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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Bimbadgen Palmers Lane
Bimbadgen Palmers Lane is one of the perfect outdoor wedding venues situated on palmers lane in the middle of Pokolbin. The wedding venue offers private space on the wedding day with...
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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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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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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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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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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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DuntryLeague
DuntryLeague Golf Club House is an elegant and exclusive wedding venue located in the centre of Orange, NSW. The club was started in 1876, making it a historic mansion with vintage...
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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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Wallamba Downs Weddings
Wallamba Downs Weddings & Events is a fantastic wedding and event venue in Dargaville's Road, Nabiac, New South Wales. This stunning place is the home of the best rustic and modern wedding...
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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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Greenwich Baths
Greenwich Baths is located at Greenwich Point, just 10 kilometres from Sydney City Centre and 22 kilometres from Sydney Airport (SYD). Along with the harbour views it provides, it also...
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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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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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Tinonee Vineyard Estate
One of the very steadily becoming the popular wedding destination with true countryside feel is Hunter Valley. You have many options here, open green pastures, to wineries and old beautiful...
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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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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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Goosewing Cottage
Goosewing Cottage is located in Mount View, New South Wales in the mountains above Pokolbin. It is situated within the region of Hunter Valley wine country. The venue is perfect for couples...
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The Woodhouse Wollombi
Woodhouse Wollombi is one of the finest and premium wedding venues located in the Hunter Valley. It is specially designed as per wedding and events arrangements. The wedding venue also...
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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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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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Midginbil Eco Resort
The Midginbil Eco Resort is a family-owned and operated one purchased as 'Midginbil Hill' in January 2020. The venue is located at 252 Midginbil Road, Uki, New South Wales. It sits on a...
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Monash Country Club
Monash Country Club is positioned tall on the mountains of Sydney's Northern Seashores, with an all-around view of the Pacific. It provides Bird's-eye view over the clipped and trimmed...
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Mount Broke Wines
Mount Broek Wines has a great location only 20 minutes from Pokolbin, Singleton, and Wollombi. It was established in 1997 and a great country wedding venue with magnificent views of the...
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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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Ben Ean Estate
Ben Ean Estate is one of the beautiful wedding venues located in the historic Hunter Valley wine country. The venue is surrounded by peaceful winery views to make the special day memorable...
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Cavallino Terrey Hills
Enclaved alongside the border of the Kuring-Gai Chase National Park, the Terrey Hills, Cavallino is surrounded by a pastoral backdrop that is perfectly suited to be an idyllic wedding...
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The Arthouse Hotel
If you like trying something off-beat, then no traditional wedding ballroom can please you. This is why you must check out The Arthouse Hotel Sydney. Just as the name suggests, the venue is...
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Tocal Homestead
For a rustic wedding celebration, Tocal Homestead wedding venue is the ideal venue with perfect settings and services. Through its private and unique settings, the venue also enjoys a...
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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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Lovedale Wedding Chapel & Reception
Lovedale is an apt name for an extraordinary wedding venue set in a boutique vineyard in the Hunter Valley area of Lovedale. With views of the Brokenback and Watagans ranges, it is a...
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Tudor Lodge Garden Function Centre
Tudor Lodge Garden Function Centre has been organising weddings and receptions for over three decades. If you and your partner plan to have a small ceremony with a few close ones, then this...
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Starline Alpacas Farmstay Resort
Immerse yourself in serenity and behold the awe-inspiring vistas of the Hunter Valley, a truly enchanting setting to embark on your journey of marital bliss. Nestled within a working alpaca...
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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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Peppers Manor House
Peppers Manor House is a romantic and elegant wedding venue located in Southern Highlands' rolling green hills. The venue is 1.5 hours away from Sydney and approximately 2 hours away from...
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Glenorie Weddings and Events
Glenorie Weddings and Events locates in Old Northern Road, Glenorie, New South Wales. It's a fantastic bakery that provides excellent products; it was established in 1994, and till now it...
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All Saints Church Woodville
All Saints Church Woodville is located within the Hunter Valley Region, in the rural village of Woodville. The property is stunning and consists of a chapel with a gothic aesthetic, a...
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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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St Joseph's Guest House
St. Joseph’s Guest House is a remarkable sandstone building located in McDonald's 90 minutes from the busy suburb of Sydney Central Business District, New South Wales.It is a historic...
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Springfield House
Enter an enchanted world at Sydney’s exclusive destination venue, Springfield House. Located in the leafy North West Sydney, Springfield House sits on 5 acres of manicured gardens, adorned...
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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: