Bowral Wedding Venues
Wedding Locations: Bowral | Berrima | Moss Vale | Kangaroo Valley | Southern Highlands
Looking for a wedding venue in Bowral, NSW? Bowral wedding venues are located just 90 minutes from Sydney and 2 hours from Canberra in the picturesque Southern Highlands region of NSW. Most wedding venues in this region offer ceremony and reception venues in the one spot making Bowral a convenient and popular location for destination weddings.
The rural landscape of the Southern Highlands is at the heart of a Bowral wedding. Ceremony and reception venues are typically located on acreage and have an air of English aristocracy. Many wedding venues in Bowral feature Victorian architecture, manicured gardens, lakeside gazebos and well appointed ballrooms.
If you're looking for a touch of elegance, sophistication and old world charm mixed with a relaxed country vibe, this Southern Highlands town is your ideal wedding location. Here are the most recommended wedding venues in Bowral, NSW.
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1. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Venue Hire: $6,500+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Growwild Wildflower Farm is an elegant garden wedding venue set within 25 acres of native trees and wildflowers just 15 minutes from Bowral. The stunning property offers the perfect all-in-one location for outdoor weddings, with a Secret Valley ceremony site, two reception venues and lots of stunning photo backdrops nestled in the privacy of native bushland.
A landscaped marquee caters for wedding receptions with up to 145 guests and has an outdoor dance floor with stunning views over the gardens. The farm also has a micro wedding venue in a rustic garden shed that seats up to 50 guests and comes with a private courtyard for outdoor receptions. Wedding packages start at $6,500 and include exclusive use of the property with a bridal suite for getting ready, furniture, tableware and end-to-end coordination.
2. Briars Conservatory
- Address: 653 Moss Vale Road, Burradoo, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 130
- Wedding Packages: $200+/pp
Briars Conservatory is a romantic wedding venue on 15 rural acres of tranquil gardens near Bowral. The light-filled reception venue has large windows overlooking a private lake where there's a picturesque wedding ceremony spot at a waterfront gazebo.
Briars offers a great location for destination weddings as it has onsite accommodation for 130 people that guests can book themselves. There's also a public Inn on the estate which offers the perfect spot for an after party, and which has private dining rooms for pre & post wedding events. All inclusive wedding packages are priced from $200 per person and include a fully furnished ceremony & reception, affordable catering & drinks and full wedding coordination.
3. Mali Brae Farm
- Address: 562 Nowra Road, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 110
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
Mali Brae Farm is a family owned, boutique wedding venue on a private 90 acre farm near Bowral. The Barn is the larger of two reception venues on the property and features elegant chandeliers, polished floors and a grand central fire place.
There are 7 ceremony locations to choose from when you book your wedding at The Barn. Mali Brae Farm has one of the most eclectic collections of ceremony venues in Bowral including rustic ruins, weeping willows, waterfront gardens and a dedicated ceremony shed.
4. Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
- Location: 55 Radiata Road, Kangaroo Valley, 2577
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 64
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- No Curfew
Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat sits in a private wilderness setting 40 minutes from Bowral and is the perfect wedding venue for 3 day celebrations in nature. The retreat has an intimate wedding ceremony site in a 320 million year old Rock Cathedral, a breathtaking event space overlooking panoramic valley views, and a modern function room with floor-to-ceiling glass walls that immerse you in the stunning bush surrounds.
This unique 100 acre retreat is an exclusive-use wedding destination with accommodation for up to 64 guests in 32 stylish suites (plus glamping). You get the whole property to yourself for the entire weekend, with the freedom to host multiple events including a welcome night gathering and poolside recovery party.
5. Growwild Wildflower Farm - The Barn
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 50
- Venue Hire: $6,500
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
This small barn wedding venue is located at Growwild Wildflower Farm and offers an ideal setting for rustic ceremonies & receptions with up to 50 seated guests. The refurbished shed has an intimate courtyard area that's perfect for outdoor wedding receptions, and there's also a bridal suite with a bathroom so you can get ready onsite.
Growwild offers exclusive venue hire in the complete privacy of native bushland making it one of the best wedding venues in Bowral for romantic garden nuptials. There's a lush lawn for garden ceremonies nestled amongst gum trees (where Koalas are occasionally spotted), and manicured rows of native wildflowers offer an unending choice of pretty backdrops for wedding photos.
6. Caoura Cliffs
- Location: 1450 Caoura Road, Tallong, NSW 2579
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Venue Hire: $15,000+
- BYO catering & drinks
Caoura Cliffs is situated on a private cliff top near Bowral and is an incredibly scenic wedding location with a birds eye view over the Shoalhaven River. The contemporary reception space and adjoining ceremony area sit within stunning wilderness on a completely private 1,100 acre farm, and comes with cottage accommodation featuring a poolside entertaining pavilion.
Caoura Cliffs is managed by professional wedding planners who provide one-on-one support from the moment you enquire. You'll get a private venue tour before you book, access to the venue for planning purposes and optional on-the-day wedding coordination to liaise with vendors on your behalf and ensure a seamless set up of your ceremony & reception. Best suited to wedding budgets of $300+ per head.
7. Growwild Wildflower Farm - The Courtyard
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 50
- Wedding Packages: Exclusive day hire
The courtyard at Growwild Wildflower Farm adjoins the property's unique garden shed which has been refashioned into a unique, luxe-rustic reception venue. In the event of a glorious sunny day on your wedding date you can have tables and chairs set up in the courtyard, and at night this space is romantically lit with surrounding festoon lighting.
The space is large enough to accommodate interactive catering with outdoor fire pits or modern hanging spits. You can also opt for food trucks and drink vans and venue hire gives you free reign of the property to utilise however you like.
8. Mali Brae Farm - Augustine's Room
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 30 - 55
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2
Augustine's Room seats between 30 - 55 guests offering the perfect space for small wedding receptions in Bowral. This contemporary space is located at Mali Brae Farm and was purpose built for micro weddings in 2021. The barn-style room features an in-built bar, modern fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows with stunning views over rolling hills and lush green countryside.
All inclusive wedding packages include exclusive use of the property, a choice of 7 intimate ceremony sites that come fully furnished, a catering & drinks package of your choice and wedding coordination by popular owner operators, the Dark family.
9. Retford Park
- Location: 1325 Old South Road, Bowral, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 100
- Ceremony Venue Hire: $1,785 - $3,565
- Reception Venue Hire: Not available
Retford Park is the best wedding ceremony venue in Bowral for luxury garden nuptials. There are four outdoor wedding ceremony spaces in the elegant European style grounds of this grand Italian estate. They include a Japanese Maple Lawn, Laurel Lawn, Green Room and Knot Garden, and they offer a formal setting that feels romantic, private and exclusive.
Wedding ceremony packages at this Southern Highlands landmark range from $1,785 - $3,565 and include use of a Porte Cochere (wet weather verandah). You also get a post ceremony cocktail hour on the poolside lawn with great photo opportunities against the grand pool pavilion.
10. Centennial Vineyards Estate
- Location: 252 Centennial Road, Bowral, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Centennial Vineyards Estate offers the ideal setting for elegant winery weddings and is located in the heart of Bowral surrounded by stunning rows of lush green grapevines. The vineyard has two upscale reception spaces including a rustic restaurant that seats up to 180 guests indoors, and a Tuscan-inspired courtyard that caters for receptions with up to 165 seated guests or 200 people cocktail style.
All inclusive wedding packages are priced from $220 per person and are catered by Centennial Vineyards Restaurant who are renowned for fine food and impeccable service. Manicured lawns and sculpted trees frame the courtyard offering a romantic garden vibe for wedding ceremonies, and the whole property feels secluded amongst quintessential Southern Highlands countryside.
11. Peppers Craigieburn
- Location: Centennial Road, Bowral, NSW 2576
- Capacity: 180
- Wedding Packages: Micro Weddings & 60+ People
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
Peppers Craigieburn is an elegant wedding venue at an historic estate in the heart of Bowral. The estate features heritage listed stables, secret rose gardens, a restaurant, bar and function room. Renowned for its rich old world grandeur, Peppers Craigieburn is the perfect spot for a formal Southern Highlands wedding with a relaxed atmosphere.
Wedding packages start at $180 per person for receptions and there are 72 guest rooms onsite that feature balconies with scenic outlooks.
12. Fitzroy Inn - Marquee
- Address: 1 Ferguson Crescent, Mittagong, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Accommodation: Sleeps 30
Fitzroy Inn is an historic colonial guesthouse and wedding venue on 5 acres of manicured gardens in the foothills of Mt Gibraltar. Wedding reception venues include this elegant garden marquee which seats 100 guests or caters for cocktail functions of up to 120.
There's boutique accommodation for 30 guests onsite and venue hire includes exclusive use of the whole property. Fitzroy Inn is one of the few wedding venues in Bowral to be pet friendly.
13. The Conservatory
- Address: 1 Ferguson Crescent, Mittagong, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Accommodation: Sleeps 30
The Conservatory at Fitzroy Inn is an all-weather reception venue located inside Oaklands House - the property's historic colonial guesthouse. Up to 100 seated guests fit comfortably in the light-filled space or cocktail functions cater for up to 150.
The surrounding gardens offer a plethora of wedding photo opportunities and ceremony sites include a weir, under an oak tree or in the orchard. Two indoor ceremony venues provide a choice of wet weather options and the ceremony is included with all wedding bookings.
14. Bendooley Estate - The Stables
- Address: 3020 Old Hume Highway, Berrima, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 250
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Accommodation: 1, 2 & 3 bedroom cottages
The Stables at Bendooley Estate is the newest reception venue on the farm-like property. The elegant room seats up to 220 wedding guests or caters for cocktail weddings of up to 250 and wedding packages include all food & beverage and basic table settings.
The Stables features massive cathedral style glass windows, a centrepiece iron fire place, elegant wrought iron chandeliers and rich exposed beams. Weddings in The Stables often have a country glamour style theme. Self contained country cottages are available to hire onsite.
15. Bendooley Estate - The Book Barn
- Address: 3020 Old Hume Highway, Berrima, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 250
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Book Barn is Bendooley Estate's original reception venue. This Bowral location is famed as the headquarters of Berkelouw Books and the room pays tribute with inviting walls of book filled shelves. The space features a roaring fireplace and adjoining courtyard surrounded by the property's elegant gardens.
Bowral Weddings
Bowral is the most popular location to get married in the Southern Highlands as it offers a wide choice of beautiful ceremony & reception venues that are all conveniently located less than two hours from Sydney & Canberra. Many of the most spectacular wedding venues in the Southern Highlands are located in Bowral, and with plenty of accommodation for guests within 5 minutes drive, its no surprise this town is among the state's most popular wedding destinations.
If you're planning a destination wedding in Bowral we recommend booking your venue 18 months in advance to ensure you get your first preference of location and date.
Popular Wedding Locations
The most popular wedding locations in Bowral are garden venues, private estates and boutique hotels. They all have a picturesque ceremony & reception space in the one location, and most also have accommodation onsite. Being all-inclusive wedding venues they're ideal for couples planning a destination wedding, and have everything you need to celebrate over several days. If you're looking for a wedding venue with accommodation in Bowral, we recommend these places which have plenty of onsite accommodation:
- Briars Conservatory - Capacity 200, sleeps 130
- Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat - Capacity 150, sleeps 64 + glamping
- Sylvan Glen Estate - Capacity 144, sleeps 62
- Fitzroy Inn - Capacity 120, sleeps 30
Bowral Ceremony Venues
Bowral has a wonderful collection of wedding ceremony venues from garden sites to waterfront locations to rustic weather-proof places. Here are 5 highly recommended wedding ceremony venues in Bowral.
1. Rustic Ruins at Mali Brae Farm
2. The Gums at Mali Brae Farm
3. The Barn at Growwild Wildflower Farm
4. Secret Valley at Growwild Wildflower Farm
Bowral Reception Venues
Almost all reception venues in Bowral are located on private properties that you can hire for the exclusive use of your wedding day. When you book a reception venue in Bowral, you'll usually have access to any of the ceremony sites on the property as part of your wedding package. Here's our top recommended wedding reception venues in Bowral.
- Rustic receptions - The Barn at Mali Brae Farm
- Small receptions - Augustine's Room, Mali Brae Farm
- Marquee receptions - Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Outdoor reception - Secret Valley, Growwild
- White reception - Briars Conservatory
- Glamour reception - Caoura Cliffs
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