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By Easy Weddings · December 27, 2025
Your wedding, your way: Blank canvas wedding venues in Australia
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Updated on: October 3, 2025
Every couple has its own vision for their wedding. Whether ornate chandeliers, a modern restaurant in a winery, or a beachfront ceremony, it’s about your vision. For those with a very strong vision, a clean start is best. We find the best blank canvas wedding venues in Australia.
When it comes to choosing a wedding venue, there are pros and cons to choosing one that is ready to go, the styling is within the walls, and the other is that a blank canvas has the capability of bringing to life endless visions. A blank canvas venue doesn’t impose a style or dictate a colour palette.
For some couples, the freedom of blank canvas wedding venues allows them to bring their personality, story, and creativity to life, and is a big pull when looking for a wedding venue. Think of it as the foundation: whether you’re planning minimalist chic with neutral tones, a lush botanical wonderland, or a glamorous black-tie affair, the space adapts to suit you.
The best part of black canvas wedding venues is their flexibility and character. Industrial warehouses have soaring ceilings, while other choices might have rooftop terraces and sweeping coastal views. These backdrops give you the freedom to make it entirely your own.
If you’re after a clean slate, we’ve narrowed down some of our favourite blank canvas wedding venues in Australia for you to colour in.
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Blank canvas wedding venues in Australia allow your vision to come to fruition.
Blank canvas wedding venues in Melbourne and surrounds
The Wool Mill, Brunswick East
A wedding in Melbourne’s cosmopolitan Brunswick area is always going to be trendy, a little quirky, and full of Melbourne edginess. The Wool Mill in Brunswick East is no different. It’s industrial chic at its finest, with exposed brick, towering ceilings, and a floor plan that’s adaptable to your plan and style.
The Button Factory, Cheltenham
Light-filled and modern, The Button Factory in Melbourne’s bayside combines white walls with pristine modern finishes. It’s ideal for the couple that have been picturing florals or foliage as the main styling element of their wedding.
Gather & Tailor, West Melbourne
Rustic timber beams is the perfect complement to Gather & Tailor’s warehouse vibes. Located in the once grunge, now cosmopolitan area of West Melbourne, this blank canvas wedding venue brings warmth and character – and the ideal bare walls to bring to life your vision.
Butler Lane, Richmond
This inner-city gem is nestled in the heart of Richmond, just a stone’s throw from Melbourne’s CBD. With a courtyard and leafy surrounds, Butler Lane strikes the perfect balance of modern design with a sense of openness. It’s ready to take on any theme that you bring.
Half Acre, South Melbourne
This stylish restaurant doubles as a wedding venue, allowing you to bring your flair to the space. This urban retreat combines warehouse charm with a garden feel. It’s flexible and stylish, made for couples who want to create something unforgettable.
Half Acre
4.83 (6)
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Victoria
Half Acre in South Melbourne offers a blend of historic charm and modern elegance, nestled within a heritage mill. This versatile venue boasts a stunning courtyard for your ceremony and a high A-frame ceiling and spacious layout for your reception. Their comprehensive wedding packages promise a seamless experience, complete with delectable cuisine and a dedicated events coordinator.
Regional Victoria
Lancemore Lindenderry, Red Hill
Red Hill is known for its rolling hills and world-renowned wineries. Set among the vineyards, Lancemore Lindenderry offers a blank canvas that is flexible to your style, and is complemented by the stunning natural backdrop.
Half Acre
4.83 (6)
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Victoria
Half Acre in South Melbourne offers a blend of historic charm and modern elegance, nestled within a heritage mill. This versatile venue boasts a stunning courtyard for your ceremony and a high A-frame ceiling and spacious layout for your reception. Their comprehensive wedding packages promise a seamless experience, complete with delectable cuisine and a dedicated events coordinator.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham
Rich in history and refreshingly versatile, this country pub has all the elements of elegant or relaxed, depending on your vibe. With a dark wooden interior, the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Trentham can bring all your regional wedding dreams to life.
Cosmopolitan Hotel.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel
5 (9)
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Victoria
Celebrate your love at The Cosmopolitan Hotel, an enchanting venue with a stunning backdrop for your dream wedding. From our beautiful historic gardens to the captivating Stables and the elegant Cellar & Store, each space is designed to create unforgettable memories. Enjoy a truly regional experience with menus showcasing the finest local seasonal produce featuring the region's best.
The Lorne Rooftop
Perched above the coast, this venue provides a blank canvas with sea views that need little else, unless you want to add your signature style.
Lorne Rooftop.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel
5 (9)
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Victoria
Celebrate your love at The Cosmopolitan Hotel, an enchanting venue with a stunning backdrop for your dream wedding. From our beautiful historic gardens to the captivating Stables and the elegant Cellar & Store, each space is designed to create unforgettable memories. Enjoy a truly regional experience with menus showcasing the finest local seasonal produce featuring the region's best.
Blank canvas wedding venues in Queensland
Mondrian, Gold Coast
Sleek, contemporary and sophisticated, Mondrian offers a fresh blank canvas paired with coastal luxury – perfect for modern couples.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel
5 (9)
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Victoria
Celebrate your love at The Cosmopolitan Hotel, an enchanting venue with a stunning backdrop for your dream wedding. From our beautiful historic gardens to the captivating Stables and the elegant Cellar & Store, each space is designed to create unforgettable memories. Enjoy a truly regional experience with menus showcasing the finest local seasonal produce featuring the region's best.
The Warehouse, Brisbane
This heritage-listed space in Brisbane’s uber-cool Fortitude Valley, The Warehouse is breathtaking with soaring arches and rustic brickwork. Add luxe floral installations or neon signage; this canvas is yours to bring to life.
The Warehouse.
The Cosmopolitan Hotel
5 (9)
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Victoria
Celebrate your love at The Cosmopolitan Hotel, an enchanting venue with a stunning backdrop for your dream wedding. From our beautiful historic gardens to the captivating Stables and the elegant Cellar & Store, each space is designed to create unforgettable memories. Enjoy a truly regional experience with menus showcasing the finest local seasonal produce featuring the region's best.
Waters Edge Weddings and Events, Portside
This modern riverside venue is complete with panoramic views, sweeping over the majestic Brisbane River. Waters Edge Weddings and Events lends itself to minimal styling or dramatic decor, whichever vibe suits you.
Waters Edge.
Waters Edge Weddings and Events at Portside
4.96 (23)
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Queensland
Nestled on the top level of Portside Wharf in Hamilton alongside the Brisbane River, Waters Edge Weddings and Events at Portside is Brisbane’s chicest award-winning wedding destination. This spectacular waterfront wedding venue in Brisbane offers two modern and light-filled wedding spaces, an expansive private balcony for outdoor ceremonies, and exceptional menus from The Fresh Collective.
Blank canvas wedding venues in South Australia
Longview Vineyard
Vineyard vistas and open spaces meet flexible indoor settings. You can style Longview for rustic romance, modern elegance, or anything in between.
Longview Vineyard.
Waters Edge Weddings and Events at Portside
4.96 (23)
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Queensland
Nestled on the top level of Portside Wharf in Hamilton alongside the Brisbane River, Waters Edge Weddings and Events at Portside is Brisbane’s chicest award-winning wedding destination. This spectacular waterfront wedding venue in Brisbane offers two modern and light-filled wedding spaces, an expansive private balcony for outdoor ceremonies, and exceptional menus from The Fresh Collective.
FAQs about choosing to go with a blank canvas wedding venue
What exactly is a blank canvas wedding venue?
A blank canvas venue is a space that comes with minimal styling or décor, allowing you to fully personalise it. Think of it as a backdrop where you can create your own vision – whether rustic, modern, romantic, or themed.
Why would I choose a blank canvas venue?
Couples often choose blank canvas spaces for the freedom to design their day exactly how they want it. It’s ideal if you have a clear creative vision, want to bring in your own suppliers, or prefer a unique, personalised celebration.
Are blank canvas venues more affordable?
Not always. While you might pay less upfront for the space itself, you’ll often need to budget for extra elements like furniture, décor, catering, lighting, and sound. It can end up more cost-effective if you’re resourceful or DIY-minded, but it depends on the scope of your plans.
Do blank canvas venues come with furniture or equipment?
Some offer basics like tables, chairs, or a bar area, but many are literally empty spaces. Always check what’s included in the hire fee and what you’ll need to source yourself.
Can I bring in my own suppliers?
Yes, usually, that’s part of the appeal! Blank canvas venues are often flexible with catering, décor, and entertainment. Just double-check if there are any restrictions on food trucks, alcohol service, or sound systems.
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