Mali Brae Farm
Mali Brae Farm is set on 90 acres of idyllic and picturesque grounds exclusive to you and your event. From the wedding ceremony to reception area, your Mali Brae Farm wedding...
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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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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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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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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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Wildwood @ Kangaroo Valley
One of the best event specialists for indoor and outdoor weddings in the kangaroo valley along Bandeela Road, New South Wales is the Wildwood. This fantastic venue is nestled within 100...
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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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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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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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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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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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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...
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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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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Eat Your Greens
For couples wishing to say “ I do “ in a garden wedding setting, Eat Your Greens is the place. It is located centrally with a picturesque setting and offers some cuisine options with its...
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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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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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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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The Box on The Water
The Box on the Water is a fantastic waterfront (beach) wedding location located at the Esplanade Ettalong Beach Waterfront Reserve in Australia. The Box on the Water is only an hour and 30...
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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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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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Oatlands Golf Club
The Oatlands Golf Club is covered by beautifully manicured meadows and photogenic gardens. It is located near the Parramatta CBD. The Oatlands Golf Club was first started in 1931. It houses...
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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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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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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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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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Noonaweena
The Noonaweena wedding venue is one of the spectacular locations for couples willing to embrace elegance in their wedding. The classic style and a charming glimpse of lavish interiors make...
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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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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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Blue Wren Farm
Blue Wren Farm is a fantastic property for those who like farm weddings. It is situated on fifty acres of land in the middle of the wineries areas in Mudgee, Ulan Road, New South Wales and...
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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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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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Manly Golf Club
Manly Golf club was established in 1903 and is one of the most prominent golf clubs for functions and events. It is a 9-minute drive from the Manly CBD and has a stunning clubhouse that was...
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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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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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Paradise Gardens
Paradise Gardens is an exclusive garden venue that’s located on the lush Central Coast of New South Wales. Concealed at 370 meters above sea level, this private venue offers a fresh breath...
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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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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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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: