The rustic wedding venue was once the exclusive domain of old tin sheds and wooden barns on country properties in the city outskirts. Nowadays, the rustic theme has broadened to incorporate a wider variety of wedding venues including those that feature modern architecture and decor. A rustic wedding is no longer restricted to old rusty sheds. In NSW, a wonderfully eclectic selection of rustic wedding venues includes original barns & sheds as well as more modern & purpose built spaces. You can find them all by scrolling down.
Interestingly, the popularity of rustic wedding venues has not diminished since the concept of getting married in a shed first burst onto the events scene. That may be because rustic venues offer something different to a traditional wedding venue. They deliver an experience outside of the norm in a very personalised setting that’s often more closely aligned with the lifestyles of the couples that choose to get married in them. Rustic spaces have a unique down to earth and relaxed feel about them. They’re fun!
Rustic wedding venues in NSW include wineries, resorts, country-style homesteads, gardens, olive groves, bed & breakfasts, heritage listed properties and luxury estates. Many rustic venues offer outdoor wedding receptions in addition to providing an alternative indoor space, and some properties offer permanent or temporary marquees in a rustic setting.
Farms and bush bound properties are the most popular rustic settings, particularly among couples who love nature. Purpose built structures on these properties offer a more luxury wedding experience whereas original or refurbished barns, sheds, horse stables and the like provide a more authentic ‘event on the land’ experience. Either type of venue can be styled to create the perfect rustic or boho vibe you’re aiming for.
Rustic wedding venues all have their own unique personalities. Their location provides the setting for your wedding and their architecture and decor provides the backdrop. It’s the combination of these two elements that create the vibe on your wedding day. On the list below, you’ll find a huge range of rustic wedding venues in a wonderful variety of settings & locations throughout NSW.
Rustic Wedding Venues in NSW:
Blue Mountains
Byron Bay
Central Coast
Hunter Valley
Illawarra
North Coast
Riverina
South Coast
Southern Highlands
Sydney
Rustic Venues in the Blue Mountains
1. Waldara Farm
Capacity: 150
Info: A DIY & rustic barn wedding venue set in the Aussie bush. Exclusive Use, Weekend Hire, Sleeps 20
2. Ding Dang Doo
Capacity: 100
Info: DIY & BYO country venue with a rustic vibe. Farm, Gardens, Small Weddings, Pet-friendly, Waterfront, Kayaks, Sleeps 13 + glamping
3. Collits Inn
Capacity: 150
Info: Rustic barn weddings in a heritage listed venue. Pet Friendly, Sleeps 12
4. The Retreat at Wisemans
Capacity: 200
Info: Rustic blank canvas wedding venue on the Hawkesbury waterfront. Gardens, All-in-one, Golf, Tennis, Sleeps 120 & has swimming pool
5. Loxley on Bellbird Hill
Capacity: 130
Info: Luxury wedding venue with stunning gardens and a rustic vibe reception space. Private, Heritage, Small Weddings, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 26 & has swimming pool
6. Australian Bushland Weddings
Capacity: 250
Info: The ultimate outdoor venue with 2 rustic reception spaces. Heritage, Budget-friendly, Weekend Hire, Late Curfew, Exclusive Use, Adventure Activities, Sleeps 216
Rustic Venues in Byron Bay
7. Midginbil Eco Resort
Capacity: 150
Info: Rustic wedding venue near Byron Bay where you can DIY & BYO. Budget-friendly, Waterfront, Bush, Exclusive Use, Weekend Hire, Eco-friendly, Sleeps 150
8. Earth House
Capacity: 120
Info: Earthy, rustic vibe venue with DIY & BYO packages. Blank Canvas, Gardens, Farm, All-in-one, Sleeps 4
9. Pillar Rock Farm
Capacity: 200
Info: Ultimate DIY & BYO wedding venue with rustic barn. Bush, Waterfront, Sleeps 16 + glamping
Rustic Venues on the Central Coast
10. The Stables of Somersby
Capacity: 250
Info: Rustic barn with accommodation in the attic for up to 4. DIY & BYO, Pet-friendly, Bush, Exclusive Use, Outdoor Receptions, Blank Canvas.
11. The Springs
Capacity: 350
Info: Golf, Bush, Industrial Reception Space, Arrive by Helicopter
Rustic Venues in the Hunter Valley
12. Chateau Elan
Capacity: 170
Info: Luxury garden venue with rustic chapel. Golf, Luxury Accommodation, Sleeps 200, Day Spa, All-in-one, Ceremony-only Packages
13. Adams Peak Country Estate
Capacity: 180
Info: The Hunter Valley's premier rustic wedding venue in a barn. BYO, Pet-friendly, Outdoor Receptions, Weekend Hire, Exclusive Use, Sleeps 24
14. Estate Tuscany
Capacity: 300
Info: Winery with rustic vibes. Outdoor Receptions, Private, Sleeps 80
15. The Woodhouse
Capacity: 150
Info: Purpose built modern barn with a blank canvas to suit rustic theme weddings. DIY & BYO, Pet-friendly, Bush, Weekend Hire, Exclusive Use, Sleeps 16 + glamping
16. Bimbadgen Palmers Lane
Capacity: 300
Info: Blank Canvas, Outdoor Receptions, Winery, Private, Sleeps 20 & has swimming pool
17. Stonehurst Cedar Creek
Capacity: 200
Info: Outdoor rustic weddings with a festival vibe. (Rustic indoor space available for small weddings) DIY & BYO, Budget-friendly, Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Pet-friendly, Bush, Exclusive Use, Sleeps 30 + glamping
18. Lonely Goat Olives
Capacity: 100
Info: A salt-of-the-earth olive grove that offers DIY & BYO weddings in a farm setting. Ideal for smaller weddings. Budget-friendly, Blank Canvas, Outdoor Receptions, Pet-friendly, Exclusive Use, Eco-friendly, Sleeps 5 + glamping
19. Goosewing Cottage
Capacity: 20
Info: Popular elopement & small wedding venue with rustic ceremony space in an intimate farm setting. Pet-friendly, Eco-friendly, Sleeps 12 & has Swimming Pool
20. Moravia Park
Capacity: 200
Info: Budget-friendly rustic barn with DIY & BYO packages. Blank Canvas, Outdoor Receptions, Private, Sleeps 2
21. Redleaf
Capacity: 250
Info: Tuscan style wedding venue with a rustic farm vibe. DIY & BYO, Blank Canvas, Outdoor Receptions, Exclusive Use, Gardens, Small Weddings, Sleeps 12 & has pool
Rustic Venues in the Illawarra
22. Crooked River Wines
Capacity: 200
Info: Winery in a country setting with farm views. All-in-one, Sleeps 8
23. The Woolshed
Capacity: 350
Info: Rustic shed that offers DIY alcohol packages. Pet-friendly, Blank Canvas, Exclusive Use
24. Horsley Homestead
Capacity: 500
Info: Ceremonies only venue with photo opportunities in a rustic setting. Farm, Heritage
Rustic Venues on the North Coast
25. Stanley Park
Capacity: 200
Info: Large barn with DIY & BYO packages. Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Heritage, Small Weddings, Exclusive Use, Sleeps 15
26. Sea Eagle Point
Capacity: 120
Info: DIY & BYO, Budget-friendly, Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Garden, Small Weddings, Ocean Views, Exclusive Use, Weekend Hire, Tennis, Sleeps 21
27. Tanilba House
Capacity: 90
Info: Heritage style rustic wedding venue. DIY & BYO, Waterfront, Ocean Views, Gardens, Small Weddings, Ceremony Only Packages, Exclusive Use, Outdoor Receptions, Sleeps 4
28. 48 Watt St
Capacity: 300
Info: Rustic church venue with industrial vibes. Blank Canvas, Heritage, Urban, Outdoor Receptions
29. Longview Farm
Capacity: 120
Info: Rustic barn venue with luxury accommodation. DIY & BYO, Waterfront, Small Weddings, Weekend Hire, Exclusive Use, Late Curfew, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 36 + glamping
Rustic Venues in the Riverina
30. Big Springs Homestead
Capacity: 200
Info: Rustic horse stables on the waterfront. DIY & BYO, Farm, Outdoor Receptions, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 5 + glamping
31. Kimo Estate
Capacity: 200
Info: BYO shed venue on eco friendly farm. Heritage, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 30
32. Tindarra Resort
Capacity: 200
Info: Waterfront, Blank Canvas, Small Weddings, Ceremony-only Packages, Weekend Hire, Exclusive Use, Arrive by Boat, Sleeps 116 & has swimming pool
33. Perricoota Station
Capacity: 500
Info: Historic venue for weddings in a rustic waterfront setting. Gardens, All-in-one, Arrive by Boat
34. Billenbah on the Bidgee
Capacity: 100+
Info: Tin shed. Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Gardens, Farm, Budget-friendly, Pet-friendly
Rustic Venues on the South Coast
35. Bewong River Retreat
Capacity: 130
Info: DIY & BYO, Waterfront, Blank Canvas, Outdoor Receptions, Budget-friendly, Pet-friendly, Weekend Hire, Golf, Sleeps 38 + glamping
36. Paperbark Camp
Capacity: 110
Info: Eco-friendly wedding venue in a tree-top setting. Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Bush, Weekend Hire, Sleeps 40 + glamping
37. Mimosa Wines
Capacity: 180
Info: Winery with original timber features & finishes. Waterfront, Bush, Private, All-in-one, National Park Views, Sleeps 13
38. Kianinny Bush Cottages
Capacity: 150
Info: Ideally suited to rustic weddings. DIY & BYO, Bush, Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Budget-friendly, Adventure Sports, Sleeps 150 & has swimming pool
39. Bawley Bush Retreat
Capacity: 150
Info: One of the South Coast's most rustic wedding venues. DIY & BYO, Budget-friendly, Blank Canvas, Beach, Bush, Outdoor Receptions, Pet-friendly, Kayaks, Sleeps 44 + glamping
40. Figbird Cottage
Capacity: 200
Info: Marquee venue in a rustic setting surrounded by farmland. DIY & BYO, Gardens, Blank Canvas, Weekend Hire, Sleeps 8
41. Driftwood Shed
Capacity: 100
Info: DIY & BYO, Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Farm, Weekend Hire, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 6
42. Willow Farm
Capacity: 135
Info: DIY & BYO, Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Blank Canvas, Day Spa Services, Gardens, Weekend Hire, Sleeps 10
43. Oaklands Event Centre
Capacity: 300
Info: Large barn venue with a rustic blank canvas to style as you like. After party beer shed. Gardens, Farm, Heritage, Small Weddings, Sleeps 6
44. Terara Riverside Gardens
Capacity: 120
Info: DIY, Waterfront, Blank Canvas, Festival Weddings, Gardens, Kayaks, Sleeps 2
45. Bundara Farm
Capacity: 30
Info: Elopement and small wedding venue with rustic outdoor and stable spaces. DIY & BYO, Exclusive use & stay for 30, Bush, Budget-friendly, Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Pet-friendly, Weekend Hire
46. Worrowing
Capacity: 180
Info: DIY & BYO wedding ceremonies & receptions in onsite barn + shed. Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Bush, Gardens, Farm, Pet-friendly, Weekend Hire, Exclusive Use, Eco-friendly, Sleeps 40 in boat houses & wilderness huts
47. Terara Park Farm
Capacity: 180
Info: DIY & BYO, Budget-friendly, Outdoor Receptions, Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Weekend Hire, Sleeps 12
Rustic Venues in the Southern Highlands
48. Weddings in the Wilde
Capacity: 200
Info: DIY & BYO, Budget-friendly, Blank Canvas, Outdoor Receptions, Pet-friendly, Bush, Weekend Hire, Late Curfew, Chapel, Sleeps 140
49. Mali Brae Farm
Capacity: 120
Info: Rustic wedding venue with heritage features. Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Gardens, Private, Sleeps 12
50. Sylvan Glen
Capacity: 140
Info: Winery, Private, Heritage, Bush, BYO, Golf, Weekend Hire, Sleeps 62
51. Bendooley Estate
Capacity: 250
Info: Unique rustic venue in a book barn or purpose built stables. Waterfront, Farm, Gardens, Winery, All-in-one, Sleeps 20
52. Southern Highlands Winery
Capacity: 250
Info: Blank canvas tuscan style wedding venue with a rustic vibe. Outdoor Receptions, Private, Industrial Vibes, Small Weddings
53. Peppers Craigieburn
Capacity: 180
Info: Gardens, All-in-one, Heritage, Golf, Tennis, Sleeps 150
54. Growwild Wildflower Farm
Capacity: 120
Info: DIY & BYO, Outdoor Receptions, Blank Canvas, Farm, Garden, Pet-friendly, Bush, Budget-friendly, Weekend Hire, Contribute to a purpose
55. Petrichor Farm
Capacity: 150
Info: Ultimate outback country wedding venue. Blank Canvas, Private, All-in-one, Off-the-beaten-track, Sleeps 2 + glamping, Kangaroos & Wombats
Rustic Venues in Sydney
56. Athol Hall
Capacity: 200
Info: Rustic shed with harbour views. Heritage, Beach, Outdoor Receptions, Blank Canvas, All-in-one
57. The Freedom Hub
Capacity: 150
Info: Industrial urban space that easily suits a rustic vibe. DIY & BYO, Urban, Contribute to a purpose, Blank Canvas,
58. The William Inglis Hotel
Capacity: 700
Info: Gardens, All-in-one, Pet-friendly, Outdoor Receptions, Budget-friendly, Industrial Vibes, Day Spa Services, Ceremony-only Packages, Sleeps 300
59. The Bathers' Pavilion
Capacity: 150
Info: Ultimate rustic venue on the beach. Blank Canvas, Ocean Views
60. University of Sydney
Capacity: 500
Info: Gardens, Industrial Vibes, Heritage, All-in-one, Small Weddings
61. Berowra Waters Inn
Capacity: 80
Info: Modern venue in a rustic waterfront setting where you can only arrive by boat. Budget-friendly, Bush, Small Weddings.
62. Springfield House
Capacity: 200
Info: Blank Canvas, Gardens, Budget-friendly, Pet-friendly, Exclusive Use, Outdoor Receptions, Private
63. Three Williams
Capacity: 120
Info: Urban cool with a hint of rustic. Budget-friendly, Small Weddings, Industrial Vibes
64. Kittyhawk
Capacity: 175
Info: Urban, Small Weddings
Most rustic venues on this list are all-in-one venues where you can host both your wedding ceremony and reception in the one place. Many of these venues that provide accommodation onsite can also offer exclusive use of the property for the entire weekend. This option allows you to host several wedding related events at the property such as a pre-wedding rehearsal dinner and a post wedding recovery brunch.
Whatever your plans are, a rustic wedding venue provides the setting for a unique, fun and memorable wedding experience. Enquire with any of these rustic wedding venues in NSW by following the links provided. Happy planning.
Cover Image: Adams Peak Country Estate by Translucent Photography