Wedding Venues On Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour is one Australia's most spectacular places to get married and has many incredible wedding venues with iconic views of the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge. Among the many beautiful wedding locations that line the harbour foreshore are world famous landmarks, sites of historic significance and a wide variety of unique ceremony & reception venues that provide a stunning vista over the city skyline.
The best wedding venues on Sydney Harbour are spread evenly across both sides of the Harbour Bridge and offer a wide variety of chic event spaces that range from popular local hangouts to hidden gems. Nearest to the CBD are beautiful heritage buildings in The Rocks, industrial wharfs at Pyrmont and grand mansions to the city's east. On the harbour's north side from Kirribilli to Mosman are a wonderful choice of contemporary function halls, foodie places, private gardens and rooftop bars.
Featuring many of Sydney's best waterfront wedding venues, these are the 18 most beautiful places to get married on Sydney Harbour.
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Top 18 Sydney Harbour Wedding Venues
1. Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf
- Location: 32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 20 - 1,000
- Wedding Packages: $130 - $210 per head
The historic Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont is one of the most popular wedding venues on Sydney Harbour with 8 unique reception spaces set within the waterfront complex. The largest event space at this iconic venue is the Heritage Wharf Room which has stunning views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline, and seats up to 680 guests in one combined space or 340 and 250 guests when split into two rooms.
All inclusive wedding packages at Jones Bay Wharf are priced from $130 - $210 per person with special packages available on Sundays. Onsite parking is available for all guests and the venue is serviced by water taxi with a mooring for arrival by boat.
2. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $6,535 - $10,385
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
One of the best outdoor wedding venues on Sydney Harbour is the historic Lindesay House at Darling Point which was built in 1834 and was the suburb's first constructed residence. Lindesay House is the perfect waterfront venue for garden weddings within 5 minutes of the city, as it has a private lawn and covered courtyard seating up to 100 guests directly on the Harbour foreshore.
Wedding packages at Lindesay House are managed by the National Trust of Australia and ranges from $6,535 for day time venue hire for up to 60 guests to $10,385 for 100 guests with a later 9pm curfew.
3. Doltone House Darling Island
- Location: 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 1,200
- Wedding Packages: $120 - $210 per head
Doltone House Darling Island is the largest reception venue on Sydney Harbour with space to seat up to 750 guests in the state's first 6 star green rated building. The premium waterfront location in Pyrmont comes stunning Harbour and city views through floor to ceiling glass walls and has a private outdoor promenade with access for boat arrivals. Darling Island is within walking distance of public transport from the Sydney CBD and offers affordable wedding packages from $120 per person.
4. SOHO at Jones Bay Wharf
- Location: 32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: from $130 per head
SOHO is an industrial chic wedding venue located on the Jones Bay Finger Wharf and with floor to ceiling windows offering a stunning view of Sydney Harbour, is one of the city's funkiest waterfront venues. The New York inspired loft features a rustic brick interior with a built in bar and is particularly well suited to cocktail receptions with 50 - 100 people or private dining for up to 70 seated guests.
5. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 35
- Venue Hire: $4,000 - $6,000
One of the newest waterfront venues for intimate weddings on Sydney Harbour is this private terrace lawn located in Kirribilli. The lawn seats up to 24 guests with unparalleled views over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House and can be hired from $1,000 per hour for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Venue hire comes with use of an internal kitchen and there's a complimentary marquee if required.
6. Sydney Opera House
- Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 60 - 1,000
- Venue Hire: $6,240
- Food & Drinks: $320/pp
The world renowned Opera House is Sydney Harbour's most iconic wedding venue and features 3 unique ceremony & reception spaces nestled in the heart of the harbour. The most exclusive reception venue under the famous sails is the concert hall foyers with premium views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and ferries making their way to & from Circular Quay. The Yallamundi Rooms has the best availability and seats up to 180 guests.
Standard wedding packages at the Sydney Opera House are priced at $360 - $380 per person in peak season and are catered by Trippas White Group.
7. Watersedge Weddings at Campbell's Stores
- Location: 7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 120 - 200
- Wedding Packages: $220+/pp
The historically significant Campbell’s Stores is a 3 storey waterfront building located in Sydney Harbour's most popular tourist precinct The Rocks, and it has two rustic reception spaces hidden on the 2nd floor that overlook inviable views of the Sydney Opera House. One of the spaces is used as a cocktail area for pre-dinner canapés & drinks and then transforms into a dance floor later in the evening. The other is a dedicated dining room furnished with seating for up to 120 reception guests.
8. Seadeck Sydney
- Location: Lime Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 420
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Seadeck offers more spectacular city views than any other reception venue in Sydney and is a Mediterranean-inspired vessel that traverses the harbour's many inlets & bays providing an endlessly changing feast of beautiful backdrops for your big day. Featuring a built-in stage, three bars and a covered deck with space for 100 - 420 guests, Seadeck is one of the best waterfront wedding venues in Sydney.
9. Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 60 - 350
- Accommodation: 62 Rooms
- Ceremony Venue Hire: $3,500 - $4,000
- Wedding Packages: $220 - $230 /pp
With panoramic views of the city skyline and a hybrid of wild inhabitants, Taronga Zoo is one of Sydney Harbour's most unique places to get married. The zoo has four scenic reception venues ranging from a glamorous ballroom to hip rooftop bar, and all wedding packages include the option for a wedding ceremony in the city-view Bird Amphitheatre or animal-view African Savannah.
All inclusive wedding packages at Taronga Zoo are catered by Trippas White Group and start from $220 - $230 per person. Venue hire fees also apply and range from $3,500 - $4,000 for ceremonies and are based on guest numbers for receptions. Also located within Sydney Harbour National Park at is a 62 room wildlife retreat operated by non-profit Taronga Conservation Society that provides onsite accommodation for all your wedding guests.
10. Pier One Sydney Harbour
- Location: Walsh Bay, 11 Hickson Rd, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 100 - 350
- Accommodation: 189 Suites
- Ceremony Fee: $4,000 - $6,000
- Wedding Packages: $160 - $199/pp
Pier One is the closest wedding venue to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and is a 189 suite hotel with three spectacular reception spaces & two ceremony venues that are all located directly on Sydney Harbour. The hotel's most popular event spaces include a unique glass-style Bridge Marquee, the Water Room which overlooks Luna Park and a sheltered outdoor ceremony space on the pier.
Pier One offers seated & cocktail wedding packages starting at $160 - $199 per person and has minimum spends that afford larger weddings with 140+ guests the best value.
11. Searock Grill
- Location: 5 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 45 - 55
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Searock Grill is an intimate reception venue at Circular Quay, conveniently located within walking distance of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney where you can get married overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Renowned as a steak & seafood eatery, the restaurant has a semi-private dining room that seats up to 45 guests plus an outdoor reception area overlooking the Sydney Opera House & Circular Quay Wharf.
12. Watsons Bay Hotel
- Location: 1 Military Road, Watsons Bay, NSW 2030
- Capacity: 90 - 350
- Accommodation: 32 Suites
- Wedding Packages: $209 - $250/pp
Watsons Bay Hotel is one of Sydney's most famous hospitality venues and is located on the eastern-most shore of Sydney Harbour with spectacular water views from its main reception space the Sunset Room. The hotel is serviced by Sydney Ferries from Circular Quay, has many waterfront ceremony locations at nearby beaches & parks and has onsite accommodation in 32 hotel-style suites.
Watsons Bay Hotel are currently renovating a rooftop event space which will open later in 2025 and wedding packages are expected to be updated then.
13. Athol Hall
- Location: Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 80 - 200
- Ceremony Fee: $760
- Wedding Packages: $215+/pp
Athol Hall is one of the most popular places to get married on Sydney Harbour because it is located in a beautiful bushland setting near Bradley's Head in Mosman and has panoramic water views. Athol hall is also one of the cheapest wedding venues on Sydney Harbour with all inclusive wedding packages priced at $210 per person for a Saturday booking in peak season.
The heritage all-white hall comes fully furnished for seated weddings with up to 130 guests or cocktail functions for 200 and there's a private beach a short walk through bushland for beautiful harbour-front wedding photos. The ceremony fee to get married at Athol Hall is $760 and is paid to the National Parks & Wildlife Service. Athol Hall provides complimentary ceremony seating for guests if you book your reception in the hall.
14. Ripples Chowder Bay
- Location: Chowder Bay Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: $155 - $209/pp
Ripples is one of our favourite waterfront reception venues in Sydney as it's located in quiet Chowder Bay near Mosman and with retractable walls has a gentle ocean breeze that gives the space a wonderful Mediterranean vibe. The popular foodie spot is accessible by both road & water and is easy walking distance from Clifton Gardens which is a beautiful spot for wedding ceremonies & photos.
Wedding packages at Ripples Chowder Bay are priced from $155 - $209 per person and include cocktail or seated dining menus featuring modern Australian cuisine. Minimum spends apply.
15. Sergeants Mess
- Location: Chowder Bay Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 50 - 350
- Ceremony Fee: $2,000
- Food & Beverage: $150 - $220/pp
Sergeants Mess is one of Sydney Harbour's most sought after wedding venues thanks to its stunning waterfront location near Clifton Gardens in Mosman. Wedding facilities at Sergeants Mess include a harbour side amphitheatre with built-in seating for ceremonies, a scenic reception room with space to seat 250 guests including a dance floor, and a wharf for arrival by boat.
Sergeants Mess is operated by Grand Pacific Group who offer all inclusive wedding packages priced from $150 - $220 per person for an evening reception or $120 - $150 for a lunch soiree.
16. Gunners Barracks
- Location: Suakin Dr, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 50-180
- Food & Beverages: $150 - $250/pp
Gunners Barracks is located amongst tranquil bushland in Mosman and is the perfect Sydney Harbour venue for weddings with a luxe heritage vibe. Beautiful places to get married at this de-fortified precinct include a private sandstone courtyard featuring a romantic canopy of festoon lights and a harbour front lawn set against an iconic red stone wall often featured in wedding publications.
The main reception space at Gunners Barracks is a heritage-style room that seats up to 130 guests and caters for cocktail functions with up to 180 people. Gunners Barracks is operated by Grand Pacific Group and offers all inclusive wedding packages priced from $150 per person with peak Saturdays charged at $220 - $250 per head.
17. Foys Kirribilli
- Location: 76 McDougall Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 20 - 180
- Catering & Drinks: $199 - $219/pp
Foys in Kirribilli is affectionately known as 'The Squaddie' by locals and is situated within Australia's oldest sailing club the Sydney Flying Squadron. The main event space seats up to 110 guests and adjoins a waterside balcony and when you hire Foys for your wedding reception you also get use of the The Flying Bear deck downstairs which is the perfect waterfront space for wedding ceremonies and pre-dinner drinks.
Wedding packages at Foys Kirribilli are priced from $199 - $219 per person for a cocktail or 3 course seated menu with 4.5 hours of drinks.
18. Estate Vaucluse House
- Location: Wentworth Rd, Vaucluse, NSW 2030
- Capacity: 60 - 200
- Wedding Packages: $200 - $286/pp
Estate Vaucluse House is a grand 1920's mansion located on 10 hectares of Victorian-style gardens in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The stately grounds sit directly on Sydney Harbour and feature an elegant reception venue that seats up to 150 guests, a beautiful ceremony space overlooking the harbour and historic sandstone buildings, trees, a pond and fountains.
Pearl Catering offer all inclusive wedding packages at Estate Vaucluse House priced from $200 - $286 per person and the venue can also be booked just for ceremonies with service of post-ceremony canapés from $66 per person. Minimum spends apply for weddings with fewer than 80 guests.
Sydney Harbour Reception Venues
Small Reception Venues
Small wedding spaces on Sydney Harbour that are close to the city include SOHO and The Harbour Dining Room at Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont which seat up to 70 & 80 guests respectively. There's also Victorian-era formal dining & drawing rooms at Lindesay House in Darling Point for elopements with up to 20 guests.
On the north side of Sydney Harbour in Kirribilli, a private terrace lawn is available for weddings with up to 24 seated guests and overlooks both the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House. Foys Kirribilli also has a small reception space that's perfect for micro weddings with 20 guests and is decorated with sailing memorabilia.
Outdoor Reception Venues
Outdoor wedding spaces on Sydney Harbour that are close to the city include Lindesay House at Darling Point which caters for receptions with 30 - 100 guests and Seadeck Sydney which is a Mediterranean-inspired vessel with deck space for up to 400 wedding guests.
On the north side of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a private Kirribilli terrace seats up to 24 guests with Bridge & Opera House views, and the area around Mosman has Taronga Zoo, Ripples Restaurant and Gunners Barracks which all have outdoor reception spaces directly on Sydney Harbour that interconnect with a weather proof function area.
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