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: DIY, Bush, Exclusive Use, Weekend Hire, Sleeps 20
2. Ding Dang Doo
Capacity: 100
Info: DIY & BYO, Farm, Gardens, Small Weddings, Pet-friendly, Waterfront, Kayaks, Sleeps 13 + glamping
3. Collits Inn
Capacity: 150
Info: Heritage, Pet Friendly, Sleeps 12
4. The Retreat at Wisemans
Capacity: 200
Info: Waterfront, Gardens, All-in-one, Golf, Tennis, Sleeps 120 & has swimming pool
5. Loxley on Bellbird Hill
Capacity: 130
Info: Stunning Gardens, Private, Heritage, Small Weddings, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 26 & has swimming pool
6. Australian Bushland Weddings
Capacity: 250
Info: Outdoor Receptions, 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: DIY & BYO, Budget-friendly, Waterfront, Bush, Exclusive Use, Weekend Hire, Eco-friendly, Sleeps 150
8. Earth House
Capacity: 120
Info: DIY & BYO, Blank Canvas, Gardens, Farm, All-in-one, Sleeps 4
9. Pillar Rock Farm
Capacity: 200
Info: DIY & BYO, Bush, Waterfront, Sleeps 16 + glamping
Rustic Venues on the Central Coast
10. The Stables of Somersby
Capacity: 250
Info: DIY & BYO, Pet-friendly, Bush, Exclusive Use, Outdoor Receptions, Blank Canvas, Sleeps 4
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: Gardens, Chapel, Golf, Luxury Accommodation, Sleeps 200, Day Spa, All-in-one, Ceremony-only Packages
13. Adams Peak Country Estate
Capacity: 180
Info: BYO, Pet-friendly, Outdoor Receptions, Weekend Hire, Exclusive Use, Sleeps 24
14. Estate Tuscany
Capacity: 300
Info: Winery, Outdoor Receptions, Private, Sleeps 80
15. The Woodhouse
Capacity: 150
Info: DIY & BYO, Pet-friendly, Bush, Blank Canvas, 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: DIY & BYO, Budget-friendly, Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Pet-friendly, Bush, Exclusive Use, Festival Weddings, Small Weddings, Sleeps 30 + glamping
18. Lonely Goat Olives
Capacity: 100
Info: Olive Grove, DIY & BYO, Budget-friendly, Blank Canvas, Outdoor Receptions, Farm, Small Weddings, Pet-friendly, Exclusive Use, Eco-friendly, Sleeps 5 + glamping
19. Goosewing Cottage
Capacity: 20
Info: Small Weddings & Elopements, Farm, Pet-friendly, Eco-friendly, Sleeps 12 & has Swimming Pool
20. Moravia Park
Capacity: 200
Info: DIY & BYO, Blank Canvas, Outdoor Receptions, Budget-friendly, Private, Sleeps 2
21. Redleaf
Capacity: 250
Info: 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, Farm, All-in-one, Sleeps 8
23. The Woolshed
Capacity: 350
Info: DIY, Pet-friendly, Blank Canvas, Exclusive Use
24. Horsley Homestead
Capacity: 500
Info: Ceremonies Only, Farm, Heritage
Rustic Venues on the North Coast
25. Stanley Park
Capacity: 200
Info: DIY & BYO, 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: DIY & BYO, Heritage, Waterfront, Ocean Views, Gardens, Small Weddings, Ceremony Only Packages, Exclusive Use, Outdoor Receptions, Sleeps 4
28. 48 Watt St
Capacity: 300
Info: Blank Canvas, Industrial Vibes, Heritage, Urban, Outdoor Receptions
29. Longview Farm
Capacity: 120
Info: DIY & BYO, Waterfront, Small Weddings, Weekend Hire, Exclusive Use, Late Curfew, Luxury, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 36 + glamping
Rustic Venues in the Riverina
30. Big Springs Homestead
Capacity: 200
Info: DIY & BYO, Waterfront, Farm, Outdoor Receptions, Pet-friendly, Sleeps 5 + glamping
31. Kimo Estate
Capacity: 200
Info: BYO, Farm, Heritage, Pet-friendly, Eco-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: Waterfront, Gardens, All-in-one, Arrive by Boat
34. Billenbah on the Bidgee
Capacity: 100+
Info: 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, Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Bush, Weekend Hire, Sleeps 40 + glamping
37. Mimosa Wines
Capacity: 180
Info: Winery, Waterfront, Bush, Private, All-in-one, National Park Views, Sleeps 13
38. Kianinny Bush Cottages
Capacity: 150
Info: DIY & BYO, Bush, Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Budget-friendly, Adventure Sports, Sleeps 150 & has swimming pool
39. Bawley Bush Retreat
Capacity: 150
Info: DIY & BYO, Budget-friendly, Blank Canvas, Beach, Bush, Outdoor Receptions, Pet-friendly, Kayaks, Sleeps 44 + glamping
40. Figbird Cottage
Capacity: 200
Info: 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: Blank Canvas, Petting Zoo, 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: DIY & BYO, Exclusive use & stay for 30, Bush, Budget-friendly, Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Outdoor Receptions, Pet-friendly, Weekend Hire
46. Worrowing
Capacity: 180
Info: DIY & BYO, 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: Blank Canvas, Waterfront, Gardens, Heritage, 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: Waterfront, Farm, Gardens, Winery, Book Barn, All-in-one, Sleeps 20
52. Southern Highlands Winery
Capacity: 250
Info: Blank Canvas, 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: 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: Harbour Views, Heritage, Beach, Outdoor Receptions, Blank Canvas, All-in-one
57. The Freedom Hub
Capacity: 150
Info: DIY & BYO, Urban, Industrial Vibes, 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: 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: Waterfront, Budget-friendly, Bush, Arrive by Boat, 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, 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