Lake Crackenback Resort Spa
Snuggled amidst incredible natural surroundings, Lake Crackenback Resort & Spa offers the perfect blend of sophistication and style. With breathtaking natural backdrops and a relaxed...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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The Woolshed
One of the finest and elegant wedding venues located in the region of Illawarra is the Woolshed. The venue offers a rustic-style ambiance and stunning backdrops. The venue's phenomenal...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Ballina Jockey Club
Ballina Jockey Club combines mesmerising scenery of the rustic countryside scenery with contemporary and sophisticated décor of the club making it a venue of choice for many brides and...
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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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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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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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Robertson Public House Rustic Weddings
Situated among rolling hills in the picturesque town of Robertson, New South Wales is the Robertson Public house. The rustic feel of this location makes it a beautiful place for you to have...
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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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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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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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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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Islander Resort Ballina Byron
Ballina Island Weddings is located on the scenic North Coast, New South Wales. It has the perfect charm for organising dreamy weddings, which neither the couple getting married nor the...
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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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Terrey Hills Golf and Country Club
Located near the Ku-Ring-Gai National Park, Terrey Hills Golf And Country Club, Sydney offers couples rustic but contemporary weddings. The venue is a 40-minute drive from Sydney CBD and is...
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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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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: