Small Wedding Venues in NSW
Looking for a small wedding venue in NSW? NSW has a huge range of micro wedding venues suitable for elopements and mini weddings. The 50 micro venues listed in this article cater for weddings of between 2 - 60 guests. Some of these spaces cater for a maximum guest list of well fewer than 60, so if you’re looking for a truly intimate wedding venue you’re in the right place!
At Wedlockers, we classify small weddings as 60 guests or less, micro or mini weddings at 30 guests or less and elopements are usually 20 guests or less. Small wedding venues can be anything from intimate locations that cater solely to micro weddings, to private spaces within larger venues.
Included in this list are our top 10 small wedding venues in NSW where you’ll find some truly unique & intimate locations for smaller weddings. From cafes and small restaurants to private dining rooms, farms & orchards, private properties, estates, wine bars, industrial spaces, urban & country retreats and some gorgeous hotels and resorts.
Table of Contents:
Blue Mountains venues
Byron Bay venues
Central Coast venues
Hunter Valley venues
Illawarra venues
North Coast venues
South Coast venues
Southern Highlands venues
Sydney venues
Small Venues in the Blue Mountains
1. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Capacity: 10 - 60+
- Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, St Albans, NSW 2775
- Sleeps: 10
St Joseph's Guesthouse is an award winning heritage building built in the ruins of a 160 year old church. The unique 5 bedroom, 3 level micro venue is an ideal all-in-one location for intimate day-time weddings with up to 60 seated guests or 100 standing.
An affordable hire fee of $3,500 mid-week and $4,500 on weekends provides exclusive access to the Guesthouse, grounds and accommodation for 3 nights for up to 10 guests. Venue hire for a micro wedding with up to 60 guests is $5,500. You can then DIY & BYO to your own budget.
2. Dantosa Estate
- Location: 76 Mort St, Katoomba, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 16 - 60
- Sleeps: 18
Dantosa is an intimate, private property in the heart of the Blue Mountains world heritage listed national park. The 9 acre garden location can be hired for your exclusive use and offers a secluded all-in-one wedding destination ideally suited to small weddings of 16 - 60 guests.
The private estate features park like gardens, a picturesque lake with pontoon and lake house, a secluded forest and two seperate houses sleeping 18 people. The larger house caters for small wedding receptions of up to 60 guests.
When you book both houses you get exclusive use of the entire property, an all inclusive wedding package and
3. Ding Dang Doo
- Capacity: 30+
- Location: 7 Bowen Mountain Rd, Grose Vale, NSW 2753
- Sleeps: 13
Info: DIY/BYO, Pet Friendly, Elopements, Micro Weddings, Kayaks, Chickens, Horses, Jetty, Birdlife
4. Spicers Sangoma Retreat
- Capacity: 2 - 30
- Location: 70 Grandview Ln, Bowen Mountain, NSW 2753
- Sleeps: 12
- Elopements: $12,000+
- Small Weddings: $30,000+ (inc accommodation, exclusive use, food & beverage)
Spicers Sangoma Retreat is an intimate wedding retreat that offers elopement packages for 2, small indoor & outdoor wedding ceremony sites and micro wedding receptions with seating for 30 guests in the main dining room. Bush, Luxury, Private, Intimate, Spa, Formal, Weekend Hire, Exclusive Use, Pool, Eco Friendly.
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Small Venues in Byron Bay
5. Forget Me Not Farm
- Capacity: 12+
- Location: 589 Coopers Shoot Rd, Coopers Shoot, NSW 2479
- Sleeps: 8
Info: Marquee, Micro Weddings, Elopements, Swimming Pool, Chapel, Cows, Horses, Jetty
6. Summergrove Estate
- Location: 363 Carool Rd, Carool, NSW 2486
- Capacity: 20 - 130
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10 in 5 villas
- Wedding Packages: $12,850+
Summergrove Estate offers a location for small weddings with 20+ guests on Tuesdays & Wednesdays. Mid week wedding packages range from $12,850 - $17,250 for 20 - 60 guests respectively and include 5 villas, exclusive venue hire and catering and you get your choice of ceremony and reception venue.
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Small Venues on the Central Coast
7. Our Secret Garden
- Location: 120 Berkeley Road, Berkeley Vale, NSW 2261
- Capacity: 2 - 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10+
Our Secret Garden is a private, 58 acre estate that offers a secluded sanctuary for intimate weddings on the Central Coast. All inclusive elopement packages start at $3,300 including 2 hours hire of the grounds mid-week, a photographer and celebrant. For small weddings with 10 - 60 guests you can opt for a marquee reception and there is a luxury 5 bedroom house also available on the property.
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Small Venues in the Hunter Valley
8. Greystone Estate
- Capacity: 32+
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Sleeps: 32
- Cost Guide: $700+/pp (inc accommodation)
Greystone Estate is a luxurious private estate set on 10 park-like acres of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens. With accommodation for up to 32 guests in 4 seperate dwellings, Greystone Estate is the ideal spot for an intimate weekend away celebrating with family & friends in the Hunter Valley.
The property features a purpose-built open air pavilion for wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held in the modern function room or in communal spaces within the Main House. A gorgeous outdoor area perfect for small cocktail or seated functions adjoins the main house and has stunning views overlooking the property's gardens, walkways and dam.
9. Redleaf Wollombi
- Capacity: 40 - 60
- Location: 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Sleeps: 12
- Cost Guide: $500+/pp (inc accommodation)
Info: Barn/Shed, Private Estate, Secluded, Small Weddings, Tuscan Courtyard, Marquee, DIY Venue, Luxury
10. Spicers Guesthouse
- Capacity: 12+
- Location: Ekerts Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Sleeps: 90+
Info: Private, luxury, all-in-one weddings, micro weddings, private dining, Italian, country, swimming.
11. Woolshed Hill Estate
- Capacity: 30+
- Location: 342 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Sleeps: 30
Info: BYO/DIY, Marquee, Private, Small Weddings, Budget-friendly, Swimming, Tennis, Golf
12. Pokolbin Village
- Capacity: 30+
- Location: 2188 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Sleeps: 54
Info: BYO Marquee, DIY/BYO, Private, Small Hall, Swimming, Tennis
13. Lonely Goat Olives
- Capacity: 12+
- Location: 153 Eglinford Ln, Congewai, NSW 2325
- Sleeps: 5
Info: DIY/BYO, Marquee, Budget Friendly, Micro Weddings, Private, Pet Friendly, Glamping, Eco-friendly, Olive Grove
14. Goosewing Cottage
- Capacity: 20
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Sleeps: 12
Info: Elopements + Micro Weddings, Pet Friendly, Swimming Pool, Chickens, Eco-friendly
15. The Bath House Gardens
- Location: Forest Hill Drive, Oakhampton Heights, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 30
- Wedding Packages: DIY or all inclusive
The Bath House Gardens is an intimate wedding venue on 4 acres of tranquil lawns and gardens in the Hunter Valley region of Maitland. Small weddings with 30 guests or less are perfectly catered on the elevated ceremony site with arbor overlooking the gardens.
The Garden Room seats up to 14 guests for small wedding receptions or 30 for cocktail weddings. DIY or all inclusive private dining packages.
16. Wedding Grounds
- Capacity: 30
- Location: Wollombi Road, Laguna, NSW 2325
- Sleeps: 2
Info: DIY, Private, Bush, Weekend Hire, Micro Weddings, Elopement Packages
17. Maddies of Bolwarra
- Capacity: 40+
- Location: 35 Paterson Rd, Bolwarra, NSW 2320
- Sleeps: 14
Maddies of Bolwarra is a little wedding venue ideally suited to micro weddings and elopements of 20 - 40 guests hidden on a private property away from the Hunter Valley's busiest areas. Ceremonies are held under a giant Morton Bay Fig in the gardens. The dining room caters for micro wedding receptions or there is a garden pavilion that seats up to 60 guests.
Small wedding packages start at $3,100 including venue hire fee and exclusive use of ceremony and reception areas. Add catering and accommodation.
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Small Venues in the Illawarra
18. Ravensthorpe Guesthouse
- Location: 56 Tongarra Rd, Albion Park, NSW 2527
- Capacity: 20+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
Ravensthorpe is an elegant Georgian Manor House with a dining room to cater for small wedding receptions, accommodation for 14 and 3 acres of picturesque gardens perfect for a wedding ceremony. Small wedding packages cater for 20+ guests including a 24 hour all-inclusive wedding experience starting from getting ready to a recovery breakfast the next morning.
19. Tumbling Waters Retreat
- Capacity: 30+
- Location: 31 Stonehaven Rd, Stanwell Tops, NSW 2508
- Sleeps: 24
Info: Luxury, BYO, Garden, Private, Elopement Packages, Small Weddings, Pet Friendly, Formal, Bush, Ocean Views, Pool, Spa
20. Ruby's Mount Kembla
- Capacity: 30+
- Location: 39 Harry Graham Dr, Kembla Heights, NSW 2526
- Sleeps: 0
Info: Heritage, Small Weddings, All Inclusive Packages
21. The Sebel Harbourside Kiama
- Capacity: 50+
- Location: 31 Shoalhaven St, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Sleeps: 200
Info: Waterfront, Garden, Budget Friendly, Intimate Weddings
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Small Venues on the North Coast
22. Goolawah Retreat
- Location: 288 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head NSW 2440
- Capacity: 30+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 32 + camping
Goolawah Retreat is an ideal spot for small destination weddings with accommodation for 30 - 40+ guests onsite in 5 refurbished cottages (plus the option of camping). The 28 acre private property is surrounded by native bushland and has views of the ocean just a few minutes away.
A brand new wedding pavilion featuring a bar and fire place is included with exclusive hire. Guests can pay their own accommodation and you have the freedom to choose your own suppliers according to your budget. Weddings under $100/pp + accommodation are possible here. Pet friendly. No neighbours. No curfew.
23. Tanilba House
- Location: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
- Capacity: 20 - 90
- Accommodation: Sleeps 4
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive from $215/pp
Tanilba House is a waterfront wedding venue with 3 acres of gardens surrounding a heritage listed homestead in Port Stephens. The property is ideally suited to weddings of 40 - 70 guests, has both indoor & outdoor event spaces and offers all inclusive & easy small wedding packages from 4+ guests.
Mid week wedding packages for 4+ guests start at $3,900 including 2 hour venue hire & catering. Small weddings on the weekend range from $215 - $360 per person with a fully inclusive 4 hour wedding experience.
24. The Banksias
- Capacity: 12+
- Location: 1126 Point Plomer Rd, Crescent Head, NSW 2440
- Sleeps: 18 + Glamping
- Price Guide: $30,000+
Info: Marquee, Waterfront, Private, Bush, Weekend Hire, Exclusive Use, Tennis, Golf, Kayaks, Jetty
25. Paradise Botanical Gardens
- Capacity: 12+
- Location: 147 Cherry Ln, Kulnura, NSW 2250
- Sleeps: 4+
Info: DIY/BYO, Marquee, Heritage, Budget Friendly, Exclusive Use, Weekend Hire, Suits small weddings & elopements, outdoor weddings, unique.
26. Villa Vivante
- Capacity: 40+
- Location: 111A Bruxner Park Rd, Korora, NSW 2450
- Sleeps: 10
Info: Private, Formal, Luxury, Intimate, Weekend Hire, Ocean Views, Exclusive Use, Pool, Helicopter Arrival
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Small Venues on the South Coast
27. Figbird Cottage
- Location: 330 Comerong Island Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
- Capacity: 2 - 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
The elegant English style gardens at Figbird Cottage offer a relaxed & intimate setting for small weddings on the NSW South Coast. Romantic fairy-lit rose arbors and manicured lawns set the scene for elopements and micro weddings with 2 - 20 guests.
Micro wedding packages at Figbird Cottage start at $3,995 with 2 hour venue hire, a photographer, celebrant and bubbles to celebrate.
28. Fig Tree Park
- Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
- Capacity: 2+
- Accommodation: Sleeps 2 (S4,990 2 nights)
- Wedding Packages: From $110 - $150/pp
Fig Tree Park is a brand new small wedding venue opening on the South Coast in 2022. Situated high on a hill overlooking the ocean the property offers a stunning location under a fairly-lit fig tree for micro weddings and elopements. Wedding packages range from $4,990 to $6,500 for a 2 to 4 night stay and optional catering for up to 10 guests by a private chef can be added for $110 - $150/pp.
Small weddings with 10 - 60 guests have the freedom to DIY & BYO your choice of wedding vendors. The property is marquee friendly and has a little reception venue onsite in an iconic red barn.
29. Wildwood
- Location: Bendeela Road, Kangaroo Valley, NSW 2577
- Capacity: 15+
- Accommodation nearby
Info: BYO, Marquee, Private, Pet Friendly, Bush, Eco Friendly, Micro Wedding Packages
30. The Jackson Ranch
- Capacity: 10+
- Location: 101 Willinga Rd, Bawley Point, NSW 2539
- Sleeps: 30
Info: DIY/BYO, Waterfront, Small Weddings, Private, Rainforest, Function Centre, Weekend Hire, Intimate
31. Kullindi Homestead
- Capacity: 15+
- Location: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- Sleeps: 20
Info: DIY/BYO, Waterfront, Private, Heritage, Budget Friendly, Weekend Hire, Late Curfew, Lawn Games, Kangaroos, Birdlife, Jetty
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Small Venues in the Southern Highlands
32. Augustine's Room - Mali Brae Farm
- Capacity: 30 - 55
- Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
- Sleeps: 2
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Info: Augustine's Room is a purpose built, micro wedding venue for 30 - 55 guests, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking stunning countryside views. There's 6 private & intimate ceremony spots to choose from including rustic ruins, gardens and waterfront locations. All inclusive elopement and small wedding packages include complimentary accommodation for 2.
33. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Capacity: 50
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Accommodation: Next door
Info: The micro wedding barn at Growwild Wildflower Farm is a rustic location for small ceremonies and receptions of up to 50 guests. The property features stunning outdoor gardens, intimate bushland and a clear walled marquee for weddings of 100+ guests.
34. Hillview Heritage Hotel
- Capacity: 30+
- Location: 7277 Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forest, NSW 2577
- Sleeps: 21
Info: DIY/BYO, Marquee, Farm, Heritage, Budget Friendly, Pet Friendly, Weekend Hire
35. Peppers Manor House
- Capacity: 20+
- Location: Kater Rd, Sutton Forest, NSW 2577
- Sleeps: 12
Info: Garden, Pool, Tennis, Golf, Lawn Games, Kangaroos, Small Packages
36. Southern Highlands Winery
- Capacity: 30+
- Location: Oldbury Rd, Sutton Forest, NSW 2577
- Sleeps: 0
Info: Marquee, Private, Industrial, Cows, Vineyard
37. The Secret Garden
- Capacity: 2+
- Location: Blencowes Lane, Wildes Meadow, NSW 2577
- Sleeps: 0
Info: DIY/BYO, Marquee, Waterfront, Garden, Bush, Outdoor + Covered Ceremony Venues, Small Receptions
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Small Venues in Sydney
38. Lords Estate Chapel
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 80
- Wedding Packages: $1,250+
Lords Estate is a private little Sydney chapel that can be booked for non-denominational wedding ceremonies with 2 - 80 guests and features surrounding gardens for wedding photos. The chapel also makes a unique reception venue for long table seated events of up to 30 guests with space for a lounge and dance floor.
An authentic vintage drawing room and private dining room seating 8 - 12 guests is located behind the chapel in the estate's main homestead and offers one of Sydney's most exclusive private dining wedding experiences.
39. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 2+
- Wedding Packages: $550+
The Australian Botanical Gardens in Western Sydney has a choice of lawns and gardens to hire for small wedding ceremonies and garden receptions. Wedding packages start at $550 for 2 hour lawn hire with the option of adding additional hours and ceremony set up.
40. Ovolo Woolloomooloo
- Capacity: 25+
- Location: 6 Cowper Wharf Roadway, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
- Sleeps: 50+
Info: Waterfront, Heritage, Formal, Industrial, Contribute to a Purpose, Small Weddings
41. Mejico Cafe
- Capacity: 40+
- Location: 105 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Sleeps: 0
Info: Exclusive Use, Foodie Venue, Mexican, Micro Weddings
42. Hazelhurst Cafe
- Capacity: 10+
- Location: 782 Kingsway, Gymea, NSW 2227
- Sleeps: 0
Info: Bush, Garden Ceremonies, Exclusive Use, Cafe, Arts, Small Weddings
43. Salon Privé
- Location: 264 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 28 - 40
Salon Privé is a private dining room located at Australian Square on the 47th floor. Part of the revolving restaurant O Bar & Dining, Salon Privé is a unique small reception venue with some of the best views and food in Sydney.
The dining room caters for intimate wedding receptions with up to 28 seated or 40 standing guests and has 360º views over the Sydney skyline.
44. Pilu
- Capacity: 15+
- Location: Moore Rd, Freshwater, NSW 2096
- Sleeps: 0
Info: Ocean Views, Marquee, Exclusive Use, Italian Dining, Small Weddings, Outdoor
45. The Freedom Hub
- Capacity: 45+
- Location: 283 Young St, Waterloo, NSW 2017
- Sleeps: 0
Info: Small Weddings, Urban, Exclusive Use, Ethical, DIY, BYO
46. Rocker Bondi
- Capacity: 50+
- Location: 5/39-53 Campbell Parade, North Bondi, NSW 2026
- Sleeps: 0
Info: Waterfront, Beach, Foodie Venue, Small Receptions
47. Chiswick
- Capacity: 30+
- Location: 65 Ocean St, Woollahra, NSW 2025
- Sleeps: 0
Info: Award Winning Chef, Foodie Venue, Outdoor Ceremonies, Semi Private Dining, Small Weddings
48. The Grounds of Alexandria
- Capacity: 10+
- Location: 7a/2 Huntley St, Alexandria, NSW 2015
- Sleeps: 0
Info: The Gardens at The Grounds of Alexandria is a micro wedding venue in the heart of Sydney. Ceremonies + Small Receptions surrounded by plants, rustic decor and fairy lights.
49. Intercontinental Hotel Double Bay
- Capacity: 60+
- Location: 33 Cross St, Double Bay, NSW 2028
- Sleeps: 60+
Info: Ocean Views, Pool, Hotel, Ball Room, Small Weddings
50. Nola Smokehouse
- Capacity: 12+
- Location: Level 1, 100 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo, NSW 2000
Info: Sydney Harbour Location, Water Views, Small Weddings, Whiskey Bar, New Orleans Inspired
51. Public Dining Room
- Capacity: 25+
- Location: 2A The Esplanade, Mosman, NSW 2088
Info: Beach, Waterfront, Ocean Views, Small Ceremonies & Receptions
52. The Boathouse Palm Beach
- Capacity: 12+
- Location: Governor Phillip Park, Palm Beach, NSW 2108
Info: Waterfront, Outdoor Reception, Exclusive Use, Micro Weddings, Harbour Views
53. Olio Kensington St
- Capacity: 12+
- Location: 2/2/10 Kensington St, Chippendale, NSW 2008
Info: Sicilian Restaurant, Foodie Venue, Private Dining, Micro Wedding Receptions
54. Little Zimzala
Location: The Esplanade, Cronulla, NSW 2230
Capacity: 35 - 40
Wedding Packages: All inclusive from $135/pp
Little Zimzala is the affectionate title of the small private dining area at the south side of Zimzala Restaurant. The intimate wedding reception area is small on space but big on atmosphere within the busy Cronulla esplanade. The outdoor space has expansive ocean views and comes with an all-inclusive seafood style menu.
55. The Terrace @ Jonah's
- Capacity: 40+
- Location: 69 Bynya Rd, Palm Beach, NSW 2108
- Sleeps: 22
Info: Ocean Views, Micro Weddings, Gardens, Private Hire, All Inclusive Wedding Packages
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