Sydney is perhaps most famous for its beautiful harbour, golden beaches, and iconic landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. As such, Sydney wedding venues largely revolve around the harbour and include everything from rooftop terraces with views of Sydney Harbour to Art Deco ballrooms, beachfront wedding venues, and private estates with lush gardens. Whether you fancy a formal cathedral wedding or a more low-key restaurant wedding, our Sydney wedding venues team at Easy Weddings have selected a top tier of wedding venues just for you.
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There are 106 Sydney 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 $1,500 and $30,000, averaging at $12,815. Across Australia, the average cost is $11,370. Given Australian weddings typically cost $25,820, this means Australian couples spend 45% of their wedding budget on Wedding Venue.
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Horizons Weddings, a stunning Maroubra beach wedding venue with ocean views and an open plan function room combine to create an unmissable celebration space in Maroubra, Arthur Byrne Reserve. Horizons Beach Wedding Venue is a beautiful, adaptable and welcoming environment for coastal Sydney weddings. Your guests will be blown away by its desirable beach location and exclusive outdoor ceremony spot
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Taronga Zoo is without a doubt Sydney’s most unique wedding offering. Set just 12-minutes from Circular Quay by ferry, it’s a one of a kind wedding venue with extraordinary wedding spaces and direct views over Sydney Harbour, the Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can say ‘I do’ close to the exotic wildlife exhibits and stay at the exclusive Wildlife Retreat on your wedding night.
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Nestled in the leafy foliage of the Royal Botanic Gardens, The Terrace On The Domain is a contemporary restaurant venue with a sociable wraparound terrace. It’s a light, airy and open-plan events space that suits a variety of wedding styles. You can marry in one of the outdoor locations in the park, then retreat to this forest getaway to celebrate in the evening.
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Located in the heritage area of The Rocks, The Langham Sydney is a 5-star hotel with an elegant ballroom that’s perfect for a glamorous Sydney wedding. The western waterfront is on full display from the hotel’s timeless function spaces and plush bedrooms. You’ll be blown away by the signature service and luxury amenities that give the hotel its flawless reputation.
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Doltone House Jones Bay Wharf is a spectacular waterfront wedding venue on the foreshore of Sydney Harbour’s Pyrmont. Overlooking the iconic landmarks of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Darling Harbour, its magnificent decking area is a perfect spot for a sundowner before heading into the colossal heritage wharf with 5m high ceilings or the New York-inspired loft.
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Situated in the heart of the harbour, The Sydney Harbour Marriott Hotel at Circular Quay is home to a variety of inspiring and flexible event spaces to host your wedding day celebrations. Expect creative cuisine and personalised service overlooking the iconic Sydney landmarks at this luxury hotel wedding venue.
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Located on Sydney's historic Macquarie Street next to Hyde Park, The Mint is a sought after heritage wedding venue for its romantic sandstone architecture and colonnaded verandah. This former Royal Mint is now a spectacular event venue where you can exchange vows in the courtyard or Gold Melting Room and dine alfresco on the raised lawn.
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Picture-perfect views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline are on full display from Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, located in the heart of the city and just steps from The Rocks and Circular Quay. An opulent open-plan Grand Ballroom, an award-winning spa and Sydney’s largest outdoor heated pool are just a few of the highlights at this five-star luxury resort that's known for its impeccable service.
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At this gorgeous Upper Belmore, New South Wales location, Clarence House provides premier settings in the heart of Sydney. Celebrate your wedding in one of the two exquisitely designed venues, the intimate Victoria Room or the extravagant Lemnos. This stunning wedding venue is a family-owned and -run business, ensuring that the journey of planning your perfect day is a personal one.
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Celebrate your wedding day in elegant surroundings. An easy walk from Sydney Opera House & Harbour Bridge, the Amora is in a prime location and provides two beautiful pillarless venue spaces featuring an abundance of natural light and stylish interior. Fresh, modern & state-of-the-art, this stunning wedding venue can host a generously sized guest-list of up to 350 guests.
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No matter how intimate or grand your vision, celebrate at Centennial Parklands, one of Sydney’s most dreamy & iconic outdoor wedding venues, just minutes from Sydney’s CBD. The magical parklands house a range of beauteous places for up to 300 guests. Discover gardens adorned with seasonal flowers, open lawns, romantic woodland areas, & hidden spots, sites perfect for civil ceremonies & receptions.
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Hidden in the beautiful Botanic Gardens in Sydney, the Botanic House has an unmissable secret garden atmosphere. Featuring two floors of horticultural themed event spaces, it’s a versatile, minimalist environment to host an effortlessly chic wedding day in Sydney CBD. The sleek, contemporary ambience leaves you with a stream of creative opportunities.
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There’s no better place to host a vibrant rooftop Sydney CBD wedding than at Rydges Sydney Harbour. Overlooking the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Sydney Opera House and the historic cobbled laneways of The Rocks, this cosmopolitan Sydney hotel wedding venue provides a stunning alfresco setting for your outdoor ceremony and reception.
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Set beside Darling Harbour, West Hotel Sydney offers couples the opportunity to wed within the buzz of Sydney City. Features include state-of-the-art facilities, exceptional cuisine and fine wines, boutique spirits and craft beers.
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Imagine hosting your special day on the sparkling shores of Sydney Harbour, surrounded by iconic landmarks. Captain Cook Cruises are renowned for their incredible range of luxury wedding cruise ships that fit between 10 and 400 guests at your Sydney waterfront wedding.
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Nestled under the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, Pier One Sydney Harbour in Walsh Bay is an exceptional waterfront wedding venue and luxury 5-star hotel with three immaculate event spaces for your dream day. The venue’s picturesque pontoon location floats above tranquil waters and enjoys panoramic views of the iconic Sydney Harbour skyline.
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A premium wedding venue for your ceremony & wedding reception, Dockside is located on the middle level of Cockle Bay Wharf and this immaculate venue boasts an uninterrupted waterfront view of Darling Harbour.
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Ideally located at the northern end of Barangaroo Avenue, Watermans Room is the wedding space you’ve been looking for. Featuring waterfront views through the floor-to-ceiling glass frontage, sensational food conjured up by creative chefs, and the unique option of tying the knot under their signature rippling canopy, it’s no surprise that couples immediately fall in love with Watermans Room.
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Campbell’s Stores is a historic wedding venue in The Rocks, boasting unrivalled views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. This industrial-chic venue is an ideal place to host intimate and grand weddings, with 5000 guests able to enjoy the classic grandeur of this three-storey building. A leading dining destination, Campbell’s Stores also promises world-class fare and exceptional service.
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Often the best weddings are set in atmospheric locations, and at Urban Winery Sydney, you’ll find a treasure trove of unique candlelit spaces and barrel-lined cellars. Every wedding here tells a different story. It’s a one of a kind winery wedding venue in East Sydney’s Moore Park that will leave a lasting impression.
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Establishment Bar weddings have that cool, inner-city atmosphere that's equal parts chic and effortless. The spacious ballroom is located within a heritage building and features soaring ceilings, beautiful architectural features and an impressive marble bar, all complemented by an atrium-like private garden space. Steps away from the modern venue is a stylish boutique hotel.
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For Sydney couples who are planning a grand wedding, InterContinental Sydney should be top of your list. Located within a heritage-listed building at Circular Quay, this luxury hotel boasts period furnishings, sandstone arches, and marble staircases; fairytale and vintage weddings will certainly feel at home here. An elite events management team is on-hand to bring your wedding dreams to life.
Our Complete Guide to Sydney Wedding Venue Hire
From Palm Beach to Darling Harbour to Bondi Beach and beyond, Sydney is a hotspot not just for beaches (of which there are over 100), but also for Australia’s best restaurants and waterfront wedding venues. Sydney’s food and wine industry consistently wins awards for modern Australian fare. What this means for your wedding is that it’s easy to find a wedding venue that has spectacular views of Sydney Harbour and that also serves really good food; in fact, we’ve already found these venues for you. We’ve also got a few cosy cottages, fancy ballrooms, and charter boats on our list of Sydney wedding venues too.
Here at Easy Weddings, Australia’s leading free wedding venue finding service, our venue hire experts have scouted the top Sydney wedding venues to bring you a highlight reel so you can quickly find and secure your dream wedding venue.
Getting married in Sydney? Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to:
One of the reasons Sydney is such a popular wedding destination is that the weather is fairly comfortable year round. Spring and autumn are the peak wedding seasons in Sydney, with the most popular dates in October and November followed by March. Sydney can get hot and humid in the summer months, but this time of year also allows longer daylight hours for your wedding. In the cooler winter months, you may prefer to have a cosy indoor venue for your wedding reception.
What are the popular wedding styles in Sydney?Sydney isn’t known for having one particular style of wedding, but rather hosts an array of stylish weddings, each with its own personalised design details. We’ve seen everything from Boho beach weddings to modern rooftop receptions to traditional religious weddings. As you search for your wedding venue, you’ll likely find that Sydney has a diverse portfolio of event spaces that can easily be stylised to fit your wedding design vision.
Are there any major events in Sydney that we should consider when planning our wedding?From its world-famous New Year’s Eve celebrations to splashy events like Mardi Gras and Sydney Harbour Regatta, Sydney hosts major events year round. If you’ll have many wedding guests travelling to Sydney that’ll need hotel bookings and transportation during your wedding weekend, we recommend checking the local calendar prior to selecting your wedding date.
Should we consider any wedding venue locations near Sydney?Sydney sprawls across many suburbs and landscapes, but getting outside of the city for a wedding is a lovely option as well. A couple of major destinations within driving distance of Sydney are the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley wine country. In the Blue Mountains region, you’ll find wedding venues that include cosy cottages and farm stays as well as more formal private estates and mountain resorts. Hunter Valley is where you’ll find rustic wedding venues, classic vineyard estates, and impressive manors with manicured gardens and lawns.
