BYO wedding venues come in two varieties. The first is BYO alcohol venues where you can bring your own drinks to be served at your wedding. The second is BYO catering venues where you can choose your own suppliers to cater your wedding, and in NSW these venues will usually allow you to bring your own drinks as well.
BYO venues are a great budget-friendly option when you’re looking for opportunities to save on wedding costs. The price per head of mobile catering trucks, drink carts, vans and caravans can be substantially cheaper than all-inclusive packages provided by the majority of wedding venues.
If you are considering a BYO alcohol venue there are a couple of things you need to know before rushing off to Dan Murphy’s for cheap drinks on your members discount. While the below venues allow you to bring your own alcohol, it is still a requirement that they comply with RSA laws (Responsible Service of Alcohol). This means, in addition to bringing your drinks you’ll also need to have RSA trained and qualified bar staff at your wedding.
Instead of having to find & hire your own properly qualified bar staff, many BYO wedding venues make it easier for you by providing a BYO package that includes their preferred suppliers at a set cost (usually under $20 per head). With a BYO package, you simply purchase your own alcohol & drinks and deliver to the venue. The venue will then ensure your drinks are chilled and provide appropriately qualified staff to serve your guests in line with RSA requirements.
BYO packages usually include bar staff for the duration of your wedding, a bar set up & service area, glassware, ice, washing of glassware and rubbish removal. FYI, weddings in NSW are generally required to employ 1 RSA qualified bartender per 30 guests. Some BYO wedding venues require a minimum of 2 bar staff per event.
Here's a list of wedding venues where you can BYO alcohol (and in some cases catering) in the Australian state of NSW.
44 BYO Wedding Venues in NSW
Blue Mountains Venues
Byron Bay Venues
Central Coast Venues
Hunter Valley Venues
Illawarra Venues
North Coast Venues
Riverina Venues
South Coast Venues
Southern Highlands Venues
Sydney Venues
Off-the-beaten-track Venues
BYO Venues in the Blue Mountains
1. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Capacity: 60
- Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, Lower MacDonald, NSW 2775
- BYO: Caterers + alcohol
St Joseph's Guesthouse is a BYO wedding venue surrounded by peaceful bushland, green paddocks and native Australian flora & fauna just 90 minutes from Sydney. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the property including accommodation for up to 4 days for an affordable $6,000. Best suited to day-time weddings & receptions.
2. Lithgow State Mine
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 3A State Mine Gully Rd, State Mine Gully, NSW 2790
- BYO: Caterers + alcohol
Industrial wedding venue with expansive outdoor areas and stunning mountain views. The lawn is the ideal relaxed space for a teepee, yurt or tent set up. The bath house provides a seperate indoor reception space with blank canvas to self style. Commercial food prep area for BYO caterers.
3. Ding Dang Doo
- Capacity: 40+
- Location: 7 Bowen Mountain Rd, Grose Vale, NSW 2753
- BYO: Alcohol
30 Acre horse ranch specialising in affordable smaller weddings. Packages include catering. BYO alcohol with option to hire mobile bar to serve your self-supplied beverages cold. Cottages & glamping options onsite.
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BYO Venues in Byron Bay
4. Midginbil Eco Resort
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Eco-friendly and budget friendly wedding venue on 400 acres of countryside with mountain views. Exclusive hire with a variety of accommodation to suit all guests from campsites & bunkhouse to motel & safari tents. Choose your own wedding suppliers.
5. Ardeena Events
- Capacity: 130
- Location: 515 Carool Rd, Carool, NSW 2486
- BYO: Caterers + drinks
Bring your own suppliers to this blank canvas, BYO wedding venue. Spectacular views across the hinterland to the ocean make Ardeena the ideal location for an outdoor wedding styled with festoon lighting and a teepee bar. 9 guest rooms provide accommodation within stumbling distance.
6. The Earthhouse
- Capacity: 120
- Location: 334 James Gibson Rd, Corndale, NSW 2480
- BYO: Alcohol
110 acre farm in the Byron Bay hinterland with boutique B&B accommodation. Blank canvas wedding venue with spectacular views of surrounding region. BYO alcohol with no corkage fee and choose from venue recommended caterers.
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BYO Venues on the Central Coast
7. Paradise Botanical Gardens
- Capacity: 230
- Location: 147 Cherry Ln, Kulnura, NSW 2250
- BYO: Catering + alcohol/drinks
Paradise Botanical Gardens is a 230 acre privately owned property with unique heritage features including these Roman Columns and a Monet Bridge. Other wedding venues onsite include a manicured ceremony lawn and Garden Marquee. DIY & BYO all your own suppliers with flexible wedding packages. Accommodation onsite.
8. The Stables of Somersby
- Capacity: 250
- Location: 50 Lutana Rd, Somersby, NSW 2250
- BYO: Catering + beverages
Repurposed rustic barn on a private equestrian property. Fully DIY & BYO wedding venue to style as your own. Available for exclusive hire with beds for 4 in the loft.
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BYO Venues in the Hunter Valley
9. Greystone Estate
- Capacity: 32 - 110
- Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Sleeps: 32
- BYO: Alcohol
Greystone Estate is a luxury self-contained property set on 10 acres of beautifully manicured lawns and gardens in the Hunter Valley. Perfect for luxury weekends away with family & friends, Greystone Estate sleeps 32 guests in 4 seperate onsite dwellings.
Wedding venues include an open air pavilion for wedding ceremonies, a modern, all-white function room for receptions and gathering spaces within the Main House that can be utilised as pre & post wedding event areas. All catering requirements & RSA staff are provided by Hunter Concierge.
10. Moravia Park
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 423 Wilderness Rd, Lovedale, NSW 2325
- Sleeps: 2
- BYO: Caterers + drinks
Unique barn venue offering a blank canvas for budget friendly DIY & BYO weddings. Bridal suite sleeps 2 and has plenty of space for getting ready with the entire bridal party.
11. Redleaf Wollombi
- Capacity: 250
- Location: 2480 Wollombi Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
6 bedroom luxury homestead with tuscan style courtyard, stunning gardens and expansive grounds. Fully DIY & BYO wedding venue for your exclusive hire all weekend. Hire a marquee and bring your own stylist. Sleeps 12. Budget guide: $50,000+ (less for micro weddings)
12. The Woodhouse
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- BYO: Alcohol
100 acre country property with central lake surrounded by 5,000+ trees. Stay in the 140 year old barn exclusively offered to the bridal couple for as long as you care to stay. Very private wedding venue with blank canvas to style as your own. Exclusive caterers. Ask about BYO alcohol.
13. Lonely Goat Olives
- Capacity: 50
- Location: 153 Eglinford Ln, Congewai, NSW 2325
- BYO: Catering + drinks
DIY & BYO wedding venue on a private olive farm. Bring your own wedding suppliers. 2 bedroom bridal suite provides accommodation onsite. Pet friendly farm.
14. Stonehurst
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 1840 Wollombi Rd, Cedar Creek, NSW 2325
- BYO: Caterers + alcohol
Unique wedding venue on 550 acres of bush, vineyard and farm land. Private & budget friendly venue that's yours for exclusive hire with 7 onsite cottages. Bring your own alcohol & caterers and have a long table wedding under the trees or a marquee reception. A great BYO venue for small weddings too.
15. Woolshed Hill Estate
- Capacity: 100
- Location: 342 Deasys Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Sleeps: 30
- BYO: Caterers + drinks
Relaxed DIY venue with accommodation for 30 onsite. Several great spots for a BYO marquee wedding including a budget friendly option over the tennis court which means there's no need to hire flooring.
16. Adams Peak Country Estate
- Capacity: 180
- Location: 66 Adams Peak Rd, Broke, NSW 2330
- Sleeps: 24
- BYO: Alcohol
All-in-one pet friendly wedding venue with hay shed & barn spaces for weddings. BYO alcohol only with catering provided onsite. Luxury house & seperate homestead available for the weekend.
17. Merrindah Weddings
- Capacity: 40 - 120
- Location: 3174 Great N Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
- Sleeps: 5 + camping
- BYO: Caterers + drinks (optional)
Located on 75 acres at Mulla Villa Farm, the rustic barn or BYO marquee provide expansive views of the surrounding countryside. Catering & drinks can be packaged with the venue or just hire the venue and BYO everything else. Alpacas on the farm to add to your wedding photos.
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BYO Venues in the Illawarra
18. Tumbling Waters Retreat
- Capacity: 140
- Location: 31 Stonehaven Rd, Stanwell Tops, NSW 2508
- BYO: Alcohol (on request)
Stunning garden venue with panoramic ocean views. This popular wedding venue has 12 luxury suites, some of which include an outdoor bath and are ideal bridal suites.
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BYO Venues on the North Coast
19. Longview Farm
- Capacity: 120
- Location: 95 Longview Cl, Caffreys Flat, NSW 2424
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Unique wedding venue with rotating house on waterfront farmland. Small weddings are suitable for the luxury residence while larger receptions can be held in the rustic barn or a hired marquee. BYO catering & drinks to this fully DIY property and stay for the weekend. There's a late curfew and plenty of space for glamping.
20. Sea Eagle Point
- Capacity: 120
- Location: 540 Coomba Road Brushy Point Great Lakes, Whoota, NSW 2428
- BYO: Food + drinks
Budget friendly venue for extended weekend weddings where you can bring your own catering & alcohol. Situated on 100 acres overlooking a pristine lake, the property has 3 onsite cottages, volleyball, tennis & two friendly donkeys.
21. Pillar Rock Farm
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 1231 Wooli Rd, Pillar Valley, NSW 2462
- BYO: Catering + beverages
270 acre farm with fishing, bushwalking, rock climbing, mountain biking & 4WD. Fully DIY wedding property. Accommodation includes a guesthouse, barn loft and hunting cottage. Ideal wedding venue for nature & wildlife enthusiasts.
22. Tanilba House
- Capacity: 90
- Location: 32 Caswell Cres, Tanilba Bay, NSW 2319
- BYO: Alcohol
Heritage listed waterfront homestead and gardens in Port Stephens. All inclusive wedding ceremony + reception packages provided with BYO options available.
23. Bombah Point Eco Cottages
- Capacity: 35
- Location: 969 Bombah Point Rd, Bombah Point, NSW 2423
- BYO: Catering + drinks
4.5 star retreat for eco-conscious couples. Bush bound property surrounded in wildlife with short walk to the beach. Communal wedding reception space with fully stocked kitchen and adjacent veggie and herb garden.
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BYO Venues in the Riverina
24. Kimo Estate
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 1218 Nangus Rd, Nangus, NSW 2722
- BYO: Enquire about BYO catering + alcohol
7,000 acre working farm and wedding venue with 115 year old high ceiling, tin walled grain shed. Accommodation in the homestead, eco huts and cottages. Pet friendly & BYO options.
25. Big Springs Homestead
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 54 O'Brien's Creek Road, Big Springs, NSW 2650
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Private countryside venue offering lush garden ceremonies and receptions in the stables or outdoor festoon-lit events with dancing under the stars. DIY wedding venue to style as your own.
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BYO Venues on the South Coast
26. Figbird Cottage
- Capacity: 150+
- Location: 330 Comerong Island Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
Marquee venue suitable for small & large weddings. Grounds are ideal for outdoor dining with food trucks & drinks carts under festoon lighting. Budget-friendly day rates or 3 day/2 night packages. All furniture, tableware etc provided onsite. Cottage accommodation + glamping.
27. The Cove
- Capacity: 200
- Location: Ellmoos Road via Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
- BYO: Food trucks & drinks carts
Get married on your own private beach surrounded by the peace & tranquility of native bushland. Beautiful lawns perfect for outdoor weddings overlooking the ocean. Brand new reception venue now onsite. Accommodation for the entire guest list. Perfect for a weekend away on the South Coast.
28. The Woods Farm
Capacity: 200
Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
BYO: Catering + drinks
The Woods Farm is a DIY & BYO wedding venue where you can bring your entire guest list for a weekend away together staying on the South Coast. The 40 acre property has one of the most unique ceremony venues in New South Wales - a luxe rustic open air chapel surrounded by trees and a fairytale like arbor walkway.
The farm stay also features a rustic wedding shed furnished with a collection of elegant chandeliers, a menagerie of friendly farm animals that you can get up and close with and an onsite swimming pool. With exclusive use of the farm for the weekend you can set up your wedding any which way you please.
29. Willow Farm
- Capacity: 130
- Location: Galls Ln, Berry, NSW
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
Private & relaxed country retreat on 160 acres of green farmland with creek frontage. The farm features a ceremony paddock, games & marquee lawn, rustic entertainment shed, yoga barn and a farmhouse that sleeps 10. BYO wedding vendors.
30. Bewong River Retreat
- Capacity: 130
- Location: 2395 Princes Hwy, Bewong, NSW 2540
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
DIY riverfront venue with expansive grounds and accommodation onsite for 38 guests + option of glamping. Stay the weekend and enjoy the jetty & private golf course.
31. Driftwood Shed
- Capacity: 100
- Location: 111 Terara Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
- BYO: Alcohol + catering
Fully DIY wedding venue in the permanent marquee. Outdoor weddings can be enjoyed on the beautiful riverside lawns or beside the quaint 100+ year old wares-filled shed.
32. Kianinny Bush Cottages
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 246 Tathra Rd, Tathra, NSW 2550
- BYO: Ask about alcohol
Outdoor adventure venue with plenty to do for the entire weekend, including zip lining, archery, put putt, tennis and volleyball.. All guests can stay the weekend in self contained cabins and the flexible event spaces are accessible for pre & post wedding events at your leisure.
33. Kullindi Homestead
- Capacity: Flexible
- Location: Booderee National Park, Ellmoos Rd, Jervis Bay, NSW 2540
- BYO: Catering + drinks
Private waterfront homestead with 5 spacious self contained units. Expansive lawns ideal for marquee or teepee weddings. Hire the property for the weekend & bring your own wedding vendors.
34. Worrowing
- Capacity: 180
- Location: 81 The Wool Road, Worrowing Heights, NSW 2540
- BYO: Enquire about BYO wedding packages
Unique 250 acre private property available for exclusive hire with accommodation in boat sheds & wilderness huts. Barn, shed or outdoor weddings on the lawn. Enjoy watching the local wallabies in the late afternoon.
35. Terara Park Farm
- Capacity: 180
- Location: 174 Millbank Rd, Terara, NSW 2540
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
22 acre horse farm with large converted arena. Exclusive weekend hire with accommodation in 4 units. Budget friendly, DIY & BYO venue suitable for marquee wedding.
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BYO Venues in the Southern Highlands
36. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Capacity: 145
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
Growwild wildflower farm is an affordable BYO wedding venue with 25 picturesque acres of gardens, native trees and local wildlife (Koalas have been spotted here). This elegant venue features a permanent marquee, choice of ceremony gardens, plenty of outdoor space, a rustic barn for micro weddings, a bridal suite for getting ready and accommodation for the entire guest list at the neighbours.
37. Weddings in the Wilde
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 71 Ryans Ln, Wildes Meadow, NSW 2577
- BYO: Catering + alcohol
Rustic, bushland setting with affordable accommodation for the entire guest list. Ideal venue for relaxed, festival weddings with outdoor festoon lighting next to log chapel & wood floor marquee. Private DIY weddings & late curfew. Perhaps a game of backyard cricket on the Sunday?
38. Sylvan Glen
- Capacity: 140
- Location: 570 Kareela Rd, Penrose, NSW 2579
- BYO: Ask about BYO package option
Charming country venue surrounded by 60 acres of vineyards and ecologically protected woodlands. Private golf course, huge country guesthouse, huge cottage and seperate getting ready quarters. Ideal weekender for extended weddings with pre & post event facilities (BBQ etc).
39. The Secret Garden
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 51 Blencowes Ln, Wildes Meadow, NSW 2577
- BYO: Caterers + drinks
Stunning 5 acres of cool climate gardens centred around the permanent Sperry marquee. Bespoke wedding packages where you bring your own alcohol and catering suppliers. Affordable BYO wedding venue.
40. Hillview Heritage Estate
- Capacity: 200
- Location: 7277 Illawarra Hwy, Sutton Forest, NSW 2577
- BYO: Caterers + drinks
Hillview Heritage Estate is a former Vice Regal Retreat built in 1882. Now a BYO wedding venue with a backdrop of magnificent views over the valley and waterways below. 8 Cottages provide on site accommodation for guests.
41. Wildwood
- Capacity: 10 - 90
- Location: 407D Bendeela Rd, Kangaroo Valley, NSW 2577
- BYO: Food & beverage
Eco friendly bush venue with permanent marquee-like pavilion. Complete privacy and peace. Cliff top ceremonies. DIY/BYO rustic wedding venue where you can organise your own caterers & bring your own alcohol.
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BYO Venues in Sydney
42. The Freedom Hub
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 283 Young St, Waterloo, NSW 2017
- BYO: Caterers + alcohol
Large urban warehouse and ethical wedding venue supporting people who have experienced modern day slavery or human trafficking. BYO wedding caterers & bar and The Freedom Hub provides a list of preferred ethical suppliers that you can choose from if you wish.
43. Killcare Surf Club
- Capacity: 150
- Location: 81 Beach Dr, Killcare, NSW 2257
- BYO: Food & beverages
Beachfront wedding venue with large balcony overlooking the ocean. Have your wedding ceremony directly in front of the venue on the beach. Fully BYO & DIY with a commercial grade kitchen onsite.
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Off-the-beaten-track BYO Venues
44. Blue Wren Wines
- Capacity: 350
- Location: 433 Ulan Rd, Mudgee, NSW 2850
- BYO: Alcohol
Destination wedding venue with gorgeous country views. 5 bedroom homestead + accommodation for additional 10 people. All inclusive packages with option to BYO alcohol.
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If you’re searching for a BYO wedding venue you’ll probably want to explore wedding caterers and drink providers. NSW has an excellent variety of food trucks & drink vans to consider for your wedding. There’s also a great range of commercial caterers who offer full sit down meals from 3 courses to degustation menus.
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