The Calyx

The Calyx showcases the largest living wall in the southern hemisphere, making it an epic botanical wedding venue that will impress visitors all year round. 

Nature enthusiasts will be drawn to this incredibly beautiful and unique venue, where 18,000 living plants thrive in harmony. It’s a blooming, sun-speckled backdrop that changes with the seasons. Complete with an indoor event space and a spacious terrace, your wedding photographer will be able to capture the beauty and joyful emotions of the day from every angle.

Top three things you’ll love about your The Calyx wedding:

• Location. The Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the most highly rated visitor attractions in the Sydney CBD. The Calyx is centrally located in the grounds, where you can marry, dine and dance all evening. There’s no other Sydney garden venue quite like it. 
• Versatile venue. The Calyx is practical and aesthetically pleasing for weddings. Couples can marry on the outdoor island and celebrate on the sun terraces and retreat into the exhibition space for a seated Reception. The choice is all yours. 

The versatile ceremony and reception options at The Calyx:

• This standout wedding venue features a beautiful white canopy that can be illuminated with the fitted LED up lighters. The Calyx features a central island feature, a wraparound terrace for guests to roam and an indoor exhibition space to dress with your ideal decorations. 

What The Calyx wedding space is like: 

• Impressive white canopy with a spectacular island feature
• Outdoor terrace for alfresco drinks receptions and dining
• Exclusive use of the venue on your wedding day 
• The maximum capacity is 200 seated and 400 standing
• Architecture can be illuminated with colour changing LEDs
• Garden location moments from the Sydney CBD and Harbour foreshore
• Open-plan layout with a variety of possible set-ups 
• Direct access to the Royal Botanic Gardens  

Here’s what else you need to know about The Calyx weddings:

• Living wall with oer 1,800 plants which makes a mesmerising backdrop for photos
• State of the art AV equipment is installed for you to use

• Close proximity to Sydney CBD, parking and public transport
• Plenty of nearby 5-star hotel accommodation nearby

What The Calyx couples say: 

‘We held our Wedding reception at The Calyx in the Royal Botanic Gardens and couldn’t be happier. The Event Coordinators were fantastic to work with and a large reason our day was so successful. The Calyx is an amazing venue. It was spacious enough for all our guests, the outside veranda was perfect for cocktails & canapes, the exhibition area made for a unique backdrop for our dinner & dancing, and the location in the gardens couldn’t be better!’ Kem

What are some of the nearby attractions to The Calyx?

• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Mrs Macquarie’s Chair
• Sydney Opera House
• Sydney CBD
• Circular Quay

Is The Calyx a nice place for a wedding? 

Yes. The Calyx is a magical and original awedding venue in the heart of Sydney CBD. Complete with colour changing LEDs that illuminate its jaw-dropping architecture, blank canvas exhibition spaces and an experienced events team, there are so many reasons to fall in love with The Calyx wedding venue.