We’re in Love with These 7 Rustic Wedding Venues in Sydney
The city of Sydney is an exciting and unique location, complete with unmistakable landmarks like the Opera House and even world-famous coastal areas like Bondi Beach. Hidden beneath these well-known places is a pastoral charm, popular for couples looking to tie the knot in a relaxed, refined fashion. Combining big city thrills with rural charm, rustic wedding venues in Sydney offer stunning scenery and warm ambience.
If your wedding plans include glamour, excitement, and high energy, Sydney has it by the bucketload. If you’re looking for something a little more subdued, with gorgeous backdrops and rustic country charm — the NSW capital has all of this too.
Whether you’re planning a beautiful European-style valley wedding surrounded by vineyards and wine barrels or a central Sydney waterfront wedding with a warm atmosphere, you’ll find a rustic wedding venue that perfectly matches your style in or near Sydney.
Here, we break down Sydney’s best venue options for a rustic theme wedding.
1. Kittyhawk in Sydney CBD
Delivering Parisian style in the heart of Sydney, Kittyhawk is a celebrated wedding venue, equidistant from the CBD and the stunning Botanical Gardens. For private events, The Officers Mess is an exclusive bar area complete with plush furniture and low lighting, while the sun-drenched Conservatory packs its space with exotic plants, ready to bring your ceremony to life.
Catering is provided by the expert in-house team, delivering everything from plentiful buffet-style meals to impressive banquets. For a wedding packed with 1940’s style, check out Kittyhawk.
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2. Gunners’ Barracks in Mosman
Located in the Mosman area of Sydney is an enchanting and rustic wedding venue known as Gunners’ Barracks. The beating heart of the venue is a rustic sandstone courtyard, which lets you enjoy a romantic wedding evening under a canopy of twinkling lights.
Elsewhere in the Barracks, you’ll find ample space for a delicious sit-down meal, including The Harbour Terrace room with its tranquil views over the water and the elegant and historic Main Dining Room, ideal for larger parties. Looking especially captivating on an evening, Gunners’ Barracks offers an atmospheric yet lively venue for your wedding.
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3. Bellevue Cottage in Glebe
A tempting waterfront venue, Bellevue Cottage overlooks fabulous Blackwattle Bay, in Sydney’s central district of Glebe. Both historic and modern in its approach, head chef Antoine provides mouth-watering French cuisine as well as an exceptional setting for your wedding day.
For intimate, light-filled ceremonies, you’ll find no better space than the dining room, allowing friends and family a front-row seat to your vows. Combined with the relaxed waterfront terrace, the dining room can be transformed into a fabulous reception area, allowing guests to come and go freely between the peaceful bayside surroundings and the romantic ambience indoors.
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4. Ottimo House in Denham Court
A glorious rural escape just 40 minutes from the city, Ottimo House is an idyllic wedding venue on the grounds of the historic Denham Court Estate. Inside you’ll find a range of thrilling reception rooms, like the rustic, traditional Mahogany room and the intimate industrial chic of the Rosewood room.
If you’re looking for a sun-drenched wedding, you’ll find a marquee with crisp white décor and a soaring peak ceiling, an exciting space for both wedding and reception. Coupling scenic splendour with exceptional service, Ottimo House is a pastoral wedding paradise.
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5. Estate Tuscany in Hunter Valley
The Hunter Valley is a desirable area for weddings due to its unsurpassed scenery and glorious wines. Tucked away in its surroundings is Estate Tuscany, a wedding venue with Mediterranean allure and a selection of gorgeous settings.
Welcoming you to the grounds are lush gardens and elegant fountains, all of which combined with the sprawling vineyards, make a wonderful place for natural-looking wedding photos. After you’ve enjoyed a stunning meal tailored to your choices by the talented in-house team, stroll out to the romantic courtyard area for a spot of star gazing and wine sampling with your nearest and dearest.
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6. Woodhouse Wollombi in Hunter Valley
Deep in the Hunter Valley’s Redwood Park is the cosy countryside wedding venue Woodhouse Wollombi. Its striking main building, The Woodhouse, is an impressive and contemporary timber structure that comes event ready — featuring a built-in bar and top-of-the-range sound system.
Ceremonies are held both indoors and outdoors, with many guests taking advantage of the quaint lakeside pavilion area for a scenic vow exchange. Whether your evening winds down with a slow dance or continues with a lively DJ set, you’ll love the central courtyard area, which boasts an outdoor dancefloor and a firepit for relaxing when your feet need a break!
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7. Chateau Elan in Hunter Valley
Combining refined luxury with a rustic approach, Chateau Elan is a world-class hotel, doubling as a wedding venue. Why not indulge at the peaceful day spa, which offers sensual massages and mineral jacuzzis for a relaxed pre-wedding treat?
Blow everyone away at the ceremony, with a glamorous helicopter arrival, before marrying in the impressive sandstone Carriage House. Your guests can enjoy pre-meal fun, with lawn games and cocktails, before dining in style in either the elegant Barrington Room or the opulent décor of the Founders Room.
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