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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TwoTripleFour Cassegrain Winery
TwoTriplefour@Casserain Winery is an exquisite wedding venue located in the Mid North coasts idyllic town of Port Macquarie. The venue takes a four-hour drive north of Sydney and six hours...
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Lazy River Estate
Lazy River Estate combines mesmerizing scenery with an exciting estate surrounded by surging greens, winery and lovely Macquarie River. It is one of the most remarkable settings in the...
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Burnt Orange
If you are in search of a rustic wedding venue, with a serene and calm surrounding, the Burnt Orange wedding venue awaits your presence. Tucked in Sydney’s lower North Shore, Burnt Orange...
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden MountTomah
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah is the highest botanic garden in the Southern Hemisphere, nestled less than two hours from the Sydney CBD. It is an idyllic, signature...
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Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens wedding venue offers a unique space for wedding celebrations. Located at Macquarie Park in NSW, the venue offers flexibility for implementing the creative style of an...
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Bendooley Estate
Bendooley Estate is an elegant wedding venue with a rustic style and is only 1 hour, 25 minutes away from Sydney. The ceremony and reception wedding venue sits on 200 acres and has a garden...
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Centennial Vineyards Restaurant
Centennial Vineyards Restaurant is a beautiful wedding venue covered in vineyards and green pastures. The wedding venue offers rustic elegance and fantastic outdoor locations for wedding...
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Australian Bushland Weddings
Australian Bushland Weddings is set in lush bushland in the Hawkesbury region just over 60 minutes’ drive from Sydney city centre. It is a family business with various indoor and 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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Sylvan Glen Estate
Sylvan Glen Estate is a wedding venue that is located in Southern Highland, Australia. The 60 acres rustic style and country-style wedding venue is 1 hour and 45 minutes away from...
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Roslyn Packer Theatre
The modern ambiance of Roslyn Packer Theatre Walsh Bay Sydney wedding venue has a contemporary design embraced with the surrounding harbour location. The space offers appropriate wedding...
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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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Ewingsdale Hall
Based in the picturesque and beautiful William Flick Lane in Byron Bay, Ewingsdale Hall is surrounded by tall fig trees. It is set next to the church, and the background makes your wedding...
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Terara Riverside Gardens
Located at the bank of the stunning Shoalhaven River, Terera Riverside gardens are spread in 5-acre land apt to host small and gala-sized events. Couples looking to tie their knot near the...
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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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Beach Byron Bay
The Beach Byron Bay wedding venue offers some of the most amazing beach weddings in the hinterland nuptials and a classic outdoor service to make the wedding perfect. It is equipped with...
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Plynlimmon 1860 Heritage Cottage
Plynlimmon 1860 Heritage Cottage is a wedding venue that gives you the feeling of vintage wedding ceremonies. Plynlimmon 1860 Heritage Cottage is at Kurrajong, Australia Wide, and...
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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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The Green House Eatery
The GreenHouse Eatery is a beautiful wedding venue located in the middle of Newcastle and the dunes of Port Stephens. The wedding venue hosts indoor and outdoor wedding ceremonies and...
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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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Nelson Bay Golf Club
Nelson Bay Golf Club is situated at Nelson Bay Golf Club - 57 Dowling St, Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia. This course is filled with an abundance of flora and animals, including...
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Riverside Ranch
The Riverside Ranch Retreat wedding venue is a 50 acre and 800-meter venue offering exotic backdrops and complete privacy. The venue is just 6 km away from the Yamba's beaches and CBD....
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Abercrombie Ridge
Brides looking for a country wedding venue in New South Wales can end their search with the award-winning Abercrombie Ridge. Its location is ideal, with a 1.5 hours drive from Canberra and...
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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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The Royal Exchange of Sydney
The Royal Exchange of Sydney has been one of the most popular venue choices in the Central Business District for over a century. Its elegant contemporary and luxurious vibes make it stand...
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Foxglove Spires Gardens
Foxglove Spires Gardens located in Corkhill Drive, Central Tilba Tilba Valley, New South Wales. It's a stunning accommodation and wedding place that lay on five acres of gardens full of...
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BoxGrove
BoxGrove is a farm situated just over two hours west of Sydney. It is a country-style wedding venue situated on 170 acres of family farm that overlooks Bathurst’s city. It offers various...
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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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The Mill Bowral
Mill Bowral is a ceremony wedding venue that is located in New South Wales and 1-hour 28 minutes’ drive from both Sydney. This rustic-style garden wedding venue can be tailored to suit any...
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Melrose Park Mudgee
Melrose Park Mudgee is situated just 12 kilometres from Mudgee CBD and the iconic attractions beneath Mount Frome. This rustic venue was established in 1870 on 250 acres of property with...
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Mercure Gerringong Resort
Just two hours to Sydney, Australia's southern side, and two and a half hours from Canberra lies the stunning Mercure Gerringong Resort. It is perfect for country-style weddings with...
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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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Forget Me Not Weddings
It is hard to find venues that can capably manage large-scale events, without compromising attention to details. Forget Me Not Weddings, Sydney, is one such venue, that aptly balances both...
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Rosehill Gardens
Rosehill Gardens is located in the heart of Sydney’s West, and it is the most popular wedding venue among local brides and grooms. They have experienced and dedicated team members who...
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Palm Beach Golf Club
Golf Courses have become popular venues for organising a fun outdoor wedding ceremony with friends and family. One such fantastic location is the Palm Beach Golf Club. As the name suggests,...
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Murramarang Beachfront Holiday Resort
For couples wanting to have a beach wedding, Murramarang is your stop. The award-winning resort is a tranquil wedding destination with mesmerising views. The festive environment, calming...
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Terara Park
At 174 Millbank Road in Terara, Terara Park is a unique wedding venue with a lovely waterfront. The function area open to a magnificent jetty that overhangs the dam. It is a perfect rustic...
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Chapel Ridge Weddings
Hunter Valley has everything that you need for your perfect country wedding. When you have elegance combined with rustic country, it feels like an expansive, beautiful, and artistically...
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Somersby Gardens Estate
For couples looking for an idyllic wedding destination on the central coast, Somersby Gardens Estate, Sydney could be the perfect spot to get hitched. The vast 50-acre property is located...
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Add your VendorCountry Wedding Venues in NSW for a Romantic and Laid-Back Wedding
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: