Unique Reception Venues in Sydney
Looking for a unique wedding reception venue in Sydney? These non-traditional reception venues in Sydney are one-of-a-kind event spaces that cater for seated and cocktail receptions in a non-weddingy style setting. From outdoor wedding venues to hidden locations in the city's 'burbs, these stunning function spaces come with some interesting quirks.
The city's most unique wedding reception venues include secret gardens, waterfront lawns, long table dining experiences in unusual event spaces like a traditional wedding chapel and quirky function rooms built within industrial & wharf facilities. Including the best of Sydney's most unique wedding venues, here are 10 crazy-cool reception venues that offer a funky space for one-of-a-kind wedding receptions.
Top 10 Unique Wedding Reception Venues in Sydney
1. Lords Estate
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 80
- Venue Hire: $2,810+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Lords Estate is conveniently located in Seven Hills just 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD and has two unique reception spaces that offer the perfect blank canvas for funky wedding receptions. The first is the interior of the traditional wedding chapel which seats up to 60 guests with space for a breakaway lounge & dance floor. The second is an outdoor reception area set against the chapel's facade and surrounded by wild rose gardens and an urban meadow.
2. Growwild Secret Valley
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 30 - 145
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Secret Valley at Growwild Wildflower Farm is one of three unique reception venues at this out-of-town hideaway and is favoured for its secluded bushland setting nestled within native Koala habitat. The hidden site has a small wooden platform perfect for use by bands and is accessed via manicured paths connecting the two other spaces which include a micro wedding barn and a grand marquee set within a landscaped courtyard.
3. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Set on its own peninsula with a show ground and grandstand on one side and picturesque Kiama Beach on the other, The Pavilion is a one-of-a-kind location for unique ceremonies, photos and receptions all in the one place. Inside, the dream wedding venue features modern polished floors, huge windows overlooking the ocean and an entrance foyer/indoor ceremony venue.
Outside are two beautiful places to get married situated on the waterfront, an amazing variety of wedding photo opportunities and accommodation less than 5 minutes walk away. All inclusive wedding packages start at $100 - $125 per head depending on the season making The Pavilion one of the best value beach venues near Sydney.
4. SOHO at Jones Bay Wharf
- Location: 32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: from $130 per head
SOHO at the historic Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont is a unique industrial reception space for intimate cocktail weddings with up to 100 guests. The New York inspired loft features floor to ceiling windows that overlook Sydney Harbour and a private balcony nestled within the heritage finger wharves.
SOHO is one of 6 unique event spaces within the Jones Bay Wharf complex and is managed by Sydney's largest wedding & event specialists Doltone House. Other reception rooms with the same industrial chic vibe are available to hire for receptions with up to 1,000 guests and all inclusive wedding packages are priced from $130 - $210 per person.
5. The Vicarage At Lords
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 10
Hidden behind the Lords Estate Chapel is a 19th century Victorian residence with private dining and drawing rooms that are available to hire for small wedding receptions seating 8 - 10 guests. These little known reception rooms and adjoin a unique whiskey parlour & heritage verandah and offer one of Sydney's most exclusive dining experiences hosted by custodian Claire and catered by a private chef.
6. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, St Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Built from the ruins of a 160 year old church, St Joseph's Guesthouse is Sydney's quirkiest reception venue. The property is exclusively available to hire for 3 nights so you can have your wedding reception, ceremony and recovery events all in the one spot.
This incredible wedding destination has 5 bedrooms on the upper 2 levels and an atmospheric function area on the ground floor, plus an amazing backyard event space that overlooks stunning valley views. With the ability to BYO all your own suppliers, St Joseph's is the perfect secluded spot for an innovative wedding reception in the great outdoors.
7. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Venue Hire: $4,000 - $6,000
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
One of the more unexpected wedding reception spaces in Sydney is this private terrace lawn located in Kirribilli which comes with a panoramic vista over the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge. This intimate little lawn seats up to 24 guests and caters for cocktail wedding receptions with 30 - 35 guests. The wedding package is priced at $1,000 per hour with access to a marquee if required and kitchen facilities for your BYO caterers.
8. Australian Botanic Gardens
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 200
- Venue Type: Botanical Gardens
- Wedding Packages: Ceremony only or All inclusive
The Australian Botanic Gardens has several reception venues within its 416 hectares of gardens including several outdoor spaces suitable for alfresco weddings. The Connections Garden is perhaps the most unique reception venue on the property, being an outdoor room secluded within native rainforest plantings.
You can hire any of the gardens for 2+ hours for your wedding ceremony or add extended hire to incorporate your self styled wedding reception. Dry hire wedding packages mean you can BYO caterers and drinks and create your own very unique wedding set up.
9. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $6,535 - $10,385
Lindesay House is one of Sydney's most spectacular outdoor reception venues and is located on the waterfront within the grounds of Darling Point's first-built residence. Wedding facilities at this historic mansion include a large covered courtyard that seats up to 100 guests, a formal Paterre Garden which has graced the world's leading wedding magazines and private lawns perfect for garden party receptions.
Wedding reception packages at Lindesay House are priced from $6,535 for day time events with up to 60 guests and range up to $10,385 for a 100 person reception with a 9pm curfew. You get access to the colonially furnished private dining & drawing rooms to get ready and for wedding photos inside the residence with all packages.
10. Saints Event Centre
Location: Boronia Road, North Saint Marys, NSW 2760
Capacity: 40 - 500
Accommodation: Sleeps 250+
Wedding Packages: $55+/pp
Saints Event Centre at St Mary's Rugby League Club offers an alternative backdrop for wedding receptions overlooking the clubs playing field. This little known wedding venue is one 6 wedding reception spaces available to hire at Saints Event Centre and comes with its own private bar and state-of-the-art facilities.
Affordable wedding packages start from $55 per person with buffet, cocktail and seated menu options. The venue also provides easy access to accommodation with the 4 star Holiday Inn located onsite.
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