Whether you’ve always pictured your wedding ceremony in the leafy parks around Lake Burley Griffin or within the formal setting of the iconic Old Parliament House and Rose Garden, there are plenty of beautiful options if you’re planning a wedding in Australia’s capital city. Canberra wedding venues range across many sizes and styles, and we’re including them all in this list. Come spring, summer, autumn, or winter, we’ve got a Canberra wedding venue that’s perfect for you.
Venues Canberra
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Celebrate your wedding at Canberra's most historic hotel, Hotel Kurrajong Canberra. Host your guests to an intimate dinner under festoon lights in our beautiful garden or sit-down to an elegant dinner in the Kurrajong Room. It's together with our 10ft high ceilings, art-deco interiors and gorgeous courtyard, that makes this restored hotel the perfect setting for a romantic & indulgent wedding.
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Experience the colourful style & sophistication of the National Museum of Australia. Our architecturally-stunning venue is the perfect place to celebrate somewhere completely unique!
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Parlour is about celebrating life, love and fun. Located in the stunning historic former Acton House, Parlour has been the lighthouse of the New Acton precinct since opening in March 2008. Parlour features art deco colonial-style decor, regal furnishings, a spacious interior and a dreamy sun-soaked patio. It is the perfect place to share your most special day with your favourite people.
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Nestled amid rolling hills and picturesque countryside, Tuggeranong Homestead offers a beautiful setting for rustic country style weddings in Canberra. Weddings at Tuggeranong Homestead are renowned for their exceptional service and exclusive venue hire, with endless photo opportunities on the sprawling 70-acre property.
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Hellenic Club of Canberra is a stunning Canberra wedding venue with a lavish ballroom, spacious dancefloor, and delectable menus with an eclectic assortment of magnificent dishes. Excellent service is at the forefront of Hellenic Club's priorities, of course, with dedicated wedding coordinators tending to every need. Modern and versatile, this venue is an elegant blank canvas waiting to be styled!
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With each space designed to capture Canberra’s f light- the National Portrait Gallery presents a personality
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Rydges Canberra is an elegant hotel wedding venue nestled in the heart of Canberra, 10-minutes from Lake Burley Griffin. If you’re on the hunt for a unique wedding setting, you’ll love Rydges Canberra. It boasts romantic, intimate ceremony settings, spacious reception areas, floor-to-ceiling glass, twinkling fairy lights, a dreamy atrium, and luxurious onsite accommodation.
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Capture a moment in time and host your special day on this magnificent estate... Canberra’s best-kept secret - exclusive, enchanting, and sophisticated.
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Perfectly placed near Canberra Centre, the 5-star Midnight Hotel, Autograph Collection is an architectural marvel with sleek interiors and luxury accommodation. The hotel’s sophisticated event spaces are completely customisable and form the perfect backdrop for chic inner-city weddings. Choose from a number of bespoke wedding packages and let the team at Midnight Hotel bring your vision to life.
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Celebrate your special day in style at the 5 star luxury, modern and award winning Hotel Realm. Our dedicated wedding team will work with you every step of the way to ensure your wedding day is as perfect as you imagined.
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Our selection of beautiful outdoor spaces make the perfect backdrop for your wedding.
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Located at Canberra’s Federation Square - in beautiful Gold Creek Village, The Abbey is a classic wedding venue with plenty of historic charm and presence. This beautiful establishment is best known for its Roslyn Organ - an impressively craved masterpiece - but the gourmet food is what leaves a lasting impression. From delicious canapes to scrumptious mains, the fare at The Abbey is unrivalled.
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The serene rural setting of Lake George Winery makes it the perfect venue for your special event!
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Royal Canberra is set within the magnificent Westbourne Woods Arboretum a treasure trove of extraordinary photo opportunities
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This picturesque venue is home to Australia’s national collection of art. Situated over the waterfront view of Lake Burley Griffin facing the National Carillon; this unique setting highlights Canberra's most fascinating monuments.
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An elegant estate in the relaxed Southern Highlands perfect for your wedding ceremony and reception.
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Federal harmonises secluded nature with leisure in the bustling heart of Canberra. Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of chic and rustic with our modern arbor and native bushland. Loose yourself to the beauty of the Brindabellas.
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With an abundance of natural light and sweeping views across iconic Canberra places, the venues at the National Arboretum Canberra are world class.
Located just 25 minutes north of Canberra, Poachers Pantry offers the perfect setting for a country wedding. A Poachers country wedding... simply perfect.
Featuring a prime waterfront location and plenty of rustic charm, The Boathouse is a private coastal wedding venue with unmatched views of Shelly Beach and Manly. Surrounded by tropical landscaped gardens, The Boathouse Shelly Beach is a private and unique setting for your wedding. Delight in sophisticated cuisine, drawing on the best available seasonal produce to create delicious dishes.
Our Complete Guide to Canberra Wedding Venue Hire
Some of Canberra’s most popular wedding venues are the Old Parliament House and Rose Garden, the non-denominational Gold Creek Chapel, the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion overlooking the National Arboretum, the National Gallery Sculpture Garden, and The Boat House at Lake Burley Griffin. Of course, there are many more Canberra wedding venues worth checking out in your search for the perfect wedding setting. The city’s many museums and galleries make stunning backdrops for an elegant wedding, and there are plenty of local restaurants with wedding spaces and luxury hotels with beautiful ballrooms.
Our Easy Weddings Venue Finders have done the research for you and are bringing you the best Canberra wedding venues.
Getting married in Canberra? Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to:
Canberra is beautiful and sunny during autumn and spring, and both are very popular times of year for outdoor Canberra weddings. Summer can be really hot and dry, so an indoor wedding reception venue option might be the right pick for this time of year depending on your wedding date. Winter weddings will have plenty of cosy wedding venue options.
What are the popular wedding styles in Canberra?Wedding venues in and around Canberra tend to be fairly traditional, with many garden wedding venues, homesteads in the hills, museum wedding venues, and various religious and non-denominational chapels.
Are there any major events in Canberra that we should consider when planning our wedding?Canberra is widespread and offers many lovely accommodation options, so no need to stress over the city being too busy to book hotels during particular times of year. That said, traffic can be heavy during some local events like Canberra Day and Floriade Festival.
Should we consider any wedding venue locations near Canberra?If you’re looking to get out of Canberra for your wedding, we’d recommend extending your wedding venue search to include the South Coast or the Southern Highlands.
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