Best Sydney Wedding Venues
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Looking for the perfect wedding venue in Sydney, NSW? This list of Sydney's finest wedding venues is a curated selection of the city's most beautiful event spaces and includes the best reception venues, stunning ceremony sites and some of the world's most recognised landmarks.
Sydney's premium wedding venues are situated in the many picturesque waterfront locations throughout the city. Many of these most sought after wedding venues are in prime locations around Circular Quay, Milsons Point & Mosman and offer amazing views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline.
Other popular places to get married in Sydney are oceanfront venues on the Northern Beaches and award winning function spaces that come with stunning ocean views in the Sutherland Shire. Sydney also has world renowned ceremony spots like the Royal Botanic Gardens, chic wedding venues on heritage wharves and unique reception spaces hidden in the city's backstreet bars.
These are the 100 best wedding venues in Sydney, from the city's most exclusive places to get married to those that offer affordable wedding packages with atmospheric vibes.
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Top 100 Wedding Venues in Sydney
1. Lords Estate
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 2 - 100
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
This romantic wedding ceremony venue is conveniently located off the M7 just 20 minutes to the city and features a 140 year old refurbished chapel surrounded by wild gardens and an urban meadow. The non-denominational chapel welcomes religious and civil wedding ceremonies with up to 80 seated guests, and is an incredibly unique reception space for intimate all-in-one celebrations.
Exclusive venue hire of the heritage-listed chapel & park-like grounds comes with owner Claire onsite to assist you on your wedding day. Wedding packages including access to the 19th century vicarage situated behind the chapel are also available, where the home's period drawing room, dining room, whiskey parlour & grand staircase offer a beautiful backdrop for wedding photos & getting ready.
2. Doltone House - Jones Bay Wharf
- Location: 32 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 1,000
- Wedding Packages: from $130 per head
One of the grandest wedding reception venues in Sydney is Doltone House located on the heritage-listed Jones Bay Wharf in Pyrmont. This iconic waterfront location has 8 elegant reception spaces that overlook Sydney Harbour, catering for weddings with 20 - 1,000 guests within walking distance of the Sydney CBD.
The venue's flagship event space is the Heritage Wharf Room which seats 250 - 680 guests and features a full length private deck with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge & city skyline. All inclusive wedding packages range from $130 - $210 per person.
3. Growwild Wildflower Farm
- Location: 916 Old Hume Hwy, Alpine, NSW 2575
- Capacity: 145
- Venue Hire: $6,500+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Growwild Wildflower Farm is one of Sydney's prettiest places to get married near Sydney with 25 acres of gardens providing wildflowers to the local flower markets. The grounds feature an elegant garden marquee for weddings with up to 145 guests and rustic little wedding hall that seats up to 50.
The gardens are secluded within protected bushland with the occasional Koala gracing weddings at the Secret Valley ceremony site. Growwild is one of our favourite wedding venues in Sydney for its beautiful location and also because the owners Lukas & Jane got married here themselves and are passionate about creating dream weddings for their couples.
4. Gili Rooftop @ Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 60 Seated - 80 Standing
- Accommodation: 58 Rooms
- Wedding Packages: $220 - $230/pp
Taronga Zoo is situated within Sydney Harbour National Park in Mosman and is one of the city's most iconic wedding locations. There are four amazing reception venues within the zoo grounds including this funky rooftop bar & balcony which offer panoramic views over Sydney Harbour.
The Gili Rooftop is ideally suited for seated receptions with up to 50 guests, which leaves space for a dance floor. When you book this space you can utilise the outdoor balcony as your ceremony venue. Trippas White Group are the caterers at Taronga Zoo and provide all inclusive wedding packages priced from $220 - $230 per person.
5. Doltone House Darling Island
- Location: 48 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009
- Capacity: 1,200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Doltone House Darling Island is Sydney Harbour's grandest reception venue, seating 10 - 750 guests in the first 6 star green rated building in NSW. The premium waterfront location features a floor to ceiling glass facade overlooking Sydney Harbour & the city skyline, and has a private outdoor promenade with boat access.
Darling Island is accessible by foot from the Sydney CBD and is serviced by water taxis, ferry services, bus and light rail. There's also plenty of onsite parking. All inclusive wedding packages start from an affordable $120/pp for a Sunday reception.
6. Lindesay House
- Location: 1 Carthona Avenue, Darling Point, NSW 2027
- Capacity: 10 - 100
- Venue Hire: $6,535 - $10,385
Lindesay House is one of Sydney's most iconic wedding destinations being the first house built in Darling Point in 1834. Inside the historic 19th century mansion are private dining & drawing rooms with rich coloial furnishings to seat 10 - 20 guests. Outside, a private landscaped lawn & marquee seat up to 100 guests with spectacular views over Sydney Harbour.
Lindesay House is a dry hire wedding venue where you have the freedom to choose your own caterers and BYO drinks. Venue hire for lunch weddings with up to 60 guests is $6,535 - $7,190 and includes access to the formal Paterre Garden with statues, a pond and manicured hedges. Lindesay House is licensed for up to 12 weddings with a 9pm curfew each year which have a venue hire fee from $9,440.
7. N'Galawa Terrace @ Taronga Zoo Sydney
- Location: Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 150 Seated, 250 Cocktail
- Accommodation: 58 Rooms
- Wedding Packages: $220 - $230/pp
Taronga Zoo's N'Galawa Terrace is one of Sydney's most popular reception venues owing to the room's incredible views over Sydney Harbour. Floor to ceiling windows offer a panoramic vista over the city skyline including the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House, and the sunsets from this vantage point are absolute magic.
Most couples who host their wedding reception in the N'Galawa Terrace get married at one of the zoo's two magnificent ceremony venues which include the famous Bird Amphitheatre which has panoramic city views and the newer African Savannah with a wild animal backdrop.
8. Chapel Hill Retreat
- Location: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 34
- Wedding Packages: All-inclusive
With incredible views over lush valleys and mountains, Chapel Hill Retreat is an incredibly scenic wedding location that comes with very affordable all inclusive packages. There are 7 unique event spaces across the 35 acre property including a natural bush cathedral, a non-denominational chapel, a modern function room with an adjoining event deck and expansive lawns & gardens.
Venue hire at Chapel Hill gives you exclusive use of the grounds and all function areas to create your dream wedding. Whether it be a reception on the lawns, an intimate celebration on the deck or a 3 day wedding where up to 34 guests stay onsite with you. Accommodation is in 6 self contained cottages and there is a luxe bridal suite for getting ready.
9. The Pavilion Kiama
- Location: 2 Bong Bong Street, Kiama, NSW 2533
- Capacity: 80 - 400
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive from $135/pp
The Pavilion is one of the best wedding venues in Sydney's South West for an affordable beachfront reception. This beautiful reception venue overlooks the foreshore of Kiama Beach with incredible views to the local lighthouse.
The Pavilion is a light-filled, elegant event space with large windows, polished wooden floors and a versatile blank canvas palette. There is a separate entrance foyer with a bar that closes off to the main function area and can be utilised as a space for wedding ceremonies. There's also two waterfront ceremony sites just outside and plenty of accommodation within walking distance.
10. St Joseph's Guesthouse
- Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
- Venue Hire Cost: $3,500 - $7,500
- Food & Beverages: BYO
St Joseph's Guesthouse is one of Sydney's most unique wedding venues, built from the ruins of a 160 year old church on a hillside just outside of the city. The upper two levels of this historic Airbnb have 5 luxury bedrooms with open plan living areas, while on the ground floor is an intimate event space that caters perfectly for 10 - 100 guests.
The 3 storey stone facade creates a dramatic backdrop for outdoor weddings and with tranquil views over the Hawkesbury Valley the backyard is an amazing reception area unlike any other in the Sydney region. The venue hire fee for weddings is based on guest numbers and includes exclusive use of the property with accommodation for 10 guests for 3+ nights.
11. Berry Hill
- Location: 1832 River Road, Leets Vale, NSW
- Capacity: 150
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14 - 54
- Venue Hire: $12,300+
- Catering & Drinks: BYO
Berry Hill is Sydney's ultimate destination for wilderness weddings and is situated on 75 acres of private farm & bushland just 90 minutes from the city centre. With 2 acres of Hawkesbury River frontage immersed within scenic hills & blue gum forest, Berry Hill is an idyllic location for fun, outdoor weddings and comes with accommodation for 14 - 54 guests onsite.
The 3 day wedding package at Berry Hill is priced from $12,300 and includes a fully furnished ceremony & outdoor or marquee reception, plus a 2 night stay for 14 guests in a heritage homestead & 3 contemporary suites. Twenty fully furnished bell tents are available to be booked by additional guests.
12. Doltone House Western Sydney
- Location: 121-133 Prairie Vale Road, Bossley Park, NSW 2176
- Capacity: 950
- Wedding Packages: $130/pp+
The Doltone House name is synonymous with glamorous reception venues in Sydney and the three opulent event spaces at the Marconi Function Centre in Western Sydney is no exception. Seating up to 260, 480 & 750 guests respectively, the pillar less rooms are perfect for large sophisticated weddings and feature high ceilings, gold textured wall details, custom carpets and rigging for styling installations.
Pricing for all inclusive wedding packages is based on guest numbers and starts from $130/pp for a Sunday reception. Every package includes your choice of round or long tables, award winning Italian-inspired menus with generous portions, full service staff, state-of-the-art facilities and use of the entry foyer for pre-reception drinks.
13. Lords Estate Reception Hall
- Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
- Capacity: 10
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This exquisite private dining room is one of the city's best kept secrets, hidden behind the Lords Estate Chapel in the property's historic Victorian-era residence. The dining room/reception hall has a private entry via the estate gardens and comes with a period-authentic drawing room, whisky parlour and outdoor verandah that together create one of the city's most unique reception spaces for intimate weddings with up to 10 guests.
14. Palm Beach Ceremony Venue
- Location: Palm Beach, Sydney NSW
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Ceremony Venue
This exquisite estate is nestled at the oceanfront of a private $40 million holiday house in Sydney's Northern Beaches. The exclusive wedding location features a one of a kind Balinese-influenced garden for ceremonies & photos, surrounded by over 2,500 sqm of pristine lawns.
With easy road access, ample street parking, onsite amenities and a jetty for arrivals and departures, this property presents an incredible opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind wedding experience.
15. Kirribilli Event Space
- Location: 51-55 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 50
- Venue Hire: $4,000 - $6,000
With panoramic views of the Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge, this private lawn in Kirribilli is a spectacular wedding location for intimate ceremonies & receptions with up to 50 standing or 24 seated guests. Venue hire starts at $4,000 and comes with exclusive use of the lawn for 4 hours, access to kitchen facilities for your preferred caterers and a wet weather marquee if required.
16. Doltone House Sylvania Waters
- Location: 223 Belgrave Esplanade, Sylvania Waters, NSW 2224
- Capacity: 500
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Doltone House Sylvania Waters has two of the grandest reception venues in South West Sydney, with two large pillar-less ballrooms that can both accommodate up to 500 guests. What makes this venue so popular is the experience provided with affordable wedding packages which start at $90/pp. You have a choice of award winning catering from Italian & Chinese inspired, to Indian and Halal, large professional service team and even an indoor space where the bridal car can exit surrounded by loved ones.
17. Saints Event Centre
- Location: Boronia Road, North Saint Marys, NSW 2760
- Capacity: 20 - 500
- Accommodation: Sleeps 250+
- Wedding Packages: $55+/pp
Located at the busy St Mary's Rugby League Club, Saints Event Centre has 6 modern reception venues including an elegant function space that overlooks unique views of the playing fields. This popular Western Sydney wedding destination is renowned for its affordable all inclusive packages which start at $55 per person for a buffet style reception.
The state-of-the-art event spaces cater for 20 - 500 guests with a beautiful outdoor terrace for wedding ceremonies. A short walk across the road is 4 star accommodation at the Holiday Inn and with the Blue Mountains on the doorstep, Saints is an ideal spot for weddings with travelling guests.
18. Australian Botanic Gardens Mount Annan
- Location: 362 Narellan Rd, Mount Annan, NSW 2567
- Capacity: 2 - 600
- Venue Hire Cost: $865 - $1,250
The Australian Botanical Gardens has 8 gorgeous wedding venues for garden ceremonies and receptions in Western Sydney. The 400 hectare property features more than 6 outdoor wedding sites from woodland and waterfront settings to secluded rainforest gardens.
Reception venues include The Bowden Function Centre which seats up to 200, a lakeside pavilion and a marquee lawn that caters for functions of all sizes. Wedding packages include the option for dry venue hire from $865 or all-inclusive packages with catering and drinks.
19. Sydney Opera House
- Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 60 - 1,000
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Sydney Opera House is one of Australia's most iconic wedding venues and is an impressive location for wedding ceremonies & receptions in the heart of Sydney Harbour. The concert hall foyers of this world-renowned landmark offer a premium location for wedding ceremonies with point blank views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Modern reception facilities include the Yallamundi Rooms and Utzon Room which is the only interior space designed to completion by original architect Jørn Utzon. Venue hire starts at around $5,000 and all wedding packages incur a minimum spend of $20k+ on food & beverage catered in-house by Trippas White Group.
20. Pier One Sydney Harbour
- Location: Walsh Bay, 11 Hickson Rd, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 100 - 350
- Accommodation: 189 Suites
- Ceremony Fee: $4,000 - $6,000
- Wedding Packages: $160 - $199/pp
Pier One is the nearest reception venue to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and is a 189 suite Harbour-front hotel with four spectacular event spaces that all have water views. The hotel's most popular wedding spaces include a sought-after glass-style Bridge Marquee that seats up to 100 guests, a Water Room with great views to Luna Park and a sheltered outdoor space for wedding ceremonies on the pier.
Pier One offers all inclusive wedding packages priced from $160 - $199 per person and has a minimum spend that applies to each event space which usually affords weddings with 140 - 300+ guests the best value.
21. Art Gallery Of NSW
- Location: Art Gallery Road, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 116 - 300
- Wedding Packages: $205+/pp
The Art Gallery of NSW is a prestigious wedding venue with ceremonies and receptions held in the restaurant & adjoining event space crafted by internationally recognised chef & tv personality Matt Moran. The Gallery is conveniently located beside the Royal Botanic Gardens with event areas offering stunning views over Woolloomooloo and Sydney Harbour.
There are two reception areas within the gallery that seat up to 116 guests or 188 combined. Cocktail events suit guest numbers of up to 116 in one space or 300 across both. Wedding ceremonies can be held 30 minutes prior to your reception and wedding packages including catering & drinks range from $185 - $250 per person with a $5,000 venue hire fee (or $6,000 with ceremony).
22. Manly Pavilion Weddings
- Location: West Esplanade, Manly, NSW 2095
- Capacity: 200 - 250
- Wedding Packages: $205+
Manly Pavilion is an iconic wedding ceremony and reception venue located in a grand heritage building on the Manly promenade, easily accessed via ferry from Circular Quay. The location is managed by The Boathouse Group who are synonymous with luxury wedding venues on Sydney's Northern Beaches, and offers a grand ballroom setting that seats up to 200 guests around a central dance floor or caters for 250 for cocktail functions.
The adjoining forecourt is a beautiful spot for wedding ceremonies overlooking Manly Harbour with fully styled packages available from $2,500. Reception packages start at $205 per person with luxury add-ons available including Bollinger Boats and custom cocktails. Minimum seasonal spends apply from $8k - $15k.
23. Wedding Hall Q Station
- Location: 1 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly, NSW 2095
- Capacity: 250
- Accommodation: Sleeps 100+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The heritage ballroom at Q Station in the Sydney Harbour National Park is one of the city's most sought after wedding halls. Situated on 33 waterfront hectares with panoramic views across the city skyline, Q Station offers an abundance of scenic wedding ceremony, photo and reception spaces making it a popular all-in-one place to get married on Sydney Harbour.
In addition to the hall/heritage ballroom the grounds offer beautiful outdoor areas for cocktail or seated functions. One of the most unique spots for Sydney weddings is the rustic Glasshouse which can host both ceremonies and receptions. Venue hire includes a dedicated coordinator to help you find the perfect spot to say "I do" and arrange your reception afterwards.
24. Seadeck Sydney
- Location: Lime Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 420
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Curfew: 11.45pm
The Mediterranean-inspired floating Seadeck is a dream wedding venue for water lovers, offering a unique opportunity to tie the knot on Sydney Harbour's many scenic beaches and bays. The character-filled vessel caters for weddings from 100 - 420 guests and features a built-in stage, three bars and a spacious outdoor function room protected by a state of the art weather-proof awning.
Venue hire includes marine crew and bump-in time for setting up.
25. Watersedge Weddings at Campbell's Stores
- Location: 7-27 Circular Quay West, The Rocks, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 120 - 200
- Wedding Packages: $200+/pp
Watersedge at Campbell’s Stores is one of the most popular wedding places in Sydney owing to its central harbour front location at The Rocks. Hidden upstairs in one of the precinct’s most significant 3 storey heritage buildings, this iconic waterfront venue offers direct views of the Sydney Opera House.
The venue has two amazing reception spaces that seat up to 120 guests in intimate and rustic surrounds, and there’s an adjoining function room for pre-dinner canapés & drinks that transforms into the party area with room for a band and dancing. All inclusive wedding packages start at $200 per person with the option to host an indoor ceremony.
26. Leuralla Amphitheatre
- Location: 41 Olympian Parade, Leura, NSW 2780
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This spectacular wedding ceremony venue is located 1 hour from the Sydney CBD on a cliff top in Leura, and overlooks incredible views of the Jamison Valley where the world famous 3 Sisters rock formation is one of Australia's most visited tourist attractions.
Leuralla Amphitheatre seats up to 200 wedding ceremony guests and has an adjoining lawn area where cocktail receptions can be arranged in a marquee. Wedding venue hire is available through Blue Mountains Weddings, who offer great wedding packages for ceremonies only, or ceremonies with a pop up reception.
27. Promenade Bondi Beach
- Location: 4a Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi Beach, NSW2026
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The private dining room and main restaurant at The Promenade are two of the nicest reception venues for beachfront weddings in Sydney. Located in the heart of Bondi Beach and with coastal styling inspired by the iconic Bondi Pavilion, this popular eating spot offers the perfect relaxed, non-wedding-venue vibe for one-of-a-kind wedding receptions.
Another reason this popular eatery is on our list of top wedding venues in Sydney is that it is operated by House Made Hospitality who are renowned for offering top notch foodie experiences. You can either hire the private dining room seating up to 20 guests, or book out the entire venue for up to 80.
28. Watsons Bay Hotel
- Location: 1 Military Road, Watsons Bay, NSW 2030
- Capacity: 90 - 350
- Accommodation: 32 Suites
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Watsons Bay Hotel has long been one of Sydney's best wedding venues thanks to its sweeping views of Sydney Harbour. A public wharf services the beachfront hotel with regular ferries from Circular Quay making this spectacular wedding spot extremely accessible for wedding guests.
Many couples choose the Royal Botanic Gardens as their ceremony location, then put all guests on a harbour cruise for pre reception cocktails & canapés en route to Watsons Bay. There's also many beaches and gardens to hire for wedding ceremonies in the hotel's immediate vicinity.
29. Jonah's Whale Beach
- Location: 69 Bynya Road, Whale Beach, NSW 2107
- Capacity: 160
- Accommodation: Sleeps 22
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Jonah's at Whale Beach is an award winning wedding destination that offers exclusive venue hire with foodie menus from its chefs hatted restaurant and 11 luxury suites that all feature spectacular ocean views. Jonah's is best known for its scenic cliff top garden which has sweeping views over the Northern Beaches and is one of Sydney's most spectacular wedding ceremony locations.
Jonah’s offers half or full day exclusive wedding hire for up to 122 seated guests or 160 cocktail style. Weekend weddings have a minimum spend of $27,600 plus a requirement to book onsite accommodation which is $796 per room.
30. Orso Weddings Mosman
- Location: 79 Parriwi Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 250
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Situated on absolute waterfront in Middle Harbour adjacent to the iconic Spit Bridge, Orso's opulent wedding space is perfect for larger receptions with up to 250 guests. The newly renovated reception space comes with its own beach, wharf, jetty and resident pelicans, with the ability to arrive and depart via water.
31. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney Harbour
- Location: 199 George Street, The Rocks, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 380
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Among Sydney's premium wedding venues is the grand pillarless ballroom at the iconic Four Seasons Hotel in Circular Quay. This huge contemporary reception space seats up to 380 guests and can cater for cocktail weddings with up to 900 people.
The Four Seasons Hotel is a short walk to Sydney Harbour and within easy reach of some of the city's best wedding photo locations, from Dawes Point beneath the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the Opera House and Botanic Gardens. Personalised wedding packages start at $220 per person.
32. Long Reef Golf Club
Location: Anzac Avenue, Collaroy, NSW 2097
Capacity: 140 - 250
Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Long Reef Golf Club on the city's Northern Beaches offers a premium waterfront location for wedding ceremonies right next to the club's reception hall. Both function areas have ocean views that stretch from Manly to the Coast.
After getting married on the beachfront lawn, guests can have drinks & canapés on the outdoor terrace while the happy couple wander the picturesque surrounds for wedding photos. Golf buggies are included with wedding packages to transport you to the various photo spots. Seasonal minimum spends apply. Budget around $200/pp for a peak season Saturday.
33. Manly 16ft Skiff
- Location: East Esplanade, Manly, NSW 2095
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Manly 16ft Skiff has stunning water views over Sydney Harbour and captivating sunsets that make for a relaxed pre-reception cocktail hour. The popular wedding venue is situated at one of city's most famous beaches and is an ideal wedding location for giving international visitors a taste of Sydney.
Wedding ceremony venues include an overwater atrium or outdoors on The Lawn. Reception packages include the option to add individual styling elements such as a fairy light canopy plus catering extras including canapes and oysters. Standard wedding packages start at $200/pp with a minimal venue hire fee.
34. Ovolo Woolloomooloo
- Location: 6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
- Capacity: 30 - 300 seated
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Ovolo is a hotel chain synonymous with funky venues and the eclectic event spaces within this heritage-listed waterfront hotel certainly live up to the brand's reputation. Situated on an historic wharf in Woolloomooloo, the hotel's interior gives way to a range of modern wedding venues from industrial chic function rooms with moody black walls & fairy lights to garden bars and glasshouse dining. Budget $180+/pp for peak season weddings.
35. Athol Hall Mosman
- Location: Bradleys Head Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 80 - 200
- Ceremony Fee: $760
- Wedding Packages: $210/pp
Athol Hall is one of Sydney Harbour's most popular places to get married because it is nestled in a serene bushland setting at Bradley's Head in Mosman and comes with panoramic water views and it's own private beach for waterfront wedding photos. The all-white reception hall is also one of the cheapest wedding venues on Sydney's waterfront with all inclusive wedding packages for a peak season Saturday booking priced at $210 per person.
Athol Hall comes fully furnished for up to 130 seated guests and caters for cocktail functions with up to 200 people. The ceremony fee is $760 which must be paid to the National Parks & Wildlife Service and complimentary ceremony seating for guests is provided by The Venues Collection who operate the venue.
36. Chiswick Sydney
- Location: 65 Ocean Street, Woollahra, NSW 2025
- Capacity: 70 seated, 70 cocktail
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Matt Moran's Chiswick is the wedding destination of choice for Sydney foodies and has a semi-private dining room that accommodates up to 40 guests for a sit down lunch or dinner wedding reception. The main dining room is available for exclusive hire for larger receptions with wedding menus starting at $110/pp plus drinks. A go-to wedding spot if you're wanting to serve signature cocktails and you can get married in the outdoor garden.
37. The Grounds of Alexandria
- Location: 7 Huntley Street, Alexandria, NSW 2015
- Capacity: 6 - 400
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Grounds of Alexandria is amongst Sydney's most famous inner city venues with multiple indoor and outdoor garden spaces suitable for micro weddings to large receptions with 400 guests. The 'Garden Room' with its canopy of fairy lights is one of our most enquired-about wedding spaces and caters for up to 130 guests for those who book early. Budget $210+/pp for a Saturday wedding.
38. Springfield House Dural
- Location: 245 New Line Road, Dural, NSW 2158
- Capacity: 400
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Springfield House in Sydney's north west region has long been a sought after wedding venue for its incredible ceremony garden where the aisle descends from a grand staircase from the historic residence. More recently a black-rimmed glass marquee has been stationed on the grounds offering an impressive space for wedding receptions under the stars.
The original function hall located inside the residence offers a more affordable option for wedding receptions with packages from $160/pp.
39. Three Williams Redfern
- Location: 613A Elizabeth Street, Redfern, NSW 2016
- Capacity: 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Three Williams is an awesome wedding venue seating up to 70 guests within an urban warehouse in Redfern. This is one of the city's more affordable wedding venues with all inclusive packages starting at well under $200 per person.
40. Kittyhawk Sydney
- Location: 16 Phillip Lane, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 110 seated, 175 cocktail
- Ceremony: Can be held onsite
- Receptions: Venue hire from $5,000
Unique French restaurant and cocktail bar in the centre of Sydney's CBD district. Wedding spaces are themed around the liberation of Paris in 1944. Suitable for small weddings and elopements + larger weddings.
41. University of Sydney
- Location: Science Road, Camperdown, NSW 2050
- Capacity: 10 - 500
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Within the beautiful grounds of Sydney University are a choice of heritage event spaces filled with character and charm. From the grand Refectory seating up to 500 to the Chancellor's Room that seats up to 25. Have your ceremony, photos & reception at the one location with catering by HostCo.
42. Lana Sydney
- Location: 5-7 Young Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Lana is the perfect wedding venue in Sydney for foodie aficionados with an asian & Italian inspired menu featuring raw & cooked seafood, Wagyu beef and the likes of wattleseed torta al latte. Located on level 1 of the heritage Hinchcliff House in Circular Quay, Lana offers a private & sophisticated setting for intimate weddings in the heart of Sydney's CBD.
With a private bar and moody, rustic interior, we highly recommend Lana as one of Sydney's best cocktail reception venues.
43. The Highline Venue
- Location: Bankstown City Plaza, Bankstown, NSW 2200
- Capacity: 1,340
- Ceremony: Each ballroom has it's own terrace for wedding ceremonies
- Receptions: All inclusive wedding packages available + BYO caterers
Glamorous wedding venue with 3 seperate ballrooms, individual bridal suites and pre-dinner cocktail areas. Expect 4.5 metre high ceilings, 24k gold chandeliers, grand staircases and elegant garden terraces. Well experienced with large cultural celebrations such as Lebanese and Chinese weddings. BYO gold licensed catering available for specific cuisine requirements.
44. Club Rose Bay
- Location: 1 Vickery Avenue, Rose Bay, NSW 2029
- Capacity: 100 seated, 250 cocktail
- Ceremony: Choose from nearby parks & beaches
- Receptions: Wedding packages from $48/pp + drinks
Club Rose Bay is the most affordable waterfront wedding venue in Sydney and is located adjacent to a beach perfect for wedding photos. There's also a private outdoor deck overlooking Rose Bay. All inclusive wedding packages available from $155 per person (minimum 60 guests).
45. The Woodlands Harrington Park
- Location: 1 Forestgrove Dr, Harrington Park NSW 2567
- Capacity: 60 - 240
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Woodlands at Harrington Grove in South West Sydney is like a private park secluded within peaceful bushland. The grand outdoor amphitheatre is a drawcard for wedding ceremonies as it can be driven up to, and is looked upon by the reception venue's balcony.
This architecturally designed, modern wedding location nestles snuggly into its forest surrounds and features spacious function rooms with versatile layouts. All rooms in the function centre feature floor to ceiling windows with access to the wrap around balcony.
46. Aqua Dining
- Location: Paul Street, Milsons Point, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 108 sit down, 120 cocktail
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Contemporary Italian restaurant with unrivalled views of Sydney city & harbour. Situated at North Sydney Pool right under the Harbour Bridge, Aqua Dining is one of the most impressive Sydney wedding venues.
Wedding reception packages include a 3 choice a-la carte menu from $270/head with canapés, dessert & drinks, or cocktail receptions from $240/head. Option to upgrade catering & drinks package.
47. Laurelbank Weddings Willoughby
- Location: 85 Penshurst Street, Willoughby, NSW 2068
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This heritage-listed residence is a North Sydney landmark featuring original period architecture set amongst an acre of established camellia, magnolia and Japanese maple trees. Currently owned by the Laurelbank Masonic Centre who have renovated the home's interior into a beautiful function centre, this former residence is one of Sydney's best garden wedding venues.
Terrace doors open to grand iron lace verandas, sandstone flagging and a gorgeous fountain, providing a homely atmosphere for garden ceremonies and outdoor wedding receptions. Inside is an enchanting reception space that adds a modern touch to heritage glamour.
48. Cropley House Baulkham Hills
- Location: 84 Watkins Road, Baulkham Hills, NSW 2153
- Capacity: 30 - 250
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Previously a boarding school, Cropley House is now a beautiful wedding location with 5 acres of green parklands and gardens, and 6 indoor reception venues. The all-in-one destination has gardens with a gazebo that are ideal for wedding ceremonies.
The main function rooms accommodate 160 guests seated and 300 for cocktail weddings and there are smaller upstairs rooms seating up to 70 guests or 150 for a cocktail function.
49. Clovelly Surf Club
- Location: Donnellan Circuit, Clovelly, NSW 2031
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The best wedding venues in Sydney include rare affordable gems like the beachfront function room at the Clovelly Surf Club. This first floor event space offers panoramic ocean views and has an adjoining outdoor terrace perfect for waterfront ceremonies.
To book Clovelly Surf Club for your wedding there's a venue hire fee under $2,000, and you then choose a wedding package which range from $150 - $160 per head including a cocktail reception, paella station or seated dining. Max seated capacity is 90 guests.
50. Nola Smokehouse
- Location: Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 12 - 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This impressive wedding venue at Barangaroo overlooks Sydney Harbour and is an American Whiskey Bar that serves smoked meats and seafood. The New Orleans-inspired smokehouse has a private dining room catering for intimate weddings of up to 15 guests (available Wednesday - Friday) and a French Quarter lounge seating up to 40 guests or catering for cocktail weddings for 60. Exclusive hire of The Smokehouse for 100 guests is available from $35,000.
51. Intercontinental Double Bay
- Location: Cross Street, Double Bay, NSW 2028
- Capacity: 10 - 495
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The grand ballroom at Intercontinental Double Bay is one of Sydney's finest wedding venues and is a popular choice for couples with a large guest list of over 250 people. Conveniently located in a bayside village just 5km from the Sydney CBD and with luxury accommodation for all guests, this all-in-one harbour side hotel is highly recommended for couples with international visitors to Sydney. Wedding packages are tailored to suit your needs and budget.
52. William Inglis Hotel
Location: 155 Governor Macquarie Drive, Warwick Farm, NSW 2170
Capacity: 700
Accommodation: Sleeps 300+
Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The William Inglis Hotel combines elegant garden venues with rustic riverside stables and has the perfect wedding amenities for large cultural celebrations such as Chinese tea ceremonies and Indian weddings. There's a garden conservatory that allows open flames and offers ceremony-only wedding packages with catering and non-alcoholic drinks starting at under $100 per person.
The Big Barn can cater for wedding receptions with up to 450 guests with all inclusive packages from $160 per person. This amazing wedding venue is well suited to large cultural weddings has caters the cuisines of the continents.
53. ArtHouse Hotel Sydney
- Location: 275 Pitt St, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 30 - 500
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The ArtHouse is a heritage listed hotel located in the heart of the Sydney CBD. Built in 1836, this character rich destination offers 3 chic reception venues to suit a wide range of weddings from contemporary glamour to artsy vibes.
Expect grand staircases, 30ft gilded ceilings, Venetian lighting, hand-painted walls and an eclectic collection of contemporary art. The ArtHouse Hotel offers intimate reception areas that cater for private functions of all sizes from seated micro weddings to large cocktail receptions.
54. St Michael's Golf
- Location: Jennifer Street, Little Bay, NSW 2036
- Capacity: 140 sit down, 240 cocktail
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
With 180 degree uninterrupted views of the Pacific Ocean and stunning photo opportunities throughout the golf course, St Michael's Golf is an incredible wedding venue for affordable celebrations. All inclusive wedding packages start at under $150 per person and are value packed with a styled ceremony, bridal suite, MC and wedding coordinator. This magical wedding place is just 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD and has a minimum requirement of 60 guests.
55. Public Dining Room
- Location: 2A The Esplanade, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 110 seated, 135 cocktail
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
If you're looking for a quiet, harbour front location with amazing water views for your ceremony & reception, Public Dining Room at Balmoral Beach is a spectacular wedding venue. The site has a private dining room that can cater for small wedding receptions of up to 40 guests or you can book the entire venue for larger weddings for up to 135 people.
Ceremony venue hire on The Terrace includes seating for 24 and a signing table. Sit down reception packages include alternate drop, shared feast or a-la carte menus. Wedding packages start at around $230 per person.
56. The Bathers' Pavilion
- Location: 4 The Esplanade, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 170
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Bathers' Pavilion is a waterfront wedding venue on Sydney's leafy Northern Beaches and has stunning views over Sydney Harbour. The reception room is a rustic, blank canvas space with seating for up to 100 guests and all inclusive packages from under $200 per person. There's a waterfront terrace suitable for wedding ceremonies. Minimum of 30 guests.
57. Ripples Chowder Bay
- Location: Chowder Bay Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The restaurant has fully opening walls with magnificent views over Sydney Harbour and serves a modern Australian menu customised to suit most budgets.
58. Sergeants Mess
- Location: Chowder Bay Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 50 - 350
- Ceremony Cost: $2,000
- Food & Beverage: $150 - $220/pp
Sergeants Mess is a waterfront ceremony and reception venue located near Cliffton Gardens in Mosman and has spectacular views across Sydney Harbour to Watson's Bay. The historic location is one of the few Sydney wedding venues that offer arrival by boat from the city, and has a harbour front ceremony amphitheatre with spectacular water views.
The main event space at Sergeants Mess seats 250 guests and is glamorously decorated, has a built in bar and expansive foreshore deck plus a private bridal suite. Wedding packages are catered by Grand Pacific Group and are priced from $150 - $220 per person for evening receptions or $120 - $150 for lunch events.
59. Little Bay Chapel
- Location: 50 Pine Ave, Little Bay, NSW 2036
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Package: $1,500
Little Bay Chapel is an iconic ceremony venue located in Sydney's Little Bay. The architecturally designed interdenominational chapel seats up to 80 guests and features striking stained glass windows with 360 degree views over the Pacific Ocean.
Little Bay Chapel offers two hour venue hire for weddings at $1,500 with live streaming & recording available for an additional $400.
60. Sydney Royal Exchange
Location: 1 Gresham Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
Capacity: 10 - 200
Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Royal Exchange in the heart of the CBD is an iconic "institution" in the Sydney social scene and offers an intimate private dining space for small receptions and a larger wedding reception space for up to 200 guests. This lesser known wedding site is just a few minutes walk from the The Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. You're guaranteed exclusive use as only one wedding reception is ever booked at a time, and venue hire includes use of the open-air courtyard for pre-dinner drinks.
61. Atura Blacktown
- Location: 32 Cricketers Arms Road, Prospect, NSW 2148
- Capacity: 70 - 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Atura Blacktown is a high energy hospitality destination in the city's vibrant western suburbs and has 5 elegant reception venues including a poolside wedding area, an open-plan light & airy lobby and a spacious ballroom.
All inclusive wedding packages cater for celebrations with 50 - 200 guests from $110+ per person. For small weddings and elopements tailored packages are catered on a bespoke basis by in-house chefs.
62. The Australian Hotel
- Location: 350 Annangrove Road, Rouse Hill, NSW 2155
- Capacity: 90 - 300
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The indoor atrium at The Australian Hotel in Sydney's west is an affordable reception room that seats up to 90 guests or caters for cocktail weddings of 180. The light-filled space has a glass ceiling and indoor lush green garden providing a modern blank canvas.
A minimum spend on food & beverage applies to hire the hotel's reception areas starting at $3,500. Other spaces within the hotel are suitable for engagement parties.
63. Gunners Barracks
- Location: Suakin Dr, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 50-180
- Wedding Packages: $160 - $220/pp
Gunners Barracks is a popular Sydney Harbour wedding site nestled in the tranquil bush setting of Mosman. This historic location commands spectacular views over the harbour from the venue's large outdoor terrace and has a private sandstone courtyard regularly used as an intimate wedding ceremony venue and highly romantic spot for a first dance under the stars.
At Gunners Barracks you'll find one of Sydney's most iconic wedding photo locations. The harbour front lawn and its' rustic red stone walls have been published in many wedding magazines. Bespoke wedding packages feature fine dining menus for up to 130 guests seated and 180 guests for cocktail events and are seasonally priced from $160 - $220 per person.
64. Sydney QVB Tea Rooms
- Location: 455 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 200 - 300
- Receptions: Ballroom
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The iconic Queen Victoria Building located above Town Hall Station is a glamorous and opulent reception venue in Sydney's CBD. The palatial ballroom features grand, high ceilings, elegant staircases popular for indoor wedding photography and twinkling Baccarat Crystal chandeliers.
The Grand Pacific Group venue caters for weddings with up to 200 seated guests or 330 for a cocktail function. All inclusive wedding packages are designed by the in-house head chef and are bespoke to each couple's requirements.
65. Botanic House - Royal Botanic Gardens
- Location: 1 Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 150 seated, 250 cocktail
- Venue Hire: $0
- Wedding Packages: $180 - $295 per head
- Curfew: 11pm
Botanic House is situated within the Royal Botanic Gardens just minutes from the CBD and within close proximity to many beautiful wedding ceremony spots on Sydney Harbour. The Luke Nguyen restaurant features an open plan design immersed in lush green foliage and has a fully licensed feature bar and a front deck & courtyard area perfect for arrival drinks & canapés.
All inclusive wedding packages are priced from $180 - $295 per person with optional upgrades available for ceremony catering, canapés, food stations, cocktails & spirits.
66. Killcare Surf Club
- Location: 81 Beach Drive, Killcare, NSW 2257
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
If you're looking for a beachfront wedding venue near Sydney, Killcare Surf Club just north of the city offers an affordable option just shy of the Central Coast. The scenic function room has a large balcony overlooking the ocean and commercial grade kitchen for your chosen caterers. The beach in front of Killcare Surf Club is a beautiful place to get married on pearl white sand.
67. The Botanica Vaucluse
- Location: 2 Laguna Street, Vaucluse, NSW 2030
- Capacity: 80
- Ceremonies: Enquire about gardens
- Receptions: All inclusive
The Botanica Vaucluse is a beautiful wedding venue in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs that is largely unknown outside of the local community. If you're looking for a Sydney reception venue that's not on every second person's Instagram, The Botanica is an ideal option.
All inclusive wedding packages are created around the restaurant's seasonal Australian menu, and you'll find many ingredients from the venue's gardens flourishing on the plates.
68. Gledswood Homestead
- Location: 900 Camden Valley Way, Catherine Field, NSW 2557
- Capacity: 50 - 450
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Gledswood Homestead & Winery is an historic Sydney wedding location that features a grand homestead (circa 1810) and four reception venues. Festoon-lit celebration lawns are surrounded by 35 acres of stunning gardens catering for beautiful weddings from 50 up to 450 guests.
Gledswood Homestead is one of the best places in Sydney for rustic weddings with indoor rooms showcasing exposed timber beams, feature brick walls, wooden floors and open fireplaces. Wedding packages guarantee private use of the entire property.
69. Oliveto
- Location: 443 Concord Road, Rhodes, NSW 2138
- Capacity: 250
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This well known Italian restaurant with water views in Sydney's inner west is an elegant wedding venue that offers affordable packages under $160/pp. Outdoor wedding ceremonies can be held on expansive lawns, in the gardens or within walking distance in Brays Bay Reserve & neighbouring Rhodes Park.
70. Pilu at Freshwater
- Location: Moore Road, Freshwater, NSW 2096
- Capacity: 60 - 110
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Sardinian restaurant Pilu is a Hamptons inspired dining destination that can be exclusively hired for weddings on Sydney's Northern Beaches. This highly romantic wedding venue overlooks Freshwater Beach and has a terrace garden for intimate wedding ceremonies and a reception space with spectacular ocean views.
Flexible wedding packages cater for small weddings & elopements and the venue is available for exclusive use for wedding receptions with up to 110 guests. Hire of the gardens includes white chairs, table and wet weather back up. Reception packages start at $150/pp and range from 3 courses to a full degustation menu.
71. The Boathouse Shelly Beach
- Location: 1 Marine Parade, Manly, NSW 2095
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Upstairs at The Boathouse Shelly Beach is an enchanting wedding venue with a birds eye view over the pearl white sand and pristine waters of Shelly Cove. This popular cafe, restaurant and cocktail bar is located along a coastal walk from Manly and has a gorgeous locals vibe perfect for casual beach weddings.
72. St George Sailing Club Sydney
- Location: 2 Riverside Drive, Sans Souci, NSW 2219
- Capacity: 150 - 250
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
St George Sailing Club is a stunning waterfront location for weddings on the foreshore of Botany Bay in South Sydney. The reception venue is located over the water and has a private deck for wedding ceremonies, or you can opt for a beach wedding nearby on the banks of the Georges River.
The coastal inspired reception venue is a light filled space with sparkling bay views that can seat up to 150 guests or 250 for a cocktail wedding. Wedding packages start at $185 per person and include canapé, shared banquet and alternate plate menus with the option for food stations. A minimum spend applies.
73. Willie The Boatman Weddings
- Location: 75 Mary Street, St Peters, NSW 2044
- Capacity: 80
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Willie The Boatman is an award winning wedding venue located in an old Taubman's paint factory in Sydney's trendy Inner West. Surrounded by rich heritage and unique industrial character, the brewery is an ideal place to celebrate small weddings seating a maximum of 50 guests (or 80 for cocktail weddings)
The micro brewery has a versatile floor plan with The Den ceremony and reception area adjoining an eclectic bar. Minimal styling is required to furnish the space with lush greenery and rustic furniture creating a stand alone, light and airy space for celebrations.
74. The General Eatery Sydney
- Location: 514 Marrickville Road, Dulwich Hill, NSW 2203
- Capacity: 30 - 80
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The General Eatery in Sydney's Inner West is available to book for wedding receptions on a Saturday night with a minimum spend of $2,000 on food & beverage. The team offer relaxed celebrations with "produce driven food, smashable booze and warm service". Sounds fun right!
You get exclusive use of the venue from 6.00pm until 10.30pm with menu options including substantial canapés, grazing tables and private dining.
75. Ryde Parramatta Golf Club Sydney
- Location: 1156 Victoria Road, West Ryde, NSW 2114
- Capacity: 220
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Ryde-Parramatta Golf Club is an all-in-one wedding ceremony and reception venue located in the heart of Parramatta and a short distance from the Sydney CBD. Manicured fairways and a covered terrace provide stunning backdrops for wedding ceremonies in all weather, while the large function room overlooks the golf course and gardens.
All inclusive wedding packages start at $165/pp and include 5 hours venue hire, use of the golf course & carts for wedding photos and ceremony, two menu options & a standard beverage package.
76. Foys Kirribilli
- Location: 76 McDougall Street, Kirribilli, NSW 2061
- Capacity: 180
- Wedding Packages: All Inclusive
'The Squaddie' as it is affectionately known by locals is tucked away in a quiet cove of Sydney Harbour next to an eclectic theatre and is a unique waterfront location for weddings with its own private marina. With panoramic harbour views, the marina is a perfect location for cocktail style weddings and makes a beautiful wedding ceremony venue particularly at sunset.
The main diner features light & airy interiors that flow onto a waterfront balcony and seats up to 110 guests or caters for 180 standing. For smaller weddings the Heritage Room offers private dining for up to 20 guests. Wedding packages include a 3 course share menu for seated functions or stand up canapés.
77. Camperdown Commons
- Location: 31A Mallett Street, Camperdown, NSW 2050
- Capacity: 30 - 300
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Nestled within an urban farmers garden in the heart of Sydney's vibrant Inner West, Camperdown Commons is the right wedding venue for relaxed, all-in-one nuptials. The quirky entertainment hub features five unique event spaces overlooking 1200m² of organic market gardens which were planted as a community initiative over the disused Camperdown Bowling Greens.
The ceremony space is a covered pavilion with a spacious deck that seats 80 with additional standing room. The main dining room seats up to 180 guests, a sun room seats 60 and there are outdoor reception spaces within the yard. All inclusive wedding packages are priced from $167 - $194 per person including a shared banquet and house beverages.
78. Esplanade Events
- Location: 38 Gerrale Street, Cronulla, NSW 2230
- Capacity: 50 - 280
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Esplanade Events are a partnership of two Sydney wedding venues - the Cronulla RSL and local Surf Club, offering affordable and elegant function spaces with picturesque ocean views over the Cronulla esplanade.
The RSL is home to popular function venue Soldiers on the Esplanade, a versatile space that can be divided to cater for weddings from 50 to 280 guests with views across Bate Bay and Cronulla Beach. The Surf Club offers two modern oceanfront spaces with state of the art facilities to seat up to 60 guests or 130 in the ballroom. There's also a terrace for waterfront ceremonies.
79. The Surry Rooftop
- Location: 28 Albion Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
- Capacity: 150
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Situated above Rydges Sydney Central, The Surry Rooftop is a unique wedding location in Sydney's picturesque skyline. Nestled amongst the city's rooftops, this beautiful private space enjoys sweeping views across Surry Hills and Sydney and caters for terrace ceremonies and cocktail or seated wedding receptions.
Starting at $119 per person, The Surry Rooftop offers the best value wedding packages Sydney CBD venues have to offer. Tailored food & beverage options are available and with onsite accommodation at the hotel below, this rooftop oasis is an easy all-in-one place to get hitched.
80. Bellevue Cottage
- Location: 55 Leichhardt Street, Glebe, NSW 2037
- Capacity: 30 - 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Bellevue Cottage is a heritage listed foodie venue situated at Blackwattle Bay, just 10 minutes from the Sydney CBD. Chef Antoine Moscovitz’ serves a modern menu inspired by his French heritage, delivering a unique and personalised 4-course culinary experience that will delight food lovers.
This private little wedding spot on Sydney Harbour has a charming nostalgic appeal with the heritage dining rooms featuring original Victorian ceilings and federation tiles. Outside, the sunlit terrace & verandah offers beautiful waterfront views over Sydney Harbour and to the Anzac Bridge and is a delightfully relaxed location to enjoy the exceptional drinks & canapés on offer.
81. Royal Motor Yacht Club Broken Bay
- Location: 46 Prince Alfred Parade, Newport, NSW 2106
- Capacity: 50 - 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Royal Motor Yacht Club at Broken Bay is a picturesque wedding venue immersed in beautiful waterfront surrounds on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Set on Newport Marina with the natural backdrop of Pittwater all around, the club offers a beautiful all in one location for ceremonies and receptions with affordable packages to suit most budgets.
82. Searock Grill
- Location: 5 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 45 - 55
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Searock Grill is a small Circular Quay wedding venue located at the Sydney Opera House and a short walk to the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. The steak & seafood eatery features a semi-private indoor dining room that seats up to 45 guests and an outdoor dining area that overlooks the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Searock Grill is the perfect reception venue for small celebrations, with popular wedding ceremony sites and iconic photo opportunities surrounding the restaurant on all sides.
83. O Bar & Dining
- Location: 264 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 28 - 400
- Receptions: All inclusive
Located on the 47th floor of Australia Square, O Bar & Dining is a top 10 wedding venue in Sydney for views. The spectacular CBD wedding reception spot offers outstanding foodie experiences with private dining available in Salon Privé for up to 28 seated or 40 standing guests.
The revolving restaurant enjoys 360 degree views over the Sydney skyline including iconic landmarks such as the Sydney Opera House. Limited opportunities are available to book O Bar & Dining for your exclusive use for weddings of up to 400 guests.
84. Estate Vaucluse House
- Location: Wentworth Rd, Vaucluse, NSW 2030
- Capacity: 150 seated, 200 cocktail
- Ceremony Fee: $2,850 - $3,780
- Wedding Packages: $200 - $286
Vaucluse House is located in the affluent Eastern Suburbs and is one of Sydney Harbour's grandest estates with a heritage 1920's mansion and a conservatory-style reception venue nestled within 10 hectares of waterfront gardens.
Wedding enquiries at Vaucluse House are managed by Pearl Catering who offer reception packages priced from $200 - $286 per person. The grounds can also be booked for ceremonies without having a reception onsite, for which Pearl Catering offers a post-ceremony canapés package from $66 per person. Minimum spends apply for weddings with less than 80 guests.
85. Allegro Function Centre
- Location: 1 Porters Road Kenthurst NSW 2156
- Capacity: 200 - 300
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Allegro is a favourite wedding location of local couples in Sydney's Hills District and is a Mediterranean style villa nestled in a treetop bushland setting. There's a ceremony site with a gazebo in lush bush gardens and an outdoor reception room in the tree canopy which is often booked for Indian wedding ceremonies.
Allegro's indoor function space features drop bulb lighting, a roaring open fireplace, rustic wooden beams and arch windows with views of the towering surrounding Gum Trees.
86. The Grounds of Everleigh
- Location: 2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh, NSW 2015
- Capacity: 600
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
One of the newest 5 star wedding venues in Sydney is The Grounds of Everleigh. This old locomotive workshop combines luxe heritage charm with the grand elegance of high ceilings & vintage chandeliers seating up to 350 guests in opulent surrounds.
This spectacular reception space offers all inclusive packages for a minimum of 200 guests and comes with a private bar, bridal suite and luxe amenities.
87. Roslyn Packer Theatre
- Location: 22 Hickson Road, Millers Point, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
The moody industrial building in which the Roslyn Packer Theatre resides has several charming places to marry your love in the atmospheric heritage surrounds of the Walsh Bay cultural precinct. This gorgeous wedding spot is perfect for private and intimate nuptials and is highly convenient to the best reception venues in the Sydney CBD.
88. The Freedom Hub Ethical Weddings
- Location: 283 Young Street, Waterloo, NSW 2017
- Capacity: 100 seated, 150 cocktail
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
This large urban warehouse in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs offers wedding venue hire that supports people who have experienced modern day slavery or human trafficking. Wedding packages include blank canvas venue hire (from $2,000), assisted planning and fully managed weddings (enquire for pricing). BYO wedding caterers & bar or The Freedom Hub provides a list of preferred ethical suppliers that you can choose from if you wish.
89. ivy Ballroom Weddings
- Location: 320 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 370 - 1,000
- Receptions: All inclusive wedding packages
ivy Ballroom Weddings is a luxury reception venue in the thriving heart of the Sydney CBD. The impressive 509 square metre space features a grand staircase entrance and a contemporary black & white interior. Extravagant chandeliers and high ceilings give the space a sense of grandeur synonymous with Merivale experiences.
Catering for weddings of up to 1,000 guests, ivy Ballroom is one of the Sydney CBD's largest wedding venues. Often styled by Sydney's best in wedding planners, the popular reception venue offers award winning and creative catering to match the luxe surrounds.
90. Aria Sydney
- Location: 1 Macquarie Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 110
- Wedding Packages: $$$$$
Aria's fine dining restaurant is one of Sydney Harbour's most exclusive wedding venues and overlooks the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House and is best known for its award winning dining experience prepared by celebrity chefs. The world-class venue brings a unique foodie experience to Sydney weddings with three exceptional function spaces that seat 30, 50 & 90 guests respectively.
The outdoor terrace at Aria is one of the most beautiful places to get married in Sydney and can be hired for evening wedding ceremonies overlooking Circular Quay.
91. Audley Dance Hall
- Location: 2 Lady Carrington Dr, Royal National Park NSW 2233
- Capacity: 20-200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
- Accommodation: Sleeps 5
Located in Sydney's Royal National Park, Audley Dance Hall offers a stunning wedding venue for nuptials in nature. The reception hall has been tastefully refurbished and features high ceilings and a large shady verandah that overlooks spectacular views of Audley Valley and the Hacking River.
A short walk from the reception venue is a modern, river-front pier which is a popular wedding ceremony spot surrounded by native bushland and water views. In addition to the hall you can set up long table dining under the trees with the peaceful location providing a romantic & affordable destination for outdoor weddings in Sydney.
92. The Calyx - Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney
- Location: Mrs Macquaries Road, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 400
- Venue Hire: $6,425+
Situated in the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens and with one of the largest green walls in the southern hemisphere, The Calyx is a dream venue for garden-themed weddings in one of the world's most famous locations. Within the bold architecture are immersive green spaces that feature a circular amphitheatre plus intimate indoor & outdoor reception spaces.
The Calyx offers exclusive hire for private events with all inclusive wedding packages available from the venue's exclusive caterer. Wedding ceremonies can be held on the floating lawn amphitheatre or externally, including on any of the Sydney Harbour facing lawns within the gardens.
93. The Boathouse Rose Bay
- Location: 594 New South Head Road, Rose Bay, NSW 2029
- Capacity: 120
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
On the upper level of Rose Bay Marina in Sydney's prestigious Eastern Suburbs is one of The Boathouse Group's newest waterfront venues. Rose Bay House offers exclusive venue hire for wedding receptions with up to 80 seated guests or 120 standing with a beautiful place to get married on the ground floor.
Wedding packages are priced from $225 per person and minimum spends of $14,000 - $26,000 apply depending on season and day of week.
94. Ormeggio at the Spit
- Location: Spit Road, Mosman, NSW 2088
- Capacity: 100
- Ceremony: Available onsite at sibling venue Chiosco
- Reception: Wedding packages range from $149 - $209 per person + beverages from $75/pp
Italian seafood restaurant, cocktail bar and boutique wedding venue overlooking stunning Middle Harbour and Pearl Bay. Flexible wedding packages include the option to arrive by boat and have an indoor ceremony and wedding reception at the same Sydney location. A relaxed and private wedding venue with a minimum spend of $9,999.
Wedding ceremonies at Chiosco enjoy 270 degree water views from within glass walls. The perfect wet weather ceremony venue.
95. Sydney Boulevard Hotel
- Location: William Street, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
- Capacity: 100 - 450
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Twenty Five at The Sydney Boulevard Hotel is one of the city's most scenic wedding venues with skyline views over Sydney Harbour from the hotel's 25th floor. Twenty Five seats up to 100 guests and for larger weddings of up to 450 guests has a pillarless ballroom.
96. Biviano's Dural
- Location: 628 Old Northern Road, Dural, NSW 2158
- Capacity: 30 - 350
- Wedding packages: All inclusive
Biviano's is a fine dining seafood & Italian restaurant + events centre on the outskirts of Sydney. The long-time local favourite has three elegant reception rooms that seat 30 - 200 guests in refined neutral decor. Manicured gardens provide an outdoor location for ceremonies on the lawn and the team are highly experienced in the delivery of cultural weddings. Affordable all inclusive wedding packages start at under $150/pp.
97. Burnt Orange Sydney
Location: 1109 Middle Head Rd, Mosman, NSW 2088
Capacity: 200 - 250
Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Located in a 1920's heritage mansion that overlooks expansive water views, this Sydney Harbour wedding venue offers a peaceful & elegant setting for all-in-one celebrations in nature. Being just 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD, saying "I do" at Burnt Orange feels more like a relaxed, country celebration than an urban event.
Wedding packages include the option of an outdoor garden ceremony amongst lush green plantations. There are two historic reception venues onsite, both featuring a charming country vibe with fantastic harbour and bushland views.
98. Grana Privato Hinchcliff House
- Location: 5-7 Young Street, Sydney, NSW 2000
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
This elegant reception space in Sydney's CBD is located on level two of historic Hinchcliff House in Circular Quay. The venue is operated by House Made Hospitality Group who have a reputation for creating exceptional dining experiences and offer seated dining with shared plates or alternate drop for up to 140 guests or cocktail receptions for up to 200.
99. Bosk Events Sydney
- Location: Sandy Bay Road, Clontarf, NSW 2093
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Bosk Restaurant at Clontarf Reserve is the perfect spot to say "I do" if you're looking for a lesser known Sydney venue in an intimate coastal location. The restaurant is a favourite place for special events with locals and features a private dining room seating 40 guests, a main dining space seating 70 and an outdoor reception area catering for up to 100 people.
The airy waterfront venue sits on spacious green lawns with panoramic ocean views and has a beautiful place for wedding ceremonies under a huge Morton Bay Fig tree. All inclusive wedding packages come with a dedicated planner and bespoke food & beverage menu.
100. SAN MARTIN AKUNA BAY
- Location: 350 General San Martin Drive, Ku-ring-gai Chase, NSW 2084
- Capacity: 280
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
With 204 marina berths where guests can dock their boats, SAN MARTIN is Sydney's premier wedding venue for waterfront ceremonies & receptions. Located at Akuna Bay in the picturesque Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park the elegant reception venue is surrounded by beautiful photoshoot locations making it the perfect spot for an all-in-one wedding.
SAN MARTIN's versatile reception space seats 140 guests with a parquetry dance floor or up to 180 guests without. All inclusive wedding packages include bespoke fine dining menus, a full service cocktail bar and there's a gorgeous outdoor balcony with stunning water & bushland views.
Sydney Weddings Guide
Sydney has a wide variety of amazing wedding locations set along the city's picturesque harbour, famous beaches and vibrant urban streets. In this Sydney Wedding Guide we run through all the best places to get married from the CBD to the outer suburbs and explore all the different types of ceremony & reception venues to hire in the largest city in New South Wales.
First up, here's a list of Sydney's most recommended wedding venues. We've curated the best wedding venues in Sydney, making it easy to find your perfect wedding destination.
Recommended Wedding Venues
Airbnb Type Venues
Beach Venues
BYO Wedding Venues
Country Venues
Farm Venues near Sydney
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Marquee Venues
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Small Venues
Unique Venues
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Wedding Ceremony Locations
Premium wedding ceremony locations in Sydney include private & public gardens, chapels & churches, public beaches, Sydney Harbour reserves and ceremony spaces situated at the same location as reception venues. Here are the best wedding ceremony spots in Sydney...
Sydney Ceremony Sites
Sydney Harbour Ceremony Sites
- Hickson Road Reserve - The most popular wedding ceremony spot in Sydney, located under the Sydney Harbour Bridge with uninterrupted views of the Sydney Opera House, Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour ferries. Also a popular spot for wedding photography and gets VERY busy from September - March when there's often queues for wedding car parking and multiple newlyweds vying for prime spots.
- Bradfield Park & Mary Booth Lookout Reserve - Located under the Sydney Harbour Bridge at Milsons Point with views of the Sydney Opera House and city skyline. North Sydney Council offer free venue hire for small weddings with under 60 guests making this a popular ceremony location. Arrive early to dibs your spot.
- Blues Point Reserve - Located at McMahons Point with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Opera House and city skyline. Lavender Bay is nearby for wedding photos. Free venue hire for under 60 guests.
- Observatory Hill - Can be booked for wedding ceremonies with up to 35 guests and you get exclusive use of the sheltered rotunda with views over Sydney Harbour.
- Bradleys Head - The amphitheatre at Bradley's Head is one of Sydney's most scenic wedding ceremony venues located at Sydney Harbour National Park near Taronga Zoo with views of the Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Fort Denison.
Wedding Photography Locations
Sydney has lots of beautiful wedding photography locations from harbour front parks & reserves that offer views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge & Opera House, to coastal beaches and urban streetscapes. A concentration of beautiful backdrops for particular styles of wedding photography are situated in pockets around the city with heritage buildings, hidden laneways, funky architecture and botanic gardens among the photography hotspots shortlisted below.
Top Sydney Locations
- Centennial Park - Situated at the top of Oxford Street, Centennial Park offers an abundance of scenic woodland-style backdrops for wedding photography. Two hour photography permits are under $400 and available online.
- McKell Park - Situated at Double Bay in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, McKell Park is a relatively secluded wedding photography location with paved paths, a rustic pier featuring steps to the water, a boat house and Sydney Harbour views.
- The Rocks - Sydney's prime wedding photography area for hidden laneways, cobblestone paths, heritage pubs & quaint shops, terrace housing with colourful doors, rustic rock walls, tree-lined avenues and views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- Paddington Reservoir - This heritage listed sunken garden exhibits remnants of its previous occupations as a water reservoir, service station and mechanics workshop, and features a 'manicured ruins' backdrop for wedding photography with rustic brick archways set against lush green lawns. Located on Oxford Street.
- Clifton Gardens - Situated within 5 minutes walk of popular reception venues including Gunners Barracks & Ripples At Chowder Bay, Clifton Gardens and Chowder Bay Wharf offer a wide variety of wedding photo sites from beaches & wharves to green gardens and coastal architecture with painted concrete walls.
- Luna Park - Sydney's most famous amusement park offers a unique wedding location for photos with the iconic giant face, carousel, dodgem cars, stilt clowns and side alleys among the more popular backdrops for wedding imagery at this Milsons Point hotspot.
- Town Hall & Queen Victoria Building - A popular Indoor location for wedding photos set within the city's grandest heritage buildings offering backdrops with wrought iron staircases, copper-clad domes and stained glass windows. Wedding photography bookings cost $395 + gst or are free if you're booking the Tea Rooms for your reception. Photographers must have Public Liability Insurance for $20 million.
- Bondi to Coogee Walk - This popular coastal walk connects two of Sydney's most famous beaches and offers beach, ocean & cliff backdrops for wedding photos, as well as green parks and hilly suburban streetscapes.
Top Sydney Harbour Locations
- Sydney Opera House - The most popular spot for wedding photos in Sydney is on the steps of the Sydney Opera House against the sails of Australia's most famous landmark. This scenic spot also offers the perfect vantage point for photos with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour Ferries and is walking distance to the Royal Sydney Botanic Gardens.
- Lavender Bay - Just around the bay from Luna Park is Lavender Bay, a wedding photography hotspot featuring a lush green park, playground, beach, heritage brick wall, locked canoe sheds, disused railway line and a wharf set against the backdrop of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
- Lady Macquarie's Chair - This infamous sandstone rock bench is located on a peninsula in Sydney Harbour and offers the opportunity for wedding photos with both the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge in frame.
- Royal Sydney Botanic Gardens - This epic wedding photography location is Australia's oldest botanic garden and is situated on Sydney Harbour with an abundance of water views. The best spots for wedding photos are in the Palace Rose Garden, Summer Meadow, Succulent Garden, Herb Garden, Oriental Garden and the Australian Native Rockery. Permits are $497 for a two hour slot between 8am - 5pm daily.
- Barangaroo - The newest waterfront reserve in Sydney offers 6 hectares of urban architecture, natural sandstone, rolling lawns and harbour & heritage wharf views for modern wedding photos.
- Observatory Hill - This elevated leafy park with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an iconic wedding location for intimate ceremonies and photos featuring a heritage rotunda and grand old trees.
Wedding Reception Locations
Sydney's most sought after wedding reception venues are clustered around Circular Quay, Milsons Point and Pymont and offer amazing views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and city skyline. Leafy Mosman is another hotspot for Sydney weddings and offers a quieter private setting with panoramic city views.
Other popular places to hire for wedding receptions in Sydney are the Northern Beaches where there's lots of award winning function spaces on the Manly to Palm Beach coastline, venues in the world renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, and a collection of suburban hideaways where backstreet bars & rooftops offer chic reception spaces with atmospheric vibes.
Sydney Reception Venues
Popular Wedding Locations in Sydney
Sydney CBD venues - The best wedding venues in the Sydney CBD are restaurants & function rooms with beautiful harbour views, underground cocktail bars, rooftop hideaways and luxury reception spaces at 5 star hotels. All Sydney CBD venues offer fully catered wedding packages, with the most affordable wedding venues priced from $130 per head.
Northern Beaches - There are more than 30 wedding venues on Sydney's Northern Beaches that have amazing water views putting them among the city's most popular places to get married. Venues in this stretch of coastline between Manly and Palm Beach include high end restaurants, function centres, golf courses & private estates that offer wedding packages from $160 - $400+ per person.
Western Sydney - Western Sydney is a hotspot for the city's most affordable wedding venues with many large function centres situated between Parramatta and Penrith. Reception venues in this region of Sydney cater particularly well for Asian, European and Middle Eastern cultures that preference grand event spaces and have specific dietary requirements.
Regional Sydney - Wedding destinations outside of the city offer the best affordability, with lower venue hire fees and more opportunity to BYO catering and drinks. Many wedding venues near Sydney such as in the Blue Mountains & Hawkesbury regions come with onsite accommodation making them convenient wedding destinations for travelling guests.
Other popular areas to get married in Sydney are Dural where you'll find beautiful wedding venues in bushland, the Sutherland Shire with well-priced waterfront venues, and Camden & Campbelltown where exclusive function centres are easily accessible just outside of the city's urban sprawl.
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