Outdoor Wedding Reception Venues in Sydney
Looking for an outdoor reception venue in Sydney? Sydney has a great range of outdoor wedding reception venues that offer the perfect location for garden parties, cocktail functions and dining & dancing under the stars.
Amongst the city's best outdoor reception spaces are garden wedding venues located at Darling Point and Kirribilli which both have amazing waterfront views. Other wedding venues perfect for outdoor receptions on Sydney Harbour include the decks of party boats that offer unparalleled views of iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge.
On the outskirts of the city are some of the state's most unique places for alfresco wedding receptions. Among these amazing outdoor wedding venues in Sydney are rustic courtyards, wildflower gardens, backyard lawns and elevated viewing decks. The grounds of 19th century estates provide another unique location for garden receptions with the impressive architecture lending an incredibly atmospheric backdrop to outdoor celebrations.
These are the top 10 outdoor reception venues in Sydney. All of these alfresco event spaces offer a romantic setting for cocktail or seated wedding receptions in a beautiful outdoor location.
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Top 10 Outdoor Venues in Sydney
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Top 10 Outdoor Reception Venues In Sydney
1. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All-inclusive
- Accommodation: 36 guests
At Chapel Hill Retreat, outdoor wedding reception venues include expansive lawns and an elegant timber deck that both have sweeping views over lush mountain valleys. The scenic 35 acre retreat offers affordable all inclusive wedding packages, optional onsite ceremonies with 6 different locations to choose from and option accommodation for up to 36 guests in 7 cottages.
If it happens to be raining on your wedding day, Chapel Hill also has a covered verandah, a quaint chapel, an elegant function room and the option for a marquee wedding.
2. St Joseph's Backyard Weddings
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
St Joseph's Guesthouse is one of Sydney's most unique outdoor wedding venues located in the backyard of a rescued Catholic Church. The 160 year old hillside church now features 5 luxury bedrooms in the upper 2 storey's a function area on the ground floor surrounded by native bushland.
The backyard offers an atmospheric location for outdoor wedding receptions set against the dramatic facade of the church. You can bring all your own choice of suppliers from caterers to BYO drinks and the very affordable venue hire fee includes accommodation for 2+ nights.
3. Lords Estate
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The private lawns at Lords Estate are situated beside a grand 140 year old chapel creating one of Sydney's most unique locations for a garden wedding reception. Food trucks and drink carts are welcome on the property which is highly accessible just off the M7 and only 20 minutes from the CBD.
One of the great things about hiring Lords Estate for an outdoor wedding reception is that it comes with a cool wet weather option. Furniture inside the non-denominational chapel is removable creating a blank canvas space on polished wooden floors suitable for long table dining.
4. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 145
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This 25 acre flower farm is one of the prettiest garden wedding venues in Sydney and comes with three unique spaces for outdoor receptions. One is the Growwild Marquee which opens on all sides to views over the gardens and has an adjoining courtyard that offers alfresco dancing under festoon lights. The other most popular spot is an intimate courtyard that seats 50 guests and adjoins a little event barn.
Growwild also has a "Hidden Valley" accessed via paved stairs and which is made private by surrounding national park. Koalas are regularly spotted here and the site offers a more relaxed setting for picnic style weddings.
5. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $6,535 - $10,385
- Catering & Drinks: DIY/BYO
Lindesay House is the perfect outdoor reception venue for elegant garden weddings overlooking Sydney Harbour. Being the first established home at Darling Point, the grounds of this historic 19th century mansion are well positioned for premium Sydney Harbour views and feature a private reception lawn and garden marquee bordered by manicured hedges.
Venue hire for outdoor wedding receptions is priced from $6,535 - $7,190 for up to 60 guests during the day, and from $9,440 for up to 100 guests with a 9pm curfew.
6. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Australian Botanical Gardens in Mount Annan is the largest garden wedding venue in Sydney and comes with three outdoor reception spaces including a modern undercroft suitable in all weather conditions. There's also a spacious marquee lawn that can be hired for picnic weddings, a casual BBQ style area that's fully covered , and an intimate Connections Garden for weddings of up to 70 guests immersed in a beautiful rainforest setting.
7. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 30
- Venue Hire: $4,000 - $6,000
This private property in Kirribilli is the best outdoor reception space in Sydney for intimate garden parties with panoramic views over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. The lawn seats up to 24 guests or can cater for cocktail parties with up to 30 standing, and is fully BYO with an onsite kitchen available for caterers.
Venue hire is charged at $4,000 for the first 4 hours and $1,000 per hour thereafter and includes use of an in-house marquee in the event of unfavourable weather.
8. Berry Hill Weddings
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 15 - 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14 - 54
- Venue Hire: $13,500+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
The outdoor reception area at Berry Hill is nestled within a secluded wilderness and with stunning views of surrounding hills covered in blue gum forest, is the perfect spot for private dining under the stars.
This 75 acre nature escape is situated 90 minutes from the Sydney CBD and sits on the banks of the Hawkesbury River. Venue hire includes fully furnished outside ceremony & reception spaces that overlook the river & surrounding hills, an optional marquee with hard flooring, 2 nights accommodation for 14 guests in 3 shed suits and a refurbished homestead, and an optional glamping village of 20 luxury bell tents.
9. Seadeck Sydney
- Location: Lime Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 420
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
With the best views on Sydney Harbour, the floating Seadeck Sydney is one of the city's most spectacular venues for outdoor wedding receptions. The boat is available to hire for private weddings and both seated or cocktail receptions are suitable on the main deck.
10. Allegro Function Centre
- Location: 1 Porters Road Kenthurst NSW 2156
- Capacity: 200 - 300
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Treetop Terrace Bar at Allegro is one of Sydney's only outdoor function rooms and is situated amongst the canopy of beautiful gum trees. Located in the Hills District the Mediterranean style villa offers an ideal setting for bush weddings and comes with affordable all inclusive packages with optional ceremonies onsite.
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Beautiful Outdoor Reception Spaces In NSW
The Oasis
- Location: 5 Koala Place, Boat Harbour, NSW 2316
- Capacity: 80
- Accommodation: Sleeps 50
The open-sided pavilion at The Oasis in Port Stephens is a magical outdoor reception space that comes alive at night amongst a twinkling, fairy-lit rainforest. This exclusive little resort is nestled amongst 5 acres of tropical gardens at One Mile Beach and also has a festoon-lit lawn where up to 80 guests can dine directly under the rainforest canopy.
Venue hire at The Oasis comes with 9 units sleeping 18 - 50 guests for a one or two night stay. All inclusive wedding packages are very reasonably priced and you also have the option to BYO catering & drinks.
Eleven Eighty Weddings
- Location: 1180 Bolong Road, Coolangatta, NSW 2535
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
- Accommodation: Sleeps 15
The rustic courtyard at Eleven Eighty sits at the centre of a 3 acre country estate and is made private by the property's quaint and heritage buildings that surround it. Venue hire includes an optional clear marquee that can be erected over the courtyard, access to an adjoining barn bar and accommodation in two cottages for up to 15 guests.
Whistle Tree Weddings
- Location: 11 Calool Street, Bensville, NSW 2251
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 37
- Venue Hire: $5,500 - $7,800
Whistle Tree is an idyllic venue for outdoor wedding receptions as it features a spacious lawn, open-air tree trunk chapel and a Balinese-style shelter all set within a private enchanted woodland.
Ceremony & reception venue hire is priced from $5,500 on weekdays and $7,800 on weekends which provides exclusive use of the retreat's function facilities for your entire wedding day, two nights accommodation for up to 7 guests in two Balinese style huts, and an on-the-day wedding coordinator to set up & assist with vendors. BYO caterers & drinks.
Figbird Cottage
- Location: Comerong Island Rd, Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 150+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8 + glamping
- Wedding Packages: $6,500+
The grand European marquee at Figbird Cottage opens onto a festoon-lit lawn and offers a tranquil country setting for outdoor wedding receptions near Sydney. The property is surrounded by dairy farm with cows and horses often grazing in nearby paddocks.
Figbird Cottage is a DIY venue that can be hired for day use, or combined with onsite accommodation. All furniture and tableware comes with venue hire and you can BYO caterers and drinks including food trucks.
Leaves & Fishes
- Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
In the popular Hunter Valley just 2 hours from Sydney is this 20 acre rainforest oasis set around a flowering Lotus Lake. The Tuscan-style sunken garden is purpose built for outdoor wedding receptions and has space to erect a marquee should you wish.
Hire of Leaves and Fishes comes with 5 luxury boat sheds that sit over the Lotus Lake and accommodate up to 12 guests. The largest of the boat sheds has a spacious balcony over the lake which is the perfect size for alfresco wedding receptions with up to 20 guests. Wet weather options include a little restaurant and an amazing banquet hall with a candlelit roman bath.
Tanilba House
- Location: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
- Capacity: 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 4
- Catering & Drinks: All inclusive
Tanilba House is an historic garden estate located on the waters edge in Port Stephens and has an amazing outdoor reception space situated under a 30 metre stone arbour covered in blossoming wisteria & fairy lights. Three acres of whimsical gardens surround the oldest home in Port Stephens and feature a convict-built stone gaol, a fig tree ceremony cathedral and a light-filled conservatory which acts as your back up wet weather option.
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