Looking for a NSW wedding venue that fits your vibe and feels perfectly you? On this list you'll find the best wedding venues in New South Wales for every type of celebration. They are the leading venues of their kind, combining a beautiful setting with an exclusive wedding experience that offers a one-of-a-kind backdrop for your special day.
All of these exceptional wedding venues come with a beautiful ceremony and reception space in one spot so you can relax and celebrate in one stunning location. And with many places having accommodation onsite, they offer the perfect location for a picturesque wedding weekend away.
The most beautiful wedding locations in New South Wales include beachfront venues and country estates, elegant wineries, private gardens and scenic farms. Whether it's an intimate forest setting you're after, or a spectacular waterfront space, below are a huge variety of unique wedding spots, including some of Australia's most sought after locations.
To help you find your perfect wedding venue, here are the 94 best places to get married in New South Wales. They include many venues within 2 hours of Sydney and in these popular locations;
- Hunter Valley: Private properties & elegant wineries with vineyard & countryside views
- South Coast: Oceanfront venues & scenic farms
- Southern Highlands: Sophisticated gardens & country estates
- Blue Mountains: Clifftop & wilderness venues with breathtaking mountain views
- North Coast: Waterfront properties
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Best Wedding Venues in New South Wales
1. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Cove is a world class wedding venue secluded within national park on the ocean's edge at Jervis Bay. At this 3 day wedding destination, you get your own private beach where you can either get married on the sand, on a sandbar with your feet in the ocean, or in the gardens overlooking the sand.
Wedding packages include exclusive use of the entire resort with accommodation for 111 guests. The resort features multiple gathering areas around an outdoor bar and pavilion which at night come to life with festive festoon lighting and warm sea breeze vibes. It's a place to celebrate quite unlike anywhere else in the state.
2. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This unique farmstay is nestled in 40 acres of woodlands in Jervis Bay and offers the perfect setting for a wedding weekend away with all your guests staying onsite with you. The farm centres around an incredibly romantic open-air chapel hidden in native bush which is accessed via a 120 metre aisle of jasmine-covered archways like a scene straight out of a fairy tale.
Other facilities at The Woods Farm include a luxe reception shed with chandeliers, an outdoor bar & courtyard where you can dance under the stars, a veggie patch with a pizza oven that's ideal for welcome night soirees and a swimming pool with a recovery area. With beds for 120 guests, the Woods Farm is one of the best wedding destinations in NSW for outdoor celebrations in nature.
3. The Oasis Micro Wedding Resort
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Nestled within a private rainforest metres from One Mile Beach at Port Stephens, The Oasis Resort is one of the most romantic places to get married in NSW. The all-inclusive wedding destination comes with 9 self contained units that sleep up to 50 guests for a two night stay and you get exclusive use of the resort to create your dream wedding.
There's no other reception space in Australia quite like the magical reception deck at The Oasis. This incredible platform immerses guests within a fairy-lit forest and is perfect in all weather as it has a large roof. Five acres of lush tropical gardens with billabongs and water features offer many beautiful spots for wedding ceremonies, photos or an open-air reception under the stars.
4. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Pavilion Kiama is one of the best value wedding reception venues in NSW with affordable all inclusive packages and a stunning beach location with beautiful ocean views. From the light-filled interior of the main function room, large windows overlook Kiama Lighthouse and beach and take in the surrounding local area.
The room itself is beautifully renovated blank canvas that is easily styled in any colour palette. There is an entry foyer with a bar where guest can mingle before entering the main function room and a hidden Bridal Suite where you can relax before the reception. Two beautiful waterfront spots for ceremonies are right next to the venue.
5. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 30 - 145
- Accommodation: Next door
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Growwild is an exclusive-use ceremony & reception venue located on 25 acres of manicured wildflower gardens just 1 hour south of Sydney, and being surrounded by native trees and protected Koala habitat, is the perfect private setting for elegant garden weddings.
The main event space at Growwild is a timber-floored marquee which opens on all sides to elevated views across the gardens. The property also features a Secret Valley ceremony site where Koalas are sometimes spotted in the trees, and a timber garden shed which is perfect for intimate weddings with 30 - 50 guests.
6. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woodhouse Wollombi is well suited to elegant country nuptials and is a luxury wedding destination situated on 100 acres of European-style grounds, vast manicured fields and picturesque bushland. This Hunter Valley property centres around a contemporary 3 peaked barn with a covered outdoor dance floor, and has a stunning ceremony site on a private lake.
Also at The Woodhouse is a lake-view Tuscan pergola which has its own outdoor bar and lounge. This gorgeous outdoor area is perfect for your cocktail hour, or can be used as a seated reception space for smaller weddings with up to 60 guests. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the entire property with accommodation in a barnstay, and there's an additional 8 king suites that guests can book themselves.
7. The Lodge Jamberoo
- Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 136
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
A short drive south of Sydney is The Lodge, a fun wedding destination in a resort-like setting that offers 3 day wedding packages where all your guests stay onsite with you. Venue hire comes with exclusive use of all 43 renovated hotel rooms which surround a 25 metre outdoor swimming pool.
The hotel's magical ceremony area is a peaceful creek side setting aptly named the Pine Tree Cathedral as it is fully shaded by huge trees with an open air chapel and paved seating area. Possibilities for outdoor receptions are limited only by your imagination here, and there is a modern wedding hall for up to 300 guests.
8. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Location: 69 Bynya Road, Whale Beach, NSW 2107
- Capacity: 30 - 160
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: $260+/pp
Jonah's at Whale Beach is one of the state's most spectacular wedding venues with panoramic ocean views over Sydney's Northern Beaches coastline. If you're looking for a luxury beachside setting with a breathtaking ceremony and reception venue in one place, this clifftop garden and glass-walled restaurant is an unbeatable spot.
The main restaurant at Jonah's seats 40 - 122 guests and there's a private dining room for micro weddings with 30 - 40 people. All inclusive wedding packages come with a chefs hatted menu, award winning wine list, and an incredible cocktail hour with Bollinger on the terrace. The perfect venue for ocean-loving foodie couples!
9. Blair Athol Bathurst
- Location: 281 Keppel Street, Bathurst, NSW 2795
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Having recently undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment, Blair Athol is the grandest Italianate mansion to hire for weddings in New South Wales and features stately dining rooms with real gold leaf gilding and an internal elevator to 5 luxury upstairs bedrooms furnished with pieces sourced from all over Europe.
This prestigious landmark was originally built for the Mayor of Bathurst in the late 1800's and sits on an acre of elevated gardens with a ceremony rotunda overlooking Bathurst city. The property is well suited to elegant garden ceremonies followed by a day time garden party & intimate celebratory dinner. The owner has an incredible private chef who caters at this amazing estate.
10. The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
- No Curfew
Having only recently come onto the market, The Lodge at Mount Rivers is fast becoming one of the most popular wedding locations in NSW. The private property is situated off-the-beaten-track in the upper Hunter Valley and sits on the peaceful banks of the Peterson River where lawns provide the perfect spot for an all-in-one wedding under the stars.
When you hire The Lodge for your wedding you get exclusive use of the entire 200 acre farm for two nights with accommodation for 16 guests in the modern 6 bedroom homestead. Guests are also welcome to camp. Marquee hire packages are available through the venue and there are two dining rooms and a poolside entertaining area suitable for casual events. Pet friendly.
Wedding Venues in the Blue Mountains NSW
11. Berry Hill Weddings
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 15 - 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14 - 54
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
- No Curfew
Berry Hill offers the ultimate setting for a luxury 3 day wedding in the wilderness. The 75 acre property sits on the Hawkesbury River and is completely surrounded by world heritage blue gum covered hills offering total immersion in nature. With no curfew or noise limits there is an incredible sense of freedom here, with an amazing riverscape on which to create your dream wedding weekend.
Your exclusive-use 3 day wedding package comes with a riverside ceremony area, a fully furnished river-view marquee, an outdoor reception area with romantic festoon lighting and 2 nights accommodation for 14 people in a homestead & 3 luxury suites. The owners also have a village of 20 fully furnished bell tents for extra guests to stay onsite.
12. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
St Joseph's Guesthouse was built from the ruins of a 160 year old church and is one of the most unique wedding locations in New South Wales. The church sits on a serene hillside in the Hawkesbury Valley about 90 minutes from Sydney and with a 3 story sandstone facade soaring over surrounding bushland, its an awe-inspiring site for intimate country weddings.
St Joseph's Guesthouse is one of the only exclusive-use wedding places near Sydney to offer 5 day venue hire, and comes with a shed full of furniture and tableware for your use. There's a gorgeous function space for up to 100 guests on the ground floor, 5 stylish bedrooms upstairs and loads of spots for casual socialising including an outdoor deck and plunge pool.
We've been to St Joseph's Guesthouse and experienced the dramatic vibe of this majestic church for ourselves. The sheer scale of the facade is breathtaking and with the original church bell hanging over the front door creating an altar, it's an unforgettable backdrop for your ceremony and reception all in the one spot.
13. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 36
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
At Chapel Hill you get exclusive use of a 35 acre country retreat with 7 scenic ceremony & reception spaces to choose from that all have stunning countryside views. What's great about Chapel Hill is that its one of the only wedding venues with accommodation onsite that isn't mandatory to book, so you can have your ceremony & reception in one spot with the flexibility to hire up to 7 cottages as required.
Chapel Hill's picturesque wedding spaces include a hilltop chapel, scenic viewing deck, a natural bush cathedral and rolling green gardens. There's a modern function room for indoor receptions or you can host an outdoor event in the gardens, under a covered verandah or on the open-air deck.
14. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Leuralla Amphitheatre is a spectacular clifftop ceremony site with breathtaking views over the Jamison Valley. The amphitheatre is exclusively available to book through Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings who also offer fully catered celebrations in an adjoining reception area.
Kyle & Emily offer DIY venue hire, or you can opt for an all inclusive wedding package that comes with everything you need to get legally married in a beautifully styled ceremony including a photographer with several hours coverage. Marquee hire available. Pet friendly.
15. Seclusions Blue Mountains
- Location: Rydal - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Ceremonies: Country amphitheatre
- Receptions: Barn, Boat Shed
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: 6 Cabins sleep 12
Seclusions make our list of the most romantic wedding venues in NSW for two reasons. 1) A circular amphitheatre with manicured hedges offers a breathtaking location for wedding ceremonies with panoramic views over rolling green hills to the Blue Mountains. 2) The farm has friendly highland coos that add to the beautiful wedding photos on offer here.
This 20 acre Lithgow property is perfect for luxe rustic weddings with an open-air pavilion and barn-style boat shed offering seperate spaces to dine and dance. Wedding packages include exclusive use of the property for 48 hours, and with hands on planning assistance from the venue owners, there is a lovely warm family vibe here.
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Wedding Venues in Byron Bay NSW
16. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 150+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Midginbil Eco Resort is one of our favourite wedding venues in New South Wales for a 3 day celebration in nature as it sits on 400 acres of sub-tropical rainforest in the Byron Bay Hinterland and has incredible views over Night Cap National Park.
Beautiful places to exchange vows at this incredibly scenic venue include a grassy mountaintop knoll and a waterside setting surrounded by bush-covered hills. Reception facilities include a rustic barn and a tipi lawn, and there's a late-night bonfire site for your after party. With affordable venue hire, exclusive use of the whole place, no curfew and beds for your entire guest list, this is the perfect location for a fun weekend wedding getaway.
17. Tides Byron Estate
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
Tides Byron Estate is a luxury wedding destination situated on a 100 acre macadamia orchard in Northern NSW. The property has a modern function hall and an 8 bedroom villa to hire for weddings, with both venues offering panoramic views over pristine rows of macadamia trees to the Tweed Coast.
The two storey luxury villa has a poolside entertaining area that caters for small weddings with up to 40 guests. The function hall seats up to 140 guests and has a terrace for outdoor receptions. And with the option to dine in the macadamia orchard, this is one of the state's best places to get married in stunning surrounds.
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Wedding Venues - Central Coast NSW
18. Paradise Botanical Gardens
- Location: 147 Cherry Lane, Kulnura, NSW 2250
- Capacity: 230
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Hidden high in the hills surrounding the Central Coast is a little known venue that is one of the state's best kept secrets for unique garden weddings. Paradise Botanical Gardens is a 230 acre nature wonderland filled with rare flora and fauna and atmospheric, one-of-a-kind locations for weddings.
The image above showcases the Kings Lawn ceremony area which overlooks picturesque national park. Other impressive wedding spaces include heritage Roman Columns (a unique spot for outdoor weddings), a covered courtyard set within a lush tropical garden, and a lakeside marquee site. All wedding bookings include exclusive use of the gardens.
19. Glenworth Valley Weddings
- Location: 69 Cooks Road, Glenworth Valley, NSW 2250
- Capacity: 30 - 330
- Accommodation: 5 Villas + glamping
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Glenworth Valley is the largest equestrian centre in New South Wales and a popular destination for wilderness weddings. The 3,000 acre property offers a unique 'Running of the Horses' experience for newlyweds which involves an awe inspiring spectacle of 200 horses galloping past the events centre.
20. Yarramalong Valley Farmstay
- Location: 798 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
- Capacity: 230
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Surrounded by native bushland, Yarramalong Valley Farmstay is a beautiful wedding spot in one of New South Wales' most peaceful hinterlands. The 50 acre property features a pretty dam, heritage listed silos, paddocks and bush backdrops for your ceremony.
Being nestled in private bushland, the farmstay is tailor made for outdoor wedding receptions and comes with an open air shed which is semi weather proof plus a fully indoor rustic barn. The architecturally designed timber homestead provides accommodation for 12 for the weekend. During your stay have a cuddle with the friendly farm animals, try the local bush walks and fish for yabbies in the dam.
21. The Stables of Somersby
- Location: 50 Lutana Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
The Stables of Somersby is a private equestrian property featuring a unique reception venue and private loft in a rustic barn. Alongside the barn is a romantic ceremony spot in a one-of-a-kind log arbour which is aptly referred to as The Wisteria Walk as it's covered in stunning vines.
The entire property is available for exclusive wedding hire and in addition to newlywed accommodation in the loft, there is a farmhouse cottage that sleeps 10 guests. The property also features an open air pavilion, lawns, ceremony tree, rustic jetty & boathouse on the dam which offers gorgeous spots for wedding photos.
22. Fernbank Farm
- Location: Wyong Creek - Central Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8+
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
If a making a spectacular entrance is high on your wedding wish list, Fernbank Farm is one of the best wedding spots in NSW. You can touch down in these stunning gardens by helicopter, or arrive by the resident horse draw cart, get married under a permanent natural arbor or by the peaceful lake and party the night away in a majestic marquee. There's two 4 bedroom cottages onsite and one has a pool.
23. The Springs
- Location: Peats Ridge - Central Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 350
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Springs is a beautiful location for contemporary weddings situated on 125 acres of private bushland on the NSW Central Coast. At this luxury wedding location you can land by helicopter, get married overlooking picturesque national park and treat your guests to a culinary experience complete with tailor made cocktails in a unique industrial style reception space.
All inclusive wedding packages include an in-house stylist, access to luxury locker rooms and a Little Shack to get ready in and loads of beautiful places for wedding photos including access to the 18 hole golf course.
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Hawkesbury Wedding Venues
24. Stix Farm By Pearl
- Location: 600 Laws Farm Road, Cumberland Reach, NSW 2756
- Capacity: 20 - 350
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Stix Farm offers a unique restaurant-quality dining experience in the privacy of a serene riverside setting. This all-in-one ceremony and reception venue is situated on the Hawkesbury River and has a relaxed country feel paired with all inclusive catering by hospitality legends Pearl.
The farm is located just over an hour from Sydney and has a contemporary reception space in a modern barn and an outdoor dining area overlooking a private riverscape. With open paddocks, native bush, orchards and vegetable gardens there's a myriad of beautiful backdrops for your wedding photos, plus onsite accommodation for two.
25. Wisemans Retreat
- Location: Wisemans Ferry, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Wisemans Retreat is one of the most affordable wedding venues in NSW and offers a beautiful setting for waterfront weddings on the Hawkesbury River. With a picturesque spot for ceremonies on the riverbank, an elegant function room for your reception, and 54 hotel rooms that guests can book themselves, the retreat offers an idyllic spot for destination weddings near Sydney. And it even has a golf course.
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Wedding Venues - Hunter Valley NSW
26. Wandin Valley Estate
- Location: Lovedale - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 40 - 170
- Accommodation: Sleeps 42
- Wedding Packages: $150 - $245/pp
We have never seen so many kangaroos in one place as when we visited Wandin Valley Estate. This stunning winery venue offers the perfect wedding setting for nature lovers as it sits on a sloping Eucalypt Grove amongst trees, dams and vineyards, and has an unending choice of natural backdrops for your wedding ceremony and photos.
Wandin Valley Estate is one of our favourite wedding locations in NSW for 3 reasons. 1) It has a huge variety of beautiful wedding backdrops in nature. 2) The cricket pitch! You get your own private cricket pitch for the weekend, complete with a heritage score board emblazoning your names. 3) Onsite accommodation is in 6 discreetly spaced apart villas so everyone gets plenty of privacy all weekend.
Wedding packages include exclusive use of the vineyard and villas for 3 days, a fully furnished Cricketers Pavilion for your reception, a fully furnished ceremony (including use of a barrel room if its raining), and a choice of menus with paired drinks from $150 per head.
27. Greystone Estate
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 32 - 110
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32
- Venue Hire: $18,400
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Greystone Estate is a 5 star wedding venue situated on a Hamptons inspired private estate in the Hunter Valley. Set across 10 acres of park-like gardens are 4 self-contained dwellings with 18 high end suites, making this property well suited to a sophisticated wedding weekend away.
Centred around the main house & pool is a modern open air chapel, spacious lawns for cocktail hour and an all-white reception hall with decor that works well for black tie events. For smaller weddings the main house has indoor, outdoor and poolside communal areas perfect for stylish gatherings.
28. Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
Secluded within lush rainforest and surrounded by tropical gardens, Leaves & Fishes is a dream wedding venue for all-in-one celebrations outdoors. There's a Tuscan-style sunken garden that caters for receptions with up to 300 guests, an ornamental pear tree ceremony site and a unique banquet hall that has a glass wall overlooking a candlelit roman bath.
The 20 acre property centres around a flowering Lotus Lake where 5 boat sheds with balconies over the water provide accommodation for 12 guests. Micro wedding packages are available for 2 - 20 guests with dedicated indoor + outdoor spaces for intimate ceremonies & receptions.
29. Anambah House
- Location: 200 Anambah Road, Anambah, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 250
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Set within the grounds of a 19th century homestead, Anambah House is the perfect destination for elegant weddings with old world charm. Behind the grand wrought iron gates, the manicured grounds feature a beautiful ceremony garden overlooking a lake a country vista and a chic reception barn that seats 150 - 250 guests. Wedding packages include access to the house for getting ready & bridal photos.
30. Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Elopement packages: $3,595+
Goosewing Cottage is one of the best elopement venues in NSW and is situated in the Hunter Valley's rolling green hills offering a picturesque country setting for weddings with up to 20 guests. The relaxed farm stay specialises in providing affordable all-inclusive packages for intimate nuptials and comes with optional accommodation in two cottages for up to 12.
Wedding packages start at $3,595 and include a choice of the region's favourite marriage celebrants with a tailored ceremony & all legals. An award winning photographer provides all high resolution images of the day and witnesses can be included if required. Packages with flowers, video, hair & make up etc are also available.
31. Tuscan Pergola @ The Woodhouse
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 17 - 33
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Tuscan Pergola at The Woodhouse in Wollombi is the perfect European-style venue for elegant country weddings and features a private outdoor bar & lounge with sweeping views over a private lake. Being totally secluded within 100 acres of park-like grounds and bushland, the property is wonderfully relaxed yet still has a high class elegant feel.
The Pergola is perfect for seated receptions with 20 - 60 guests or larger cocktail events with up to 150 people and comes with the contemporary Woodhouse as your wet weather back up. The property has onsite accommodation for 17 guests in a rustic barn stay which is included with most wedding packages, and a further 8 luxury suites (optional) that can be booked by your guests.
32. Chateau Elan Resort
- Location: Rothbury - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 170
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
If an elegant and romantic wedding spot with luxury accommodation is your dream wedding venue, look no further than Chateau Elan. This amazing all-in-one venue invited the Wedlockers team to experience their wedding services recently and the super soft lawns (perfect for barefoot wandering), the gorgeous chapel, and amazing catering won us over. (Not to mention the custom-embroidered gowns & slippers we found in our room on arrival)
There are private villas to sleep all guests, the largest day spa in the southern hemisphere (which also offers wedding hair & makeup), a swimming pool, golf course and a late night after-party bar onsite. Expect to pay around $180+ per person.
33. Estate Tuscany
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 80
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Estate Tuscany is among the top 10 wedding venues in NSW for scenic vineyard views. What stands this winery apart from other vineyard venues is the unique backdrop, with picturesque views not only over spectacular rows of grapevines but the scenic hills of the Brokenback Ranges and surrounding countryside.
Estate Tuscany has two modern reception venues that cater for functions of vary sizes up to 300 guests and offers all inclusive wedding packages from $150 per person. Tuscan style hotel rooms sleep up to 80 guests onsite.
34. Peterson House
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 40 - 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Peterson House is one of the most popular wedding venues in New South Wales with a chapel that can be booked exclusively for ceremonies and three reception venues that each offer a unique vibe. The architecturally designed wedding chapel seats 150 for ceremonies and is the most unique reception venue at the winery catering for small weddings of up to 40 guests.
Most receptions at Peterson House are hosted in a permanently pitched modern marquee which sits in its own private vineyard next to a helicopter landing lawn. The adjoining restaurant offers a more rustic sandstone-style setting and all wedding spaces come with all inclusive packages priced around $180 - $220 per person.
35. Ben Ean Winery
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 500
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Ben Ean Winery is among the most scenic winery wedding venues in NSW and has the largest reception space seating up to 400 guests in a covered courtyard. Surrounded by picturesque views over rolling green hills, vineyards and mountain ranges, the heritage-listed courtyard and Baume Restaurant (pronounced bow-may) is a stunning location for romantic weddings with a rustic elegance. Wedding packages include exclusive use of the grounds.
36. Adams Peak Country Estate & The Barn
- Location: Broke - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 24
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Adams Peak Estate is an award winning wedding location that offers an all-in-one destination for a wedding weekend in the Hunter Valley. Reception venues include a rustic barn and an open-walled shed with views over the Broken Back Mountains offering a sense of immersion in the landscape while still being protected from the weather.
A luxury house & seperate homestead are available for multi-day stays for up to 24 guests. Pet friendly.
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Wedding Venues in Newcastle NSW
37. Stanley Park
- Location: 77 Fullerton Cove Rd, Fullerton Cove, NSW 2318
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Stanley Park sits on the waterfront of Fullerton Cove in Port Stephens and is a grand country estate with wide open lawns perfect for tranquil country weddings. Due to its convenient location just 20 minutes from Newcastle and its serene waterfront setting, Stanly Park is one of the most sought after wedding venues in New South Wales. You'll need to enquire early if you want to be married here.
The grounds offer a spacious blank canvas for outdoor weddings with majestic fig trees, the historic estate and the glistening waters of the cove providing a stunning backdrop for an all-in-one ceremony and reception. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the estate's grounds including a large event barn that can be styled to suit any wedding theme.
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North Coast NSW Wedding Venues
38. Tanilba House
- Location: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 4
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive & BYO
Tanilba House specialises in one-of-a-kind garden weddings and has two unique ceremony & reception spaces nestled on a private waterfront setting in Port Stephens. For ceremonies there's an intimate fig tree cathedral that's completely secluded in lush greenery. For receptions, a 30 metre stone arbour seats up to 80 guests under a canopy of fairy-lit greenery.
The historic property also has a convict-built gaol offering the perfect backdrop for wedding photos, and a light-filled conservatory that seats up to 90 guests overlooking the gardens & Tanilba Bay. If you're wanting a garden venue that feels romantic and has picturesque water views, Tanilba House ticks all three of those boxes perfectly.
39. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32 + camping
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
- No curfew
Goolawah Retreat is a very affordable coastal wedding venue surrounded by 28 acres of native bushland on the NSW mid north coast. The property specialises in 3 day destination weddings and offers exclusive use of the entire retreat during your stay. Being bordered by water and bush on all sides it feels incredibly private and relaxed here, perfect for a laid back wedding weekend outdoors.
Wedding facilities at the retreat include an open-sided reception pavilion that seats 90 guests and 5 refurbished cottages that sleep 32 guests. Additional people are able to camp onsite and there are motels and Airbnbs within 10 minutes drive.
40. Yamba Wedding Retreat
- Location: Yamba - Northern NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Reception venues in New South Wales are not known for their long list of saloons which is what makes this venue at Riverside Ranch so special. Located on 800 metres of waterfront on the Clarence River, this 50 acre property offers 4 ceremony & 3 reception locations including the Moondance Saloon. Venue hire includes exclusive 3 day use providing time for set up.
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Wedding Venues in Port Stephens NSW
41. The Oasis Wedding Resort
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
If you're wanting a fairytale wedding in a magical rainforest setting, The Oasis in Port Stephens is the venue for you. When you hire The Oasis you get the entire resort to yourself with accommodation for up to 50 guests in 9 stylish cabins. At the heart of the property is a covered deck immersed within a forest of fairy-lit trees and as the sun goes down a soft glow settles over the space creating an incredibly romantic atmosphere.
For your wedding ceremony 5 acres of lush tropical gardens offer a myriad of intimate spaces to exchange vows beside trickling billabongs. And if you prefer a beach ceremony, the resort has direct access to One Mile Beach.
42. Saltwater Fingal Bay
- Location: Fingal Bay - Port Stephen, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Saltwater is your go-to venue for contemporary beachfront weddings in Nelson Bay. Ceremonies can be held on the beach or if you don't want to get married on the sand the outdoor deck is the ideal alternative and offers sweeping ocean views. This area can also be used as a small reception venue or for pre-dinner cocktails.
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Riverina wedding venues
43. Kimo Estate
- Location: Gundagai - Riverina, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Set on 7,000 acres of quintessential Australian landscape, Kimo Estate is one of the best country places to get married in NSW. The working farm features a 115 year old grain shed that does rustic weddings like a boss with high ceilings, corrugated tin walls and exposed timber beams. Onsite accommodation includes a homestead with gardens for ceremonies, unique eco huts and cottages.
44. Tindarra Resort
- Location: Moana - Riverina, NSW
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Located on the banks of the Murray River, Tindarra Resort has two beautiful wedding spots including a Riverfront Bar for relaxed cocktail receptions or a silk-lined marquee for a more refined, sit-down event. The resort has accommodation for all wedding guests onsite and a pool to relax around after your big day.
What's great about this resort is that your guests can book (and pay for) their own accommodation, so you get a destination wedding without the high venue hire fees of more boutique, exclusive-use places.
45. Nimbo Fork Lodge
- Location: Killimicat - Riverina, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Nimbo Fork Lodge sits on the outskirts of Kosciuszko National Park and is a secluded and picturesque place for weddings in one of the most beautiful regional locations in NSW. The Lodge has a private grass area where marquees can be pitched on the Tumut River and with catering by Three Blue Ducks, you get a fine dining wedding experience in a unique waterfront location. Guests can stay in the main lodge or one of 6 private cottages.
46. The Wild Vine
- Location: Oura - Riverina, NSW
- Capacity: 205
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Wild Vine is a Wagga Wagga winery and boutique farm that offers a relaxed country setting to tie the knot. Renovated to keep with the original essence of the building, The Wild Vine offers a luxe-rustic setting for intimate wedding ceremonies and epic festival receptions. Have drinks and canapes on the lawn, a spring time grazing platter or a hot cocoa station by the fireplace.
47. Magpies Nest
- Location: Estella - Riverina, NSW
- Capacity: 100+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Magpies Nest restaurant is nestled amongst picturesque vineyards and olive groves just 5 minutes from Wagga Wagga and is an all-in-one wedding location centred around an historic stables building. There's a unique ceremony spot with a roofed altar in the olive grove and an outdoor reception area with picturesque views over the vineyard to the Murrumbidgee River.
All inclusive wedding packages come with a modern Australian menu, and an onsite wedding planner to assist in the lead up and on the day. An idyllic wedding location for couples seeking vineyard vibes.
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Wedding Venues - South Coast NSW
48. The Cove
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 111
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Cove is one of the best wedding destinations in NSW for a weekend-long celebration beside the sea. This private seaside resort is exclusively yours for a 2 night stay and comes with accommodation for up to 111 guests. The resort has a private beach which you can either get married on or overlooking, plus an ankle-deep sandbar should you fancy saying "I do" with your feet in the ocean.
The indoor reception venue is a beautiful brand new wedding hall which adjoins an outdoor bar area nestled under a canopy of festoon and fairy lights. The Cove is a beautiful spot for outdoor weddings and venue hire comes with all furniture to set up your cocktail or seated celebration either indoors or out. If you're after Mediterranean vibes, this is the spot.
49. The Woods Farm
- Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Imagine walking through the forest under a 120 metre aisle of jasmine covered arches to reach an open air chapel with chandeliers nestled in the bush. Getting married in The Woods Farm chapel feels like a fairytale which is why we rank it among the best wedding ceremony venues in NSW. This luxe farmstay comes with a stunning reception hall with chandeliers, and an alfresco bar for outdoor receptions.
When you book The Woods Farm all your guests stay onsite with you for an all-inclusive wedding weekend in a luxury village of bell tents. There's a space in a veggie patch for welcome night gatherings and on day three a recovery brunch is hosted beside the resort-style pool.
50. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Situated on a hilltop near Tilba Tilba, Fig Tree Park is a beautiful place for outdoor weddings overlooking expansive country and ocean views. The coastal property is reminiscent of a French cottage with manicured lawns bordered by up-lit hedges and rockery walls.
Ten large round tables with elegant cross back chairs fit snuggly under the branches of a huge fairy lit fig tree which by day enjoys spectacular surrounding views and at night has the most incredibly romantic atmosphere. Elopement packages available.
51. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + DIY
Coolangatta Estate is one of the best wedding venues in New South Wales if you're looking for an affordable destination where all your guests can stay onsite with you. The historic 100 acre estate has a 26 room motel where guests are able to book & pay their own accommodation.
Coolangatta Estate is located on the Shoalhaven River with rows of grape vines set against bush covered hills. The reception venues include a convict-built community hall that seats up to 80 guests and a function centre that seats 200. Country gardens surround the rustic style buildings with a huge variety of backdrops for wedding photos.
52. Willow Farm
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Willow Farm is an all-in-one 3 day wedding venue on the NSW South Coast. The 160 acre farm is perfect for couples who want a luxe DIY venue on which to imprint your own sense of style and offers a flexible layout with interconnected indoor & outdoor areas and choice of picturesque ceremony sites.
At Willow Farm you can set up outdoor seated dining and an alfresco dance floor on lawns overlooking the farm dam, hire a marquee, utilise the rustic barn as a dance and lounge space. Or do things your own way. Wedding packages include 3 day exclusive use + accommodation + furniture + bar staff.
53. Linnaeus Farm Berry
- Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Location Hire: DIY/BYO
Linnaeus Farm specialises in luxury elopements and is a 5 bedroom homestead located in Berry. With two micro wedding spaces in a private lake house and brand new entertainment barn, Linnaeus Farm is the perfect place to get married with a guest list of 30 or fewer people.
This 3.5 hectare property offers exclusive venue hire packages including a two night stay and has a swimming pool, petanque court, orchard & olive grove which have beautiful spots for wedding photos. There's also an amazing kids playground making the estate well suited to intimate family elopements.
54. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Packages: DIY & All inclusive options
Figbird Cottage is one of the most affordable, relaxed and picturesque garden venues on the NSW South Coast. English style gardens feature beautiful arbors, gates and other picturesque ceremony & photo backdrops, a large garden marquee that opens onto an outdoor reception lawn and two cottages that sleep 8 guests.
Wedding packages include the option for day hire without accommodation, or 3 day hire with one or both cottages. Glamping is permitted onsite. All furniture & tableware for ceremony and reception venue are included.
55. Moraea Farm
- Location: 450b Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 30
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Location Hire: $4,500+
Moraea Farm provides a luxury destination for intimate weddings and elopements with up to 30 guests. The private estate is part of the Linnaeus Collection concept of deconstructed luxury hotels and sleeps up to 12 guests for two or more nights.
When you hire Moraea Farm you can host your wedding ceremony and a celebratory lunch or dinner in the country gardens which have stunning rural views. On the same property is a fully furnished, licensed restaurant that can be added to venue hire for use as your reception space.
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Wedding Venues - Southern Highlands NSW
56. Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
- Location: 55 Radiata Road, Kangaroo Valley, 2577
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 64
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- No Curfew
At Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat you get the entire property all to yourselves for a magical 3 day wedding experience immersed in nature. Wedding facilities include a 320 million year old Rock Cathedral, breathtaking sunset deck, modern reception venue and a sheltered campfire where you can laugh and share stories till sunrise.
The retreat is conveniently located just 2 hours from Canberra and Sydney and has luxury accommodation in 32 stylish suites, plus camping for extra guests. With a bridal suite and den lounge for getting ready, a games area and swimming pool, you've got everything you need for an unforgettable celebration in one place.
57. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 145
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Growwild is one of the prettiest wedding venues in New South Wales with 25 acres of wildflower gardens made private by bordering national park. The most popular wedding ceremony area is a secret valley location framed by bush that has the occasional visit from Koalas. There are two reception venues including a luxe garden marquee and a cute little rustic barn that adjoins an outdoor dining courtyard.
Affordable venue hire provides exclusive use of the entire property on your wedding day and you can choose a preferred caterer or hire in food trucks.
58. Mali Brae Farm
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 30 - 110
- Accommodation: Complimentary for 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Mali Brae Farm is a boutique wedding venue on a family owned & operated 90 acre farm in the Southern Highlands. There are two beautiful reception venues on the property - a renovated barn with polished wooden floors, skylights and rustic fireplace for up to 110 guests, and a new purpose built function room for micro weddings with 30 - 55 guests.
This all-inclusive wedding destination has 6 ceremony locations to choose from, ranging from landscaped gardens and rustic ruins to timber platforms and a weatherproof shed.
59. Briars Conservatory
- Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130
Briars Conservatory is an elegant reception venue on 15 acres of tranquil gardens in the Southern Highlands. The conservatory is in a private location on the same site as Briars Inn where there is a public bar and accommodation for all guests within a short walking distance.
The light-filled conservatory has views of the surrounding gardens, lakeside gazebo and wedding ceremony area. With lots of beautiful spots for photos onsite, all inclusive ceremony & reception packages and hotel style accommodation at the Inn, Briars is one of the easiest places for a destination wedding in NSW.
60. Sylvan Glen Estate
- Location: 570 Kareela Rd, Penrose, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 62
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Sylvan Glen Estate is the cheapest 3 day wedding venue in the Southern Highlands and with your own private golf course, facilities for welcome night and recovery events and onsite accommodation for 62 guests, it's the perfect wedding destination for a fun-filled weekend of celebrations.
Wedding facilities at Sylvan Glen Estate include a warm & inviting book barn reception venue with a breakaway bar & lounge, an incredible vine covered ceremony arbour in lush gardens with stunning woodland views and a casual entertaining shed perfect for a Friday night gathering.
61. Caoura Cliffs
- Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- BYO catering & drinks
The contemporary reception barn at Caoura Cliffs is hidden within a 1,100 acre farm in the Southern Highlands and is the perfect wedding destination for couples wanting a private celebration in a spectacular wilderness setting. The architecturally-designed wedding hall adjoins a cliff top ceremony site with a birds eye view over your own private gorge and hundreds of acres of untouched national park.
Wedding packages at Caoura Cliffs include all furniture & tableware for your ceremony & reception plus access to an optional onsite cottage which has a swimming pool and outdoor dining pavilion ideal for a recovery party.
62. Augustine's Room
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 30 - 55
- Accommodation: Complimentary for 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Augustine's Room at Mali Brae Farm is a purpose built event space well suited to small destination weddings. This intimate little reception venue seats between 30 and 55 guests and with a huge floor to ceiling windows immersing you in the surrounding landscape, the space oozes luxury vibes with the perfect blend of relaxed country feels.
There are 6 ceremony areas to choose from across the farm's 90 acres including gardens, weeping willows, waterfront spots and rustic ruins. All weather situates are covered with a dedicated wet weather ceremony barn. All inclusive wedding packages include a complimentary night's accommodation in an onsite cottage.
63. The Robertson Hotel
- Location: 1 Fountaindale Road, Robertson, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 10 - 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
With a heritage ballroom, grand reception hall and 14 acres of formal gardens, the historic Robertson Hotel is an idyllic location for elegant, black tie weddings. This sophisticated Southern Highlands hotel has 37 guest rooms to accommodate your entire guest list, a luxe bridal suite, grooms lounge and a myriad of breakaway spaces for pre & post wedding events.
All inclusive wedding packages include exclusive-use hotel book-outs, as well as non-exclusive hire for elopements with up to 50 guests.
64. Bendooley Estate
- Location: Berrima - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 20
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Bendooley Estate is a country property with two luxury wedding venues that offer an elegant setting for rustic ceremonies and receptions. The Stables as pictured, offers stunning country views via its massive cathedral style glass windows and the large barn doors make an ideal location for wedding ceremonies. Nearby The Book Barn provides a more intimate reception venue.
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Wedding Venues in Sydney NSW
65. Lords Estate
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Wedding Packages: Ceremonies
The chapel at Lords Estate offers a traditional setting for weddings nestled within beautiful gardens just 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD. The interior of this chapel has an incredibly special atmosphere that oozes heritage vibes, and a warmth that feels personal thanks to custodian Claire who personally looks after all weddings here.
The non-denominational chapel welcomes both civil and religious marriages and comes with removable pews, Bose audio and programable exterior lighting. During our visits with Claire she invited us into the refectory behind the chapel which we highly recommend requesting access to, as there's a gorgeous drawing room to get ready in, a whiskey parlour for the boys and amazing indoor backdrops for wedding photos.
66. Jonah's Restaurant & Boutique Hotel
- Location: 69 Bynya Road, Whale Beach, NSW 2107
- Capacity: 30 - 160
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: $260+/pp
With spectacular views over Sydney's Northern Beaches, an elegant clifftop garden for exchanging vows, and a chefs hatted menu paired with an internationally awarded wine list, Jonah's at Whale Beach offers a luxury wedding experience unrivalled by any other venue in New South Wales.
This incredible seaside venue has two reception spaces with ocean views including the main restaurant which seats 40 - 122 guests and a private dining room that seats 30 - 40 guests. Booking either room provides access to the clifftop ceremony space and oceanfront terrace where a caviar bar, seafood station & Bollinger cart is available to guests during cocktail hour.
67. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 36
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
With 7 ceremony and reception spaces overlooking sweeping views of the Blue Mountains world-heritage national park, Chapel Hill Retreat is one of the state's most picturesque wedding locations. It's also one of the easiest places to get married with affordable all-inclusive wedding packages and optional accommodation for up to 36 guests in 7 cottages.
The 35 acre retreat's unique ceremony spots include a natural bush cathedral, lush lawns & gardens, a non-denominational chapel and a spacious open-air deck adjoining the luxe function room. Wedding receptions can either be held in the function space or outdoors on the deck and lawns.
68. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
St Joseph's Guesthouse is one of our Top 10 NSW wedding venues for very good reason. Not only does this extraordinary building have an affordable venue hire fee that gives you exclusive access to the property for 4 nights, it's also an incredibly unique and atmospheric location having been built from the ruins of a 160 year old church by the owner Steve, himself.
We love Steve. He's easy going, down to earth, and will let you have the church for 5 nights for the price of 3. He's also just installed a shed full of furniture and tableware so you don't have to hire externally. Veronica looks after all weddings here and she's a whiz with organising so although this is a DIY wedding your hands are well held.
69. Gili Rooftop @ Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 60 Seated - 80 Standing
- Accommodation: 58 Rooms
- Wedding Packages: $220 - $230/pp
Taronga Zoo's rooftop bar is among Sydney's funkiest wedding venues and with a spacious outdoor terrace for ceremonies, is the perfect all-in-one location for intimate weddings overlooking Sydney Harbour.
This popular Mosman venue is ideally suited to small weddings with up to 50 seated guests which allows space for your ceremony plus a dance floor. Taronga Zoo is an ideal location for weddings that will be attended by travelling guests as it is easily accessed via ferry from Circular Quay and has onsite harbour-view accommodation in a charitable wildlife retreat.
70. Doltone House - Jones Bay Wharf
- Location: 32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 1,000
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This two story reception venue is one of 8 unique wedding spaces at the heritage Jones Bay Wharf on Sydney Harbour. The large function centre caters for versatile guest numbers with a grand ballroom seating up to 680 guests through to intimate dining rooms suitable for micro weddings with 20+ guests. Each event space is uniquely designed to add elegance to the rustic industrial vibe of this incredible location.
All inclusive wedding packages are excellent value with a starting price among the cheapest harbour front venues in Sydney. Most reception spaces feature views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline and ceremonies are also hosted onsite.
71. Palm Beach Ceremony Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Ceremony Venue
This $40m private residence now offers venue hire for wedding ceremonies and photos on iconic Palm Beach. The beautiful Balinese style gardens are set on 2,500m² of Sydney's most exclusive real estate with stunning beach and water views.
The garden can be accessed on foot via a nearby jetty suitable for the mooring of most sized vessels, or there is plenty of street parking and accessibility for a bus. Bathroom amenities are available in the guesthouse and we recommend a wedding planner for hire & set up of wedding ceremonies.
72. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: Mount Annan, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Australian Botanical Gardens in Mount Annan provide a wide choice of lawns & gardens to hire for wedding ceremonies from only $850, or for receptions from $1,500. Our favourite place to get married is the Connections Garden (pictured) which offers a rainforest setting for intimate ceremonies and can also be hired for small outdoor receptions.
73. Dalang Ballroom @ Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 250 Seated, 350 Cocktail
- Accommodation: 58 Rooms
- Wedding Packages: $220 - $230/pp
Taronga Zoo's Dalang Ballroom offers panoramic views over Sydney Harbour & skyline, and with seating for up to 250 guests is one of the state's most sought after reception venues for large cultural weddings.
Most couples who host their wedding reception in the ballroom or slightly smaller N'Galawa Terrace Room (which has the same incredible harbour views), also get married within the zoo grounds. The zoo's two unique ceremony venues include an iconic Bird Amphitheatre with the city as your backdrop, or the newer African Savannah ceremony space where zebras & giraffes roam.
74. Saints Event Centre
- Location: Boronia Road, North Saint Marys, NSW 2760
- Capacity: 20 - 500
- Accommodation: Sleeps 250+
- Wedding Packages: $55+/pp
Saints Event Centre is located at St Marys Rugby League Club in the foothills of the iconic Blue Mountains. If you're looking for an affordable spot to get married with plenty to see & do for visiting wedding guests, the centre offers an ideal location with 4 star accommodation at the Holiday Inn within walking distance.
The centre has six contemporary reception venues with state-of-the-art audio visuals and a range of affordable wedding packages starting from a buffet at $55 per person. Venue hire comes with access to pre-function lounges and one of the best outdoor terraces in the Greater Sydney region. You can even host your wedding reception overlooking the St Mary's football field.
75. Athol Hall
- Location: Mosman - Sydney, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Athol Hall will be of interest to couples seeking a waterfront wedding location with panoramic cityscape views. This all-in-one ceremony & reception venue sits within leafy national park and has sloping harbour-front lawns where you can say "I do" against the spectacular backdrop of Sydney Harbour.
Athol Hall is managed by The Venues Collection and comes with all inclusive wedding packages priced from $200 per head. The venue has its own private beach offering the perfect spot for harbourside wedding photos.
76. Chiswick
- Location: Woollahra - East Sydney, NSW
- Capacity: 70 seated, 70 cocktail
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Matt Moran's Chiswick restaurant is a picturesque foodie venue that offers an all-in-one spot for wedding ceremonies and receptions. A semi-private dining room can accommodate 40 guests and the main dining room is available for exclusive hire for larger functions. Wedding menus start at $90/pp + drinks. The signature cocktails are highly recommended.
77. Art Gallery Of NSW
- Location: Art Gallery Road, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 116 - 300
- Wedding Packages: $185+/pp
The Art Gallery of NSW has two elegant reception venues including Matt Moran's international restaurant and an adjoining event space that combined seat up to 188 guests. Wedding ceremonies can also be held in the adjoining restaurant space and are typically held 30 minutes prior to the commencement of receptions.
The Art Gallery of NSW is located beside Sydney's Royal Botanic Gardens where a choice of garden ceremony areas are on offer, including waterfront lawns on Sydney Harbour.
78. Sydney Opera House
- Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 60 - 1,000
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive from $185/pp
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic wedding venues in New South Wales, offering a spectacular waterfront location for ceremonies and receptions with a direct view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Spaces to hire for weddings include the concert hall foyers, the new Yallamundi Rooms and the Utzon Room designed by original architect Jørn Utzon. All inclusive wedding packages from $185/pp.
79. Doltone House Sylvania Waters
- Location: 223 Belgrave Esplanade, Sylvania Waters, NSW 2224
- Capacity: 500
- Wedding Packages: $90+/pp
The most popular reception venue for large weddings in Southern Sydney is Doltone House Sylvania Waters which houses two pillar-less ballrooms that both seat 400 - 500 guests. What stands this venue apart from other large reception spaces in NSW is its luxe geometric styling and highly affordable wedding packages which start at $90 per person.
One of the benefits of booking this Sylvania Waters venue is that it is managed by hospitality heavyweights who specialise in large cultural weddings and who have multiple catering teams that offer authentic cuisine for Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, Greek and Lebanese weddings.
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Wedding Venues in Wollongong & Illawarra NSW
80. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Pavilion Kiama is an award winning reception venue located on one of the state's most beautiful beaches. The large function room windows overlook stunning ocean views and take in the surrounding foreshore to the Kiama Lighthouse.
Just beside the function room are two waterfront wedding ceremony sites including an expansive park framed by huge Norfolk Pines and a sheltered setting between two rows of rustic sheds. Affordable wedding packages include a choice of menus, drinks and use of the entrance hall for wedding ceremonies or pre-dinner drinks. There's a bridal suite onsite and hotels are within walking distance.
81. Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
Eleven Eighty is one of the most unique wedding venues in New South Wales with the intimate country estate including event spaces in an old train carriage, a beautifully refurbished barn and an old school hall. The property also has two cottages that sleep up to 15 guests including the old school masters house.
The most popular wedding space is the incredible courtyard that sits privately at the centre of the property. The barn has an indoor/outdoor bar that can be utilised to service the courtyard and as a DIY venue you can BYO drinks and preferred caterers (including food trucks). All furniture is provided onsite free of charge from an awesome styling shed that has velvet lounges and all sorts of other gems.
82. Ravensthorpe Guesthouse
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park, NSW 2527
- Capacity: 20 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Ravensthorpe is a luxury wedding destination set within a private country estate in the Illawarra. The 3 acre property centres around a refurbished Georgian Manor and has 3 seperate dwellings that accommodate up to 18 overnight guests with use of a swimming pool, tennis court and breakfast included.
The ceremony site is a beautiful garden rotunda accessed via an aisle that starts from the homestead's front door. Reception spaces include a light-filled conservatory and a grand garden marquee which both flow onto a private courtyard suitable for outdoor celebrations. Outdoor receptions can also be set up on the tennis court.
83. The Homestead Berry
- Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
With comprehensive wedding packages that include everything from catering & beverages to flowers and transport, The Homestead Berry stands apart as one of the easiest places to host a luxe country wedding in New South Wales.
Wedding facilities at the farm include a contemporary reception space in a repurposed cow shed, a hair & make up salon for getting ready, 5 luxury suites that accommodate 10 guests for two nights, and 3 purpose-built ceremony venues that range from formal country gardens to a rustic circular arbour with overhead beams perfect for installing spectacular hanging florals.
84. Coolangatta Estate
- Location: 1335 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 2 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 70
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive + DIY
- Elopement Packages: All inclusive
Coolangatta Estate is the perfect wedding location for couples seeking heritage building backdrops, beautiful vineyard views and a picturesque waterfront location. The 100 acre winery is situated at the heads of the Shoalhaven River and features two historic reception venues including a charismatic wedding hall that seats 80 under soaring ceilings and a versatile function room for up to 200 guests.
Old farming buildings dot the property creating an incredible backdrop for wedding photos that oozes country charm. A fairy lit fig tree and croquet lawn are popular ceremony sites up to 70 guests can sleep onsite in motel-style accommodation.
85. Private Property Illawarra
- Location: 8 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park, NSW 2508
- Capacity: 60
- Accommodation: Sleeps 18
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This private 5 bedroom house is located near Bald Hill Lookout in Stanwell Park and is an idyllic private property to hire for weddings with panoramic ocean views. Exclusive venue hire is available for small wedding ceremonies and receptions with up to 60 guests and the backyard has a covered entertaining area with sweeping views over the NSW south coast while the dining room seats up to 30 guests inside.
This Victorian heritage-style house is the ideal spot for a wedding weekend close to Wollongong and Sydney and the owner has another Airbnb next door to accommodate additional guests. Other property features include a communal fire pit and an outdoor spa.
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Wedding Venues in Wollombi NSW
86. Redleaf Wollombi
- Location: Wollombi - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Redleaf Wollombi is one of the most luxurious wedding venues in New South Wales and comes with exclusive use of the elegant 6 bedroom homestead, one of the most photographed Tuscan style courtyard's in Australia, a lawn area for marquee receptions and optional use of an intimate function room that seats 60 guests.
Most couples who book Redleaf engage the services of a wedding planner and typically spend $400 - $1,000 per head. The venue has recently partnered with a renowned chef to provide all inclusive wedding packages.
87. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: Wollombi - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
At Redwood Park in Wollombi, The Woodhouse is an architecturally impressive wedding venue set on 100 country acres of secluded native Australian forest. With a barnstay that sleeps 16, The Woodhouse can be hired for your exclusive use to stay and celebrate for as long as you like. Catering and drinks are BYO so you can bring your own choice of wedding vendors.
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Regional NSW Wedding Venues
88. Mimosa Wines
- Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 180
- Accommodation: Sleeps 13
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
If it's views you're after, Mimosa Wines is one of the most scenic wedding venues in NSW. The 200 acre winery has an architecturally designed chefs hatted restaurant located on an elevated section of the estate and overlooks the most incredible vista taking in the vines, lake, national park and ocean surrounds.
Beside the restaurant is a Tuscan style courtyard where guests are able to enjoy drinks and canapes prior to entering the indoor/outdoor reception space. Options for wedding ceremony sites include the lake, bush settings or in the courtyard overlooking the view. Two cottages are located a short walk away through the vines.
89. Mountain View Farm
- Location: Tilba Tilba, NSW
- Capacity: 2 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Located under the watchful gaze of picturesque Mount Gulaga, Mountain View Farm is an amazing place to get married all year round, plus offers unique daisy field elopements in Spring. The property is situated near Tilba Tilba in the Sapphire Coast region of New South Wales and has optional accommodation in 3 cottages, 2 glamping tents and a love shack.
Amenities for weddings at the farm include The Old Dairy which is an open-sided rustic shed suited to cocktail style receptions and has an adjoining cattle yard courtyard. For seated receptions you can set up a marquee or tipi.
All inclusive Daisy Field elopements are available for 6 weeks from mid August to the end of September where you get married at a one-of-a-kind altar in the middle of a romantic field of Everlasting Daisies.
90. Kiruna Farm
- Location: Woodstock Rd, Woodburn, NSW 2538
- Capacity: 50
- Venue Hire: $4,000+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Kiruna Farm is one of the few wedding venues on the NSW South Coast that offers affordable ceremony & reception venue hire without onsite accommodation, and is located between Milton & Ulladulla on a 100 acre sustainable flower farm.
Kiruna Farm features a purpose-built ceremony deck with sweeping views over pretty flower fields, and for wedding receptions there's a luxe marquee that seats 50 guests and an adjoining machinery shed perfect for rustic cocktail functions. All venue hire packages include free wedding flowers picked fresh from the farm by local florist & owner Anna.
91. Tides Estate Orchard
- Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: Tailored
Among the best outdoor wedding venues in NSW is the orchard at Tides Estate. This beautiful 100 acre macadamia farm is situated in Northern NSW just outside of Byron Bay and has a luxury 8 bedroom residence with a poolside entertaining area for up to 40 guests, plus a brand new reception hall that comes licensed for up to 140 people.
Long table dining can be set up within the orchard and for outdoor receptions there's also a terrace adjoining the wedding hall. Access to the orchard is available with hire of the villa which is surprisingly affordable at $3,900 for mid week nuptials.
92. Serene View Weddings
- Location: 535 Pitt Town Bottoms Road, Pitt Town Bottoms, NSW 2756
- Capacity: 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Among the best wedding venues in NSW to welcome its first couples in 2025 is Serene View Estate. This 12 acre waterfront property is conveniently situated just outside of Sydney on the Hawkesbury River and has a 3 bedroom log chalet, an open-air reception shed with a built-in bar and spacious lawns including a glamping flat suitable for marquees and tents
93. Australian Bushland Weddings
- Location: Wisemans Ferry, NSW
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Australian Bushland Weddings is a popular DIY wedding venue with affordable venue hire from $84 per person including accommodation. Simply BYO celebrant, photographer and caterer. There are two camp sites to choose from with each having its own ceremony & reception pavilion and cabins to stay in. The ideal spot for weekend-long weddings with a late curfew.
94. National Gallery of Australia
- Location: Parkes Place East, Parkes, ACT 2600
- Capacity: 350
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The National Gallery of Australia is a popular wedding venue with culture buffs, offering sophisticated settings for ceremonies and receptions amongst art and sculptures. The building's iconic architecture provides an incredible backdrop for wedding photos and is one of the most photographed wedding locations in Australia.
Popular Wedding Locations in NSW
These 10 shortlists feature the most sought after wedding venues in New South Wales. If you're wondering what type of function space to book for your big day, have a browse through these curated shortlists to find your dream wedding venue.
All of the ceremony and reception venues on these lists are among the highest rated wedding venues in New South Wales. These are the places that go above and beyond for their couples, as endorsed by leading wedding professionals including the best wedding photographers & celebrants in NSW.
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Top 20 Places To Get Married in NSW
Here are 20 of the most popular wedding destinations in NSW. All of these amazing places offer beautiful scenery, unique experiences and stunning venues for your dream wedding.
- Jervis Bay
- South Coast
- Kiama
- Northern NSW
- Hawkesbury
- Byron Bay
- Hunter Valley
- Pokolbin
- Blue Mountains
- Illawarra
- Sydney
- Southern Highlands
- Sapphire Coast
- Camden
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- Crescent Head
- Central Coast
- Tweed Valley
- Port Stephens
- Mudgee
New South Wales Wedding Venue Pricing
Venue hire fees for weddings in NSW range from $0 - $50,000 (accommodation is included at the higher end). Catered wedding packages range from under $100 per head to more than $800 per person. On average, the beautiful wedding destinations listed below cost between $160 - $200 per person for venue hire, catering & drinks with options provided for all budgets.
Located in the most spectacular wedding locations in NSW, the ceremony and reception venues on this list and in the directories above deliver exceptional wedding experiences for their couples. New South Wales certainly has an amazing pick of stunning wedding venues and you'll find the largest collection of them right here on the Wedlockers wedding venue directory.
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