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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Mint
Conveniently situated in the Sydney CBD and a part of Sydney living museums, The Mint is known as the oldest public building in the city. It is a heritage-listed building that wonderfully...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 MED Motel Crescent Head
The MED Motel is located on 35 Pacific Street, Crescent Head NSW 2440, Australia. It has one of the best right-hand point breaks in the world. It is a perfect spot to hold special events...
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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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Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat
Located on the outskirts of Southern Highlands, Kangaroo Valley Bush Retreat is an award-winning venue with consistent performance over the past 12 years. Despite having certain ups and...
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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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Lovedale Wedding Chapel & Reception
Lovedale is an apt name for an extraordinary wedding venue set in a boutique vineyard in the Hunter Valley area of Lovedale. With views of the Brokenback and Watagans ranges, it is a...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Tobruk Sydney
Tobruk Sydney, one of the perfect wedding destinations, is situated at Maroota, New South Wales. The venue has the most stunning backdrop of the magnificent Hawkesbury Valley, which will...
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Somersby Gardens Estate
For couples looking for an idyllic wedding destination on the central coast, Somersby Gardens Estate, Sydney could be the perfect spot to get hitched. The vast 50-acre property is located...
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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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Weddings in the Wilde
The Wilde is situated in Wildes Meadow along Ryans Lane, New South Wales. The venue can be used for wedding receptions or ceremonies during the weekends. Your wedding will turn into a...
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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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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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Rosehill Gardens
Rosehill Gardens is located in the heart of Sydney’s West, and it is the most popular wedding venue among local brides and grooms. They have experienced and dedicated team members who...
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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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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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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: