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Country Wedding Venues in the Illawarra

Looking for country wedding venues in the Illawarra? These wedding venues are the best country locations for ceremonies and receptions in the Illawarra. From rustic farms and idyllic wineries to country resorts, these idyllic country venues are some of the most picturesque in NSW.

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Top 8 Country Wedding Venues - Illawarra

1. The Woods Farm

Location: Jervis Bay - South Coast, NSW
Capacity: 200
Accommodation: Sleeps 120
Wedding Packages: BYO

The Woods Farm is a 40 acre farmstay wedding venue with a fun glamping village and self contained cottages where all your guests stay with you for the weekend. Immersed in a private woodlands setting, the grounds offers two incredibly unique and experiential wedding venues.

For your wedding ceremony there's an incredible open-air bush chapel immersed in a forest setting. It has a 120 metre grass aisle through jasmine covered arches that leads to its chandelier altar. After cocktails & canapés at the outdoor bar a renovated reception shed bestowed in twinkling chandeliers offers an intimate setting for partying into the night.

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2. Willow Farm

Location: Berry - South Coast, NSW
Capacity: 130
Accommodation: Sleeps 10
Wedding Packages: BYO

Willow Farm is an ideal spot for outdoor country weddings with 160 acres of lush rolling hills and scenic dams providing a picturesque setting for alfresco celebrations. The property has a rustic entertainment shed which can be used as a reception venue, lounge or dance floor, and an adjoining lawn ideal for outdoor dining and where an open-air dance floor can be set up.

Other options include erecting a marquee, tipi or sperry tent for either seated or cocktails weddings. Venue hire includes use of the farmhouse which accommodates 10 guests, use of a yoga barn which doubles as a wet weather ceremony venue and the convenience of onsite furniture, furnishings, set up & pack down and service staff.

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3. Figbird Cottage

Location: Terara - South Coast, NSW
Capacity: 150+
Accommodation: Sleeps 8 + glamping
Wedding Packages: BYO
Elopement Packages: All inclusive

Figbird Cottage is a budget-friendly country venue set amongst English rose gardens and surrounded by peaceful dairy paddocks. There's a large garden marquee with hard wood floors, an adjoining lawn where outdoor dining or cocktail weddings can be set up under festoon lights and 2 onsite cottages that sleep 8 guests.

A flexible range of packages caters for all-inclusive elopements, day hire with BYO caterers & drinks or 3 day/2 night wedding packages that include accommodation.

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4. Ravensthorpe Country Estate

Location: Albion Park - Illawarra, NSW
Capacity: 200
Accommodation: Sleeps 14
Wedding Packages: All inclusive

Ravensthorpe Country Estate is conveniently nestled in a rural landscape just 10 minutes from Shellharbour. The estate features 3 acres of classic gardens surrounding the Georgian style manor and has a light-filled conservatory, a paved garden marquee and a private courtyard that's ideal for outdoor weddings.

You can utilise the rustic courtyard for seated or cocktail weddings and when the sun goes down is becomes a romantic location for your first dance under the stars. Wedding packages include 24 hours hire with accommodation for 14 guests, use of the ceremony rotunda and reception spaces and a recovery breakfast for guests who stay the night.

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5. Growwild Wildflower Farm

Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
Capacity: 145
Venue Type: Floral farm
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO

Country wedding venues rarely come as picturesque as Growwild Wildflower Farm. This beautiful wedding venue grows and supplies the Sydney Flower Markets with native florals and is a private and peaceful location for relaxed weddings surrounded by protected native bushland.

The 25 acres include a luxe garden marquee which has a festoon-lit paved courtyard and a rustic reception barn suitable for small weddings of up to 50 seated guests. There's a secret valley for wedding ceremonies bordered by a thick forest of trees where the occasional koala watches proceedings from the trees.

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6. Seacliff House

Capacity: 180
Location: Gerringong - Illawarra, NSW
Wedding Info: A popular all-in-one country wedding venue in a lush farmland location with views to the ocean. The farm offers outdoor ceremonies and receptions plus a modern and light-filled event space in a purpose built barn. Luxury country style accommodation available onsite.

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7. Crooked River Wines

Capacity: 100 - 200
Location: Gerringong - Illawarra, NSW
Wedding Info: Rustic wedding ceremony and reception venue with spectacular country views across the mountains to the ocean. The function centre is a rustic space with a blank canvas to suit most wedding themes.

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8. The Woolshed

Capacity: 150 - 350
Location: Yallah - Illawarra, NSW
Wedding Info: This rustic shearing shed has been repurposed as a wedding venue with wooden floors and exposed beams providing the ideal backdrop for relaxed, country weddings. All inclusive wedding packages with space to mingle in a farm setting outdoors.