Queensland’s sunny capital city on the southeast coast, Brisbane is perfectly situated with proximity to beautiful beaches and islands as well as rolling hills, rainforests, and waterfalls. Brisbane wedding venues include five-star resorts, subtropical gardens, boutique hotels, modern wineries, and picturesque private estates. Weddings here tend to be elegant occasions whether they take place overlooking the ocean, vineyards, or the cityscape. Our team of Brisbane wedding venue scouts have sourced the best venues for your Brisbane wedding to bring you the top picks in the city and beyond.
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Wedding Venues Insights
There are 58 Brisbane Wedding Venue suppliers from which to choose. Overall, they have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5. Couples usually enquire with 8 vendors in this category and book 18 months out from their wedding date, typically after an Engagement Venue and before a Wedding Planner. Wedding Venue suppliers charge between $5,000 and $17,000, averaging at $9,250. Across Australia, the average cost is $12,765.
Boulevard Gardens is a secret oasis just minutes from Brisbane CBD. It's a stunning outdoor wedding venue adorned with decorative water features, blooming flower beds and beautiful reception spaces aplenty. You'll have lots of chances to treasure your special day outdoors, before heading inside for a refined wedding reception meal prepared and served by their talented team.
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Dreaming of a rustic country wedding? White Chapel Kalbar and Black Hall Kalbar have a variety of beautifully renovated barn wedding venues for spectacular ceremonies and receptions. The whitewashed chapel is a heavenly space with an arched roof and back-lit fireplace, and the Black Hall is a log cabin wonderland, with a warm welcoming vibe and a characterful antler chandelier.
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Situated in the heart of the CBD overlooking the river, The Brisbane Marriott is a 5-star hotel wedding venue with a grand ballroom that’s perfect for elegant inner-city weddings. Boasting stylish architecture, elegant event spaces, and stunning views of the city skyline and Brisbane River, this luxury hotel is renowned for its exceptional service.
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Situated in the beautiful natural bushland in Brisbane’s hinterland, Clear Mountain Lodge Spa & Vineyard is a scenic wedding location like no other. Surrounded by 20 hectares of untouched wilderness, the panoramic view of the Glasshouse Mountains and the Moreton Bay Islands is totally unique. The mountain venue features a ceremony pavilion and an enchanting ballroom.
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Located in the heart of Brisbane's CBD, on the banks of the iconic Brisbane River, the W Brisbane Hotel boasts luxe modern interiors and panoramic city skyline views. With a number of flexible venue spaces and wedding packages to choose from depending on style and guest numbers, the W Brisbane is perfect for a chic inner-city wedding.
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Situated just moments away from Brisbane’s Botanical Gardens, Olive & Angelo is a family-owned, charming, Italian-inspired wedding venue, offering couples a beautiful, classic space to host their wedding. With two reception areas, absolutely delectable, traditional Italian dishes and service that will make you feel like royalty, Olive & Angelo is a intimate, magical place for a wedding reception.
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Avenue Sixty-Four is an award-winning wedding venue on the beautiful grounds of Wynnum golf course. Based in Brisbane’s bayside, just 30-minutes from the city centre, this exclusive and versatile venue suits every style of wedding. The huge windows let in floods of natural light and open onto limitless photo opportunities on the abundant golfing lawns.
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Mary Mae’s Bar & Kitchen sits perched on the edge of the Brisbane River, just next to New Farm Park, where many couples host their ceremony. This restaurant wedding venue offers a gorgeous reception space with a range of sunny terraces, private indoor dining areas and a generous waterfront deck.
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With stunning panoramic views of Noosa’s pristine natural conservation sanctuary, RACV Noosa Resort is a lovely hotel for your Noosa Heads garden wedding. Exchange your vows in the gardens or beside a lagoon pool before heading into the open-air reception space for your wedding dinner.
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Nestled in the heart of Brisbane’s vibrant CBD, Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane is a modern inner-city hotel wedding venue with an impressive rooftop venue space that can be tailored to suit your wedding theme. Dedicated in-house event specialists and customisable wedding menus ensure a stress-free wedding experience at Four Points, Brisbane.
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Marry in the beautiful gardens of Redland Bay Golf Club and host your wedding reception in our modern clubhouse or on our open-air deck overlooking the course. Sunset here truly is magic hour.
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Customs House is a heritage-listed wedding venue in Brisbane with superb views of the Brisbane river, indoor event spaces with cathedral ceilings, and a large riverside terrace where outdoor ceremonies can take place. It's a magnificent and historic setting, matched with award-winning cuisine and an experienced events team who will always go the extra mile.
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Glengariff Historic Estate near Brisbane is one of Queensland’s most sought after wedding venues with exclusive spaces to host all aspects of your day. The premier property includes 230 acres of manicured grounds, providing endless opportunities for wedding photos. Choose from the vineyards, lake, waterfall or in the rustic barn. No wedding is the same in this gorgeous country wedding venue.
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Set along the banks of the Brisbane River, Riverlife is a relaxed waterfront wedding venue with multiple indoor and outdoor spaces, including marquees. Located just a few steps from Kangaroo Point Parklands, this venue is usually used for receptions following a ceremony in the lush park gardens.
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Your wedding ceremony at Brisbane Golf Club will take place in the beautiful Jacaranda Gardens followed by an outdoor reception or a reception in the window-filled heritage-listed ballroom. Weddings at Brisbane Golf Club include a dedicated wedding planner and floral designer for flawless service.
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Surrounded by beautiful botanical gardens, the magical Woodlands of Marburg is Brisbane's sought after country retreat. The heritage-listed mansion will be exclusively yours on the wedding day, complete with a variety of function rooms, delicious in-house cuisine, and luxury onsite accommodation for guests. From grand celebrations to intimate elopements, this charming venue has it all.
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Perfectly placed on the fringe of Brisbane’s CBD, the newly-opened Courtyard by Marriott Brisbane South Bank is a 4.5 star hotel wedding venue boasting expansive views over the South Bank Parklands and Brisbane River. The hotel’s light-filled River Room and adjoining outdoor terrace are ideal for intimate waterfront weddings in Brisbane.
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Nestled in Brisbane's Spring Hill, Victoria Park is a superb garden wedding venue with 6 event spaces including a ballroom and a marquee with breathtaking city views. Capturing the essence of luxurious Brisbane weddings, it's of no surprise that this spellbinding outdoor venue has won 'Brisbane Wedding Venue of the Year' 2019 & 2020 in the LUXLife Global Wedding Awards.
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This Gold Coast hinterland wedding venue offers the best of old world charm and stunning views Mount Tamborine. Weddings at St Bernard's take place overlooking Guanaba Gorge in a relaxed, garden wedding atmosphere.
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There's something special about family-owned wedding venues; they go the extra mile to make you feel at home, and they know the importance of a unique wedding day. Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens near Brisbane exemplifies this on all levels, with a passionate team, superior service, and immaculate wedding locations in the gardens. It's a lush rainforest retreat to call your own.
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With romance a part of the scenery, Walkabout Creek Events creates the ideal backdrop to your special day that few Brisbane wedding venues can match.
Our Complete Guide to Brisbane Wedding Venue Hire
Life in Brisbane largely revolves around being outdoors, which is no surprise for a city that boasts 300 days of sunshine a year. It’s no stress to plan an alfresco wedding that spans from day into night in this subtropical paradise. Brisbane wedding venues include modern luxury hotels in Fortitude Valley, refined private estates in the hinterland, and urban museums and galleries on the South Bank.
Here at Easy Weddings, our Venue Finders have visited the best Brisbane wedding venues, stretching from the city through the hinterland and down to Gold Coast.
Getting married in Brisbane? Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to:
While Brisbane is known as a sunshine city, the summer months can be too hot and humid for some, bringing the occasional downpour of tropical rain. The most popular dates for a Brisbane wedding are usually in April and May, and July through November. Many couples select indoor wedding venues or spaces with an indoor option if they’re choosing a wedding date that’s less dependable and likely to bring rain, humidity, or extreme temperatures.
What are the popular wedding styles in Brisbane?Refined weddings with a theme of contemporary romance are just as popular as tropical beach weddings in and around Brisbane. Venues like Brisbane City Hall provide a stately backdrop for a formal urban wedding, while luxury hotels like The Calile Hotel, The W Brisbane, and Ovolo The Valley offer stylish accommodation options for your wedding guests. If you’d prefer to head out of the city, lush tropical garden wedding venues, picturesque private estates, and elegant winery wedding venues can be found throughout the Brisbane region.
Are there any major events in Brisbane that we should consider when planning our wedding?Sporting events like the Brisbane Racing Carnival, food and wine festivals like the Greek Paniyiri Festival in South Brisbane, and school holidays bring tourists throughout the year, particularly in the summer months. If you’re hoping to plan your Brisbane wedding during a quieter time of year, it may be worth discussing the best wedding dates directly with your venue. They’ll have a clear idea of what major Brisbane events will affect accommodation availability and travel costs for your wedding guests.
Should we consider any wedding venue locations near Brisbane?Brisbane sits in the southeastern corner of the Queensland coast where it’s easy to drive to Gold Coast, Tweed Heads, Byron Bay, Sunshine Coast, or Noosa. If you’re hoping to extend your wedding venue search to include more options like five-star beachfront resorts in Byron Bay, modern mountain getaways overlooking the Gold Coast, or Noosa garden wedding venues right on the beach, you can easily expand your venue search to those regions.
