathedral, an elevated deck with forest canopy views and an open-sided pavilion. A rustic reception hall with fairy-lit walls comes fully furnished to seat up to 150 guests and for pre & post wedding parties there's a poolside event area with a spa.
18. Whistle Tree Weddings
- Location: 11 Calool Street, Bensville, NSW 2251
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 37
- Venue Hire: $4,200 - $7,800
Located on 16 acres of river frontage and with an enchanted woodland setting, Whistle Tree is the perfect wedding location for nature lovers. The property centres around a unique outdoor cathedral with tree trunk seating and a Balinese style cocktail hut which adjoins a large flat lawn area suitable for outdoor dining or marquee receptions. Venue hire includes accommodation for 7 - 37 guests and catering & drinks are BYO.
19. Wyong Creek Hall
- Location: 791 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
- Capacity: 110
- Venue Hire: $1,500 - $3,000
Wyong Creek Hall is the most popular BYO wedding venue in the Central Coast region of NSW as it has a very affordable venue hire fee of $1,500 for one day or $3,000 for an entire weekend. The character-filled hall is situated across the road from Yarramalong Valley Farmstay where there is accommodation for wedding guests, and comes with tables & chairs for up to 100 guests.
20. Killcare Surf Club
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 81 Beach Dr, Killcare, NSW 2257
- BYO: Food & beverages
Beachfront wedding venue with large balcony overlooking the ocean. Have your wedding ceremony directly in front of the venue on the beach. Fully BYO & DIY with a commercial grade kitchen onsite.
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BYO Wedding Venues in the Hunter Valley
21. The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
- No Curfew
The Lodge at Mount Rivers is a private farm to hire for weddings & events located 45 minutes from Pokolbin on 200 scenic acres of countryside. The farm's 6 bedroom homestead sits on the banks of the Peterson River and is the perfect location for a DIY wedding weekend where you can bring your own caterers, drinks, marquee & styling, and guests are able to camp onsite.
22. Leaves and Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale NSW 2320
- Capacity: 2 - 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Leaves and Fishes caters for weddings of up to 300 people however food & drinks for larger weddings are fulfilled by the venue's catering partner. The venue does however offer BYO packages for intimate weddings and elopements with up to 20 guests on weekdays. This package includes accommodation for up to 12 guests in the 6 luxury boathouses located on the property's picturesque Lotus Lake.
One of the boathouses is a two bedroom villa which has a large dining room and outdoor deck situated over the lake. Here, you're welcome to BYO drinks, hire in a private chef or self cater. For slightly larger weddings its worth contacting the venue for BYO options as they have perfect spaces in a beautiful Tuscan style courtyard and a little micro restaurant. The venue has new owners and may offer flexibility as they aim to fill dates in 2024.
23. Moravia Park
- Location: 423 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 200
- Sleeps: 12
- BYO: Caterers + drinks
Moravia Park weddings centre around the equestrian property's unique rustic barn which seats up to 150 guests and comes fully furnished with all wedding packages. At Moravia you're free to choose your own caterers and BYO drinks and the venue's inclusions limit additional spend requirements although they do offer some awesome optional extras like a choice of neon signs installed for just $300. See photo above!
The property has an onsite honeymoon suite that sleeps 2 and a 5 bedroom house that sleeps 10.
24. Carriageway Dungog
- Location: 4426 Clarence Town Road, Wirragulla, NSW 2420
- Capacity: 40 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 40
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Set within the picturesque hills of Dungog Shire, Carriageway is a BYO wedding venue with a difference. The property centres around five rescued Red Rattler train carriages built in the 1920's which have each been lovingly restored (staying true to their art deco heritage) into 4 self contained units and a private dining reception carriage that seats 40+ guests.
Venue hire provides exclusive access to all onsite accommodation, the private dining carriage and a gorgeous open air chapel which could also be utilised for outdoor wedding receptions. Set within the picturesque hills of Dungog Shire, this gorgeous little spot is an undiscovered gem we accidentally found through its charitable cause.
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BYO Wedding Venues in the Illawarra
25. Private Property Illawarra
- Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- BYO: Catering + drinks
This private self catering wedding venue is located on a clifftop overlooking Wollongong and has an affordable venue hire fee of around $3k. You get exclusive use of the 5 bedroom house over two nights for intimate weddings of up to 100 guests and there's a shelter in the backyard perfect for small wedding receptions.
The backyard, open plan dining room and wrap around balcony all offer uninterrupted ocean views that take in the fascinating coastal traffic to Wollongong's ports as well as the new Sea Cliff Bridge. Additional accommodation is available for 8 guests in the Airbnb next door which has the same owner.
26. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- BYO: Catering & Drinks
Coolangatta Estate is an historic winery wedding venue that you dry hire to bring your own catering and drinks. The 100 acre property is located on the Shoalhaven River at the mouth to the ocean and offers many beautiful backdrops for wedding ceremonies.
A giant fairy-lit fig tree and hedge framed croquet lawn provide ceremony sites while a 200 year old Grand Hall and function room cater for weddings of up to 80 and 200 guests respectively. There are 26 motel rooms included with DIY venue hire.
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BYO Wedding Venues on the North Coast
27. Tanilba House
- Location: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 4
The heritage gardens at Tanilba House offer a stunning waterfront location for all-in-one weddings, and features an outdoor reception space under a 30 meter vine covered arbour, a twin fig tree cathedral for intimate wedding ceremonies and a stone-walled indoor conservatory.
Tanilba House offers a DIY wedding package for $9,500 which allows you to organise your own catering & drinks for up to 90 guests.
28. Footprints Farm
- Location: 192 Jones Road, Eungai Rail, NSW 2441
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100
- BYO: Food & beverage
Footprints Farm is an off-the-grid camping venue located on 300 scenic acres between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour. This unique property centres around a 5 acre spring fed lake which is overlooked by a gorgeous rustic bar that comes with power and a blender and a communal BYO drinks & DIY cocktails vibe.
There's onsite accommodation for 20 guests and everyone else will need to bring their own tents or campers. Wedding facilities include a commercial sized green house that comes fully furnished, a pair of tipis that seat up to 50 guests and bathroom amenities.
29. Longview Farm
- Capacity: 120
- Location: 95 Longview Cl, Caffreys Flat, NSW 2424
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Unique wedding venue with rotating house on waterfront farmland. Small weddings are suitable for the luxury residence while larger receptions can be held in the rustic barn or a hired marquee. BYO catering & drinks to this fully DIY property and stay for the weekend. There's a late curfew and plenty of space for glamping.
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BYO Wedding Venues in the Riverina
30. Kimo Estate
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 1218 Nangus Rd, Nangus, NSW 2722
- BYO: Enquire about BYO catering + alcohol
7,000 acre working farm and wedding venue with 115 year old high ceiling, tin walled grain shed. Accommodation in the homestead, eco huts and cottages. Pet friendly & BYO options.
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BYO Wedding Venues on the South Coast
31. Willow Farm
- Capacity: 130
- Location: Galls Ln, Berry, NSW
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
Private & relaxed country retreat on 160 acres of lush green farmland. The farm features 5+ ceremony sites, a games & marquee lawn where you can set up outdoor dining under the stars, an entertainment shed ideal for rustic weddings and a yoga barn which doubles as a wet weather ceremony venue.
32. Moraea Farm
- Location: 450b Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Moraea Farm is a 6 bedroom & 4 bathroom private estate located in Berry that can be hired for wedding ceremonies and elopements with up to 30 guests. Beside the house is a little restaurant building that can be added to venue hire and is currently a BYO reception space.
33. Eleven Eighty Wedding Hall
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 50
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- BYO: Catering + drinks
This historic reception venue at Eleven Eighty is a repurposed school hall that seats up to 50 guests for DIY & BYO weddings. Situated at Shoalhaven Heads on a 3 acre country estate, the property comes with 3 day venue hire including accommodation for 15 guests in two onsite cottages, one of which is the school headmaster's cottage.
34. The Cove
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- BYO: Pre & post wedding events
At The Cove you get your very own private beachfront resort for the weekend with accommodation for all wedding guests to stay onsite with you. The team at The Cove have recently switched from being a fully BYO wedding venue to offering affordable catering & drink packages including fun options like food stations and drink carts.
You can still self cater wedding events before & after the big day including a welcome night get together and after party.
35. The Woods Farm
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- BYO: Catering + drinks
The Woods Farm is a weekend farm stay tailor made for weddings with an open-air bush chapel and chandelier reception hall located on 40 acres in Jervis Bay. BYO catering and drinks are permitted for your welcome night get together and poolside recovery party while the wedding day itself is catered in-house with a great choice of very affordable packages including seated, cocktail, feasting and food station menus.
The Woods Farm accommodates up to 120 guests in a luxury glamping village and cottages.
36. Kullindi Homestead
- Capacity: Flexible
- Location: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Kullindi Homestead is an affordable and private waterfront homestead with 5 spacious self contained units. Expansive lawns ideal for marquee or teepee weddings. Hire the property for the weekend & bring your own wedding vendors.
37. Terara Park Farm
- Capacity: 180
- Location: 174 Millbank Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
22 acre horse farm with large converted arena. Exclusive weekend hire with accommodation in 4 units. Budget friendly, DIY & BYO venue suitable for marquee wedding.
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BYO Wedding Venues in the Southern Highlands
38. Growwild Wildflower Farm - Barn
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 50
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
The micro wedding barn at Growwild wildflower farm offers an affordable BYO wedding location with a rustic vibe. The intimate space has an adjoining courtyard where you can set up two long tables for an outdoor reception under romantic festoon lights, and there's a bridal suite attached to the barn for getting ready.
39. Caoura Cliffs
- Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
Caoura Cliffs is the perfect BYO venue for luxury weddings with an architecturally-designed barn and cliff top ceremony space that offer a birds eye view over thousands of acres of pristine wilderness to the Shoalhaven River. BYO caviar & Bollinger.
This venue is managed by the ladies at Wedshed who offer pre-wedding and on-the-day planning packages for couples who wish to hire the exclusive location without the hassle of doing all their own organising. The property comes with optional accommodation in a luxury farmhouse which has a swimming pool and an outdoor dining pavilion.
40. Weddings in the Wilde
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 71 Ryans Ln, Wildes Meadow, NSW 2577
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
Rustic, bushland setting with affordable accommodation for the entire guest list. Ideal venue for relaxed, festival weddings with outdoor festoon lighting next to log chapel & wood floor marquee. Private DIY weddings & late curfew. Perhaps a game of backyard cricket on the Sunday?
41. Sylvan Glen
- Capacity: 140
- Location: 570 Kareela Rd, Penrose, NSW 2579
- BYO: Ask about BYO package option
Charming country venue surrounded by 60 acres of vineyards and ecologically protected woodlands. Private golf course, huge country guesthouse, huge cottage and seperate getting ready quarters. Ideal weekender for extended weddings with pre & post event facilities (BBQ etc).
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BYO Wedding Venues in Sydney
42. Lords Estate Chapel
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- BYO: Alcohol & catering
Lords Estate is an historic private property with an intimate wedding chapel to hire just 20 minutes from the CBD. The expansive grounds and chapel offer an all in one location for BYO weddings with 4 hour venue hire available from $2,000.
Inside the refurbished 140 year old chapel is a light & airy modern space, rich in history and character. Removable pews are available for wedding ceremonies of up to 100 guests and the room can also be set up for micro wedding receptions. One long table can seat 30 with lots of space left over for a lounge and dance floor. Bring your own caterers and there's plenty of parking space for food trucks.
43. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 200
- BYO: Catering + drinks
The Australian Botanical Gardens in Mount Annan is one of South West Sydney's most popular BYO wedding venues being set on 415 acres of stunning gardens that offer a range of beautiful backdrops for wedding ceremonies & receptions.
For small weddings of up to 60 guests the Connections Garden (pictured) is the most private setting for wedding ceremonies & cocktail receptions within the complex. There's also marquee lawns where you can hire in your own tipis, sperry tents or marquee and self cater your wedding. For a low budget option there's a large picnic shelter with BBQ's that can be booked for DIY weddings.
44. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $6,535 - $10,385
The historic Lindesay House is located at Darling Point on Sydney Harbour and with stunning gardens and a marquee directly on the harbour's edge, is the perfect place for elegant outdoor weddings.
Lindesay House is managed by the National Trust of Australia who dry hire the venue for BYO weddings. The garden is available for day time weddings with up to 60 guests and offers 12 weddings per year for up to 90 guests with a curfew of 9pm.
45. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 50
- Venue Hire: $4,000 - $6,000
This private terrace overlooking the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge is one of the few BYO wedding venues situated directly on Sydney Harbour. The space seats up to 24 guests and comes with 4 hour venue hire priced from $4,000 including access to kitchen facilities for your BYO caterers. Additional hours are $1,000 per hour and a marquee is provided in the event of wet weather.
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Off-the-beaten-track BYO Venues
46. Glencara Country Estate
- Location: 706 Jerrybang Lane, Monteagle, NSW 2594
- Capacity: 2 - 160
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 + glamping/camping
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
Surrounded by vibrant yellow canola plantations in Spring and fields of lush green wheat in Autumn, Glencara offers a picturesque country backdrop for garden weddings in the Hilltops region of NSW. In addition to outdoor weddings & receptions the property has space for marquees and a repurposed shearing shed that seats up to 120 guests, all of which are BYO catering & drink locations.
A popular feature of this 10 hectare working farm are the interactive gardens which have a gorgeous rustic maze and quirky riddles to muse while wandering the grounds with drink in hand. A honeymoon suite provides overnight accommodation for the newly married couple and glamping packages are available for guests.
47. Mutton Falls Tarana
- Location: 397 Mutton Falls Road, Tarana, NSW 2787
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Mutton Falls is a private property to hire for weddings in the Central West region of NSW, 30 minutes from Bathurst. The beautifully restored property features a 150 year old rustic barn that seats up to 100 guests and comes with atmospheric festoon lighting, and an historic 5 bedroom homestead that sleeps up to 12 guests.
This one acre country estate can be hired for the day or weekend and is a fully BYO wedding venue with commercial kitchen access for your chosen caterers. Sprawling country gardens overlook the Fish River and with views of Evan's Crown, Mutton Falls is a picturesque hidden gem for affordable country weddings.
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If you’re searching for a BYO wedding venue you’ll probably want to explore wedding caterers and drink providers. NSW has an excellent variety of food trucks & drink vans to consider for your wedding. There’s also a great range of commercial caterers who offer full sit down meals from 3 courses to degustation menus.
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