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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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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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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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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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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Orange Grove Gardens
Orange Grove Gardens is situated just 30 minutes from Albury city centre. The Orange Grove Gardens was established in the early 2010s on 2250 cores of farmland among 3 acres of Old English...
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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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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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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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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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The Pacific Palms Recreation Club
One of the most beautiful recreation clubs you will find in Lake way Elizabeth Beach, New South Wales, Australia, in the Pacific Palms Recreation Club. The recreation club was established...
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The Boathouse Palm Beach
No location can top The Boathouse Palm Beach Sydney as the best beachfront wedding venue. Located near Palm Beach, the hotel looks over to the Pittwater and Broken Bay. This is the best...
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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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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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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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Cupitt's Winery and Restaurant
Cupitt's Winery & Restaurant is ideal for countryside weddings with its location between Milton and Ulladulla in the beautiful coastal countryside. Cupitt's Estate is an all-in-one...
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Kangy gardens
Kangy Gardens, established in 2016, is a family-operated business offering a variety of event spaces on their 2.5-acre property on the Central Coast of New South Wales. We are also, just...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Briar Ridge Vineyard
Briar Ridge does not only have one of the Mount View region's best views, but it is also the largest and most established vineyards with a large number of award-winning wines. At an...
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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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The Ridge Estate
Ridge estate is a wedding venue that is located in Peats Ridge of the NSW Central Coast. The 5 acres new and stunning venue is a 1-hour drive from both Sydney and Newcastle. The venue type...
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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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Byron Bay Magical Tooraloo Farmstay
Taking elegant and countryside garden weddings to the next level, Tooraloo Farmstay is a wedding venue at Byron Bay, NSW. This farm stay is a heritage location from 1900 Federation Estates....
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Buttai Barn
Buttai Barn is located in Lings Road, Beresfield, New South Wales, Australia. Built-in 1982, it remains a choice location for all wedding events. It is a typical bush barn with indoor 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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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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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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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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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 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...
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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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 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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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: