Best Affordable Wedding Venues in NSW
Looking for a budget-friendly wedding venue? These are the 10 cheapest and best value wedding venues in NSW. All of these affordable wedding venues have been recommended by industry professionals including the state's top wedding photographers and celebrants.
1. Figbird Cottage
- Location: Shoalhaven, NSW
- Capacity: 150+
- Venue Hire: From $4,500
Figbird Cottage is a peaceful and pretty garden venue surrounded by picturesque dairy farm on the South Coast. The relaxed country venue features stunning English gardens, a luxury European marquee with wooden dance floor and adjoining lawn games area where outdoor drinks & canapés set a chilled vibe.
Highly affordable wedding packages include all furniture, tableware and lighting for ceremony and reception venue set up. You can BYO catering & beverages making Figbird Cottage one of the cheapest wedding venues in NSW. Accommodation for 8 is available in 2 cute onsite cottages.
2. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: Alpine - Southern Highlands, NSW
- Capacity: 50 - 150
- Venue Hire: $6,000
Growwild is an elegant and relaxed 25 acre native wildflower farm bursting with beautiful trees, flowers, birds and wildlife. The beautifully maintained property was recently taken over by new owners Jane & Lukas who got married here in 2019. They now offer easy & affordable DIY wedding packages that include stress-free 3 day hire.
The spacious grounds flow effortlessly between areas with paved paths joining the barn, bridal retreat, marquee and a choice of ceremony areas. Extremely well priced for its luxe surrounds, Growwild offers a relaxed country wedding experience with warm and personable hosts.
3. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: Saint Albans - Hawkesbury, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Venue Hire: From $5,500
- Inclusions: Exclusive weekend use sleeping 10 people
Surrounded by Australian bushland, green paddocks and native Australian flora & fauna, St Joseph's Guesthouse is a unique wedding venue built in the ruins of an old church. The ground floor seats up to 60 guests or 100 for a cocktail reception and the grounds are picture perfect for outdoor weddings & receptions.
St Joseph's Guesthouse is best suited to daytime ceremonies & receptions and the owners welcome evening functions for pre or post wedding events at their local pub nearby.
4. Longview Farm
- Location: Manning Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 120
- Venue Hire: Wedding packages from $8,800
Longview Farm is an all-in-one affordable venue for destination weddings in the Manning Valley. Situated on 80 acres, the property features a stunning riverfront location, world-famous Rotating House and a party shed ideal for rustic weddings.
There's plenty of space onsite at Longview Farm so if you prefer to set up a marquee or tipis for an outdoor reception you can. There are two popular ceremony spots along the 1km of river frontage and staff at the farm will set up your chosen location for you with bench seating, arbour and isle runner.
DIY weddings are super easy at Longview Farm with all legalities taken care of for you by onsite RSA wait staff and everything set up & packed away for you. There are 10 delux glamping tents available for use that can be set up prior to your arrival & loads of space for camping.
5. Starline Alpacas Farmstay Resort
- Location: Broke - Hunter Valley, NSW
- Capacity: 80 seated, 120 cocktail
- Venue Hire: $4,500
- Inclusions: Exclusive weekend hire, furniture, tableware
Starline Alpacas Resort is one of the Hunter Valley's most affordable wedding venues. The farmstay and working alpaca farm is surrounded by the spectacular Brokenback ranges and Yengo-Wollemi National Park, and is a stunning spot to stay with family & friends for the weekend.
Booking the onsite accommodation provides access to the function centre facilities for your wedding ceremony and reception. The property has everything you need onsite, simply bring your own caterers. Sleeps 50+ guests.
6. The Drovers Camp
- Location: 317 Elderslie Road, Branxton, NSW 2335
- Capacity: 100+
- Venue Hire: $5,000
- Inclusions: Exclusive use, furniture
The Drovers Camp is a rustic, Australian-themed ceremony and reception venue on a relaxed 120 acre property on the outskirts of the Hunter Valley. The "outback" style location has previously been renowned for outdoor concerts and country music festivals but has since had a makeover and now specialises in affordable weddings.
Drovers Camp features a refurbished, rustic reception venue, an outdoor stage and amphitheatre area, and a collection of unique artworks that make an awesome backdrop for wedding photos. There's the quaint Drovers Bar, an original outdoor ticket booth and array of quirky murals and structures.
7. Kianinny Bush Cottages
- Location: Sapphire Coast, NSW
- Capacity: 60 - 150
- Budget Guide: All inclusive packages under $100/pp
- Inclusions: Venue, food + beverages (accommodation extra)
Kianinny Bush Cottages is a relaxed and peaceful wedding venue in an outdoor adventure camp style setting. Basic pavilions offer affordable blank canvas reception venues well suited to rustic themed weddings. Ceremonies are held on the picturesque dam jetty or in one of many bush settings.
Comfortable and well priced self contained accommodation for the entire guest list is available onsite making Kianinny one of the most affordable destination wedding venues in the state. Kids & adults alike will enjoy the zip lining, mini putt, archery, canoes, volleyball etc onsite.
8. William Inglis Hotel
- Location: Sydney, NSW
- Capacity: 700
- Budget Guide: All inclusive packages from $145/pp
Budget-friendly wedding venue with ceremonies in rose gardens and receptions in the private riverside stables. Large spaces available for big fat Greek, Indian, Lebanese etc weddings. Ceremony only from $80/pp.
9. The Retreat at Wisemans
- Location: The Hawkesbury, NSW
- Capacity: 200
- Budget Guide: All inclusive wedding packages from $95/pp
The Retreat at Wisemans is an affordable garden wedding venue on the Hawkesbury River. Fully inclusive packages with accommodation for 120 onsite. Marquee weddings available.
10. Panorama House
- Location: Illawarra, NSW
- Capacity: 380
- Budget Guide: All inclusive wedding packages from $70/pp
Panorama House is one of the most budget friendly wedding venues in NSW. Located one hour from Sydney, Panorama House offers 180 degree ocean views with floor to ceiling glass windows.
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