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45 Stunning Wedding Ceremony Venues in NSW

Wedding ceremony venues in NSW provide a wide variety of locations to say "I do." From indoor wedding venues to outdoor ceremony locations, Australia's largest state boasts some of the world's most stunning places to get married. To help you find the perfect spot to exchange vows, we've created this list of the best wedding ceremony locations in NSW.

Ceremony venues in New South Wales offer a wide variety of places to tie the knot. From Sydney to Byron Bay and the far South Coast you'll find beach wedding venues, forest cathedrals, aisles through the bush, country altars and waterfront arbors. There are garden ceremony venues, picturesque vineyards and luxury resort locations.

NSW has a particularly stunning collection of wedding chapels that cater for religious and traditional weddings as well as non-denominational celebrations that are a little more outside of the box. Some of the more unique church-like wedding venues include open air chapels, repurposed churches that are now Airbnbs and forest chapels. Other unique spots to exchange vows include amphitheatres, wisteria arbors, viewing decks, private beaches and hilltop lookouts.

Many wedding ceremony venues listed below include reception venues in the same location. Destination events such as a Blue Mountains wedding, a Southern Highlands wedding or a Hunter Valley wedding for example, all offer ceremony and reception packages onsite. Where there is a reception venue onsite, wedding ceremony packages range from:

Ceremony-only: includes venue hire for your wedding ceremony & photos
DIY: includes exclusive use of the entire property to DIY ceremony + reception
All-inclusive: includes ceremony + reception venue hire + food & beverage

Wedding ceremonies can take place literally anywhere. There's no law that says you have to be in a particular type of location in order to get legally married in Australia. Choosing one of the following wedding ceremony venues for your big day gives peace of mind however, that all the facilities required for your ceremony are present and attended to on your big day.

NSW Wedding Ceremony Venues

Top 10 Ceremony Venues
Blue Mountains Venues
Central Coast Venues
Hunter Valley Venues
Illawarra Venues
Mid North Coast Venues
Northern NSW Venues
Riverina Venues
South Coast Venues
Southern Highlands Venues
Sydney Venues
Western Sydney Ceremony Venues
Off-The-Beaten-Track Venues

Top 10 Wedding Ceremony Venues in NSW

1. Leuralla Amphitheatre

Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
Capacity: 200
Wedding Packages: DIY/All inclusive

Leuralla Amphitheatre is among the most scenic wedding ceremony venues in NSW with unparalleled views over the Jamison Valley, famous for its incredible Three Sisters rock formation.

This stunning ceremony spot is exclusively available to hire for weddings from Kyle & Emily at Blue Mountains Weddings and comes with a dry hire option, with styling packages, or in all inclusive wedding packages with a celebrant & photographer. Pet friendly.

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2. Chapel Hill Retreat

Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
Capacity: 150
Accommodation: Sleeps 34

Chapel Hill Retreat is one of the most scenic wedding ceremony venues near Sydney and has 6 unique places to tie the knot that each have incredible views over the stunning Blue Mountains. Venues include a lawn terrace, a natural bush cathedral, an Oak Tree Avenue, a non-denominational wedding chapel, a covered verandah and a small event deck.

The 35 acre retreat can also host wedding receptions (optional) which come with affordable all inclusive packages, and there's 7 cottages available to hire onsite.

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3. Goosewing Cottage

Location: Mount View - Hunter Valley, NSW
Capacity: 20
Accommodation: Sleeps 12

Goosewing Cottage is a small wedding and elopement venue surrounded by neighbouring Hunter Valley farms. The ceremony platform provides a cute weather resistant location to exchange vows with rolling green hills as your backdrop.

All inclusive elopement packages are available Mon - Thur from $3,295 and include venue hire, planner, a choice of celebrants & legal ceremony, an award winning photographer and access to a fully weather-proof undercover gazebo. Optional onsite accommodation is available in two cottages sleeping 8 & 4 guests respectively.

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4. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan

Location: Mount Annan - Western Sydney, NSW
Capacity: 2 - 200

The Australian Botanical Gardens has 6 seperate lawn and garden ceremony venues that offer a range of backdrops for your nuptials including colourful flowers, woodlands and waterfront locations. Ceremony-only wedding packages are available from $850 and lawns can be hired for picnic or marquee receptions.

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5. Mountain View Daisy Field

Location: 11 Mount Dromedary Trail, Tilba Tilba, NSW 2546
Capacity: 2 - 120
Accommodation: Sleeps 2 - 14

The Daisy Field at Mountain View Farm is one of the most unique places to get married in New South Wales. This seasonal pop-up venue is available to hire from mid August to the end of September each year and provides a one-of-a-kind location to tie the knot standing in the middle of thousands of blooming daisies.

Each season a new aisle and altar is designed into the Daisy Fields creating a truly unique and highly romantic wedding ceremony site.

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6. St Joseph's Guesthouse

Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
Capacity: 100
Accommodation: Sleeps 10

St Joseph's guesthouse is a 5 bedroom Airbnb built in the ruins of a 160 year old Catholic Church. The property is available to hire for weddings from $3,500 including a 2+ night stay for 10 guests and you have the freedom to host your wedding ceremony (and reception) onsite.

The outdoor ceremony venue is on the front sandstone steps under the original church bell which still works today. Indoors, the ground floor function area seats up to 60 guests or caters for 100 standing.

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7. Lords Estate Chapel

Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
Capacity: 2 - 80
Outdoor Ceremony Sites : Gardens
Indoor Ceremony Venue: Chapel

Lords Estate Chapel is a refurbished & non-denominational ceremony venue that has newly opened in 2022 for wedding ceremonies of up to 80 guests. The inside of the chapel has a uniquely intimate atmosphere with a modern blank canvas finish on authentic high ceilings & glass window features.

Removable pews make the chapel a unique location for micro receptions of up to 30 guests with sufficient space for a lounge area and dance floor. Wedding packages include 4 hours hire providing sufficient time for bump in of styling items, ceremony, photos on the grounds and bump out. All inclusive elopement packages are available and private dining for up to 12 guests is available in the refectory.

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8. Leaves & Fishes

Location: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale, NSW 2325
Capacity: 2 - 300
Accommodation: Sleeps 12

Situated on 20 acres of tropical gardens in the heart of the Hunter Valley and with luxury accommodation in 5 boathouses that overhang a picturesque lotus lake, Leaves & Fishes is a stunning location for wedding preparations and ceremonies.

The property also has a Tuscan-style sunken garden and banquet hall should you wish to host your reception onsite. The balcony of the largest boat house is a serene spot for micro wedding receptions.

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9. Linnaeus Farm Berry

Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
Capacity: 2 - 30
Accommodation: Sleeps 12
Location Hire: DIY/BYO

Linnaeus Farm Berry is a 5 bedroom estate that can be hired for luxury wedding ceremonies with a maximum of 30 guests. The property required a two night minimum stay and has 3.5 hectares of manicured grounds on which to say "I do" including a pair of centuries old Fig Trees with views to Saddleback Mountain, a gorgeous lake house and a modern barn at the bottom of the garden.

The barn easily seats up to 30 guests for a private lunch or dinner celebration and has an entertaining area with a ping pong table. There's also a Petanque court and swimming pool on the property and plenty of wedding photo locations including an orchard and olive grove.

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10. The Woods Farm

Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
Capacity: 200
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Bush Chapel
Wet Weather Venue: Bush Chapel
Accommodation: Sleeps 120

Tucked away in the woods, just a few minutes from the beaches of Jervis Bay is a little Bush Chapel straight out of a modern fairytale. Surrounded by native trees and with a grand entrance through 120 metres of jasmine-covered archways, the chapel offers a secluded and stunning location to get married at 3 day wedding destination The Woods Farm.

Aside from hosting one of the most unique ceremony spots in the state, the 40 acre wedding wonderland also features an elegant, chandelier hung wedding reception barn, an outdoor bar and cocktail lawn, permanent glamping village with amenities and pool and farm stay animals including goats.

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Ceremony Venues in the Blue Mountains

11. Leuralla Elopement Spot

Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
Capacity: 15
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The Leuralla Elopement Spot is a secret ceremony site located near Leuralla Amphitheatre in the Blue Mountains and is exclusively available to hire for small wedding ceremonies of up to 15 guests. The site has incredible views over the Jamison Valley and comes fully styled with an arbour and florals by Blue Mountains Weddings.

All inclusive wedding packages are available from $3,850 and include venue hire, styling, a celebrant, photographer and picnic hamper.

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12. Monkey Creek Cave

Location: 227 Chifley Road, Dargan, NSW 2786
Capacity: 100
Accommodation: Sleeps 22+
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

On a private road 5 minutes walk from the Monkey Creek Cafe & Gallery is a bush track that leads to this hidden cave wedding venue in the heart of the scenic Blue Mountains. Its free to host your wedding in the cave however you need to book the accommodation on the same property (Hatters Hideout) and the Cafe & Gallery for your wedding reception. Both locations are owned by the same owner and are highly affordable.

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Ceremony Venues on the Central Coast

13. Paradise Botanical Gardens

Location: Kulnura - Central Coast, NSW
Capacity: 230
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Kings Lawn
Wet Weather Venue: Marquee

Paradise Botanical Gardens is a secluded wedding venue with a grand circular ceremony lawn overlooking spectacular bushland views. Set on 230 acres high in hilltops, the venue offers a relaxed and peaceful location for affordable all-in-one weddings.

The grounds feature heritage Roman Columns, rare plants, native wildlife, a Monet Bridge and a plethora of beautiful wedding photo locations. Flexible wedding packages include exclusive use of the grounds and accommodation for 3 days, with the ability to DIY & BYO all your own suppliers, and the option for guests to glamp or camp.

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14. Our Secret Garden

Location: 120 Berkeley Road, Berkeley Vale, NSW 2261
Capacity: 2 - 250
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Gardens
Wet Weather Venue: Chapel-like "Lodge"

Our Secret Garden is a 58 acre private wedding destination filled with manicured gardens and surrounded by woodlands on the Central Coast. You can book the property for ceremonies only or make use of "The Lodge" or marquee site for your reception.

Elopement packages start at $3,300 including hire of the grounds for ceremonies, a photographer and celebrant. Ceremony-only venue hire is available mid week or select last minute weekend dates.

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15. Fernbank Farm

Capacity: 140
Location: Wyong Creek - Central Coast, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Garden Arbour
Wet Weather Venue: Barn & Marquee

Fernbank Farm is a heritage listed wedding venue with 25 acres of garden, waterways and bushland. A majestic steel arbor and lakeside rotunda provide picturesque ceremony venues while marquees and a small barn cater for wedding receptions. The farm offers a unique horse and carriage service by resident Clydesdales Lola & Lulu, who will transport you to your wedding altar in true style.

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Ceremony Venues in the Hunter Valley

16. Wallaringa Farm

Location: 321 Wallaringa Road, Wallaringa, NSW 2420
Capacity: 12
Accommodation: Sleeps 8
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Immersed in the lush green rolling hills of Dungog Shire and surrounded by paddocks of grazing horses, Wallaringa Farm is one of the most intimate and romantic wedding ceremony locations in the state. The property specialises in very small ceremonies and elopements, catering for a maximum of just 12 guests. Venue hire options include dry hire to DIY or you can book an all inclusive wedding package with a celebrant, photographer, ceremony set up and styling.

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17. The Bath House Gardens

Location: Forest Hill Drive, Oakhampton Heights, NSW 2320
Capacity: 30
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Garden arbour
Wet Weather Venue: The Garden Room

At The Bath House Gardens you have 4 acres of tranquil lawns and gardens for your wedding ceremony, photos and small indoor or outdoor reception. The gardens envelope a large picturesque dam with a fountain, wooden pier and romantic row boat. You get married in one of many garden areas, the most popular of which is the rustic arbor ceremony site with elevated views over the property.

The Garden Room seats up to 14 guests or 30+ standing for indoor ceremonies and private dining receptions.

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18. Peterson House Chapel

Location: 2457 Broke Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Capacity: 80 - 200
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Gardens
Ceremonies-only chapel hire $2,500

The Peterson House Chapel is located within the Peterson House Winery complex and is available to hire for wedding ceremonies with or without holding your reception onsite. The architecturally designed chapel seats 200 wedding guests for ceremonies and 120 guests as a unique location for wedding receptions.

Peterson House Chapel is conveniently located amongst the main Hunter Valley wineries and is surrounded by manicured gardens suitable for ceremonies and wedding photos.

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19. Chateau Elan Resort

Capacity: 170
Location: Rothbury - Hunter Valley, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Rotunda, lawns
Wet Weather Venue: Chapel

Chateau Elan is a picturesque luxury resort with 2 ceremony locations and 4 options for wedding receptions from elopements up to 170 guests. The chapel and rotunda can be hired with a ceremony-only wedding package or combined with a reception. You can arrive to your wedding ceremony by helicopter at Chateau Elan, and the venue has an onsite golf course, day spa and beauty salon. Wedding packages start at $1,250 for ceremonies.

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20. Albion Farm Gardens

Location: 869 Paterson Rd, Woodville, NSW 2321
Capacity: 120
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Gardens
Wet Weather Venue: Barn

Albion Farm Gardens is an ideal ceremony-only wedding venue with 15 picturesque acres of gardens onsite including a glam-rustic barn with hanging chandeliers for indoor and wet-weather ceremonies.

Wedding packages at Albion Farm Gardens start at $3,300 including access to the gardens for your ceremony + photos on week days. Weekends are available with a slightly higher venue hire fee. All inclusive elopement packages are $2,200 on select dates with celebrant & photographer included.

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Illawarra Ceremony Venues

21. Ravensthorpe Guesthouse

Location: 56 Tongarra Road, Albion Park, NSW 2527
Capacity: 200
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Rotunda Garden
Wet Weather Venue: Manor

Ravensthorpe Guesthouse is a romantic Georgian manor house surrounded by 3 acres of elegant gardens which feature this gorgeous chandelier hung rotunda. The aisle to this ceremony site leads directly from the front steps of the guesthouse creating a grand entrance to the altar.

Ravensthorpe can be hired with a 24 hour wedding package providing getting ready to ceremony, photos, reception and recovery brunch the following day. There is accommodation for 14 wedding guests within the grounds.

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22. Tumbling Waters Retreat

Capacity: 140
Location: Stanwell Tops - Illawarra, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Clifftop gardens
Wet Weather Venue: Glass atrium

Tumbling Waters Retreat is a luxury wedding resort with clifftop gardens that feature a permanent wooden arbor and panoramic ocean views. Ceremony only wedding packages are available from Monday to Sunday and incur a venue hire fee + cost per person. The restaurant accommodates up to 140 guests for wedding receptions and the resort has 12 luxury suites onsite.

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Mid North Coast Ceremony Venues

23. Nelson Bay Lighthouse

Location: Lighthouse Road, Nelson Bay, NSW 2315
Capacity: 100

Hidden in a quiet garden behind the Nelson Bay Lighthouse is Inner Light Reserve, an oceanfront wedding ceremony venue with views to Shoal Bay Beach and Tomaree Headland. This relatively secret location features a gentle sloping amphitheatre around a ceremony "stage", all hidden from public view behind the lighthouse premises.

Easily accessed and with parking onsite, this ceremony location is ideal for weddings of up to 100 guests but is beautifully intimate for micro weddings and elopements. Venue hire ranges from $550 - $900 for small to large weddings and includes seating and styling elements.

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24. Heaven Gardens

Location: 332 Lemon Tree Passage Rd, Salt Ash NSW 2318
Capacity: 120 Seated, 150 Standing
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Gardens
Wet Weather Venue: Pavilion

Heaven Gardens is an affordable ceremony venue in Port Stephens that offers the option of ceremony only packages or extended hire for onsite receptions. The property features 5 acres of tranquil garden rooms with 20 different themed spaces including curved lawns, lush greenery, rainforest boardwalks and colourful flower beds.

A venue hire fee of $1,550 applies for ceremonies & subsequent photos and you get use of a wooden arbor and ceremony seating. An open air pavilion provides a wet weather ceremony solution.

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Northern NSW Ceremony Venues

25. Midginbil Eco Resort

Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
Capacity: 70 - 150
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Hilltop, Crams Farm
Wet Weather Venue: Barn
Accommodation: Sleeps 150+

Midginbil Eco Resort is a secluded, 3 day wedding venue nestled in tropical rainforest surrounds in Northern NSW. With beautiful views across national parkland from its elevated location, Midginbil offers many unique and beautiful spots for wedding ceremonies.

The 400 acre property features unique safari lodge accommodation providing a fun destination wedding experience with plenty to do onsite. There's a volleyball and tennis court, swimming pool, bon fire site (for after your reception) and a communal breakfast and lunch space. Receptions are held in a refurbished rustic barn.

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26. Forget Me Not Farm

Capacity: 30 - 250
Location: Bangalow - Northern NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Waterfront gardens
Wet Weather Venue: Undercover deck

Forget Me Not Farm is a very private wedding venue on a working cattle farm near Byron Bay. Wedding ceremony sites include award winning gardens and lawns overlooking a picturesque dam with a water fountain. The location is best suited to outdoor and marquee weddings and there's accommodation onsite.

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27. Summergrove Estate

Capacity: 130
Location: Carool - Northern NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Gardens
Wet Weather Venue: Chapel

Summergrove Estate is an all-in-one hill top wedding venue with two ceremony venues that enjoy views over the surrounding countryside to the ocean. The chapel provides a traditional wedding ceremony venue while the gardens offer a spectacular outdoor site. At Summergrove Estate you can arrive to your wedding ceremony by helicopter and ceremony only packages are available from $2,500 on Mondays & Tuesdays.

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Riverina Ceremony Venues

28. The Wild Vine

Capacity: 205
Location: Wagga Wagga - Riverina, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Gardens, paddock, deck
Wet Weather Venue: Restaurant

The Wild Vine is a boutique winery and farm with 8 wedding ceremony venues to choose from. The Deck can be styled to your chosen wedding theme with a vineyard backdrop, or the gardens and paddocks offer an alternate choice of intimate areas to say "I do". The Wild Vine is an all-in-one wedding venue where you can have drinks and canapes on the lawn following your ceremony, followed by an indoor reception.

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29. Magpies Nest

Capacity: Approx 100
Location: Estella - Riverina, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Covered arbor
Wet Weather Venue: Stables

Magpies Nest is a 20 acre country property with a purpose built ceremony area in the property's gardens. Featuring sweeping views over the vineyard and olive groves to the Murrumbidgee River, Magpies Nest is a jewel of country weddings in the Riverina. All inclusive wedding packages provide exclusive use of the venue and an onsite coordinator.

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South Coast Ceremony Venues

30. The Cove Jervis Bay

Capacity: 200
Location: Booderee National Park - Jervis Bay, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Private beach
Wet Weather Venue: Function room

The Cove in Jervis Bay is an exclusive-use, 3 day wedding venue with its own private beach. You can exchange vows on the beach or in the private gardens overlooking the water. Or for a unique ceremony quite unlike anywhere else, you can stand ankle deep in water and say 'I do' on a sandbar right in front of the venue.

There's accommodation to sleep up to 111 guests onsite and a brand new reception venue with adjoining outdoor bar area.

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31. Mimosa Wines

Capacity: 180
Location: Bermagui - Sapphire Coast, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Bushland
Wet Weather Venue: Restaurant deck

Mimosa Wines is a 250 acre winery nestled between South Coast beaches & national park. Ceremony venues include a wooden deck on a water lily dam, in the vineyard or bush, in a tuscan style courtyard or on the restaurant deck above the vineyard.

The elevated chefs-hatted restaurant is the hero of this property and is architecturally designed to bring the spectacular surrounding views into the event space. The views overlook the vineyard below and thousands of hectares of pristine national park to the ocean. Accommodation onsite.

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32. Figbird Cottage

Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
Capacity: 150+
Accommodation: Sleeps 8

Figbird Cottage is one of the most affordable wedding ceremony venues on the South Coast. The venue features stunning English gardens surrounded by Nowra's peaceful farm life and the largest European marquee in the Shoalhaven. The gardens are perfect for relaxed wedding ceremonies and elopements and all furniture and seating is provided.

Ceremony packages include exclusive use of the entire property for 2 - 4 hours mid week. All inclusive elopement packages with celebrant & photographer are also available and there's optional accommodation for up to 8 guests in two onsite cottages.

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33. Fig Tree Park

Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
Capacity: 2 - 200
Accommodation: Sleeps 2

Fig Tree Park is a brand new wedding ceremony & elopement venue situated on a South Coast hillside within minutes of the beach and holiday town of Tilba Tilba. The French-style estate has with uninterrupted 180 degree ocean views and features elegant country gardens surrounded by peaceful paddocks of grazing horses.

Ceremony-only packages are available for small weddings & elopements and all ceremony furniture & styling is available through the venue. There's also optional accommodation for 2 in a romantic barn.

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34. Wildwood Kangaroo Valley

Capacity: 90
Location: Kangaroo Valley, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: The Valley Lookout
Wet Weather Venue: The Bush Shed

Wildwood Kangaroo Valley is an eco friendly wedding venue set amongst 100 acres of pristine subtropical rainforest. The most popular of its' 3 wedding ceremony sites is The Valley Lookout, a secluded deck with stunning views over the lower valley. There's also The Garden Chapel and covered rustic option - The Bush Shed. Wildwood offers elopement and micro wedding packages in addition to all-inclusive weddings.

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Southern Highlands Ceremony Venues

35. Waterfront Gardens at Mali Brae Farm

Capacity: 30 - 110
Location: Moss Vale - Southern Highlands, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Gardens, weeping Willows, rustic ruins
Wet Weather Ceremonies: Pavilion

Mali Brae Farm is a boutique ceremony and reception venue on a private 90 acre farm. There are 6 ceremony locations to choose from including picturesque waterfront gardens, weeping willows and a weatherproof pavilion. Mali Brae Farm has two reception venues including a large rustic hay shed or a modern luxe space for smaller weddings from 30 - 55 guests.

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36. Growwild Wildflower Farm

Capacity: 50 - 100
Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Gardens, lawns
Wet Weather Ceremonies: Barn

Growwild Wildflower Farm has 25 picturesque acres of colourful wildflower plantings and secluded lawns to choose from for your wedding nuptials. The property is a registered sanctuary with the Wildlife Land Trust and is surrounded by a privacy screen of pristine native bushland.

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37. Briars Country Retreat

Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
Capacity: 200
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Lake
Accommodation: Sleeps 130

Briars Conservatory & Country Retreat is a romantic garden wedding venue set on 15 rural acres in the Southern Highlands. The gardens provide an elegant setting for wedding ceremonies with two popular options at the lakes edge including the Willow Tree and white rotunda.

Briars is an all-in-one wedding venue with access to the ceremony sites provided with reception bookings. All inclusive wedding packages are well priced for the Highlands region from $160+/pp and there's an onsite Inn & public bar within walking distance but out of site of the wedding area where guests can stay and go between ceremony & reception.

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Sydney Ceremony Venues

38. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan

Capacity: 600+
Location: Mount Annan, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Lakeside Pavilion, 6+ Gardens
Wet Weather Venue: Pavilion, Bowden Centre

The Australian Botanical Gardens is a popular garden venue for wedding ceremonies in South West Sydney. A choice of stunning outdoor spaces include lakeside gardens and lawns with options for intimate micro weddings as well as large cultural celebrations with 600+ guests.

Affordable ceremony-only packages are available and there is an onsite function centre and marquee lawns for wedding receptions.

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39. Chapel Hill Retreat

Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
Capacity: 150
Accommodation: Sleeps 34 (optional)

Chapel Hill Retreat is a 35 acre property bordering the Blue Mountains and has 6 of the most scenic wedding ceremony venues near Sydney. There's open terrace lawns, an Avenue Of Oak Trees, a natural bush cathedral, a non-denominational chapel, a covered all-white verandah and an intimate event deck with stunning views over lush bush-covered hills & valleys.

Elopement and Ceremony-only wedding packages are available, along with all inclusive packages with an affordable onsite reception.

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40. Palm Beach Wedding Venue

Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
Capacity: 100

This exquisite garden is located at a $40 million holiday house on Sydney's Northern Beaches and can be hired exclusively for wedding ceremonies & post ceremony drinks. Set over 2,500m² the Balinese-influenced gardens feature plenty of beautiful locations for wedding photos and a gorgeous wedding ceremony backdrop overlooking the finest real estate in Palm Beach. Facilities include road access, street parking, a jetty for water arrivals/departures and onsite amenities.

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41. Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney

Capacity: 100+
Location: Sydney, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: 12 lawns
Wet Weather Venue: Rose Garden Pavilion

The Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney's CBD offers a collection of 12 seperate wedding ceremony lawns overlooking Sydney Harbour. Wedding ceremony packages include garden hire for up to 4 hours and it's free to take photos within the gardens as part of your booking. Find Sydney reception venues close to the Royal Botanic Gardens for your post ceremony celebrations.

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42. Lords Estate Refectory

Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
Capacity: 2 - 10
Wedding Packages: All inclusive or DIY/BYO

The Lords Estate Refectory is located behind the property's gorgeous chapel and is the owner Claire's private residence. She has three beautiful period rooms open to the public by invitation including a drawing room, dining room and whisky room which are all adjoining spaces accessed via their own private entrance.

The drawing room is a beautifully styled heritage lounge perfectly suited to intimate elopements, much like a registry office only incredibly intimate and homely. The dining room is available for private dining with catering by a private chef should you wish to celebrate over a meal following your vows.

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43. Springfield House

Capacity: 400
Location: Dural - Sydney, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Traditional gardens
Wet Weather Venue: Function room

Springfield House is a traditional wedding ceremony venue with 5 acres of private gardens purpose built for weddings. The gardens provide a grand entrance down a sandstone staircase leading to a paved aisle and permanent covered pergola where vows are exchanged to the background tunes of local bellbirds. Two reception venues cater for post ceremony celebrations.

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44. Loxley on Bellbird Hill

Capacity: 130
Location: Kurrajong Hills - Sydney, NSW
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Garden deck
Wet Weather Venue: Loxley Cellar

Loxley on Bellbird Hill is one of the most popular garden wedding ceremony locations in Greater Sydney. The lower deck of the reception venue is a private and picturesque space surrounded by lush green garden foliage. (No high heels getting stuck in grass) Two reception venues cater for large and micro weddings, and there's a bridal suite for wedding preparations and accommodation for 26 onsite.

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Off-The-Beaten-Track Ceremony Venues

45. Midginbil Eco Resort - Crams Farm

Location: 252 Midginbil Rd, Midginbil, NSW 2484
Capacity: 150
Outdoor Ceremony Sites: Crams Farm, hilltop
Wet Weather Venue: Barn
Accommodation: Sleeps 150+

Just down the road from Midginbil Eco Resort is the beautiful nature reserve of Crams Farm. When you hire Midginbil as your wedding destination for the weekend (or midweek), you can choose from 3 ceremony venues including this gorgeous location which also offers great opportunities for wedding photos after the nuptials.

Wedding packages include 3 day venue hire with access to unique safari lodge accommodation for 150+ guests. The 400 acre property also has a reception barn, late night bon fire site, swimming pool & tennis court, breakfast & lunch dining and no neighbours - which means no curfew.

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Wedding ceremony venues in NSW include a selection of world class locations that offer some of the most spectacular backdrops and views in Australia. From epic chapels and picturesque hilltop locations to intimate gardens, there are so many unique and inspiring wedding ceremony locations to choose from in the great state of New South Wales.

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Luxury Wedding Venues Australia

Looking for a world class wedding destination in Australia? In curating this list of Australia's best wedding venues we've prioritised unique locations that offer a luxurious, one-of-a-kind wedding experience. At a minimum these venues come with luxury accommodation, 5 star ceremony & reception spaces and are idyllic wedding destinations for a weekend-long celebration.

The best places to get married in Australia cover a wide variety of venues ranging from luxury wedding resorts to exclusive private properties. Finding the perfect wedding destination is often easier when narrowed by state, with the varying climates and landscapes having an influence on the best wedding venues in each region.

For beach weddings there are many beautiful places on the South Coast of NSW and at private island resorts in the Whitsundays. With its tropical climate Queensland is also a hotspot for rainforest weddings, while private hilltop estates in the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and Byron Bay hinterlands are among Australia's most scenic wedding venues.

In Victoria, luxury wedding venues embrace a rich culture of art, fine food & wine within the modern architecture of sophisticated hotels and estates. Some of Australia's most unique wedding destinations are in this state's country regions including a subterranean vault and cathedral wool shed.

In South Australia and Western Australia a recent surge in 5 star properties has created a wealth of premium wedding destinations within quintessential Aussie landscapes. And if getting married in the best of wild nature is your thing, Tasmania and the Blue Mountains have some of the most exclusive wedding locations in Australia.

From the Hunter Valley and Yarra Valley's iconic wineries to hidden gems off the beaten track, these are the best luxury wedding venues in Australia.

Top 10 Luxury Wedding Venues in Australia
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Top 10 Luxury Wedding Venues in Australia

1. The Woodhouse Wollombi

Location: 2674 Paynes Crossing Rd, Wollombi, NSW 2325
Capacity: 150
Accommodation: Sleeps 33
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Located on 100 acres of elegant European grounds & sprawling manicured fields, The Woodhouse Wollombi is one of the grandest wedding venues in Australia's iconic Hunter Valley. Entered via a long tree-lined drive, the architecturally designed Woodhouse is a striking destination with three 7m timber peaks housing a contemporary reception space and covered outdoor dance floor.

Just beyond the venue's courtyard is a brand new Tuscan-style pergola with an outdoor bar and lounge area overlooking the estate's private lake. Guests are served canapés here after your wedding ceremony at the lake front, pine tree forest or paperbark cathedral. Onsite accommodation includes a large barn stay sleeping 15 guests, 8 luxury suites sleeping 16 people and a luxury honeymoon abode.

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2. The Cove Jervis Bay

Location: Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay NSW 2540
Capacity: 150+
Accommodation: Sleeps 111
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The Cove is a private beachfront resort located within stunning national park on the NSW South Coast. This 3 acre coastal paradise is the perfect wedding destination to bring all your family & friends for a luxury 3 day getaway, as it has accommodation for all wedding guests in a fun house, glamping village and beach cabins.

Function facilities at this world-class wedding location include a private beach & sandbar where you can get married standing in the sea, an oceanfront ceremony garden, an ultra modern reception hall and a magical fairy-lit courtyard with an outdoor bar that offers an incredibly romantic setting for seated or cocktail receptions under the stars.

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3. Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef

Location: Daydream Island, Whitsundays, QLD
Capacity: 2 - 300
Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Daydream Island is a world-renowned resort in the tropical Whitsundays and with its spectacular location near the world heritage Great Barrier Reef, is one of Australia's best wedding destinations. The private island resort has a brand new glass chapel that overlooks the Coral Sea, a seaside infinity deck to host your reception on the waters edge and a range of poolside event spaces and function rooms.

Daydream island is located 30 minutes from the mainland of Queensland and is easily accessed via boat transfer or helicopter. Once you're there there's accommodation for all guests and plenty to do for a multi-day stay including rainforest walks, exploring the reef, and experiencing the many restaurants, bars and swimming pools.

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4. Greystone Estate

Location: 617 Hermitage Rd, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
Capacity: 125
Accommodation: Sleeps 32
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Situated on 10 resort-like acres in the Hunter Valley and with 15 luxury suites across 4 seperate dwellings, Greystone Estate is the perfect 5 star wedding venue for a three day celebration with all your loved ones. The Hamptons-inspired property centres around the main house which features huge open-plan living areas, a large entertaining deck and poolside BBQ setting.

Purpose-built wedding facilities include an open air ceremony pavilion and a modern reception hall with luxe chandeliers and elegant black & white decor. Food & beverage options are tailored to requirements and include the choice of canapés, alternate drop & shared feast menus. Venue hire ranges from $20k - 25k including all accommodation for two nights.

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5. Feathertop Winery Estate

Location: 6619 Great Alpine Road, Porepunkah, VIC 3740
Capacity: 250
Accommodation: Sleeps 16
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The panoramic vista at Feathertop Winery enjoys sweeping views over lush vines and rolling hills, native forests arising to Mt Buffalo and the Victorian Alps beyond. With its jaw dropping views, this Tuscan-inspired vineyard is one of Australia's most prestigious wedding destinations.

Luxury wedding packages come with exclusive use of the estate for 4 days with a dream team to coordinate your day from planning, to set up, styling and pack down. Reception spaces include a vine-covered pergola, traditional barrel room, and a subterranean vault with catering & drinks arranged for you in-house. Pre & post wedding event options.

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6. The Woods Farm

Location: Bayly Road, Tomerong, NSW 2540
Capacity: 200
Accommodation: Sleeps 120
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

The Woods Farm is one of Australia's most sought after wedding venues and is located on 40 acres of private woodlands five minutes from the beach at Jervis Bay. The 3 day wedding package comes with onsite accommodation for all wedding guests, with the option of a Friday night welcome BBQ and a poolside recovery brunch on Sunday.

Our favourite feature at The Woods Farm is the open-air chapel which is hidden in bushland, covered in vines and has ornamental vintage doors and luxury chandeliers. The 120 metre aisle to the chapel navigates through native trees under a series of jasmine-covered archways and is something straight out of a fairytale. Reception facilities include a luxe chandelier hall and a cocktail bar under the stars.

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7. Black Hall Weddings

Location: 87 George Street, Kalbar, QLD 4309
Capacity: 90
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

White Chapel & Black Hall are two luxury wedding venues located together in the world renowned Scenic Rim region of Queensland. The chapel has a modern all-white setting perfect for elegant wedding ceremonies and features a unique neon-lit altar and free-standing bentwood chairs. Behind it is Black Hall, an American style barn that comes fully furnished for up to 74 seated guests.

Venue hire is available for one or both spaces. The luxury wedding package includes a celebrant, photographer, fully catered reception, use of the venue's Bentley to transport you to beautiful photography locations nearby and a bus for guest transport. The owner also has a luxury Airbnb that sleeps up to 8 guests located 10 doors down the street.

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8. Chambré Estate

Location: 167 Andrews Way, Margaret River, WA 6285
Capacity: 80
Accommodation: Sleeps 34
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Located in the heart of Margaret River's serene Australian landscape, Chambré Estate is the perfect place for an intimate wedding in nature. This brand new elegant estate is ideally set up as an 3 day luxury wedding destination, with 5 star accommodation for up to 34 guests in 8 suites and 4 cabins.

Romantic wedding ceremony sites include a backdrop of aged Redgum and Marri Trees and a picturesque dam surrounded by lush paddocks and expansive parklands. You can create your own reception space overlooking the dam, in the festoon-lit olive grove or beside the open fireplace in the estate's charming lodge.

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9. The Lodge At Mount Rivers

Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
Capacity: 250
Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

This luxury 6 bedroom homestead is located well off the beaten track in the Upper Hunter region of New South Wales, and is nestled in a gorgeous riverside setting perfect for romantic weddings under the stars. The 200 acre estate has a poolside entertaining area and two large dining rooms suitable for smaller weddings, and marquee hire packages are available for larger celebrations.

There's plenty to do before & after getting hitched at this beautiful wedding location, such as exploring the river's swimming holes, fishing, kayaking, riding your horse (grazing fields are available), and hiking in the surrounding hills. Pets are welcome and guests are permitted to camp.

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10. Western Ridge

Location: 351 Freeses Road, Glamorgan Vale, QLD 4306
Capacity: 100
Accommodation: Sleeps 11
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Western Ridge is a brand new 5 bedroom house to hire for luxury weddings on a 2 acre hilltop property near Ipswich. From its elevated location the grounds have 360° views over Brisbane and Toowoomba offering a stunning backdrop for outdoor wedding ceremonies and receptions.

Venue hire includes exclusive use of the entire property with the freedom to bring your own caterers and drinks. There's a festoon-lit pergola that seats 80 under the stars and an indoor event space that seats 100 with space for dancing. Two huge decks, an infinity pool and spa complete the luxury amenities.

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Luxury Wedding Venues in NSW

11. Tides Byron Estate

Location: 290 North Teven Road, Teven, NSW 2478
Capacity: 140
Accommodation: Sleeps 22
Wedding Packages: Tailored

This luxury wedding hall is located on a 100 acre macadamia farm in the Byron Bay Hinterland region and has an entire wall of glass that overlooks beautiful views of the orchard to the Lennox Head coastline. The hall comes as a blank canvas with luxury furnishings, a licensed bar, preferred caterers and is fully soundproof. Receptions can also be hosted outside on the terrace.

Beside the hall is a 5 star two storey villa that has 8 bedrooms and a poolside entertaining area that seats up to 40 guests on the 2nd floor. The views from the villa are spectacular and the space is perfect for pre & post wedding shenanigans.

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12. The Homestead Berry

Location: 8 Homestead Lane, Berry, NSW 2535
Capacity: 120
Accommodation: Sleeps 10
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

With 5 stunning suites surrounding a private lake, a modern wedding reception shed, and loads of gorgeous ceremony spots across 5 acres of landscaped grounds, The Homestead Berry is the perfect refined location for sophisticated country weddings.

Three day wedding packages include exclusive use of the property, all accommodation for two nights, your ceremony set up & styled with florals in your chosen location, the chic reception shed styled & furnished to your specifications, BYO drinks served from the silo bar and your choice of menu served by preferred caterers.

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13. Mimosa Wines

Location: 2845 Tathra-Bermagui Rd, Bermagui NSW 2546
Capacity: 180
Accommodation: Sleeps 13
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Mimosa Wines is one of the only chefs hatted venues in Australia to offer luxury wedding packages with a gastro menu. The architecturally designed restaurant also comes with exquisite views and has a sweeping vista over neat rows of vines and across hundreds of acres of pristine national park.

Venue hire includes onsite accommodation in two country cottages and a furnished ceremony in your chosen location. There's a purpose-built lily pond deck for your nuptials, or you can say "I do" within the vines, surrounding bushland, on the restaurant deck or in the Tuscan style courtyard.

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14. Briars Conservatory

Location: 653 Moss Vale Rd, Burradoo, NSW 2576
Capacity: 200
Wedding Packages: 80+ People
Accommodation: Sleeps 130

Briars Conservatory is located on 15 acres of sprawling country gardens in the heart of the Southern Highlands. What makes Briars one of the best wedding locations in Australia is the convenience of the venue's Inn & Lodge, with guests able to adjourn to the public bar between the ceremony & reception, and again for a late night after party.

While the Conservatory is within a few steps of the Inn & Lodge its also completely private and overlooks a quiet lake with a pretty ceremony rotunda and plenty of beautiful backdrops for wedding photos. Guests can book their own onsite accommodation to walk to after the reception and the Inn has private event spaces for pre & post wedding events.

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15. Linnaeus Farm Berry

Location: 599 Coolangatta Road, Berry, NSW 2535
Capacity: 2 - 30
Accommodation: Sleeps 12
Location Hire: DIY/BYO

Linnaeus Farm is the newest luxury wedding venue for small celebrations of up to 30 guests on the NSW South Coast. The grand 5 bedroom estate is located on 3.5 hectares of manicured gardens in the village of Berry, a popular destination for Sydneysiders and Canberrans to get away to on weekends.

On the grounds are a Petanque court, swimming pool, incredible kids playground that's straight out of Disneyland and one they'll never forget, an orchard, olive grove and a ceremony spot under a pair of centuries-old Fig Trees with views to Saddleback Mountain. There's also an entertainment barn that offers a unique location for private dining.

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16. The Lodge Jamberoo

Location: 406 Jamberoo Mountain Road, Jamberoo, NSW 2533
Capacity: 300
Accommodation: Sleeps 136
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Hidden down a peaceful country lane just south of Wollongong is The Lodge, a luxury wedding hotel with 43 newly renovated rooms surrounding a huge 25 metre swimming pool. This incredibly fun wedding location is exclusively yours to enjoy with your guests for two nights, and has a pine forest cathedral for your ceremony and a luxe wedding reception hall.

Other onsite amenities include a mens parlour and ladies dressing room, an avenue and courtyard event spaces, a restaurant where guests are served breakfast and a late night bar. Venue hire starts at $25k including all accommodation which can be paid by guests. The average food & beverage package is $120 - $150/pp

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17. Mali Brae Farm

Location: 562 Nowra Rd, Moss Vale, NSW 2577
Capacity: 30 - 110
Accommodation: Complimentary for 2
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

There's a lot to love about Mali Brae Farm starting with the Dark family who own & operate this beautiful property and take great pride in each wedding hosted in the beautifully manicured grounds. If you're looking for a relaxed & picturesque farm at which to say "I do", Mali Brae is the premier wedding destination in the Southern Highlands.

Overlooking 90 scenic acres of lush fields and dams are 7 ceremony sites and 2 reception venues that include a refurbished shed which seats up to 110 guests and a luxury wedding barn that was purpose-built to seat smaller functions with 30 - 55 people. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the entire farm with your chosen ceremony spot set up & styled for you.

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18. Fig Tree Park

Location: 58 Sherringham Lane, Central Tilba, NSW 2546
Capacity: 2 - 200
Accommodation: Sleeps 2
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

On a quiet hill with grazing horses on the far South Coast of NSW is a gorgeous European-style estate in one of the most extraordinary wedding locations in Australia. From the manicured lawns of Fig Tree Park are uninterrupted views over the vast Pacific Ocean, and to the rear the majestic Mount Gulaga frames the property in beautiful nature.

The magical reception space is beneath a huge fairy-lit fig tree where up to 200 guests can dine outdoors while soaking up the views and the gentle sound of horses grazing in surrounding fields. Owner Sarah has just recently completed a new pavilion onsite creating another all weather solution as an alternative option to a marquee.

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Luxury Wedding Venues in Victoria

19. Hubert Estate

Location: 1-3 Saint Huberts Road, Coldstream, VIC 3770
Capacity: 225
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Hubert Estate is a culturally rich wedding venue that marries award winning architecture, superb wine, indigenous art and a menu that will delight the most ardent of foodies. Situated in the heart of the Yarra Valley with stunning regional and vineyard views, Hubert Estate is one of Victoria's most sophisticated wedding destinations.

Contemporary event spaces include a unique grassed amphitheatre for wedding ceremonies which has plenty of space for a chuppah or mandap, the Gallery of Art and Harriett Restaurant which features high timber ceilings, grand terrazzo floors and views to the estate's vineyard. Premium wedding packages start at $250 per person.

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20. Jackalope Hotel

Location: 166 Balnarring Road, Merricks North, VIC 3926
Capacity: 65 - 125
Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne in the Mornington Peninsula is one of the most lavish wedding destinations in Victoria. This 5 star wedding hotel comes with a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking stunning vineyard views, luxury accommodation for all guests, and a grand reception space that seats up to 65 guests or can be extended to 150 with a complete hotel takeover.

The hotel's contemporary rooms and spaces have been furnished in collaboration with Australia's most creative talents, and offer an immersive experience of art, architecture and creative design. All inclusive wedding packages include fine dining and paired wines from the in-house hatted kitchen.

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21. Barunah Plains Homestead

Location: 4484 Hamilton Highway, Hesse, VIC 3321
Capacity: 500
Accommodation: Sleeps 65
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

The historic Barunah Plains Homestead (1866) is located 40 minutes west of Geelong on a remote 640 acre merino sheep station. The 10 bedroom homestead and has 4.5 bathrooms, a tennis court and swimming pool and is a great spot to hire for micro weddings. For larger weddings the Shearers Quarters provide an additional 16 bedrooms and you can utilise the unique Wool Shed for your reception or hire a marquee.

All wedding packages include a two night minimum stay and the freedom to plan your wedding however you like, using whichever vendors you like. Due to the remote location of this property it is one of the few luxury wedding venues in Australia that has no curfews or noise restrictions to worry about.

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Luxury Wedding Venues in Queensland

22. Maleny Retreat

Location: Mears Lane, Booroobin, QLD 4552
Capacity: 200
Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

From its hilltop location 555m above sea level, Maleny Retreat overlooks 100 acres of lush scenery from Glass House Mountain to the Pacific Ocean. Situated in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, the retreat is one of Australia's top 10 scenic wedding venues and offers the versatility of glamping for all guests.

Venue hire at Maleny Retreat comes with a two night stay in a 9 room guesthouse and exclusive use of the property. Wedding packages include your choice of a marquee, tipi or Sperry tent set up on the hill top to enjoy the expansive views. For smaller weddings a marquee isn't required as you can dine under cover on the guesthouse verandah if it rains.

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23. Kwila Lodge

Location: 5 Boomerang Road, Mudgeeraba, QLD 4213
Capacity: 200
Accommodation: Sleeps 10+
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Kwila Lodge is the new incarnation of Eco Studio Fellini which was recently taken over by a joint venture between the owners of Bower Estate and Ridgeway Catering. The historic 5.5 acre property has been lovingly refurbished adding an air of contemporary elegance to the estate's rich heritage, and with beautifully manicured grounds set in nature is the Gold Coast's newest luxury wedding destination.

Kwila Lodge offer all inclusive wedding packages that come with onsite accommodation in 4 luxury lodges that comfortably sleep 8 guests. There is seating for up to 160 guests in the reception centre (which was previously an old school hall from Beaudesert), and menus are tailored to suit.

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24. Wynmère Estate

Location: 108-118 Alpine Terrace, Tamborine Mountain, QLD 4272
Capacity: 90
Accommodation: Nearby
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Wynmère Estate brings the romantic elegance of a European Estate to the Gold Coast Hinterland with immaculately maintained French style gardens set within lush sub-tropical rainforest. The premier wedding destination of Tamborine Mountain, Wynmère offers a sophisticated backdrop for luxury weddings within sculpted hedges, rose gardens and towering camphor laurel.

Four beautiful ceremony venues include an open air atrium, formal French gardens, a serene creekside setting and the impressive Georgian architecture of the estate's residence. The reception venue is a light-filled conservatory with traditional French windows and vintage chandeliers, and comes fully furnished with tailored menus by Ridgeway Group.

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Luxury Wedding Venues in Western Australia

25. Stonebarn Weddings

Location: Langley Road, Quinninup, WA 6258
Capacity: 100
Accommodation: Sleeps 12 - 16
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Hidden in the Warren River Valley and surrounded by 160 acres of trees, waterways & forest trails, Stonebarn offers an exclusive wedding destination for up to 100 guests on a completely private truffle farm. The architecturally designed lodge has 6 luxury suites and a bonus 2 bedrooms downstairs along with a verandah and dining room for receptions.

Other wedding facilities on this spectacular West Australian property include a clearing amongst giant Karri trees with incredible views of the forest and truffiére, a rustic gazebo suitable for wet weather ceremonies that also has stunning views and river or dam side settings amongst native trees and mossy banks. Venue hire ranges from $10k - $15k depending on dates.

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26. Ampersand Estates

Location: 9883 Vasse Highway, Peerabeelup, WA 6260
Capacity: 150
Accommodation: Sleeps 24
Wedding Packages: DIY

Ampersand Estates is a premium DIY wedding venue situated in the Donnelly River region of Western Australia, within Pemberton’s stunning Karri Forest. Elegant event spaces at the winery include a 1940’s reception barn with feature sliding doors, a Cellar Door that has a tasting room that overlooks a private lake and a beautiful outdoor terrace with river views to Easter National Park.

Venue hire comes with 2 nights accommodation for up to 24 guests in 3 luxury homesteads and exclusive access to the entire property. With stunning views across ten hectares of vines, meadows and orchards you may prefer to create your own outdoor reception area at this venue.

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27. Fairlawn Estate

Location: 39 Chapman Hill Road, Bovell, WA 6280
Capacity: 250
Accommodation: Sleeps 18
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Fairlawn Estate and adjoining Bishop Hales Cottage are located on a 2,000 acre working farm on the banks of the Vasse River in heart of the Margaret River wine region. The main estate is an 1840s era Victorian Georgian homestead that oozes old world nostalgia with a 16 seat formal dining room, two cocktail lounges and a grand ballroom.

This opulent wedding venue is well suited to intimate celebrations and elopements being that all guests can be accommodated within the homestead. Larger weddings are required to be hosted outdoors with marquee hire recommended.

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Luxury Wedding Venues in South Australia

28. Woodburn Homestead

Location: 410 Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek, SA 5255
Capacity: 80
Accommodation: Sleeps 18
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Woodburn Homestead is a grant sandstone estate (1864) that sits on 42 acres on the Fleurieu Peninsula and is accessed via a stately tree lined drive. The property comes with accommodation for 18 guests across three cottages, has a secret cellar that offers a unique location for a pre wedding dinner and is set within relaxed country gardens.

The hero of Woodburn Homestead is the utterly unique open air "chapel" which was created from a crumbling stone barn and has had its walls restored with South Australian slate. Other unique event spaces include a lounge & bar area within rustic stables and two lawn areas suitable for open air or marquee receptions.

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29. Templewood House

Location: 49 Millbrook Road, Inglewood, SA 5133
Capacity: 2 - 120
Accommodation: Sleeps 8
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Templewood House is located on a 200 acre equestrian property in the Adelaide Hills and centres around a stately 4 bedroom homestead that oozes heritage appeal. The homestead is accessed via a beautiful tree-lined drive and is surrounded by lush gardens and a quaint meadow where ancient oak trees and blankets of green moss offer unique wedding photo locations.

Beside the house is an outdoor reception space where marquees and an open-air dance floor can be set up. For smaller weddings and elopements the homestead drawing & dining rooms negate the need for marquee hire.

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Luxury Wedding Venues in Tasmania

30. Glen Albyn Estate

Location: 338 Channel Highway, Taroona, TAS 7053
Capacity: 500
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

One of the best wedding venues in Australia for waterfront ceremonies & receptions is Glen Albyn Estate in Tasmania. Just 10 minutes from Hobart on the Derwent River, this private 15 acre property comes with luxury wedding packages inclusive of 5 star catering and in-house styling.

Outside is a stunning riverfront deck that features inbuilt pools and a tree altar that offers lush green shade in summer and a minimalist bare backdrop in winter. Inside are three amazing reception venues with water views that stretch from Stormy Bay to Bruny Island. The interconnected event spaces include an atrium which seats 70 guests, a glass covered pool room seating 200 and a shed seating 500+.

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Contemporary Wedding Venues

If you're looking for a modern wedding venue with designer ceremony & reception spaces you're in the right place. In this article we take a look at the 10 best contemporary wedding venues in Australia right now including some brand new and unique wedding locations that have only just hit the market.

But first things first. What even is a contemporary wedding? A contemporary wedding ceremony is performed by a civil celebrant who shares your personal love story in a highly meaningful celebration. A reception typically follows at a modern wedding venue. Contemporary weddings differ from more traditional nuptials in that they are custom written from scratch and hosted in a unique & luxurious venue.

Among the most contemporary wedding venues in Australia are architecturally designed reception spaces that take inspiration from the nature that surrounds them. They are impressively unique buildings, often award winning, and stand beyond the ordinary with accentuated geometric shapes and use of modern materials to take full advantage of their amazing locations.

Most of the contemporary wedding destinations on this list are modern venues purpose-built for the occasion. Some have been repurposed from a bygone industry and pay tribute to their history through thoughtful design. Some venues are industrial in nature while others are cultural havens to the arts.

Here are our top 10 contemporary wedding venues in Australia. They all have modern ceremony and reception spaces that come with all inclusive wedding packages.