St Edwards of the Riverina
St Edwards of the Riverina is an attractive and historic wedding venue located in Southern New South Wales, and it is 15 minutes away from Wagga Wagga. It is a perfect place for hosting...
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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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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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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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Trentham Estate Winery
Trentham Estate Winery is a beautiful, welcoming restaurant situated on 6531 Sturthighway, Trentham Cliffs, NSW. It is a small country house with a gorgeous garden used for dining and...
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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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The Old Church Estate
The Old Church Estate at number 10 Tatham Ellangowan Road in Tatham comprises 17 acres of rural landscapes and beautiful lawns and gardens plus a vast church. It is the perfect setup for a...
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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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Stanley Park
One of the best places to celebrate your wedding and make it memorable in Stanley Park. It is the perfect place where your ceremony, reception, photos, and accommodation can take place...
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The Lakehouse Cafe
The Lakehouse Café offers a combination of a wedding in nature and a full water view wedding venue with is pristine gardens nestled between natural bush overlooking Lake Macquarie in Cams...
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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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The Australian Botanic Garden
A unique wedding destination that is spread across 1000 acre, the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, Sydney, is a naturalistic and yet surreal locale. With its mesmerising visuals 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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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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Bountiful Farmhouse
The Bountiful Farmhouse is located at 628 Jacks Corner Road, Kangaroo Valley NSW 2577, Australia. It is positioned on a 21-minute drive from Budderoo National Park. It is a large...
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The Robertson Hotel
The rustic venue styled Robertson hotel is a cocktail wedding venue located in Fountaindale Road, Robertson is South Wales. The 75 acres new and stunning venue is less than 1 kilometre from...
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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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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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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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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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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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Kianinny
On New South Wales’ stunning Sapphire Coast at Tathra, is the Kianinny Bush Cottages on 100 acres of lush property. It is ideally located between Merimbula and Bega and in the middle of the...
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The William Inglis Hotel
Celebrating racing history and the thoroughbred industry, The William Inglis is a boutique equine themed, M Gallery hotel collection 5-star hotel. Make your hotel experience exceptional by...
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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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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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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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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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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Long Point Vineyard
The naturally beautiful elements of lush vines, rolling lawns and native trees make Long Point Vineyard one of the most stunning wedding venues in the region. Only 15 mins south of Port...
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Audley Dance Hall
Image having your first dance in a classic vintage dance hall. With lots of natural light and a high-end interior, The Audley Room is one of the finest wedding venues in the region. It is...
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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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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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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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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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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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Zest Waterfront Venues - Point Piper
The classic environment of Royal Motor Yacht Club blended with the gorgeous ambiance of Sydney's Rose Bay. The Zest Waterfront Venues' Beachouse at Point Piper wedding venue extends...
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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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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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Palais Royale Weddings
The Palais Royale is home to the Blue Mountains' most stunning wedding venue located in the heart of Katoomba. Only a few minutes' walk from Three Sisters and Echo Point, this...
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Peppers Convent Hunter Valley
Only two hours drive from Sydney’s northern side is the acclaimed Pepper Tree complex with its magnificent landscaped gardens. It was once a convent home of the Coonamble nuns with a...
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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: