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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Forresters Beach Resort
Suitably located in the heart of New South Wales Central Coast and an hour drive north of Sydney, Forresters Beach Resort is a complete function and wedding event centre with friendly...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Castle Hill Country Club
Host your wedding in one of the greatest semi-private golf clubs in Sydney by choosing Castle Hill Country Club. Listed among the top 100 courses in Australia, this venue sports a...
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Hawkesbury Race Club
Hawkesbury Race Club is located just 60 minutes west of Sydney CBD, amongst 200 acres of natural bushlands. It is a heritage-listed venue with modern settings, established over 150 years...
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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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Curzon Hall
One of the iconic sandstone castle wedding venues in NSW is Curzon Hall. The venue is surrounded by three acres of beautiful gardens that add a magical touch to wedding functions. The...
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Coolangatta Estate Winery
For couples wishing to say “I do” in a famous cosy place with mesmerizing ocean at the backdrop and plush winery views, Coolangatta Estate Winery is the place. Rich with history and charm,...
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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: