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Indoor Ceremony Locations Sydney

Looking for an indoor wedding ceremony location in Sydney? Indoor ceremony venues in Sydney come in all shapes and sizes from churches to wedding chapels to more unusual places in hotel lobbies and industrial hubs. You'll find the full range of the city's best indoor ceremony locations right here on this list.

Sydney has a selection of dedicated ceremony venues for indoor weddings that can be hired with a nuptials-only package - no reception required. If you've already booked your reception venue, you'll want to hire one of these dedicated ceremony venues for your "I do's". The hire fee for Sydney's indoor ceremony venues start at $625 per hour with a minimum 2 hour hire period.

Alternatively, there are areas for wedding ceremonies inside all-in-one venues. To get married at these places it is usually a requirement to have your reception booked onsite. The average minimum spend for a Sydney wedding reception ranges from $150 - $240 per head at these venues.

The indoor ceremony venues on this list include locations that can be hired exclusively as wet weather ceremony venues, as well as all-in-one places that require a reception to be held onsite. We've indicated which are which and provided ceremony hire information for each venue below.

Here are 15 indoor wedding ceremony locations in Sydney:

15 Indoor Ceremony Venues in Sydney

1. Lords Estate Chapel

Location: 313 Seven Hills Rd, Seven Hills, NSW 2147
Capacity: 2 - 60
Ceremony Packages: 2 - 4 hr venue hire
Cost: $1,250

The Lords Estate Chapel is an indoor ceremony venue located on a privately owned historic estate in Sydney. Conveniently located off the M7 near Blacktown, the non-denominational chapel is within 30 minutes drive of many of the city's best spots for wedding photos and receptions.

The chapel features a light & airy interior with new wooden floorboards, removable pews and breakaway lounge area. Venue hire includes exclusive use of the wedding chapel & estate grounds for 2+ hours and is a popular spot for micro weddings & elopements.

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2. The Wedding Pavilion - William Inglis Hotel

Location: 155 Gov Macquarie Dr, Warwick Farm, NSW 2170
Capacity: 700
Ceremony Packages: 2+ hours
Cost: From $80/pp

The Wedding Pavilion is an indoor ceremony venue located within the William Inglis Hotel. The hotel is a popular destination for large cultural weddings in Sydney as it features several indoor ceremony venues catering for 300+ guests.

The glass walled Wedding Pavilion has a light-filled interior that looks out to surrounding rose gardens. You can get married in the Pavilion with a ceremony-only package from $80/pp including food & alcohol. Enquire for alcohol free packages.

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3. Richard Wherrett Studio - Roslyn Packer Theatre

Location: 22 Hickson Road, Millers Point, 2000
Capacity: 100 - 200
Ceremony Packages: 2hr+ venue hire
Cost: Enquire for venue hire fee

The Richard Wherrett Studio is located in the Roslyn Packer Theatre at Walsh Bay on Sydney Harbour. The central location near Sydney's many reception venues makes this studio a convenient choice for couples looking for an all-weather ceremony location.

The studio is a multi-use ground floor venue with a unique industrial vibe and aesthetic. The hall style space features high ceilings, rustic brickwork and remnants of its historic past. Set within one of Sydney's premier performing arts venues, expect grandeur, state of the art facilities, a luxe blank canvas and contemporary vibes.

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4. Alibi Chapel - Ovolo Woolloomooloo

Location: 6 Cowper Wharf Road, Woolloomooloo, NSW 2011
Capacity: 150
Ceremony Packages: Available with reception
Cost: From $200/pp

The chapel-like Alibi Kitchen is one of Sydney's most unique ceremony venues. Located inside the hotel foyer at Ovolo Woolloomooloo, the religiously-neutral space offers contemporary wow factor to weddings in a heritage wharf location.

Each wedding package at the hotel is tailored individually, so you can enquire about the cost of hiring this indoor area with or without a reception package. If you're after a funky wedding ceremony location that's slightly outside-the-box (and weather-proof) Alibi Chapel is ideal. There's an awesome bridal suite onsite and accommodation for guests too.

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5. St Joseph's Guesthouse

Location: 1029 Saint Albans Road, Saint Albans, NSW
Capacity: 100
Ceremony Packages: 3 Day venue hire
Cost: From $5,500 (includes 3 nights)

St Joseph's Guesthouse is an Airbnb style wedding venue built in the ruins of a 160 year old Catholic church. Located in the Hawkesbury on the outskirts of Sydney, this utterly unique private property can be hired as your all-in-one wedding venue or simply used as your ceremony location with wedding night accommodation (complete with plunge pool) thrown in.

A function area on the ground floor seats 60 guests for indoor wedding ceremonies. The space holds a wonderful atmosphere with modern flooring & furnishings complimenting the original stone walls and relics of its bygone era remaining throughout the space. There are 5 double bedrooms upstairs that sleep 10 guests. Receptions are welcomed onsite.

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6. Bridge Ceremony - Pier One Sydney Harbour

Location: Walsh Bay, 11 Hickson Rd, Sydney, NSW 2000
Capacity: 150
Ceremony Packages: 1 hr venue hire
Cost: From $6,000

The Bridge Marquee at Pier One Sydney Harbour offers an indoor spot for wedding ceremonies with point blank views of the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is one of the only indoor ceremony locations on the harbour that you can hire exclusively for your wedding ceremony.

The Bridge Marquee is also an ideal location for cocktail weddings and the hotel has 2 other reception venues onsite with views of the Harbour Bridge.

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7. The Boathouse Shelly Beach

Location: 1 Marine Parade, Manly, NSW 2095
Capacity: 60 - 120
Ceremony Packages: Venue hire + catering/drinks
Cost: Minimum spend $4,000

The Boathouse Shelly Beach is a short coastal walk from Manly, one of Sydney's most iconic beaches. Upstairs you'll find a private indoor space with retractable walls overlooking the sand and surrounding residential bushland. You can hire this room for your wedding ceremony & reception with all inclusive packages from $195 per person.

On the ground floor is a cafe & restaurant largely frequented by locals in the immediate Northern Beaches area. This space can also be hired for reception celebrations and caters for larger wedding parties of up to 200 guests.

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8. Sydney Opera House Foyers

Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW 2000
Capacity: 1,000
Ceremony Packages: Requires reception package
Cost: $20,000+

Overlooking Circular Quay and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the internal foyers of the Sydney Opera House are among the world's most exclusive indoor ceremony locations. Getting married inside Australia's best known landmark is an experience with limited availability dependant on the venue's events schedule. Enquire early.

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9. The Freedom Hub Ethical Weddings

Location: 283 Young Street, Waterloo, NSW 2017
Capacity: 100 seated, 150 cocktail
Ceremony Packages: 2hrs+ venue hire
Cost: From $2,000

Just 15 minutes from the city's CBD in one of Sydney's evolving industrial areas, The Freedom Hub offers a unique indoor venue for intimate and eclectic wedding ceremonies. The converted warehouse features a light and bright blank canvas interior that can be styled to any wedding theme.

The Freedom Hub is an ethical wedding venue that supports people experiencing modern day slavery & human trafficking. Wedding packages include blank canvas venue hire so that you can book exclusively for your wedding ceremony and/or reception. BYO wedding caterers & drinks.

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10. Three Williams Cafe

Location: 613A Elizabeth Street, Redfern, NSW 2016
Capacity: 70 seated, 120 cocktail
Ceremony Packages: Reception required
Cost: From $110/pp + venue hire fee from $1,500

Three Williams is an urban cafe located in the funky inner Sydney suburb of Redfern. Serving the public by day, the venue is available to hire for your exclusive use after 6pm every evening with all inclusive wedding packages.

For a hire fee of $1,500 - $1,900 depending on the day of the week, you get 285 square meters of indoor space to utilise however you wish. The minimalist warehouse style venue sits just below the level of the street and caters for 30 - 70 seated people or 60+ for cocktail events. A minimum spend on food & beverage is required.

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11. Kittyhawk

Location: 16 Phillip Lane, Sydney, NSW 2000
Capacity: 110 seated, 175 cocktail
Ceremony Packages: Reception required
Cost: From $5,000

This French restaurant and cocktail bar offers one of the most unique locations for indoor wedding ceremonies in the Sydney CBD. Styled around the liberation of Paris in 1944, Kittyhawk brings modern dining to rustic walls adorned with rich history and culture.

The venue is split across two levels adjoined by a private lift. You can hire both levels and take over exclusive use of the whole venue or opt for The Officers' Mess upstairs for an intimate exchanging of nuptials before partying the night away. Minimum food & beverage spend applies.

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12. Top Deck - Watsons Bay Hotel

Location: 1 Military Road, Watsons Bay, NSW 2030
Capacity: 90 - 150
Ceremony Packages: Reception required
Cost: From $180 per person

Watsons Bay Hotel is one of Sydney's most iconic 'locals', situated at south head where the ocean flows into the harbour. This eastern suburbs hotel has several reception venues onsite including the rooftop Top Deck. While most couples elect to exchange vows at a local beach or park, Top Deck offers a unique semi-indoor alternative with its retractable roof.

The benefit of Top Deck for your ceremony venue is the private bar and epic harbour views. Guests can enjoy cocktails & canapés straight after your marriage ceremony and enjoy the magic of Sydney Harbour without going anywhere. There's a ferry at the door and 32 boutique hotel rooms.

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13. Ceremony Balcony - Allegro

Location: 1 Porters Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156
Capacity: 200 seated, 300 standing
Ceremony Packages: Reception required
Cost: $950 hire fee + cost per person

Allegro is a full service Mediterranean style wedding venue situated in leafy North Western Sydney. A treetop terrace bar provides a unique alternative to an indoor ceremony venue, enabling you to get married in an open air room immersed in a canopy of towering gum trees.

The ceremony package is included with your 4 course wedding reception and comes with seating for guests. An ceremony garden offers an alternative location for weddings onsite.

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14. Little Bay Chapel

Location: 50 Pine Ave, Little Bay, NSW 2036
Capacity: 80
Ceremony Packages: 2hrs+ venue hire
Cost: $625 per hour

With its historic stained glass windows and stunning ocean views, Little Bay Chapel is one of the most popular indoor ceremony venues in Sydney. The iconic venue is located in Sydney's southern suburbs near a large variety of the city's best reception spots. The chapel is interdenominational and features 360 degree views over the Pacific Ocean. Although the max capacity for seating inside the chapel is 80, more guests are able to stand at the back of the chapel and the venue is happy to accommodate seating outside.

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15. Utzon Room - Sydney Opera House

Location: Bennelong Point, Sydney, NSW 2000
Capacity: 100 - 200
Ceremony Packages: Minimum spend applies
Cost: From $185/pp

Named after the original architect, the Utzon Room is the only interior venue at the Sydney Opera House designed to completion by Jørn Utzon. It is a light filled space featuring an impressive tapestry, floor to ceiling glass windows and views across the harbour to the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Other ceremony venues inside the Opera House include the impressive concert hall foyers with views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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About Sydney's Indoor Ceremony Venues

The cost to hire an indoor ceremony venue in Sydney ranges from $0 - $5,000+. To be clear though, we are yet to find a free indoor venue where a reception package is not required. So although some venues in Sydney offer free wedding ceremony packages, the reality is that the cost to exchange vows at a commercial premises is built into your reception package.

Ceremony-Only Venues

In Sydney, indoor ceremony venues that cater exclusively to your nuptials offer venue hire packages from $1,200. Typically, you get exclusive use of the premises for a minimum hire period of 2 hours, and can extend your package by the hour thereafter.

If you're on a budget, consider choosing an indoor venue that provides seating as part of the hire fee. Wherever you do not have to hire ceremonial furniture like an arbor or signing table offers a huge cost saving. Booking somewhere that's permanently set up for indoor wedding ceremonies such as a chapel, is also a big cost saving as the labour cost associated with set up & pack down is not required.

All-In-One Venues

The cheapest spots for an indoor wedding ceremony are all-in-one wedding places with reception venues onsite. Hiring a ceremony area at your reception venue comes at a discounted price due to the venue already being reserved for your wedding.

Use of internal ceremony locations at all-in-one wedding venues is either incorporated into an 'all inclusive' wedding package or charged as an additional hire fee. Where hire of the ceremony space is charged separately, you have the option of getting married at an alternative indoor location.

Indoor Ceremonies with Catering

Where ceremony packages that include catering are requested, such as for elopements and large cultural weddings, venues will usually quote a cost per person in addition to, or instead of, a venue hire fee. In Sydney, per person ceremony fees range from $12 - $120+ depending on the inclusions.

At the lower end of the scale, wedding ceremony packages at $12/pp provide for seating. At the upper end, $150/pp includes catering and drinks. In between packages provide staff to set up your ceremony venue with chairs, aisle runner etc, and pack it down again after your service.