DIY wedding venues in NSW offer complete flexibility to plan your day your way, with no set packages or required suppliers to limit your creative vision. From heritage halls and marquee weddings to expansive farms and intimate backyards, these venues give you full control over setup and styling, and the freedom to choose your own vendors.
The properties listed below are all flexible wedding venues that allow you to bring in your own caterers, food trucks and mobile bars. They feature blank canvas spaces such as marquees, pavilions or outdoor areas, along with access to power and kitchen facilities for external suppliers, making it easy to create a personalised celebration without the unexpected costs of a less wedding-ready venue.
In NSW, do-it-yourself wedding venues cover all budgets from affordable halls to luxury estates and range from fully self-catered venues to places that offer optional support. Most self-managed wedding venues with no permanent reception structure have planning assistance available to couples, to make it easy to hire a marquee, power generator or other necessities that could easily be overlooked.
Here are 50 of the best DIY wedding venues in NSW. From relaxed country properties to design-led estates, these locations give you the freedom to create a wedding that’s entirely your own, often with the added benefit of significant cost savings.
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Top 10 DIY Wedding Venues in NSW
1. Berry Hill
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 500
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14 + glamping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Set on 75 acres of secluded wilderness with views over rugged sandstone escarpments, Berry Hill is the perfect DIY venue for weddings in the great outdoors. This Blue Mountains property sits on 2km of river frontage and comes with a large marquee that seats up to 150 guests, three ceremony sites and onsite accommodation for up to 54 guests in a heritage homestead, shed suites and a luxury camp with 20 bell tents.
Berry Hill offers complete freedom to choose your own suppliers and build your wedding from scratch. Venue hire includes ceremony and reception furniture, festoon lights for outdoor receptions and a bonfire site for your after party.
2. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 145
- Accommodation: Next door
Growwild is located in the Southern Highlands and is a 25 acre wildflower farm where native trees & flowers are set within manicured grounds bordered by Koala habitat. The bones of the property include an elevated marquee & courtyard with beautiful views across the gardens, a micro wedding barn and a hidden valley ceremony site, all connected by paved festoon-lit paths.
The owners of Growwild, Lukas & Jane, are experts in DIY weddings and provide one-on-one support from the time of enquiry, including on-the-day wedding coordination. All furniture, refrigeration and other necessities are included with venue hire so you simply need to arrange your own catering, drinks, styling & florals.
3. The Linton Somersby
- Location: 611 Wisemans Ferry Road, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Catering & Drinks: BYO available
Set within six acres of heritage-listed camellia gardens on the Central Coast, The Linton is a beautifully maintained all-in-one venue for self-managed weddings with up to 200 guests. A charming historic chapel and lush gardens offer both indoor and outdoor ceremony options, while two distinct reception spaces include a rustic barn and spacious indoor hall.
With exclusive venue hire and the flexibility to bring in your own catering and preferred suppliers, The Linton allows you to shape your wedding day to suit while still enjoying the ease of an established venue. For added convenience, optional in-house catering is also available, with buffet packages starting from $35 per person.
4. The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Lodge at Mount Rivers is a 6 bedroom luxury estate on a private 200 acre farm in the Upper Hunter Valley. With spacious lawns nestled on the banks of the Peterson River, the homestead offers the ultimate location for do-it-yourself weddings.
Venue hire includes a two night stay for up to 16 guests within the homestead and additional guests are welcome to camp or glamp. Marquee hire packages are available onsite and you have the freedom to source all other suppliers yourself. The house also has two large dining rooms and a poolside entertainment area perfect for pre & post wedding shenanigans. Pet friendly.
5. Figbird Cottage
- Capacity: 150+
- Location: 330 Comerong Island Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
- Wedding Package Inclusions: Venue hire, furniture, accommodation
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8 + glamping
Figbird Cottage is one of the most popular DIY wedding venues in New South Wales as it has an affordable hire fee that includes a fully furnished ceremony and marquee reception all in one place. The large European marquee is set within pretty rose gardens surrounded by peaceful dairy farm paddocks, creating an elegant location for relaxed, country weddings.
From barefoot lawn games and festival-style food trucks to black tie receptions served by private chefs, Figbird Cottage is a versatile venue for all styles of weddings. Flexible hire options include a day rate or 3 day/2 night stay in two Cottages that sleep 8 guests.
6. The Oasis Micro Wedding Resort
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
The Oasis is one of the newest wedding destinations on the Mid North Coast of NSW and is located 600m from One Mile Beach in Port Stephens. To get married at The Oasis you need to book the whole resort for your exclusive use including 9 affordably priced cabins which sleep 18 - 50 guests.
The affordable venue hire fee gives you access to an incredible event deck set within 5 acres of lush tropical gardens. At night the deck becomes a romantic haven for wedding receptions immersed in a fairy-lit rainforest. Other DIY reception spaces include a festoon lit clearing in the rainforest.
7. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, St Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 60 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: BYO catering & drinks
Built in the ruins of a 160 year old Catholic Church, St Joseph's Guesthouse is one of the most memorable DIY wedding venues in NSW. The award winning 3 level stone building features an indoor event space on the ground floor, plus a lawn function area in the backyard that is particularly well suited to rustic or boho styled weddings.
The affordable venue hire fee provides exclusive access to the Guesthouse, grounds & accommodation for 2 - 4 nights so you have time to DIY wedding preparations and relax in the outdoor spa taking in the country views for a day or two after.
8. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 36
- Wedding Packages: Inclusive of catering & drinks
With 7 ceremony and reception spaces that all have spectacular views over the picturesque Blue Mountains, Chapel Hill Retreat is one of the most scenic do-it-yourself wedding venues in NSW. It's also one of the most versatile, with optional accommodation for up to 36 guests providing exclusive use of all 35 acres.
At Chapel Hill you can either have your ceremony, reception or entire wedding day onsite. Popular ceremony sites include a natural bush cathedral, a non-denominational wedding chapel and an open air deck. The deck adjoins a white-walled, blank canvas function space with the option for a marquee or outdoor reception on the open lawns & gardens.
9. Lords Estate
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
The heritage chapel at Lords Estate is one of Western Sydney’s most unique venues to hire for DIY weddings, offering a flexible blank canvas space for intimate ceremonies and receptions. The chapel includes optional use of in-house tables and chairs, along with a modern audio system and exterior façade lighting that can be customised to suit your colour scheme.
The surrounding gardens provide a relaxed setting for post-ceremony drinks and photography, while a sheltered lawn offers the option for outdoor receptions. With a central location and the flexibility to bring your own vendors including catering, drinks, styling and marquees, it’s an easy venue to organise a fully self-styled wedding for 10 - 100 guests.
10. Blair Athol Bathurst
- Location: 281 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW 2795
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire: $5,000
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Blair Athol sits on an elevated acre overlooking Bathurst and is a grand Italianate mansion offering a refined, private setting for smaller-scale weddings. The estate was originally built in 1892 and has been beautifully restored with luxurious interiors, elegant reception rooms, manicured lawns, a ceremony rotunda and five well appointed suites, making it well suited to garden weddings and cocktail-style events paired with a multi-day stay.
At this exclusive-use venue you have the freedom to plan your wedding your way, whether that’s a private chef dining experience, canapés in the garden or a relaxed post-ceremony gathering before a full reception at a local restaurant. Blair Athol is ideal for couples seeking a flexible, design-led setting with the feel of a private residence rather than a traditional venue.
DIY Venues on the South Coast
11. Willow Farm
- Location: Galls Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: BYO catering & drinks
Willow Farm is a 160 acre DIY wedding location on lush green South Coast farmland. The expansive property has a ceremony paddock or an intimate & highly romantic creekside setting for exchanging vows. A rustic reception barn & modern yoga barn provide the bones of your wedding day.
Willow Farm is renowned for relaxed, outdoor weddings. A flat green lawn in front of the rustic barn, provides the perfect setting for lawn games, drinks & canapés and you can pitch an optional marquee to create a seperate area for dining, dancing or lounging. BYO catering & drinks or ask Keri the owner to organise for you.
12. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
With 5 unique event spaces in which to celebrate over 3 days, Eleven Eighty is one of the most versatile private properties to hire for DIY weddings in NSW. The 3 acre estate is conveniently situated in the Shoalhaven just under an hour from Wollongong and has onsite accommodation for up to 15 guests in two onsite cottages.
Ceremony and reception spaces include a central rustic courtyard which comes with an optional glass marquee, an old school hall which is often used as a dancing space, a luxe barn with an in-built bar and a hair & make up salon within a refurbished train carriage. Venue hire includes access to a styling shed with arbors, tables, chairs and velvet lounges so you can self-style without needing a huge external hire budget.
13. Kiruna Farm
- Location: Woodstock Rd, Woodburn, NSW 2538
- Capacity: 128
- Venue Hire: $1,800+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Set across 100 acres of flower fields and bushland just 10 minutes inland from Mollymook, Kiruna Farm offers a relaxed and highly customisable setting for rural weddings with 2 - 128 guests. The main event space combines a clear-sided marquee with a character-filled machinery shed, creating a versatile layout for seated receptions or cocktail events. Ceremony locations include a purpose-built deck and a wild altar set among rows of seasonal blooms.
This newly opened venue has no fixed packages, so you’re free to bring your own catering, drinks and preferred suppliers, with pricing structured by guest numbers to keep costs accessible. Venue hire includes multi-day access, along with trestle tables, festoon lighting, off-grid power and water, making it easy to style the setting your way and plan a fully self-managed celebration in a scenic South Coast location.
14. Mountain View Farm
- Location: Tilba Tilba, NSW
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
- Wedding Packages: BYO caterers & drinks
Mountain View Farm is a scenic country estate located under the gaze of Mount Gulaga on the Sapphire Coast. The unique property offers an authentic farm setting for self-managed weddings which centre around an open-sided Dairy Shed that opens onto a farm-yard style courtyard. There's also paddock space to pitch tipis, and a pair of iron doors in 4 acres of gardens offering a rustic altar for DIY wedding ceremonies.
Every Spring, Mountain View Farm bursts into colour with fields of Everlasting Daisies coming into bloom. The owners design a one-of-a-kind aisle and altar into the fields each year offering an amazingly unique and incredibly romantic spot to elope with up to 25 guests for the 6 week flowering season. The fields offer a gorgeous backdrop for wedding photos.
15. Linnaeus Farm Berry
- Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Set across 3.5 hectares of manicured gardens with a lake house & modern entertaining barn, Linnaeus Farm is an idyllic place for intimate, do-it-yourself weddings. Venue hire includes a two night stay for up to 12 guests in 5 bedrooms, use of the lake house and grounds for your wedding ceremony and access to the entertainment shed for a celebratory lunch or dinner.
With a Petanque court, swimming pool, orchard, olive grove, ping pong table and incredible kids playground, there's plenty at this private property to keep everyone occupied for a 3 day celebration. You'll need to arrange your own styling, catering and drinks, plus a celebrant and photographer.
16. Moraea Farm
- Location: 450b Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Location Hire: $5,500+
If you're looking for a private property to hire for a small DIY wedding, Moraea Farm in Berry is a great option. The homestead and grounds cater for intimate wedding ceremonies with an absolute maximum of 30 guests and you can host a post ceremony lunch or dinner in the garden.
Alternatively, the house is situated next to a fully furnished and licensed private dining room that can be added to venue hire for a micro wedding reception with up to 30 seated people. You'll need to book your own private chef or caterers.
17. Pyree Hall
- Location: 880 Greenwell Point Road, Pyree, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 150
- Venue Hire: $300 - $1,400
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Set among the dairy farms of Pyree just 10 minutes from Nowra, this heritage-listed School of Arts hall offers a charming country setting where you have full control over your wedding day. Surrounded by open farmland and leafy trees, the hall has a relaxed and authentic rural feel, with a versatile blank canvas interior ready to be styled exactly how you envision your wedding reception.
With no set packages you’re free to bring in your preferred caterers, food trucks, mobile bars and styling vendors. Hire rates start at $300 for a single day or $1,400 for three days, giving you plenty of time to set up and pack down at your own pace. Venue hire includes timber tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery and glassware for up to 120 guests, and a built-in kitchen, bar area and amenities make planning a fully self-managed reception straightforward.
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DIY Venues in the Southern Highlands
18. Caoura Cliffs
- Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
The architecturally designed barn at Caoura Cliffs is one of the most scenic DIY event spaces in New South Wales, with jaw dropping views over an expansive wilderness of bush-covered valleys to the Shoalhaven River. The 1,100 acre farm comes with an onsite cottage with a swimming pool and dining pavilion where pre & post wedding events are welcome to be hosted.
The newly opened Caoura Cliffs offers the ultimate destination for a luxury DIY weddings in the Southern Highlands and is managed by the ladies at Wedshed who provide a recommended list of suppliers who service this venue, plus on-the-day wedding coordination to assist with vendor liaison, set up & pack down.
19. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Capacity: 145
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Wedding Package Inclusions: Venue hire, furniture
- Accommodation: Next door
Growwild Wildflower Farm is an elegant & affordable DIY wedding venue situated on 25 acres of native bushland and wildflower plantings in the Southern Highlands. Choose from manicured lawns, private gardens and a rustic barn for your ceremony location and the barn can also be utilised as a micro reception venue for smaller weddings.
For larger wedding receptions there's the option of the permanent marquee which has light wood flooring making a perfect blank canvas to style in any wedding theme, and there are outdoor facilities for the warmer months. Growwild is a registered sanctuary with the Wildlife Land Trust and home to a wide variety of native flora & fauna including the occasional Koala.
20. Retford Park
- Location: 1325 Old South Road, Bowral, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 100
- Ceremony Venue Hire: $1,785 - $3,565
Set within the manicured grounds of a 19th-century Italianate mansion in Bowral, Retford Park offers one of the most elegant garden settings for wedding ceremonies in the Southern Highlands. Four formal garden rooms provide a choice of picturesque locations, including the Japanese Maple Lawn, Laurel Lawn and Knot Garden.
Ceremony hire includes exclusive access to the gardens for up to three hours, with pricing from $1,785. Perfect for couples wanting a garden ceremony with a custom wedding setup, followed by a casual cocktail celebration or private reception elsewhere.
DIY Venues in Sydney
21. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 2 - 600
- Venue Hire: From $935
The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan offers a wide range of garden spaces to hire for DIY weddings, with expansive lawns, lakeside locations and secluded natural settings across its 416-hectare grounds. Ceremony-only hire is available from $935 and you can either organise your own setup or hire furniture directly from the venue.
The gardens also feature two onsite reception options, including The Bowden Centre which has a commercial kitchen for external caterers, and a marquee lawn for fully customised weddings created from scratch. With the flexibility to bring your own suppliers and DIY all decorations, the gardens offer a versatile option for self-managed weddings in Western Sydney.
22. Lords Estate
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Wedding Packages: BYO
Lords Estate is a private property in Seven Hills featuring a refurbished non-denominational chapel and surrounding gardens available for DIY weddings. The chapel offers a flexible blank canvas space with polished timber floors, whitewashed walls and removable pews, making it suitable for both ceremonies and small receptions.
With BYO catering and drinks, the venue provides a simple and adaptable setting for intimate weddings, with additional space outdoors for post-ceremony gatherings.
23. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 34
- Wedding Packages: All-inclusive
One of the best blank canvas wedding venues in the Hawkesbury region is this covered verandah at Chapel Hill Retreat which overlooks incredible views of the Blue Mountains world heritage area. The reception space comes simply furnished with tables, chairs and wine barrels and features the perfect neutral palette to make any wedding theme pop.
Venue hire includes a furnished wedding ceremony at any of 5 ceremony spots including a hilltop chapel, tree avenue, natural bush cathedral, function room deck or bush-view lawn. Optional onsite accommodation includes a luxe bridal suite and 6 self contained cottages.
24. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $7,550 - $10,900
Lindesay House is a historic harbourside venue located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, offering dry hire of its waterfront gardens for DIY weddings. Managed by the National Trust of Australia, this heritage-listed property provides an elegant setting for couples seeking a flexible outdoor venue with BYO catering and drinks.
The gardens are best suited to smaller daytime celebrations of up to 60 guests, with a limited number of early evening weddings for up to 100 guests permitted each year. A covered awning provides a sheltered setting for ceremonies and receptions in any weather, making the grounds an ideal option for DIY weddings within easy reach of the city.
25. Palm Beach Wedding Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Ceremony Venue
This $40m holiday house in Palm Beach is one of the most exclusive DIY wedding locations in the state and is a private waterfront garden perfect for intimate ceremonies and cocktail style celebrations. Venue hire includes access to 2,500m² of manicured lawns and Balinese-inspired gardens on the waters edge which comes as a complete blank canvas so you can self-style the space with BYO furniture.
This property is accessible via road or by boat with a jetty within short walking distance and comes with bathroom amenities in a pool house. The garden is exclusively available for do-it-yourself ceremonies & small cocktail events (formal receptions are not permitted) and we recommend booking a day-of wedding coordinator to set up at this beautiful estate.
26. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 35
- Venue Hire: $750 per hour
This private garden terrace situated in Kirribilli seats up to 24 guests overlooking the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge and is the ultimate DIY venue for micro weddings. The minimum venue hire spend is $2,250 including access to the lawn for 3 hours, use of kitchen facilities by your preferred caterer and a marquee if required.
27. Elouera Cottage Point
- Location: 1 Cottage Point Road, Cottage Point, NSW 2084
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- venue Hire: $2,000 - $3,600
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Elouera Cottage Point is a self-managed wedding venue located on the waterfront at Kuring-Gai Motor Yacht Club. The cottage-style venue flows onto lawn areas overlooking Coal and Candle Creek, creating a peaceful, private setting for outdoor ceremonies and festoon-lit receptions by the water.
The main hall accommodates up to 120 guests, with furniture, a dance floor and kitchen facilities included with venue hire. Optional marquee setups can be styled on the lawns. With no set suppliers, you’re free to bring in your own external caterers, drinks and styling, giving you full control over your wedding day.
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DIY Venues in the Blue Mountains
28. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Leuralla Amphitheatre and its adjoining lawn are among the most scenic ceremony & reception venues in NSW with sweeping views over the world heritage Jamison Valley. Venue hire of the amphitheatre and/or lawn is exclusively available through Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings and comes with a dry hire option for DIY weddings.
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DIY Venues on the Central Coast
29. Wyong Creek Hall
- Location: 791 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
- Capacity: 110
- Venue Hire: $1,500 - $3,000
- Catering & Drinks: DIY
Wyong Creek Hall is one of the easiest do-it-yourself style wedding locations in NSW with an affordable hire fee ranging from $1,500 for single day usage to $3,000 for the entire weekend. The heritage community hall comes with tables and chairs for up to 100 guests inside, and has a large adjoining balcony suitable for wedding ceremonies, plus a spacious garden well suited to food trucks and live cooking stations. Accommodation is available across the road at Yarramalong Valley Homestay.
30. Whistle Tree Weddings
- Location: 11 Calool Street, Bensville, NSW 2251
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 37
- Venue Hire: $4,200 - $7,800
Whistle Tree Weddings is one of the newest DIY venues on the NSW Central Coast and is a 16 acre Balinese-inspired property set within an enchanted woodland. The riverfront property features a one-of-a-kind outdoor cathedral for wedding ceremonies furnished with individual tree trunk stools and adjoins a covered hut and huge lawn area perfect for outdoor wedding receptions.
When you hire Whistle Tree for your wedding you get exclusive use of the grounds including accommodation for up to 7 guests in two Balinese Huts, or for up to 37 guests with two additional homesteads. The hire fee also includes an on-the-day wedding coordinator to help you with set up & pack up.
31. Killcare Surf Club
- Location: 81 Beach Drive, Killcare, NSW 2257
- Capacity: 150
- Venue Hire: $1,950 - $2,500
- Catering: DIY
- Drinks: From $45 per person
Perched at the southern end of Killcare Beach, this light-filled function hall offers a relaxed waterfront setting with sweeping views across the ocean to Bouddi National Park. The main reception space opens onto a full-length balcony, with timber floors, high ceilings and an open-plan layout providing a versatile blank canvas to style your wedding reception your way.
With no set catering requirements, you’re free to bring in your preferred suppliers, while the venue operates an affordable bar from $45 per person. Hire includes tables, chairs, glassware, kitchen access and a built-in sound system, making it easy to plan a personalised coastal wedding with minimal setup stress.
32. Paradise Botanical Gardens
- Location: 147 Cherry Ln, Kulnura, NSW 2250
- Capacity: 230
- Accommodation: Farmhouse + glamping
- Catering & Drinks: DIY
Paradise Botanical Gardens is a private property on 230 acres of pristine countryside located well off the beaten track. Housing a unique collection of open spaces and heritage structures, the venue offers jaw dropping backdrops for DIY weddings.
The Roman Columns are quite unlike any other wedding venue in Australia. Other ceremony & reception venues include the Monet Bridge, Kings Garden and Garden Marquee which are all surrounded by rare plants, animals and a relaxed country landscape with fresh high altitude air. Guests can bring their own tents.
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DIY Venues in the Hunter Valley
33. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Catering & Drinks: DIY
Leaves & Fishes is a dream venue for self-organised weddings that comes with indoor & outdoor function spaces for events of all sizes. The Tuscan-style sunken garden offers the most creative scope for DIYers, being a completely blank canvas surrounded by a tropical oasis of rainforest plantings. You can either set up an outdoor wedding here or hire in a marquee.
Other ceremony & reception venues on the 20 acre property include an ornamental pear tree setting, an amazing banquet hall that features a candlelit roman bath at one end, a restaurant suitable for micro weddings and lush greenery decks. Accommodation is in 5 luxe boat sheds that surround a flowering Lotus Lake with fish.
34. Greystone Estate
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 32 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32
- Catering & Drinks: DIY
Greystone Estate is a luxury private estate set on 10 park-like acres of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens. Up to 32 house guests can stay onsite for a luxury weekend away celebrating with up to 110 family & friends in total. With several blank canvas spaces onsite, the property is an ideal location for luxury DIY weddings and comes with a private wedding concierge service.
Multiple garden areas for wedding ceremonies include this purpose-built open air pavilion. Reception venues include an all-white function centre and there are several indoor & outdoor spots in the Main House that are perfect for wedding receptions or for pre & post wedding events.
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DIY Venues in the Illawarra
35. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + BYO
Coolangatta Estate is the perfect DIY venue if you're looking a rustic event space that oozes historic charm. This budget friendly winery is located at Shoalhaven Heads and is the site of first settlement in the region with many of the original buildings providing an atmospheric backdrop for intimate celebrations.
The 100 acre property has a giant fairy-lit fig tree and a hedge rimmed croquet lawn site for wedding ceremonies that are bordered by stunning views over the vines to surrounding bush-covered hills. Two DIY reception venues include a function centre that seats 200 guests and the original town hall which retains its authentic yesteryear decor for up to 80 guests.
36. Ravensthorpe Estate
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park NSW 2527
- Capacity: 50 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
Ravensthorpe is a private rural estate that centres around a Georgian style manor and is surrounded by 3 acres of lush country gardens. Ceremony and reception venues include a chandelier rotunda, a paved garden marquee, private dining rooms, an intimate courtyard and the tennis court where seated dining can be styled under the stars.
Venue hire is inclusive of B&B accommodation for up to 18 guests overnight, all drinks, furniture and a choice of menus by preferred caterers.
37. Private Property Illawarra
- Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
- Capacity: 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
This 5 bedroom Airbnb is a Victorian-period home with a cliff top event space overlooking the South Coast and new Sea Cliff Bridge. The home can be hired for small DIY weddings and events with up to 60 guests and has amazing views of the coastal traffic to the ports of Wollongong.
Up to 18 guests can be seated in the open plan kitchen/dining area. The wrap-around balcony offers a scenic space for cocktail style functions and the backyard can host up to 100 guests with the option of pitching a marquee. An extra 8 guests can be accommodated next door.
DIY Venues on the Mid North Coast
38. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32+
- Caterers & Drinks: BYO
Surrounded by 28 acres of coastal bushland, Goolawah Retreat offers a relaxed and VERY affordable DIY wedding destination for a 3 day getaway with family & friends. DIYers will love this blank canvas property which features a brand new timber wedding pavilion and adjoining courtyard.
Sleeping arrangements include 5 refurbished cottages and there's more accommodation nearby. The owners also allow camping onsite. With all the bones of your day available onsite, simply choose your preferred caterers, BYO alcohol and do your own styling thing. No curfew.
39. Footprints Farm
- Location: 192 Jones Road, Eungai Rail, NSW 2441
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100
- Venue Hire: $8k
Footprints Farm is the perfect DIY location for an affordable camping wedding on the state's Mid North Coast. The 300 acre property is situated between Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour and has horse grazing paddocks, a bamboo farm and a camp ground with amenities for up to 100 people.
Weddings centre around a picturesque spring-fed lake where native turtles and other wildlife can be observed from a casual tiki bar which is an ideal pre & post wedding hangout where you can make your own cocktails. DIY reception spaces include a rustic green house (pictured), a pair of tipis and a gorgeous outdoor event space under a Moreton Bay Fig tree.
There are beds for around 20 guests in a retro caravan, cabin (aka bridal suite) and elegant tents and you can either hire a glamping village for additional guests or they are welcome to BYO camping gear.
DIY Venues in Newcastle
40. Stanley Park
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 77 Fullerton Cove Rd, Fullerton Cove, NSW 2318
- Wedding Package Inclusions: Venue hire
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
With spacious lawns and a scenic waterfront location, the grand estate of Stanley Park offers the perfect blank canvas for outdoor weddings. In addition to the homestead, the estate features a large airy barn that can be styled to suit any wedding theme.
Food trucks, drink carts and outdoor dining are popular at this versatile venue. Hire of a wedding planner and/or stylist is highly recommended.
DIY Venues in Northern NSW
41. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Midginbil Eco Resort is a fun, DIY wedding destination located in beautiful rainforest surrounds an hour inland from Byron Bay. The budget-friendly resort includes accommodation for all guests in a range of rooms & camping options including an amazing village of safari tents that each have their own timber balconies with incredible forest views.
Venue hire includes exclusive access to the entire 400 acres with 3 ceremony sites, a rustic barn and open lawns where marquees or tipis can be set up. Other amenities include a swimming pool, tennis & volleyball courts and a homestead where the bridal party can get ready and which has a communal dining room and a late night bonfire site. No curfew.
42. Nightcap Ridge
- Location: Nightcap Range Road, Dorroughby, NSW 2480
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12 + glamping
- Venue Hire: From $5,500
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Set within lush rainforest in the Northern Rivers, Nightcap Ridge offers a secluded, nature-filled setting where you can shape your celebration across multiple spaces on a private estate. From open-air ceremony locations to The Palm Room for receptions, the property provides a relaxed, immersive backdrop for multi-day weddings surrounded by forest and wildlife.
With exclusive hire and the freedom to choose your own catering style, you can work with recommended local chefs or organise your own dining experience, with self-catering options available. Drinks can be supplied by you with bar staff provided, and two nights’ accommodation for up to 12 guests is included. Optional glamping is available for larger groups, making it easy to plan a personalised, extended celebration in one location.
43. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: BYO catering
With a white interior, high-end furnishings and a huge glass wall with stunning views over the property's macadamia farm, the wedding hall at Tides Estate is one of the most beautiful coastal locations for DIY weddings in Northern NSW.
In addition to the purpose-built wedding hall, the 100 acre property features a luxury 8 bedroom villa which has a poolside entertaining area seating up to 40 guests. You can either hire both venues together for a fun 3 day celebration with a poolside recovery party in the villa, just the hall, or just the villa.
DIY Venues in the Riverina
44. Kimo Estate
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 1218 Nangus Rd, Nangus, NSW 2722
- Wedding Package Inclusions: Venue hire
- Accommodation: Eco huts, cottages, homestead
Kimo Estate is the largest wedding venue in NSW with a spacious 7,000 acres of working farmland to explore. Wedding ceremonies can be styled in the gardens of the main homestead or a favourite spot elsewhere on the property, and there's a 115 year old high ceiling, tin walled, grain shed that is well suited to luxe-rustic weddings.
45. Perricoota Station
- Capacity: 500
- Location: Perricoota State Forest Road, Moama, NSW 2731
- Wedding Package Inclusions: Venue hire
- Accommodation: Sleeps 17+
The Packing Shed at Perricoota Station is a rustic DIY wedding barn on the mighty Murray River. You can arrive to your wedding ceremony by boat via the property's private marina or via horse & cart in keeping with the historic nature of this property.
With 3.5km's of river frontage, there's no shortage of scenic spots for your wedding ceremony. The property is well suited to DIY weddings and you can stay the weekend or longer in luxury onsite accommodation.
DIY Venues in Off-The-Beaten-Track NSW Locations
46. Willow Farm
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Renowned as one of the South Coast's best DIY wedding venues, Willow Farm offers 160 acres of lush green backdrops on which to create your dream wedding. Ceremony options include a feature tree farm paddock, country gardens, waterfront on the dam or a quiet brook on a secluded creek.
Wedding receptions at Willow Farm centre around a rustic entertainment shed which has an adjoining outdoor area where you can set up long tables, an alfresco dance floor, or an elevated marquee overlooking picturesque farmland. You have full flexibility to choose your own suppliers at this farm and owner Keri provides optional RSA staff and furniture, plus has a handy list of local vendors which you're not obliged to pick from.
47. Springfield Woolshed
- Location: 2962 Coonabarabran Road, Spring Ridge, NSW 2343
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Springfield Woolshed sits within a family owned working farm about 1 hour from Gunnedah and Tamworth, and is a blank canvas wedding venue where you can bring your own suppliers. The property offers an authentic country setting for DIY weddings and features a repurposed woolshed that seats up to 180 guests and an outdoor reception space with manicured lawns and a silo bar to serve your BYO drinks.
Venue hire includes exclusive use of property, full bathroom facilities, a choice of beautiful backdrops for wedding ceremonies and photos, optional accommodation in a 5 bedroom farmhouse and an in-house wedding planner with local industry knowledge to assist you. DIY tip - the woolshed gets hot during peak summer months and is best suited to shoulder seasons.
DIY wedding venues in NSW cater for every budget and provide an eclectic choice of spaces in which to plan an utterly unique wedding. This list of the top 45 DIY wedding venues in NSW offers options from affordable venues to luxury estates, and from rustic barns to black tie locations.
Not all DIY weddings are hard work. Do-it-yourself weddings don't have to mean you literally do everything yourself. Almost half of all DIY weddings in NSW utilise the services of a professional stylist or wedding planner, either in bringing together a creative vision for the day or in the execution of styling on the day itself.
It's entirely possible to plan, style, create and do your entire wedding yourself at any of the above wedding locations. We do however recommend hiring a wedding day coordinator at the least, to help with set up, pack down and clean up of furniture, decor and spaces. Another option is to choose a wedding venue with helpful onsite staff (owner operated venues are often very happy to lend a hand).
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