Affordable wedding venues are found in all regions of NSW from popular Sydney beaches to hotspots like Byron Bay. There are cheap venues on the waterfront where you can host your wedding ceremony & reception in the one location, and there are budget country retreats that you can hire exclusively for the entire weekend. Whatever type of wedding you've got your heart set on, there's plenty of affordable venues in NSW where you can bring that vision to life.
A cheap wedding venue offers packages that cost below the state average according to their location & what they offer. As a general rule, affordable venues usually cost no more than $100 per head as part of a wedding package with catering & beverages. Some of the cheapest venues on this list offer all-inclusive wedding packages with accommodation packaged into 3 day hire. Once the cost of accommodation is subtracted (which can be covered by attendees) the price per person falls well below the state average for weddings in NSW.
The region in which you choose to get married will have a substantial impact on the cost of venue hire and catering. It’s much easier to keep costs down in less populated areas of NSW such as rural towns like Mudgee or Wagga Wagga and regional holiday spots like Tathra on the South Coast and Forster or Yamba on the North Coast. Whereas finding cheap venues in Sydney is more of a challenge.
Another great way to keep wedding costs down is to plan your wedding in the off peak season, which in NSW is between May and July. Most affordable wedding venues have more availability in the winter months and some charge discounted rates both for venue hire and all-inclusive packages.
Your other option is to take advantage of discounted rates that venues will usually offer to host your mid-week wedding. Fridays and Sundays attract cheaper wedding packages at some venues too.
The following is a curated list of affordable wedding venues in NSW. All of these venues are either DIY & BYO (so you can hire your own caterers according to your budget), or they provide all-inclusive packages that cost substantially less than other venues. Browse the complete list of budget wedding venues in NSW, or choose from our top picks listed below:
Affordable Wedding Venues in NSW
Off-the-beaten-track Venues
Blue Mountains Venues
Byron Bay Venues
Hunter Valley Venues
Illawarra Venues
Newcastle Venues
North Coast Venues
Riverina Venues
South Coast Venues
Southern Highlands Venues
Sydney Venues
Affordable Venues in the Blue Mountains
1. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Cost: $5,500 includes venue hire + 4 nights
- Location: Hawkesbury - NSW
- Venue Info: St Joseph's Guesthouse is a unique and affordable wedding venue built in the ruins of a 160 year old Catholic church. The 5 bedroom, 3 level heritage building offers the ideal all-in-one location for intimate weddings of up to 100 guests.
The budget-friendly venue hire fee of $5,500 includes accommodation for 10 guests for 3 nights, with exclusive use of the entire property. You can get married under the original church bell, utilise the ground floor function area as your reception venue, or opt for a festival style wedding in the great outdoors.
2. Australian Bushland Weddings
- Capacity: 100 & 250
- Cost: Enquire for wedding package prices
- Location: Wisemans Ferry - NSW
- Venue Info: Ultimate budget wedding venue with DIY or catered packages on request. 2 sites available including basic cabins, camping & amenities for the whole guest list. Affordable back-to-nature venue for your exclusive use for the weekend.
3. The Retreat at Wisemans
- Capacity: 200
- Cost: Wedding packages from $95 per person
- Location: Hawkesbury River - NSW
- Info: Affordable garden wedding venue on the Hawkesbury River. Fully inclusive wedding packages with accommodation for 120 onsite. Budget friendly cost per head make this one of the cheapest NSW wedding venues. Marquee weddings available.
4. Ding Dang Doo
- Capacity: Max 100 but ideally suited to smaller weddings
- Cost: 40 person wedding reception from $4,200 including accommodation for 2.
- Location: Lower Blue Mountains - NSW
- Info: 30 Acre horse ranch with accommodation options onsite including cottages & glamping. Affordable wedding packages include 40 person ceremony + reception from $4,200 including accommodation for 2.
5. Riverside Oaks Resort
- Capacity: 250
- Cost: All inclusive wedding packages cost from $110 per head
- Location: Hawkesbury River - NSW
- Info: Waterfront golf course on 587 acres with a variety of picturesque locations for wedding ceremonies & photos. Affordable venue with 33 guest rooms available onsite.
6. Secret Creek Cafe
- Capacity: 70 Seated. 150 Cocktail.
- Cost: Affordable wedding packages start at $3,000 hire + $40/pp including food. BYO alcohol.
- Location: Lithgow - NSW
- Info: Budget venue and vegan eatery located within a 200 acre native wildlife sanctuary with Wallabies, Dingoes, Emus & Tasmanian devils. Tranquil, secluded valley entirely yours for the day.
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Affordable Venues in Byron Bay
7. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Capacity: 150
- Cost: 3 day stay & play packages from $10,000.
- Location: Tweed Valley - NSW
- Info: 400 Acre eco resort with affordable 3 day wedding packages that include accommodation. All guests can stay on the farm and enjoy the lush rainforest and mountain views. Keep the venue cost down with BYO food & beverage.
8. Ardeena Events
- Capacity: 130
- Cost: 3 Day wedding packages from $10,500 including 8 units for 2 nights.
- Location: Carool - NSW
- Info: Affordable venue for weekender weddings. Spectacular ocean & hinterland views on 77 acres of lush rainforest and open fields. BYO alcohol & catering to minimise cost.
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Affordable Venues in the Hunter Valley
9. The Drovers Camp Wedding Venue
- Capacity: 100+
- Cost: Wedding packages include venue hire
- Location: 317 Elderslie Road, Branxton, NSW 2335
The Drovers Camp is a rustic, Australian-themed venue that offers inexpensive wedding packages in the Hunter Valley. The relaxed 120 acre property has previously been renowned for outdoor concerts and country music but has since had a makeover and now specialises in affordable country weddings.
10. The Barn House
- Capacity: 100
- Cost: Wedding packages from $5,000
- Location: 37 Paterson Road, Bolwarra, NSW 2320
The Barn House is one of the cheapest wedding venues in the Hunter Valley. A DIY ceremony and reception venue, the Barn offers a rustic backdrop for relaxed country weddings. With the freedom to choose your own wedding suppliers, The Barn House offers the potential to fit all budgets.
11. Moravia Park
- Capacity: 200
- Cost: Hire from $10,300 including accommodation for couple in the barn
- Location: Lovedale - NSW
- Info: Ultimate 3 day wedding venue with barn packages including most hire items for both ceremony & reception plus accommodation. No need for external hire items makes Moravia Park one of the Hunter Valley's more affordable wedding venues.
12. Lonely Goat Olives
- Capacity: 50
- Cost: Weddings & elopements from $4,000.
- Location: Congewai - NSW
- Info: Fully DIY venue in an established olive grove. Ideal for outdoor weddings & best suited to marquee or tipi style reception. BYO catering & alcohol makes Lonely Goat a cheap venue in the Hunter Valley.
13. Hunters Quarter
- Capacity: 160
- Cost: All inclusive wedding packages from $125/pp.
- Location: Pokolbin - NSW
- Info: Affordable venue on a private terrace in the vineyards. Located at the Cockfighters Ghost winery, Hunters Quarter is a foodie venue with stunning views over the vines. All inclusive packages are reasonably priced for the Hunter region from $125/pp. A 3 bedroom cottage is available onsite.
14. Woolshed Hill Estate
- Capacity: 100
- Cost: Enquire for current package prices
- Location: Rothbury - NSW
- Info: Reasonably priced private estate with a large dining room for weddings of up to 50 guests or multiple marquee locations for larger events. The estate sleeps 30 & has a tennis court, pool & bbq area. Save on reception costs by pitching a marquee on the tennis court.
15. Pokolbin Village
- Capacity: 100
- Cost: Enquire for current package prices
- Location: Pokolbin - NSW
- Info: Pokolbin Village spans 100 acres in the heart of the Hunter Valley. A variety of sites are available for marquee weddings & there's a budget friendly function room for smaller events of up to 60 guests. Accommodation available for everyone.
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Affordable Venues in the Illawarra
16. Panorama House
- Capacity: 380
- Cost: All inclusive wedding packages from $70/pp
- Location: Maddens Plains - NSW
- Info: Panorama House is one of the best budget wedding venues in NSW. Located one hour from Sydney with 180 degree ocean views, this is the ideal location for an affordable waterfront wedding.
17. The Sebel Harbourside Kiama
- Capacity: 200
- Cost: Wedding packages from $119/pp
- Location: Kiama - NSW
- Info: Overlooking Kiama Harbour, The Sebel offers stunning garden or waterfront weddings and receptions with everything included. An affordable holiday and wedding location with accommodation for the entire guest list.
18. Mercure Gerringong
- Capacity: 50 - 180
- Cost: Wedding packages from $99 per person
- Location: 1 Fern St, Gerringong, NSW 2534
Mercure Gerringong Resort is an all in one wedding venue with all inclusive packages under $100 per person. There are classic style gardens in an intimate courtyard setting for wedding ceremonies with picturesque views across the hinterland to the ocean.
The resort offers discounted accommodation for all wedding guests onsite.
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Affordable Venues in Newcastle
19. The Lock Up
- Capacity: 100
- Cost: $2,200 for reception space hire or $2,900 including ceremony
- Location: Newcastle - NSW
- Info: Originally Newcastle's police station, The Lock Up is now a contemporary art space in what used to be the exercise yard. Located in a heritage precinct, this affordable venue provides one of the most unique wedding locations in NSW.
Affordable Venues on the North Coast
20. Sea Eagle Point
- Capacity: 120
- Cost: Enquire for exclusive hire pricing
- Location: Whoota - NSW
- Info: Affordable waterfront wedding venue that's perfect for weekend long weddings with multiple self contained cottages onsite. Rustic shed or marquee reception spaces. Volleyball & tennis courts onsite, plus two friendly donkeys. Great value for money.
21. Longview Farm
- Capacity: 120
- Cost: 4 Day exclusive use of property including accommodation for all guests from $15,000.
- Location: Manning Valley - NSW
- Info: Budget wedding venue in a rural location with riverfront ceremonies & shed reception. Smaller weddings suited to the luxury rotating house with additional camping & glamping accommodation options.
22. Tanilba House
- Capacity: 90
- Cost: $9,500 all inclusive ceremony + reception for 50 guests
- Location: Port Stephens - NSW
- Info: Heritage listed waterfront homestead and gardens in Port Stephens. BYO options are available making Tanilba House one of the most affordable venues along the NSW coast. All inclusive wedding packages start at $9,500 for 50 guests and you can add guests for $89 per person up to 100 people.
23. Saltwater Fingal Bay
- Capacity: 150
- Cost: All inclusive packages from $80/pp
- Location: Port Stephens - NSW
- Info: Beachfront wedding ceremony & reception venue with all-inclusive budget friendly packages. Plenty of holiday accommodation nearby including cheap locations.
24. Valhalla
- Capacity: 150
- Cost: Enquire for current wedding prices
- Location: Anna Bay - NSW
- Info: Family owned & operated restaurant & bar on working farmland in Anna Bay. Valhalla at The Spruce Estate is home to the renowned 'Anna Bay Tomatoes' and provides the region with fresh veggies year round. An affordable venue with a homely feel.
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Affordable Venues on the Riverina
25. Billenbah on the Bidgee
- Capacity: 100
- Cost: Enquire for current package costs
- Location: Euroley - NSW
- Info: Very affordable wedding venue with 140 year old waterfront homestead. Private garden and riverfront ceremonies and marquee reception.
26. Big Springs Homestead
- Capacity: 200
- Cost: Enquire for current package price
- Location: Wagga Wagga - NSW
- Info: Private countryside venue offering lush garden ceremonies, receptions in the stables or outdoor festoon-lit events with dancing under the stars. An affordable wedding location that can be styled to impress.
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Affordable Venues on the South Coast
27. Figbird Cottage
- Capacity: 150
- Cost: Venue hire packages from $4,500
- Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
- Info: One of the most affordable venues on the South Coast. Wedding packages include marquee hire, all furniture for both ceremony and reception, tableware, lighting & decorations plus multi-night accommodation for up to 8 people. BYO catering and alcohol.
28. Willow Farm
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 130
- Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
- Info: With a huge 160 acres exclusively yours for the weekend, Willow Farm is the perfect setting for relaxed country weddings. The property features spacious outdoor areas, a rustic entertainment shed, a marquee and lawn games area, yoga barn (and wet weather ceremony venue) and plenty of spots including a picturesque creek for wedding ceremonies & photos.
Venue hire is $22,000 and includes a 2 night stay in luxury farmhouse accommodation for 10 guests, bar staff and props & decor. BYO food & beverages. Keep costs affordable by using the entertainment shed or the stunning outdoor space as your reception venue.
29. Bewong River Retreat
- Capacity: 130
- Cost: Enquire for location hire
- Location: Nowra - NSW
- Info: Private 160 acre bushland estate on the Bewong River. Exclusively yours for the weekend with luxury bungalows for 38 + glamping. Affordable hire plus fully BYO & DIY. Reception spaces include function room & adjoining marquee.
30. Kianinny Bush Cottages
- Capacity: 150
- Cost: All-inclusive venue packages under $90/pp
- Location: Tathra - NSW
- Info: Affordable wedding venue & holiday destination all rolled into one. Self contained accommodation for the entire guest list in comfortable bush cabins. 2 Covered pavilions in bush setting with mini putt, archery, canoeing, swimming pool & a zip line on site. Flexible package options.
31. Terara Park Farm
- Capacity: 180
- Cost: All-inclusive wedding packages under $80/pp
- Location: Terara - NSW
- Info: Inexpensive wedding venue on a 22 acre horse farm. Wedding receptions in the indoor arena barn and ceremonies next to the dam. Accommodation for 8 available onsite.
32. Mollymook Beachside Weddings
- Capacity: 220
- Cost: All inclusive beachfront packages from $117/pp.
- Location: Mollymook - NSW
- Info: Absolute beachfront wedding venue with stunning ocean views. All inclusive reception packages under $120/pp make Mollymook Beachside Weddings one of the most affordable venues on the NSW South Coast.
33. Nowra Culburra SLSC
- Capacity: 130
- Cost: Minimum spend $2,200 for hall hire
- Location: Culburra Beach - South Coast, NSW
- Info: Affordable blank canvas venue on the oceanfront. Commercial kitchen facilities and bar. BYO Catering, drinks and DIY styling. Cheap wedding venue in a spectacular beach location.
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Affordable Venues in the Southern Highlands
34. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Capacity: 145
- Cost: $7,000 Venue hire
- Location: Alpine - NSW
- Info: Growwild is a registered sanctuary with the Wildlife Land Trust. It's 25 picturesque and colourful acres provide a number of wedding ceremony locations plus a barn & permanent marquee for budget wedding receptions. Affordable accommodation is available for the entire guest list next door.
35. Mali Brae Farm
- Capacity: 10 - 110
- Cost: Affordable packages for elopements, micro weddings & 60+ guests
- Location: Moss Vale - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Info: Mali Brae Farm is an exclusive-use wedding venue with 6 ceremony venues and 2 reception venues to choose from. Affordable and all inclusive packages are available for elopements and micro weddings which are catered in Augustine's Room (seats 10 - 55 guests). Larger wedding receptions are held in the renovated barn. All furniture hire is complimentary and so too is overnight accommodation for the couple.
36. Weddings in the Wilde
- Capacity: 200
- Cost: Enquire for package prices
- Location: Fitzroy Falls - NSW
- Info: Unique festival style wedding venue with chapel, marquee and accommodation for 140 guests. Well suited to food trucks, drink caravans and dancing under the stars. Fully BYO & DIY make Weddings in the Wilde a surprisingly cheap venue in the Southern Highlands.
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Affordable Venues in the Sydney
37. William Inglis Hotel
- Capacity: 700
- Cost: Ceremony only from $80/pp and all inclusive packages starting at $145/pp
- Location: Warwick Farm - NSW
- Info: All inclusive venue with ceremonies in rose gardens and wedding receptions in the private riverside stables. An affordable venue with large spaces available for big fat Greek, Indian, Lebanese etc weddings.
38. Oliveto Ristorante
- Capacity: 250
- Cost: All inclusive wedding packages from $135/pp
- Location: Brays Bay - Sydney, NSW
- Info: An elegant, Harbour view wedding venue with all inclusive packages. Light filled space with floor to ceiling glass windows & plenty of open parkland for wedding ceremonies. Budget packages include catering & drinks and make Oliveto one of Sydney's best priced Harbour front venues.
39. Club Rose Bay
- Capacity: 250
- Cost: All inclusive packages are around $150/pp
- Location: Rose Bay - Sydney, NSW
- Info: Harbour front wedding venue situated on the beach where ferries & sea planes are within walking distance. A budget venue with all inclusive packages in a dress circle location.
40. Killcare Surf Club
- Capacity: 150
- Cost: Enquire for venue hire price
- Location: Killcare Beach - Sydney, NSW
- Info: Beachfront wedding venue with large balcony overlooking the sand and commercial grade kitchen. Have your wedding ceremony directly in front of the venue on the beach. Affordable weddings at this stunning venue are fully BYO & DIY.
41. Springfield House
- Capacity: 200
- Cost: Wedding packages start at $126/pp.
- Location: Dural - NSW
- Info: 5 acres of private landscaped gardens situated close to Castle Hill in Sydney's hills district. Spectacular ceremony entrance via a sandstone staircase. Exclusively yours for the day. Springfield House is a popular budget wedding venue in Sydney.
42. Three Williams Cafe
- Capacity: 120
- Cost: All inclusive packages from $110/pp
- Location: Redfern - Sydney, NSW
- Info: Located in a leafy inner-city suburb, Three Williams is a large minimalist style warehouse space sitting just below street level. A budget wedding venue with all inclusive packages in an urban location.
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Affordable Venues Off-the-beaten-track
43. Blue Wren Wines
- Capacity: 350
- Cost: Enquire for wedding packages
- Location: Mudgee - Central Tablelands, NSW
- Info: Destination wedding venue with gorgeous country views. 5 bedroom homestead + accommodation for additional 10 people. Budget friendly all inclusive packages with option to BYO alcohol.
44. The Vinegrove
- Capacity: Approx 150
- Cost: Enquire for wedding packages
- Location: Mudgee - Central Tablelands, NSW
- Info: 100 acre vineyard and farm with ceremony & reception space right in the vines. The ultimate romantic wedding venue with an affordable price tag. Have your first dance under the stars. Optional accommodation for 8.
45. Tangaratta Vineyards
- Capacity: 220
- Cost: All inclusive packages under $100/pp
- Location: Tamworth - North West NSW
- Info: 100+ year old chapel with adjacent large function space. Cheap hire packages to suit weddings on a budget.
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With the average cost of a wedding being well over $36,000 in Australia, competition for affordable wedding venues particularly in high density areas, is high. The earlier you're able to get organised and make decisions like where you want to get married and when, the better chance you'll have of getting first access to the more affordable wedding venues in that location. Wedding venues that offer cheap packages usually have limited availability and book out quickly. Which is why, if possible, it's a good idea to enquire 18 - 24 months in advance. This gives you the best chance of booking a cheap wedding venue in some of the best locations in NSW. View the full list of affordable wedding venues in NSW.
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