Hunter Valley's Cheapest Wedding Venues
Looking for a budget-friendly wedding venue in the Hunter Valley? These 12 inexpensive wedding venues are the cheapest places to get married in the Hunter Valley and range from DIY wedding halls with a hire cost of $1,500 to all inclusive ceremony & reception venues that offer budget friendly wedding packages starting at under $150 per person.
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St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 St Albans Rd, St Albans, NSW 2775
- Capacity: 100
- Cost: $3,500 - $7,500
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
Constructed from the ruins of a 165 year old church and with venue hire from just $3,500, St Joseph's Guesthouse is one of the most unique & affordable wedding venues in the Hunter Valley. The hillside property is located near Wollombi and features 5 bedrooms on its two upper levels, a function area on the ground floor and a private backyard overlooking the Hawkesbury Valley.
The budget friendly venue hire fee at St Joseph's Guesthouse starts at $3,500 for a 2 night micro wedding with up to 10 guests. For weddings with up to 100 guests the venue hire cost is $7,500 and provides exclusive access to the Guesthouse for 4 nights. You can DIY & BYO all wedding vendors to suit your budget and there is plenty of cheap wedding catering in the region.
Wandin Valley Estate
- Location: 12 Wilderness Road, Rothbury, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 50 - 170
- Accommodation: Sleeps 42
- Wedding Packages: $150+ p/h
Wandin Valley Estate is the Hunter Valley's cheapest winery wedding venue is centrally located amongst Lovedale's picturesque vineyards. The reception venue is situated within a refurbished Cricketers Pavilion which spills onto a cocktail lawn and private cricket ground where a heritage score board bears the names of the newlyweds.
There are five scenic ceremony sites at Wandin Valley with choice of backdrops ranging from lush grape vines, rolling mountains, a dam and Eucalypt Grove. All inclusive wedding packages are priced from $150 per person and come with free venue hire. Optional onsite accommodation includes 7 luxury lodges with a central swimming pool.
Goosewing Cottage
- Location: 1194 Mount View Rd, Mount View, NSW 2325
- Capacity: 20
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Cost: $3,595+
Goosewing Cottage is one of the cheapest wedding venues in the Hunter Valley offering all inclusive wedding packages from just $3,595. Completely private and surrounded by lush farmland, the property is a perfect location for intimate celebrations and specialises in weddings with a maximum of 20 guests.
The $3,595 wedding package includes exclusive use of the property's open air ceremony chapel, a choice of the Hunter's most popular marriage celebrants and a local award winning photographer. You get a personalised wedding ceremony & all legals done for you, plus a high resolution copy of all wedding photos. Extras include florals, cake, video, styling and optional accommodation in an onsite cottage & homestead.
Wyong Creek Hall
- Location: 791 Yarramalong Road, Wyong Creek, NSW 2259
- Capacity: 110
- Venue Hire: $1,500 - $3,000
Wyong Creek Hall is the cheapest reception venue in the Hunter Valley region with hire rates from $1,500 per day or $3,000 for the entire weekend. This historic community hall is located 50 minutes south of Cessnock in the Yarramalong Valley and comes fully furnished with tables & chairs for up to 100 guests. The hall has a brand new covered balcony and an adjoining outdoor area on lush lawns perfect for outdoor wedding ceremonies & receptions.
Leaves and Fishes
- Address: 737 Lovedale Road, Lovedale NSW 2320
- Capacity: 2 - 300
- Accommodation: Sleeps 12
- Venue Hire Cost: $5,500+
The million-dollar setting at Leaves and Fishes is surprisingly, one of the Hunter Valley’s most inexpensive wedding destinations. The expansive 20-acre property surrounds a picturesque Lotus Lake and features beautiful tropical gardens bordered by pretty rainforest. Venue hire caters for up to 300 guests and affordable micro wedding packages are also available.
Three-day wedding experiences come with luxury boathouse accommodation for up to 12 guests (which can be paid by the guests themselves) and a choice of ceremony and reception spaces including a Tuscan-style sunken garden, a unique wedding hall with an indoor Roman bath, and a spacious boathouse deck. BYO food trucks or other budget friendly caterers.
Whistle Tree Weddings
- Location: 11 Calool Street, Bensville, NSW 2251
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 37
- Venue Hire: $4,200 - $7,800
Whistle Tree is one of the newest wedding venues to open in the Hunter Valley / Newcastle region and is currently offering discounted wedding packages to the first couples to get married here. At the time of writing the venue hire fee at this Balinese inspired property is priced from $4,200 including two nights accommodation for up to 7 guests however cheaper venue hire is available without the onsite accommodation.
The 16 acre riverside retreat has a gorgeous tropical woodland setting that's ideal for outdoor weddings, and features an open air nature chapel with tree trunk seats, a multi-purpose event space under a Balinese hut and a large reception area on a lush marquee lawn. Whistle Tree is managed by a highly experienced local wedding planner who provides all inclusive wedding packages should you prefer not to DIY.
The Lodge At Mount Rivers
- Location: 38 Lawrences Road, Mount Rivers, NSW 2311
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 16 + camping
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The Lodge at Mount Rivers is a 6 bedroom riverside homestead that offers a luxury destination for affordable Hunter Valley weddings. The house is completely secluded within 200 acres of mountainous countryside and has lots of space for guests to camp, a poolside event space and a picturesque reception area on the waterfront lawns.
The affordable venue hire fee provides exclusive use of the property for two nights to create your dream wedding. Bookings are managed by local wedding planners who offer the option of all inclusive packages with marquee hire. Pet friendly (including horses). No curfew.
Maitland Town Hall
- Location: 263 High Street, Maitland, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 300
- Venue Hire: $238 per hour
Maitland Town Hall has long been the recommended reception venue for affordable weddings in the Hunter Valley with two event spaces available to hire from $130 per hour mid week or $238 per hour on weekends. Both the main hall which seats 208 people and the Evans Room which seats 96 guests ooze heritage grandeur and come fully furnished with round tables and chairs. Weekend bump in & out is charged at half price and catering must be booked with a preferred supplier.
Marlu Station
- Location: 129 Wollombi Road, Broke, NSW 2330
- Capacity: 150 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps 9
- Venue Hire Cost: $3,000+
With 112 acres of quiet countryside to yourself and the freedom to play your wedding according to your budget, Marlu Station is an incredibly affordable wedding venue in the Hunter Valley. This Airbnb style property can be utilised as is for elopements and micro weddings or you can hire a marquee and pitch it next to the homestead.
Alternatively, Marlu Station has a unique reception venue at the property's Cattle Yards, where there's an outdoor bar with access to power. Very few weddings have happen here so far, so you'll be one of the first. A super cheap wedding location ideal for DIY'ers.
Hunter Valley Gardens
- Location: 2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Package Price: $139+/pp
Hunter Valley Gardens is one of the most iconic wedding venues in NSW with ten internationally themed gardens offering a variety of romantic locations for wedding ceremonies and photos. Hunter Valley Gardens is one of the only places in Pokolbin that offers ceremony only venue hire with furnished packages priced from $1,400, or $850 with an onsite reception.
The gardens is also among the Hunter Valley's least pricey reception venues with wedding packages costing $140 - $180 per person in the Garden Terrace or a lawn marquee.
Tocal Homestead
- Location: 957 Tocal Road, Paterson, NSW 2421
- Capacity: 140
- Accommodation: Sleeps 8
- Wedding Package Price: $138+/pp
Tocal Homestead is a heritage-listed country venue that offers affordable weddings in a refurbished 100 year old hay shed. The historic location is situated in the Dungog Shire region of the Hunter basin and offers a picturesque setting for relaxed country weddings surrounded by old buildings, gardens and rolling green paddocks.
Affordable wedding packages range from $138 - $182 per person fully inclusive of ceremony and reception venue set up, choice of cocktail, seated or banquet catering, all drinks, tableware and service.
Harrigan's Hunter Valley
- Location: 2090 Broke Road, Pokolbin, NSW 2320
- Capacity: 50 - 120
- Accommodation: Sleeps 30+
- Wedding Package Price: $150+/pp
There's very few cheaper wedding venues in the Hunter Valley than the popular Harrigan's Irish Pub. At the front of this go-to weekend destination is a covered deck with opening walls where relaxed wedding receptions with 50 - 120 guests can be catered at a cost from $149 per person.
The pub is situated next to the Hunter Valley gardens offering the option of hosting your wedding ceremony within the gardens (venue hire cost is $1,400) and then your reception at Harrigan's. There is 4 star accommodation at the pub and casual pre & post wedding functions can be booked inside.
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Cheap Hunter Valley Wedding Guide
The cheapest places to get married in the Hunter Valley are BYO wedding venues that come with a budget friendly venue hire fee starting at $1,500. The great thing about these DIY venues is they allow you to bring your own catering & drinks which makes it possible to plan the day of your dreams while still sticking to a tight budget.
The only way to get married for under $100 per person in the Hunter Valley is to hire a DIY wedding venue and organise your own styling, catering and drinks. There are also some amazing venues that offer all inclusive wedding packages at under $150 per person in the Hunter Valley, all of which are listed above.
Cheap Destination Weddings
If you're looking for an affordable spot for a 3 day wedding experience, the Hunter Valley has several cheapish wedding destinations priced from $3,500. All of these venues come with onsite accommodation for two nights and allow pre & post wedding get togethers on the property. Most couples charge a per night fee to guests staying onsite to contribute towards venue hire and this can be easily managed through online payment providers like Event Brite.
Cheap Elopements & Micro Weddings
The Hunter Valley is a hotspot for small weddings & elopements and has several specialist venues that offer affordable wedding packages with absolutely everything you need to tie the knot included. The cheapest all inclusive wedding packages in the Hunter Valley are priced from $3,595 and include a photographer, celebrant and venue hire. Find a complete list of Hunter Valley elopement packages here.
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