Looking for a wedding venue in NSW? New South Wales has more wedding venues than any other state in Australia so whether you're looking for a ceremony location, reception venue or both, there's no shortage of gorgeous spots to choose from.
Below is a list of the most recommended ceremony and reception venues in New South Wales. Each comes with endorsements & recommendations from professionals in the wedding industry, indicating picturesque surrounds and service that stands amongst the best wedding venues in the state.
Within this eclectic collection of places to get married you're sure to find several wedding locations that fit the vibe & experience you're looking for. From stunning garden venues to secluded beach locations and from hotels & resorts to private and picturesque spots for a wedding weekend away with all your favourite peeps, you'll find all the best wedding venues in New South Wales below.
99 Best Wedding Venues in NSW
Including a unique mix of well-known spots to brand new wedding venues in 2022, the 99 best ceremony and reception venues in New South Wales are found in the following regions...
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Berry
Blue Mountains
Byron Bay
Camden
Central Coast
Hawkesbury
Hunter Valley
Mudgee
Newcastle
Northern NSW
Port Stephens
Riverina
South Coast NSW
Kangaroo Valley
Southern Highlands
Sydney
Wollongong
Tamworth
Wollombi
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Wedding Venues in Berry
1. Willow Farm
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Venues: Shed, Barn, Marquee
- Capacity: 130
If you're looking for an all-in-one wedding venue on the NSW South Coast, Willow Farm is an ideal location. The 160 acres offers a choice of ceremony and reception venues with accommodation for 10 onsite. Wedding packages include 3 day venue hire.
2. Berry Beach Holiday Cottage
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Venues: Gardens, Events Room
- Capacity: 60
Berry Beach Holiday Cottage is one of several small wedding venues on the South Coast and offers an intimate setting for garden weddings and receptions. You can stay onsite in B&B style accommodation.
Want more wedding venues to explore in Berry? There's a couple of other beautiful ceremony and reception venues in this region of NSW which you can find on our shortlist of Berry wedding venues.
Wedding Venues in the Blue Mountains
3. Waldara Farm
- Location: Edith - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Venues: Barn, Shed, Gazebo
- Capacity: 150
Waldara Farm is one of the most popular farm wedding venues in NSW. With 800 acres of grazing pastures and a scenic landscape of rugged mountains, the property is the perfect private spot for 3 day weddings. Packages include exclusive use of the entire property with accommodation for up to 20 guests.
4. Lithgow State Mine
- Location: State Mine Gully - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Venues: Bath House
- Capacity: 150
The decommissioned Lithgow State Mine is one of the most unique wedding venues in NSW. Surrounded by relics of a bygone era and with stunning views over the Blue Mountains, this all in one wedding location is the perfect blend of blank canvas, rich history and spectacular location.
5. Australian Bushland Weddings
- Location: Wisemans Ferry, NSW
- Venues: Camp Sites, Pavilions
- Capacity: 250
Australian Bushland Weddings is an affordable wedding venue with packages from $77 per person include venue hire and accommodation. 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.
6. Secret Creek Cafe
- Location: Lithgow - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant, Deck, Sanctuary
- Capacity: 70 Seated, 150 Cocktail
Secret Creek Cafe is a vegan wedding venue located within a 200 acre wildlife sanctuary. If you're a lover of native fauna, there's no better place for NSW weddings. Get married alongside Wallabies, Dingoes, Emus & Tasmanian Devils.
7. Collits Inn
- Location: Hartley - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Venues: Barn
- Capacity: 150
Collits Inn is a luxury homestead on a 50 acre scenic property with spectacular mountain views. You will not find a more rustic wedding venue in NSW than the property's 190 year old Pierce's Barn. A marquee can be adjoined to the barn to create a larger reception venue. All inclusive wedding packages provide venue hire, catering & drinks + 2 nights accommodation for up to 12 guests.
8. Loxley on Bellbird Hill
- Location: Kurrajong, NSW
- Venues: Reception Room, Cellar, Gardens
- Capacity: 130
Loxley on Bellbird Hill is a beautiful wedding venue on an elevated location with extensive views over regional NSW. It's also one of the prettiest garden wedding venues in the Blue Mountains. Weddings enjoy stunning grounds for ceremonies and photography, a choice of 2 intimate reception venues and there's accommodation for 26 onsite including a secluded bridal suite.
9. Dryridge Estate
- Location: Megalong Valley, NSW
- Venues: Gardens, Vineyard, Marquee
- Capacity: 220
Dryridge Estate is a boutique wedding venue on a vineyard. Hilltop ceremonies and a clear roofed marquee make the best of the stunning mountain and valley views. Wedding packages include exclusive venue hire and 2 nights in 2 self-contained homesteads that sleep 12.
10. Spicers Sangoma Retreat
- Location: Bowen Mountain - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant
- Capacity: 60
The Spicers Sangoma Retreat caters for small, luxury NSW weddings. Surrounded in natural serenity, the retreat offers 6 private and individually unique suites for extended stays in a warm and welcoming location. Get married in a native Australian bush setting or beside the pool and then celebrate with family and friends while being individually catered by your personal chef. One of the best intimate wedding venues in NSW.
11. Seclusions Blue Mountains
- Location: Rydal - Blue Mountains, NSW
- Venues: Barn, Boat Shed, Amphitheatre
- Capacity: 150
- ACCOMMODATION: 6 Cabins sleep 12
Seclusions is one of the most romantic spots for NSW weddings. The 20 acre country property is in a very private location with expansive views across the Blue Mountains landscape. Unique wedding venues including a circular amphitheatre, a rustic barn pavilion and there are 6 luxurious and well spaced apart spa cabins.
There are another 19 Blue Mountains wedding venues that have been recommended by wedding professionals on Wedlockers. Some are among the most popular wedding venues in New South Wales, while others are lesser known hidden gems. If you want to get married in this gorgeous region of NSW, check out the 19 most recommended wedding venues in the Blue Mountains.
Ceremony + Reception Venues in Byron Bay
12. Forget Me Not Farm
- Location: Bangalow, Northern NSW
- Venues: Farm
- Capacity: 30
Located near Byron Bay in the state's north, Forget Me Not Farm is one of the busiest outdoor wedding venues in NSW. The working cattle farm offers a very private wedding location well suited to garden ceremonies and marquee or teepee receptions. There's places to stay on the property too.
13. The Earthhouse
- Location: Corndale - Northern NSW
- Venues: Farm
- Capacity: 120
The thing that makes The Earthhouse one of NSW's most unique reception venues, is that its made of rammed earth. Situated on a 110 acre farm in the Byron Bay hinterland, the earthen walls provides a blank canvas that can be styled to any wedding theme. Wedding packages include exclusive venue hire for ceremonies & receptions and there's boutique B&B accommodation onsite.
If you haven't found the perfect spot to get married yet, you can explore more Byron Bay wedding venues over on our shortlists. The shortlist has all wedding venues that come recommended by industry in the Byron Bay region of NSW.
Wedding Locations in Camden
14. Burnham Grove Estate
- Location: Cawdor - Camden, NSW
- Venues: Barn, Gardens, Marquee
- Capacity: 150
If an all inclusive wedding venue where you can turn up, get married, take photos in manicured gardens, then party the night away in a stunning reception venue sounds like your gig, Burnham Grove might just be the best spot of all NSW venues. Situated on the outskirts of the Blue Mountains, this heritage location offers all inclusive wedding packages from $125 per person and has a 3 bedroom homestead onsite.
15. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: Mount Annan, NSW
- Venues: Pavilion, Marquee, Gardens
- Capacity: 200
The Australian Botanical Gardens in Mount Annan provide a wide choice of garden wedding venues which you can hire for ceremonies only from $450 or combine with hire of a reception venue. At these NSW venues you have the flexibility to dry hire and BYO or choose all inclusive packages that come with catering.
Located within close proximity to Sydney, Camden is a popular spot for weddings and has some of the busiest NSW venues. This shortlist of all Camden wedding venues provides all the most recommended ceremony and reception venues in the region.
Central Coast Venues
16. Fernbank Farm
- Location: Wyong Creek - Central Coast, NSW
- Venues: Marquee, Gardens
- Capacity: 140
17. Somersby Gardens
- Location: Somersby - Central Coast, NSW
- Venues: Gardens, Amphitheatre, Marquee
- Capacity: 120
18. The Springs
- Location: Peats Ridge - Central Coast, NSW
- Venues: Golf Course, Restaurant
- Capacity: 350
The Springs is located on 125 acres of bushland on the Central Coast of NSW and they offer free wedding ceremonies on a Friday! The 18 hole golf course provides a picturesque location for ceremonies and the reception venue has a unique industrial chic vibe. All inclusive wedding packages with Kosher certified catering available.
In addition to these country locations, the Central Coast has several beach and waterfront venues that rival the best wedding venues in New South Wales. You can find them all on our shortlist of best Central Coast wedding venues.
Hawkesbury Wedding Venues
19. The Retreat at Wisemans Ferry
- Location: Wisemans Ferry, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant, Marquee
- Capacity: 200
The Retreat at Wisemans Ferry is one of the most affordable wedding venues in NSW. With ceremonies on the picturesque Hawkesbury River and expansive gardens to roam, the retreat is a relaxing spot to get married and spend a weekend. There are 54 rooms where your entire guest list can stay with you and you can fill your weekend wedding itinerary with a game of tennis or golf.
20. Ding Dang Doo Ranch
- Location: Grose Vale - Hawkesbury, NSW
- Venues: Barns, Stables
- Capacity: 2 - 60
- ACCOMMODATION: Sleeps 10 in 2 farm houses + glamping
Just over an hour from Sydney, this 30 acre horse ranch and B&B offers a unique location for small weddings and elopements. You can bring your horse to this secluded spot too. 2 Farmhouses provide accommodation onsite and extra guests can be accommodated in glamping tents.
Want to see more venues for weddings in the Hawkesbury region of NSW? Check out our shortlist of all Hawkesbury wedding venues.
Hunter Valley Wedding Locations
21. Greystone Estate
Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
Venues: Chapel, function centre
Capacity: 32 - 110
If you're looking for a luxurious private estate, Greystone Estate is one of the best locations in New South Wales. This self-contained property sleeps 32 onsite in 4 seperate dwellings and has a gorgeous open air chapel for ceremonies and an all-white modern reception venue onsite.
Set on 10 park-like acres of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens, Greystone Estate is an ideal spot for luxury weekend away in New South Wales. The Main House features an open plan layout with gathering spaces for pre & post wedding events and there's also a swimming pool and games room.
22. Chateau Elan Resort
- Location: Rothbury - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Chapel, 2 Reception Venues
- Capacity: 170
If an elegant and romantic wedding in a relaxed spot with luxury accommodation is your dream wedding venue, look no further than Chateau Elan. Choose from a chapel or outdoor wedding, a long table reception or a party in the function rooms. All guests can stay onsite in private villas and there's a day spa, swimming pool, golf and bar onsite with vineyards close by.
23. Cypress Lakes Hunter Valley Resort
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Restaurants, Function Rooms, Marquee
- Capacity: 900
Cypress Lakes is a luxury resort with 12+ wedding venues to cater for 'I do's' of any size. The 25 acres enjoy regional views, a championship 18 hole golf course, swimming pools, tennis courts and two restaurants & bars. All-inclusive wedding packages start at $145/pp and include everything from furniture & venue hire to catering, celebrant, cake and photographer. Elopements and large cultural celebrations are accommodated and there's hotel & villa rooms for 100+ guests.
24. Enzo Weddings
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Chapel, Restaurant
- Capacity: 150
This chapel wedding venue in the Hunter Valley offers the perfect all-weather option bringing the picturesque views of the region's famed vineyards to your indoor wedding ceremony venue. Enzo's restaurant caters for wedding receptions offering all inclusive packages from $195 per person. There's also a cute onsite cottage where you can stay.
25. Estate Tuscany
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant, Bar & Cafe
- Capacity: 300
In the competition of Hunter Valley wedding venues with the best views, Estate Tuscany would be a rival for the top spot. The winery's spectacular backdrop features sprawling countryside, rows of grapevines and the lazy hills of the Brokenback Ranges. Tuscan style hotel rooms sleep 80.
26. Peterson House
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant, Marquee, Chapel
- Capacity: 40 - 200
The Peterson House vineyard offers a range of versatile ceremony and reception venues to cater for weddings of any size. The architecturally designed chapel seats 150 for ceremonies and is a unique reception venue for small weddings of up to 40 guests. Other options include garden weddings and larger receptions in the restaurant or marquee. Wedding packages are all inclusive.
27. Ben Ean Winery
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Winery
- Capacity: 500
Ben Ean Winery is another of the most scenic winery wedding venues in NSW. 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.
28. White Barn Pokolbin
- Location: Pokolbin - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Barn
- Capacity: 150
White Barn in Pokolbin is a relatively new wedding venue that brings the vibe of the Hamptons to the New South Wales countryside. The purpose built barn is the perfect blank canvas to style in any wedding theme and the surrounding vineyard provides a scenic location for wedding ceremonies and photos. White Barn is one of the Hunter Valley's pet friendly wedding venues.
29. Adams Peak Country Estate & The Barn
- Location: Broke - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Barn, Shed
- Capacity: 180
The popular Adams Peak Estate offers all-in-one, pet friendly weddings with expansive views and exclusive use wedding packages. Reception venues include a rustic barn, plus a roofed shed with open walls that offers a weather proof option for an outdoor reception. A luxury house & seperate homestead are available for multi-day stays for up to 24 guests.
30. Moravia Park
- Location: Lovedale - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Barn
- Capacity: 200
Slightly off the beaten track of Hunter Valley weddings, Moravia Park offers an alternative country setting for rustic ceremonies and receptions. Budget friendly wedding packages provide 3 day hire with accommodation in the bridal suite.
Aside from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is the most searched place on Google for wedding venues in NSW. So its no surprise there are heaps of beautiful spots to get hitched in the Hunter. View the 30 Best Hunter Valley wedding venues to explore all the options in this stunning region of NSW.
Mudgee Area Venues
31. The Vinegrove Mudgee
- Location: Mudgee, NSW
- Venues: Marquee
- Capacity: 150
The Vinegrove is a romantic all-in-one wedding venue in the middle of a 100 acre vineyard. You can get married here and have your first dance as a married couple right in the middle of the grape vines. There's accommodation for 8 onsite too.
Whether you live locally in Mudgee, or love the idea of a destination wedding in regional NSW, Mudgee is an idyllic wedding location with plenty of ceremony and reception venues to choose from. Explore the complete list of Mudgee wedding venues recommended by local industry professionals.
Wedding Venues in Newcastle, NSW
32. The Lock Up
- Location: Newcastle, NSW
- Venues: Police Station
- Capacity: 100
Wedding venues in New South Wales don't come any more unique than Newcastle's original police station. This contemporary art and event space is no longer used as a prisoner exercise yard. Instead, The Lock Up is now one of the coolest ceremony and reception spaces in the state. And the wedding packages are affordable too.
33. 48 Watt St
- Location: Newcastle, NSW
- Venues: Church, Hall
- Capacity: 300
The 3 wedding venues at 48 Watt St offer an eclectic choice of ceremony and reception spaces conveniently located within walking distance of the Newcastle foreshore. There's the rustic Main Hall, a modern blank canvas aptly named White Hall and The Atrium (pictured) which offers a light filled space particularly well suited for cocktail weddings.
Still on the hunt for a ceremony or reception venue in Newcastle? More options including waterfront locations are listed on our most recommended wedding venues in Newcastle shortlist.
Northern NSW Wedding Venues
34. Midginbil Hill Eco Resort
- Location: Midginbil - Northern NSW
- Venues: Barn
- Capacity: 150
- If having an eco-friendly wedding in a peaceful location is important to you, you'll love Midginbil Hill Eco Resort. Located on 400 acres one hour inland from Byron Bay, this solar powered country property offers DIY weddings where all guests can stay for the weekend.
35. Ardeena Events
- Location: Carool - Northern NSW
- Venues: Barn, Garden
- Capacity: 130
- With views for miles, Ardeena Events is a popular spot for outdoor garden receptions. The spectacular hinterland and ocean offer the perfect backdrop for all-in-one weddings an hour north of Byron Bay. There's a barn onsite providing a weather-proof space and 9 guest rooms for overnight accommodation.
36. Pillar Rock Farm
- Location: Pillar Valley - Northern NSW
- Venues: Barn
- Capacity: 200
- Pillar Rock Farm is a 270 acre country wedding venue that's particularly well suited for those who like things to do. The property offers fishing, bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking, wildlife watching & 4WD'ing. Pillar Rock Farm is a very affordable wedding venue with barn hire from $2,000. You can stay onsite in the barn's loft, guesthouse or hunting cottage.
37. Yamba Wedding Retreat
- Location: Yamba - Northern NSW
- Venues: Saloon, Gardens, Barn
- Capacity: 150
- 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. 3 Day wedding packages are ideal for DIY ceremonies & receptions.
38. Summergrove Estate
- Location: Carool - Northern NSW
- Venues: Chapel, Barn, Gardens
- Capacity: 130
- Hill top wedding ceremonies at Summergrove Estate enjoy some of the most spectacular views in New South Wales. This all-in-one wedding venue is a versatile location with gardens, an onsite chapel and modern reception barn providing for all wedding needs. There's accommodation with a swimming pool + tennis onsite too. A great spot for a helicopter arrival.
Northern NSW venues are popular spots for destination weddings as couples travel from Sydney and beyond to get married here. If this busy nuptial location is on your radar you'll want to enquire 12 or more months before your wedding if you can.
Places to Get Married in Port Stephens
39. Saltwater Fingal Bay
- Location: Fingal Bay - Port Stephen, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant, Deck
- Capacity: 150
Saltwater is a beachfront wedding venue with idyllic ocean views 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. This area can also be used as a small reception venue or for pre-dinner cocktails.
40. Valhalla at The Spruce Estate
- Location: Bobs Farm - Port Stephens, NSW
- Venues:
- Capacity: 12 - 150
Valhalla is a family owned & operated restaurant, bar and farm located on The Spruce Estate in Anna Bay. With viking Scandinavian influences and a distinct European feel, the decor and surrounds at Valhalla have a unique homely feel. An all in one wedding venue with accommodation for 15 onsite.
As one of the most popular holiday spots on the North Coast of NSW, Port Stephens is the perfect spot to invite wedding guests. These are just a few of the wonderful venues in this region, and you can find the rest on our shortlist of Best Wedding Venues in Port Stephens.
Riverina wedding venues
41. Kimo Estate
- Location: Gundagai - Riverina, NSW
- Venues: Shed
- Capacity: 200
- Want a wedding on the Australian landscape? At Kimo Estate there's 7,000 acres of working farmland and rugged terrain to choose your wedding location from. There's also a 115 year old grain shed that does rustic weddings like a boss with its high ceilings and corrugated tin walls. Accommodation in the homestead, eco huts and cottages.
42. Tindarra Resort
- Location: Moana - Riverina, NSW
- Venues: Waterfront resort
- Capacity: 250
- Located on the banks of the Murray River, Tindarra Resort offers two wedding venues including the Riverfront Bar for relaxed cocktail weddings or a silk-lined marquee for a more refined, sit-down reception. The resort has accommodation for all wedding guests onsite and a pool to relax around after the wedding.
43. St Edwards of the Riverina
- Location: The Gap - Riverina, NSW
- Venues: Garden, Marquee
- Capacity: 200
A quick 15 minutes from Wagga Wagga, St Edwards provides a peaceful country location for picturesque garden ceremonies and marquee receptions. All inclusive wedding packages make easy work of this marquee venue and there's a spacious country homestead to get ready at and have a recovering brunch the following day.
44. Nimbo Fork Lodge
- Location: Killimicat - Riverina, NSW
- Venues: Marquee
- Capacity: 150
- On the outskirts of the Kosciuszko National Park, Nimbo Fork Lodge is a secluded and picturesque wedding venue in one of the most beautiful regional locations in NSW. Surrounded by farm land and with a flat grass patch on the Tumut River, Nimbo Fork is a gorgeous spot for a marquee wedding. Wedding guests can stay in the main lodge or one of 6 private cottages.
45. The Wild Vine
- Location: Oura - Riverina, NSW
- Venues: Garden, Courtyard, Restaurant
- Capacity: 205
- The Wild Vine is a Wagga Wagga winery, boutique farm and wedding venue. 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.
46. Uneke Warehouse
- Location: Wagga Wagga - Riverina, NSW
- Venues: Warehouse/Chapel
- Capacity: 120
- Uneke Warehouse is an industrial style wedding venue with old world charm. The chapel & warehouse provide a unique spot for wedding ceremonies and receptions in the one location. Elect for minimalist styling or use the blank canvases to put your own style to your cocktail or sit-down reception. An onsite wedding coordinator is available to assist your planning.
47. Magpies Nest
- Location: Estella - Riverina, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant, Stables
- Capacity: 100+
Wedding receptions at Magpies Nest are held in the restaurant within the property's historic stables building. The unique space offers picturesque views over the vineyard and olive groves to the Murrumbidgee River. All inclusive wedding packages provide exclusive use of the property including the purpose built ceremony area and access to an onsite wedding planner.
Well away from the most popular locations for destination weddings in NSW, Wagga Wagga and the surrounding Riverina regions offer a great selection of wedding venues with easier availability. Explore all wedding locations in this region on our list of most recommended Riverina wedding venues.
Venues on the NSW South Coast
48. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Venues: Marquee, Gardens
- Capacity: 150+
Figbird Cottage is one of the most affordable, relaxed and picturesque garden venues on the NSW South Coast. With a large garden marquee and two cottages, Figbird Cottage is the ideal location for a wedding weekend away with family and friends. Day hire is available or get the most value with 3 day/2 night hire including exclusive access to the entire property and all furniture & tableware for ceremony and reception venue set up. Glamping permitted.
49. Terara Riverside Gardens
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Venues: Barn, Greenhouse
- Capacity: 120
With 5 acres of gardens on the Shoalhaven River, Terara Riverside Gardens is an idyllic location for waterfront wedding ceremonies and receptions. A newly built greenhouse offers an seperate undercover ceremony location and is also a unique spot for small receptions. Larger weddings are held in the barn.
50. Bangalay Luxury Villas
- Location: Shoalhaven Heads, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant, Gardens
- Capacity: 88
With a golf course conveniently located next door, 16 luxury villas plus a beach house, pool and day spa, Bangalay offers the perfect place for a wedding weekend with your entire guest list. Wedding ceremonies can be held on the property's beachfront or in the landscaped gardens and the restaurant caters for indoor receptions.
51. Kullindi Homestead
- Location: Jervis Bay, NSW
- Venues: Marquee
- Capacity: 20 - 200
Looking for an AirBnB wedding venue? Kullindi Homestead is a private property wedding venue near the popular New South Wales area of Jervis Bay. Featuring an historic homestead, spacious lawns and its own jetty on the Sussex Inlet waterway, Kullindi Homestead is a perfectly picturesque location for DIY weddings. There's 5 self contained units onsite and plenty of space for glamping tents.
52. The Cove Jervis Bay
- Location: Jervis Bay, NSW
- Venues: Marquee, Gardens
- Capacity: 200
At The Cove in Jervis Bay you get your own private beach where you can either get married on the sand or in the gardens overlooking it. Venue hire includes exclusive-use of the property with accommodation to sleep up to 126 guests. So if you're planning a mid-sized beach wedding and want everyone to stay with you, this is your ideal NSW venue.
53. Paperbark Camp
- Location: Woollamia - South Coast, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant
- Capacity: 40 - 100
There are a few NSW venues that have an eco-friendly status and this unique forest location is one of the them. At Paperbark Camp you can have your wedding ceremony on the waterfront or immersed in bushland, followed by your reception in the treetop Bunyah. When the frivolities have ended, wander along the garden path to your luxury safari tent for the night. This would have to be one of the most romantic wedding venues in NSW.
54. Bewong River Retreat
- Location: Bewong - South Coast, NSW
- Venues: Barn, Marquee
- Capacity: 60 - 130
Located on 160 acres within temperate forest on the NSW South Coast, Bewong River Retreat provides a secluded and intimate spot to say your "I do's". Bungalows sleep 38 guests and you're allowed to pitch tents.
55. Bawley Bush Retreat
- Location: Bawley Point - South Coast, NSW
- Venues: Function Centre, Marquee
- Capacity: 50 - 150
Bawley Bush Retreat is a lakeside wedding venue secluded in NSW bushland. The versatile property is particularly well suited to outdoor weddings with a relaxed or festival vibe and flexible wedding packages cater for ceremonies and receptions of any size up to 150 guests. Bawley Bush Retreat is a favourite wedding venue with some of the best wedding photographers in NSW. It's a picturesque spot with plenty of photo opportunities. Accommodation for 44 + glamping.
56. Kianinny Bush Cottages
- Location: Tathra - Sapphire Coast, NSW
- Venues: 2 Pavilions
- Capacity: 60 - 150
Kianinny Bush Cottages offer two affordable wedding venues on the far South Coast of NSW. The 100 acre holiday retreat is dotted with self-contained bush cottages that sleep 150+ guests. You have access to the pavilions for the duration of your stay and can use them for pre and post wedding events. There's also canoeing, zip-lining, mini-putt and archery to keep everyone entertained for the weekend. Unlike other NSW venues, weddings do not require exclusive hire of the property.
57. Mimosa Wines
- Location: Bermagui - South Coast, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant
- Capacity: 180
Mimosa Wines is one of the best wedding venues with a view in NSW. The 200 acre winery features an elevated restaurant with an open air dining feel that enjoys breathtaking views over the vineyard and national park to the beaches of the NSW South Coast beyond.
The NSW South Coast is a large area with loads of wedding venues. Many have been highly recommended by the best of the best wedding vendors in NSW. If you're looking for a venue in this NSW region head to our list of most recommended South Coast wedding venues. This list has some of the most amazing spots to get hitched in Australia!
Kangaroo Valley Locations
58. Wildwood Kangaroo Valley
- Location: Kangaroo Valley, NSW
- Venues: Ceremony Platform, Shed, Pavilion
- Capacity: 90
Wildwood in Kangaroo Valley is one of the best cliff top wedding venues in New South Wales. This eco friendly spot in secluded bushland offers ceremonies & receptions with complete privacy and spectacular mountain views.
59. Weddings in the Wilde
- Location: Wildes Meadow - Kangaroo Valley, NSW
- Venues: Chapel, Marquee
- Capacity: 200
If you want a private location with a late curfew where you can party with your peeps all weekend long, Weddings in the Wilde is the perfect spot. This unique wedding venue is hidden in South Coast bushland and has affordable accommodation for the entire guest list. The relaxed setting is ideal for outdoor weddings and offers DIY & BYO wedding packages.
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Venues in the Southern Highlands
60. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Venues: Barn, Marquee
- Capacity: 145
- Aside from being a registered sanctuary with the Wildlife Land Trust., Growwild is a unique wedding venue located on a 25 acre wildflower farm. Expect gorgeous wedding photos at any time of year here. Growwild is also a budget friendly wedding venue where you can BYO alcohol & catering and hire the grounds for your exclusive use.
61. Peppers Craigieburn
- Location: Bowral, NSW
- Venues: Gardens, Restaurant, Bar
- Capacity: 180
With old world grandeur, heritage listed stables and private rose gardens, Peppers Craigieburn is an ideal location for elegant weddings in the heart of the Southern Highlands. The perfect relaxed setting for formal celebrations and has 72 guest rooms with balconies.
62. Fitzroy Inn
- Location: Mittagong, NSW 150
- Venues: Gardens, Restaurant, Marquee
- Capacity: 150
Fitzroy Inn is an exclusive use wedding venue with 5 acres of manicured gardens surrounding the historic guest house. Pets are welcome and there's boutique accommodation for 30 guests.
63. Sylvan Glen Estate
- Location: Penrose - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Venues: Function Room, Marquee
- Capacity: 140
- Surrounded by ecologically protected woodlands, Sylvan Glen Estate is a very private wedding venue where wedding weekends are the norm. The country spot features your own personal golf course, a huge country guesthouse, large cottage and seperate getting ready quarters which sleeps 62 in total.
64. Bendooley Estate
- Location: Berrima - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Venues: Barn, Book Barn
- Capacity: 250
Bendooley Estate is a country property with two luxe-rustic wedding venues that offer an elegant setting for 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. Accommodation for 20 onsite.
65. Gibraltar Hotel
- Location: Bowral, NSW
- Venues: Ballroom
- Capacity: 260
Gibraltar Hotel is the ideal place for black tie weddings in the relaxed surrounds of the country. This popular Southern Highlands wedding venue offers lakeside or garden ceremonies, ballroom receptions and luxury accommodation for 180. There's an onsite day spa and golf course and an after party bar. Wedding packages are all-inclusive from $195/pp.
66. Bundanoon Hotel
- Location: Bundanoon - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Venues: Function Room, Pool
- Capacity: 20 - 150
Bundanoon Hotel is an alternative wedding venue amongst the more popular spots in this region of New South Wales. The country setting offers manicured gardens onsite, plus a lake-front ceremony space within 5 minutes drive. There's 60 rooms onsite for all guests to stay the night.
67. Petrichor Farm
- Location: Gundaroo - Southern Tablelands, NSW
- Venues: Barn
- Capacity: 150
If you want to get married off the beaten track at a wedding venue in rural NSW, Petrichor Farm in the Southern Tablelands is an ideal location. The farm has 170 acres of grazing land, an abundance of native wildlife and a renovated reception venue that's one of the most laid back spots for a wedding in NSW.
68. Southern Highlands Winery
- Location: Sutton Forest - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant, Bottling Room, Marquee
- Capacity: 250
Southern Highlands Winery is a boutique vineyard and wedding venue with expansive countryside views. The Tuscan courtyard is ideal for elegant wedding ceremonies and is a romantic spot for a first dance under the stars. Check here first for wedding venues with last minute availability.
69. Somerley House
- Location: Sutton Forest - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Venues: Gardens, Meadow, Courtyard, Garden Room
- Capacity: 140
Somerley House with its Victorian facade is a romantic wedding venue with a rich history. The residence is surrounded by established old world gardens, woodlands and forest which provide a choice of romantic and intimate ceremony locations. Perfectly suited to luxe-rustic weddings, the ambling estate provides a seperate, dedicated space for each part of your wedding day.
70. The Secret Garden NSW
- Location: Wildes Meadow - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Venues: Gardens
- Capacity: 200
If you're a Frances Hodgson Burnett fan you'll love the New South Wales version of The Secret Garden. This Southern Highlands wedding venue offers 5 acres of formal and intimate garden rooms with expansive green lawns. Weddings here are relatively budget friendly with bespoke BYO & DIY packages available.
Being that the picturesque Southern Highlands is a quick 1.5 hours from Sydney and only slightly further from Canberra, it's one of the most popular spots for NSW weddings. It's also has more than its fair proportion of New South Wales venues. You can view all options on our shortlist of best Southern Highlands wedding venues.
Sydney Wedding Venues
71. Morso Events
- Location: Jones Bay Wharf - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant, Wharf
- Capacity: 60 sit down, 130 cocktail
Located on Pyrmont’s historic Jones Bay Wharf, Morso Events has become a popular Sydney wedding venue in recent years. With Harbour views, stunning sunsets in the evening and space for milling and socialising on the wharf, Morso is the perfect spot for a wedding reception on Sydney Harbour. Minimum booking 25 guests.
72. The Boathouse Palm Beach
- Location: Palm Beach - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Deck, Restaurant
- Capacity: 30 - 200
The Boathouse at Palm Beach is one of 10 wedding venues in Sydney owned and operated by the Boathouse Group. Synonymous with beachfront weddings, spectacular views and quality menus, The Boathouse provides a tranquil spot to get married on the northern beaches of New South Wales. A ceremony styling and bar service is available for external ceremonies on local beaches. The Boathouse is the perfect location for waterfront receptions in Sydney.
73. Beachside Dojo
- Location: Manly - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Private Dining Rooms, Restaurant, Deck
- Capacity: 150
Beachside Dojo brings the Hamptons to Sydney's iconic Manly Beach. You can get married on the deck of this first floor wedding venue with views of the palm trees and ocean behind you. Private dining rooms cater for intimate wedding receptions of 20 - 80 guests or exclusive hire is available for larger receptions.
74. Watsons Bay Hotel
- Location: Watsons Bay - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Private Rooms
- Capacity: 90 - 350
- Receptions: All inclusive wedding packages in a choice of 2 reception venues
Watsons Bay Hotel is an iconic local pub and fish n chip spot for Sydney's eastern set. With a public wharf and waterfront on its doorstep, you can either get married on the beach or like many couples - in the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. You can then ferry your guests to your wedding reception by private boat charter. This wedding spot also has 32 boutique hotel suites.
75. Manly 16ft Skiff
- Location: Manly - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Atrium, Lawn, Restaurant
- Capacity: 150
The Manly 16ft Skiff is a popular wedding venue at famous Manly Beach. The overwater atrium provides a unique ceremony venue with water views across Sydney Harbour and is a wet weather alternative to outdoor weddings on the adjacent lawns. Receptions enjoy captivating sunsets. Manly 16ft Skiff is a recommended venue for weddings with an international guest list.
76. Aqua Dining
- Location: Milsons Point - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant
- Capacity: 108 sit down, 120 cocktail
Recently renovated, this contemporary Italian restaurant sits above North Sydney Pool directly in front of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Aqua Dining is an impressive wedding venue both for its convenient and spectacular location, and its menu. Wedding reception packages include a 3 choice a-la carte menu from $170/head.
77. Public Dining Room
- Location: Mosman - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Terrace, Private Dining Room, Restaurant
- Capacity: 110 seated, 135 cocktail
If you're looking for a slightly quieter wedding venue at a Sydney beach, Public Dining Room at Balmoral ticks the box. There's a private dining room that caters for small wedding receptions of up to 40 guests or larger weddings of up to 135 are held in the main space. The Terrace can be hired for wedding ceremonies.
78. Ovolo Woolloomooloo
- Location: Woolloomooloo - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Chapel, Hall, Rooms
- Capacity: 30 - 300 seated
Ovolo Woolloomooloo is a heritage-listed wedding venue in a peaceful location on Sydney Harbour. The unique hotel has several creative spaces for wedding ceremonies and receptions that range from a neon chapel to industrial hall. Catering packages include unique options from gum balls, fairy floss and snow cone machines, to fine dining experiences.
79. Athol Hall
- Location: Mosman - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Hall, Beach, Lawns
- Capacity: 200
Athol Hall is a Sydney Harbour wedding venue managed by The Venues Collection. The all-in-one waterfront property offers panoramic views of Sydney's harbour and has its own private beach where you can have wedding ceremonies or take photos. Expansive sloping lawns in front of the Hall provide the ideal spot for pre-dinner drinks and canapes while watching the sun set.
80. Moby Dicks
- Location: Whale Beach - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Dining Room
- Capacity: 150 sit down, 200 cocktail
Another wedding venue in The Boathouse collection, Moby Dicks offers a spectacular waterfront location for wedding receptions with 180 degree ocean views. Choose from a sit-down or canape menu with packages from $195 per head.
81. The Freedom Hub Ethical Weddings
- Location: Waterloo - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Warehouse
- Capacity: 100 seated, 150 cocktail
The Freedom Hub is an urban warehouse, cafe and wedding venue that puts all proceeds towards supporting people who have experienced modern day slavery or human trafficking. Wedding packages include dry venue hire (from $2,000) or all inclusive packages utilising certified ethical vendors.
82. Hazelhurst Cafe
- Location: Gymea - South Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Cafe, National Park
- Capacity: 10+
Hazelhurst Cafe in the Arts Centre grounds is a boutique wedding venue with laid back, rockstar vibes. The space has an art gallery feel and is ideal for small weddings. Ceremonies are held in adjoining bushland and gardens a short walk away and the venue is reserved for your exclusive use when booked for weddings.
83. Chiswick
- Location: Woollahra - East Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Private Dining, Restaurant, Gardens
- Capacity: 70 seated, 70 cocktail
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 weddings. Wedding menus start at $90/pp + drinks. The signature cocktails are highly recommended.
84. The Grounds of Alexandria
- Location: Alexandria - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Private Dining, Hall, Gardens
- Capacity: 6 - 400
In the inner city of Sydney, The Grounds of Alexandria offers 5+ wedding venues to cater for small weddings of 6 people to large receptions of 400+. The unique ceremony & reception venues range from indoor & outdoor gardens (patios and atriums) to rustic private dining rooms and a large banquet hall.
85. Three Williams Cafe
- Location: Redfern - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Bar/Restaurant
- Capacity: 70 seated, 120 cocktail
Three Williams Cafe is an urban warehouse space that has become a popular spot for inner city wedding receptions in recent years. The untraditional wedding venue has a fun atmosphere and offers budget-friendly packages suitable for small weddings.
86. Kittyhawk
- Location: Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Conservatory, Function Room
- Capacity: 110 seated, 175 cocktail
Themed around the liberation of Paris in 1944, this unique French restaurant and cocktail bar offers atmospheric spaces for weddings in the centre of Sydney's CBD. Suitable for small weddings and elopements + larger weddings.
87. University of Sydney
- Location: Camperdown - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Dining Rooms, Halls, Gardens
- Capacity: 10 - 500
The University of Sydney campus has a selection of wedding ceremony and reception venues in heritage spaces. For small weddings the Chancellor's Room seats up to 25 while most popular is the Grand Refectory pictured above which is ideal for large receptions of up to 500 guests. Wedding enquiries are managed by caterers HostCo.
88. The Highline Venue
- Location: Bankstown - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Ballrooms, Terraces
- Capacity: 1,340
The Highline Venue is a popular black tie wedding venue featuring 3 glamorous ballrooms that each have their own bridal suites and pre-dinner cocktail areas. Souring 4.5 metre high ceilings, 24k gold chandeliers and grand staircases set the scene for elegant weddings. The staff are highly experienced with large cultural celebrations including Lebanese and Chinese weddings and cater for specific cuisine requirements.
89. Berowra Waters Inn
- Location: Berowra Waters - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Courtyard, Restaurant
- Capacity: 80
Away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney and surrounded by national park is one of Sydney's finest foodie places and most unique wedding venues. Only accessible by boat, Berowra Waters Inn features a private marina, quiet courtyard and open plan restaurant seating 80.
90. Clovelly Surf Club
- Location: Clovelly Beach - East Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Deck, Function Room
- Capacity: 100 sit down, 150+ cocktail
With panoramic ocean views, Clovelly Surf Club offers a spectacular setting for affordable and picturesque wedding ceremonies and receptions. A marquee can be pitched over the deck to increase covered space for cocktail weddings of up to 250.
91. Mejico
- Location: Pitt Street - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant
- Capacity: 50
Mejico is a Mexican inspired restaurant and somewhere a bit different for wedding receptions in the Sydney CBD. Available for exclusive use bookings, Mejico provides all inclusive group menus and Tequilla tasting experiences. The Tequilla Masterclass is a great option for pre-wedding events.
92. Rustic Weddings Sydney
- Location: Wilberforce - Sydney, NSW
- Venues: Barn, Marquee
- Capacity: 150
- Receptions: Choice of 3 wedding venues. Enquire for dry hire packages.
Located at The Australiana Pioneer Village, Rustic Weddings Sydney is an affordable all in one wedding venue with a choice of rustic ceremony and reception venues. Wedding packages are dry hire so you can DIY & BYO all your own wedding vendors.
As the largest city in New South Wales, Sydney has the widest and most eclectic collection of ceremony and reception venues in the state. To view the full collection head to our shortlist of Sydney wedding venues.
Wollongong & Illawarra
93. Seacliff House
- Location: Gerringong - Illawarra, NSW
- Venues: Barn, Outdoors
- Capacity: 180
Seacliff House is a NSW venue that takes farm weddings to a whole new level. The popular all-in-one wedding venue features a purpose built modern barn with views across lush paddocks to the ocean. A brand new luxury farmhouse adds to existing accommodation on the property and creates the perfect spot for a relaxed wedding weekend with family and friends.
94. The Sebel Harbourside Kiama
- Location: Kiama - Illawarra, NSW
- Venues: Chapel, Marquee, Function Room
- Capacity: 200
Overlooking Kiama Harbour, The Sebel Hotel is a picturesque and affordable wedding venue in an absolute waterfront location. The Sebel offers garden weddings and marquee receptions from $119 per person and has accommodation for the entire guest list.
95. Tumbling Waters Retreat
- Location: Stanwell Tops - Illawarra, NSW
- Venues: Restaurant, Gardens
- Capacity: 140
Tumbling Waters Retreat is one of the most picturesque garden venues in New South Wales. With a panoramic ocean backdrop, cliff top gardens, restaurant and 12 luxury suites, this high end resort is the ideal spot for wedding weekend close to Wollongong and Sydney.
From pretty beaches to cliff top venues with ocean views, the Wollongong and Illawarra regions of NSW offer lots of picturesque spots to tie the knot. For more ceremony and reception venues in this NSW location explore our complete list of Illawarra wedding venues.
Tamworth Wedding Venues
96. Tangaratta Vineyards
- Location: Peel Valley - Tamworth, NSW
- Venues: Chapel, Function Centre
- Capacity: 220+
Tangaratta Vineyards is a ceremony and reception venue located just outside the NSW town of Tamworth. The location features a chapel with a 104 year history, a large function centre and space for outdoor wedding ceremonies with a picturesque vineyard backdrop.
When you think of NSW weddings, Tamworth doesn't immediately jump to mind for most couples tying the knot. Which is what is charming about this waiting-to-be-discovered wedding location. As you can imagine, the range of wedding venues in Tamworth isn't huge. And that makes choosing easy.
Ceremony & Reception Venues in Wollombi
97. Redleaf Wollombi
- Location: Wollombi - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Gardens, Courtyard, Barn
- Capacity: 250
Redleaf Wollombi is a luxury 6 bedroom homestead surrounded by a Tuscan style courtyard, wide open lawns, peaceful gardens and native Australian bushland. This private Hunter Valley estate sleeps 12 guests and is available to hire for your exclusive use for extended stays. Marquee and teepee weddings are popular here, as are outdoor wedding receptions under festive festoon lighting.
98. The Woodhouse Wollombi
- Location: Wollombi - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Barn
- Capacity: 150
At Redwood Park in Wollombi, The Woodhouse is an impressive purpose built wedding venue 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. Wedding packages are DIY & BYO so you can bring your own wedding vendors.
99. Stonehurst Cedar Creek
- Location: Wollombi - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Venues: Forest, Cellar, Barn
- Capacity: 150
Hidden in Wollombi bushland, Stonehurst Cedar Creek is a 550 acre wedding venue that features a vineyard and farm land with deer and cattle. Long table wedding receptions are popular in the Poplar Forest and the venue has wet weather options in the case of rain. There are 7 onsite cottages plus an option for glamping. Private & budget friendly wedding location that's yours for exclusive hire with DIY/BYO packages.
Nestled between the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley, the secluded and peaceful ambience of Wollombi makes it a popular spot for NSW weddings. Most ceremony and reception venues in this NSW region offer accommodation onsite, making Wollombi an ideal location for a wedding weekend away. View all Wollombi wedding venues for the complete list of beautiful places to get married here.
More Wedding Venues in NSW
The above ceremony and reception venues are the best 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.
Want to find a specific type of wedding venue? Explore these curated shortlists to find the best of each venue type in the state...
Weekend Destinations
Unique Venues
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Small Ceremony & Reception Venues
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Farms
Venues with Accommodation
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Rustic Reception Venues
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Country Locations
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Located in the most spectacular locations in NSW locations, the ceremony and reception venues on this list as well as the shortlists above deliver exceptional wedding experiences for their couples. New South Wales certainly has the pick of Australia's best wedding venues.
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