Mali Brae Farm
Mali Brae Farm is set on 90 acres of idyllic and picturesque grounds exclusive to you and your event. From the wedding ceremony to reception area, your Mali Brae Farm wedding...
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Ravensthorpe Estate
Located on the NSW South Coast, Ravensthorpe is a grand 19th-century home purposely restored to cater for life’s celebrations. With its 1890's Manor House, Bridal Suite, award-winning...
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Seclusions Blue Mountains
Seclusion Blue Mountains is two and a half hours away from Sydney and forty minutes from Katoomba. This venue is a heritage-listed building built on 20 acres of land. Also it is offering...
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Chateau Elan at The Vintage
Nestled among rolling vineyards and overlooking manicured fairways, the award-winning Château Élan at The Vintage is one of Australia’s finest integrated golf, spa, and event resorts...
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Mona Farm
Mona Farms offers a farm wedding unlike any other and only an hour's drive from Canberra, three hours from Sydney, it is in New South Wales’ Southern Tablelands. Mona Farm features 124...
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Fernbank Farm
Fernbank Farm is a prestigious wedding location that is one hour away from North Sydney. The indoor venue has an elegant cocktail setting. This historic venue is blessed with a unique...
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Yarramalong Valley Farmstay
Yarramalong Valley Farmstay is an amazing and unique venue for your wedding events and backdrops to capture beautiful memories. It is situated in the breathtaking Yarramalong Valley, a...
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Lindesay
The Lindesay House is a Darling Point, Sydney harbour elegant and exclusive wedding venue. This mansion was built in 1830 with full views of Sydney harbour across manicured lawns. It is a...
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Merrindah Wedding and Events
Merrindah is one of the renowned and premium wedding venues. The place is just located 90 away from Sydney, and it offers some of the best natural outdoor spaces for wedding ceremonies and...
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Perricoota Station
Located on the NSW bank of the Murray River, Perricoota Station is the perfect venue for your boutique accommodation wedding. The venue is settled amongst Australian bushlands. This...
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Hardys Bay Club
Tucked between the serene bush and sparkling bay, Hardys Bay Club, New South Wales, is a stunning and unique venue to host weddings. With the perfect combination of a relaxed waterside...
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Glenworth Valley Weddings
Glenworth Valley is a stunning wilderness wedding venue on a 3 000-acre wilderness property nestled between Newcastle and Sydney. Its prime location on the magnificent Central Coast offers...
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Peterson House
A location set amongst the wineries in Hunter Valley, the Peterson House is often the first stop when visiting this beautiful piece of aesthetic land. The Peterson house has the best...
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Growwild Wildflower Farm
The GrowWild Wildflower Farm Situated in Alpine is about 10 minutes from Mittagong, and an hour drive from Sydney. GrowWild has lots of native flowers and has a laid-back nature which makes...
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Waldara Farm
Waldara Farm is situated less than three hours from Sydney CBD. It was established in 2008 and set on 800 acres of lush pastures. This venue is a working farm that offers a flexible country...
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Ooralba Estate
Ooralba Estate is an architectural work of art with an array of exclusive locations to host your wedding. The progressing gardens and natural landscape provide a sense of connection. You...
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Eat Your Greens
For couples wishing to say “ I do “ in a garden wedding setting, Eat Your Greens is the place. It is located centrally with a picturesque setting and offers some cuisine options with its...
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NRMA Darlington Beach Holiday Resort
At the NRMA Darlington Beach Holiday Resort, beachside wedding ceremonies occur alongside sparkling water and exotic trees. This glamorous luxury hotel is the ideal Mid-North Shore...
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Mowbray Park Farm
There is no other ideal place for your gorgeous country wedding than the Mowbray Park Farm. The venue is about an hour from Wollongong and 90 minutes from the Sydney Central business...
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Dungula Events Center
Dungula events Center is situated at 69 Dunguka Way Moama, NSW. It is conveniently located within Mom on Murray Resort grounds. The floor-to-ceiling glass brings out their beauty of the...
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Somerley House
The drive through Somerley's tree-lined driveway that is Situated on the Sutton Forest along Illawarra Highway is a beautiful one to experience as you are welcomed into the magnificent...
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Peppers Guest House
The Guesthouse has been part of Hunter Valley as a prime destination for over 35 years. After undergoing recent revitalization, it is a top venue for a five-star country wedding. It...
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The Box on The Water
The Box on the Water is a fantastic waterfront (beach) wedding location located at the Esplanade Ettalong Beach Waterfront Reserve in Australia. The Box on the Water is only an hour and 30...
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Ottimo House Denham Court Estate
Presenting the best combination of rustic and vintage style to modern decor. Ottimo House Denham is a unique wedding venue located in New South Wales. Bringing the best of outdoor...
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Chapel Hill Retreat
The Chapel Hill Retreat is situated 40 to 45 minutes from Katoomba and 90 minutes drive from Sydney city centre. In 1994 Jack Plane built Chapel Hill on 35 acres property surrounded by...
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Belgenny Farm
Belgenny Farm is a beautiful secluded wedding venue located in Camden South. The wedding venue provides elegant rustic style outdoor weddings for a memorable experience. Belgenny Farm is...
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Jamberoo Resort
Jamberoo Resort is one of the premium wedding venues located in New South Wales. The wedding venue is famous for hosting different types of events ranging from corporates to personal...
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Blue Wren Farm
Blue Wren Farm is a fantastic property for those who like farm weddings. It is situated on fifty acres of land in the middle of the wineries areas in Mudgee, Ulan Road, New South Wales and...
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Leogate Estate Wines
Leogate Estate Wines is one of the most beautiful and elegant wedding venues located in the Hunter Valley. It has been existent since 1970, and it continues to host wedding ceremonies...
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The Nielsen
The classic ambience of The Nielsen wedding venue is there to make one's wedding celebration gorgeous. The grounds are placed on the Vaucluse's National Park. Embraced with stunning views...
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The Old Cheese Factory Weddings
Quite rarely, one comes across wedding venues that are well-versed and accustomed to hosting various events. Therefore, they know how to make a celebration more lively and memorable for the...
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Dantosa Blue Mountain Retreat
Dantosa is situated five minutes away from Echo Point, Katoomba, and situated to access one of Australia’s best destinations; the Blue Mountains National Park. Dantosa was initially a goat...
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Jenolan Caves
Jenolan Caves is quite an exciting venue to host your wedding ceremony. The unique ambience can help to add an extra spark to your big day. It is situated in Jenolan, New South Wales, and...
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The Italian Byron Bay
The Italian Byron Bay is a scenic and attractive venue with charismatic marine sights, lovely carved, tall timber maximums, floor to ceiling panels, luxurious tropical greens and stone...
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West Hotel Sydney, Curio Coll. by Hilton
For those searching for an idyllic wedding destination that is not too far from the city, West Hotel Sydney wedding venue is a perfect choice. Situated at the prime location near the robust...
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Bundanoon Hotel
Situated in a quaint village within the heart of Bundanoon, about a 90-minute drive from Canberra and Sydney is the Bundanoon Hotel. Bundanoon hotel set on five acres is known for its...
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Hawkesbury Race Club
Hawkesbury Race Club is located just 60 minutes west of Sydney CBD, amongst 200 acres of natural bushlands. It is a heritage-listed venue with modern settings, established over 150 years...
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Calvin Estate Wedding Function Centre
Calvin Estate is one of the premium and beautiful wedding venues located in Hunter Valley. The wedding venue offers picturesque views for a memorable wedding day. It is famous for hosting...
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Athol Hall
Whether you prefer a bold and lavish ceremony for your wedding, or want a small and intimate celebration, Athol Hall wedding venue got you covered. This restored heritage venue located at...
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Silk Pavilions
With the all-encompassing scenic backdrop of the tropical forests, the Silk Pavilions is spread across 100 acres and is an excellent Bali enthused event space. All its domes were traded in...
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If you are planning a wedding in Australia, you should know about country wedding venues in NSW. They offer a romantic setting with stunning gardens, spectacular views, and lush farmland. They can be perfect for couples who want something different. If you are looking for a place that is both unique and relaxing, these affordable wedding venues will give you exactly what you need.
For those who love the outdoors, there are many great options available. You could choose one of the farms with stunning views and onsite accommodation or even opt for a vineyard wedding in a budget-friendly private estate in the Southern Highlands. The best part is that most of these locations are open year-round.
You need to consider many other things when choosing a rustic wedding venue. Here is a list of some important factors:
Location – This will be very important because it will determine how easy it will be for guests to travel to your wedding. It is always better to pick a location that guests can easily access. Also, it is good to choose a location with a lot of natural beauty, breathtaking views and accommodation onsite if you have many out-of-town guests.
Cost – Depending on the size of the venue, the cost of renting it out might vary. However, the prices of rustic venues are usually lower compared to larger weddings in traditional wedding ceremony and reception venues.
Size – Some of these country wedding venues are quite large and can accommodate up to 200 people. Others are more intimate and can only hold around 50 people, making them perfect for budget-friendly, small weddings. Choose a venue based on the number of people attending your special event.
Amenities – Most of these country wedding venues have everything you need. For example, they may include tables, chairs, linens, decorations, catering services, etc. Make sure that you check all of this before booking.
View – When you visit a country wedding venue, take time to look at the view. You want to find a place that offers epic views of green hills and floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Look for a location with lots of ancient oak trees, lakes, mountains, etc.
Complete Privacy – A country wedding venue that allows privacy is ideal. You don’t want to share your wedding pictures with anyone else, and these beautiful locations provide an exclusive hire for the entire wedding day. You can consider opting for weekend hire and have many fun activities onsite in a scenic location fr the entire weekend.
Facilities – Check whether the country wedding venue has the necessary facilities such as bathrooms, showers, parking spaces, etc.
Food – If you are hosting an outdoor wedding, make sure that the food provided is delicious and made with fresh produce. Choosing an all-inclusive wedding package means you won't have to search for wedding vendors separately, including a caterer .
Also, these beautiful wedding venues usually offer elopement packages for couples who want to have private wedding ceremonies and celebrate their love, just the two of them in the native bushland with beautiful regional views.
Best Time of Year for a Country Wedding in NSW
If you are planning a country wedding in Australia, here are some of the best times of the year to get married:
Spring: Spring is one of the most popular times to plan a boho wedding in the countryside. The weather is nice and warm, so you can enjoy having your wedding outdoors in a rustic reception venue without worrying about rain or snow.
Summer: Summer is another great season to host outdoor wedding receptions. It's hot outside, but not too hot. Plus, the sun will be shining bright throughout the day. This means that you will be able to capture beautiful photos of your guests enjoying themselves outdoors in an upbeat mood.
Autumn: Fall is another great season for outdoor ceremonies. The leaves start changing colours, and it gets cooler outside. However, it's still sunny, and you can easily enjoy your wedding outdoors.
Winter: Winter is one of the least favourite times to host a wedding. But if you live in NSW, you'll probably be fine because the city is very well insulated from cold temperatures.
To check on the day of your potential wedding date, simply use our free Weather Tool !
Decoration Ideas for Rustic Wedding Venues in NSW
Rural wedding venues in NSW offer a blank canvas in which you can adorn wedding decorations of your choice to turn into the ideal location. Here are some ideas for decorating your country-style wedding venue:
- Wooden Chairs – Wooden chairs are perfect for a rustic barn. They add warmth and texture to any room.
- Flowers – Flowers are a classic way to add colour to your eco-friendly wedding venue. Choose flowers that complement each other and match the theme of your special day.
- Candles – Candles are a romantic touch that adds ambience to any setting. Consider using candles in different sizes and shapes to create a unique feel.
- Table Settings – Table settings are essential at weddings. Use tablecloths and napkins to create a formal look.
- Bouquets – Bouquets are also a must-have decoration for a wedding venue. Create bouquets from natural materials like dried grasses, twigs, and branches.
- Seating - Seating plans are a fun idea for a rustic wedding venue. You can choose between square tables and round tables.
To not miss a detail in your decorations, use the wedding checklist tool we've created for you. Set a budget and time for each task, and turn your entire venue into a magical spot!
Where to Find the Best Country Wedding Venues in NSW
You can find stunning NSW wedding venues ideal for a rustic celebration in almost all cities because this province covers a large area full of beautiful countryside. We have listed the most popular places where you can find country-style venues to make your search easier: