An easy hour or so drive from Sydney, the Blue Mountains region is a popular wedding destination. It’s peppered with wedding venues and you really are spoilt for choice! But as always, we’ve done the hard work for you and found 10 of the best wedding venues in the Blue Mountains, so consider this is your short list.
The one thing all wedding venues in the Blue Mountains have …
From historic barns to the most exquisite gardens, the one thing all wedding venues in the blue mountains have in common are the jaw-dropping views. Think sandstone cliffs, rolling hills and sunsets that light up the valleys – your photos will be magic!
With four distinct seasons, each venue shines all year long, the hardest part will be picking your favourite time of year. If you want to hero the Australian landscape and feel like you and your loved ones are far, far away from the rest of the world, the Blue Mountains is where you should say, “I do”.
Your dream wedding team
Many venues offer up a blank canvas for you to create your dream, and the region is bursting with incredible vendors for you to call on. Most of the Blue Mountains wedding venues on this list offer onsite accommodation, but if you need more room for your guests, there are plenty of gorgeous places to stay.
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1. BLUE MOUNTAINS WEDDING VENUES
Dryridge Estate
Dryridge Estate is boutique vineyard and wedding venue destination nestled deep in the Megalong Valley. Surrounded by towering sandstone escarpments and offering some of the region’s most outstanding scenery. Truly unique, it is one of the closest vineyards to Sydney with the most beautiful views over the escarpment.
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Romantic, vineyards, modern
Guests: 130
Onsite accommodation: Yes
Address: 226 Aspinall Road Megalong Valley NSW 2785
What makes Dryridge Estate different?
Weddings at Dryridge Estate are a ‘choose your own adventure’ style, where the couple can create their very own dream wedding from scratch.
Couples can choose to exchange vows in the manicured gardens or the vineyard, and guests can be served everything from canapés to a three course dinner – it’s simply a matter of designing the wedding of your own dreams.
Why try Dryridge Estate?
There are so many reasons to choose Dryridge Estate for your wedding venue. Apart from the ability to make it completely your own, you’ll also be able to utilise the gorgeous clear roof marquee, which is included in the venue hire.
The marquee comfortably seats 120 people on long tables with a large dancefloor. It looks like a glasshouse, with completely clear roof, so you can see the views and sunset. The plan is for your ceremony and wedding reception to have the most magnificent views and sunsets the Blue Mountains have to offer.
Real customer reviews:
“Our day at Dryridge was just phenomenal. It’s really hard to put into words how incredible the day was (weather-wise, organisation-wise, everything-wise). Even though we had thunderstorms forecast for the day, it turned out perfectly sunny (thank you Dryridge micro-climate!)
Emma was flexible, professional and all round amazing to deal with throughout planning our wedding. In a year of total uncertainty it was so nice to know that we could rely on the Dryridge crew to be up front, easy-to deal with and professional. We are just overjoyed that we chose to have our wedding there. It was more perfect than we ever imagined (and people say things like this all the time!!) but it was just such a brilliant venue.
Emma had a wedding info pack ready for us at the very beginning – preferred vendors, amazing caterers, and all round great suggestions. One of the best things about Dryridge is that you can be as flexible as you like – we were able to BYO wine (bar a few delicious cases of Dryridge Estate which we all very much enjoyed), set up and style the venue ourselves, and really create a vibe that was true to us as a couple. If you’re looking for somewhere with next level natural beauty where you can execute your absolute dream wedding, Dryridge is IT.
Having a blank slate to work with, and in such a gob-smacking location, meant that anything we did was going to be incredible, and we could pull together a wedding that was personal, meaningful, stylish and true to ourselves. You can go as big or as intimate as you like here, and the stunning backdrop of the escarpment made it feel incredibly special.
Having our wedding at a working vineyard (which has a lot of personal significance for us) also meant so much, and we are so grateful to Emma and Simon for being the best venue managers/hosts. These guys are so thoughtful that they even organised a couple of bottles of anniversary wine for us, delivered the day after the wedding (absolute gems). Everyone had the most amazing time, in the world’s literal best location – our families and friends are still gushing.
If you have the chance to get married here (or even just to visit), DO IT! It’s such a special part of the world.” – Harriet O’Donnell
2. BLUE MOUNTAINS WEDDING VENUES
The Fairmont Resort
The award-winning Fairmont Resort provides the perfect setting for every romantic occasion. Whether you celebrate the proposal, engagement or your dream wedding.
Experience the serenity and sublime views expected of a 4.5-star resort. Most importantly, it is the enchanting gardens, dramatic views of the Jamison Valley, and the magical lakeside surroundings that complete the romance and beauty of the Blue Mountains. Therefore, celebrate the most momentous occasion of your life, just the way you imagine it to be.
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Rustic, wilderness, serene
Guests: 35 – 180
Onsite accommodation: Yes
Address: 1 Sublime Point Rd, Leura NSW 2780
Photo by @andymacweddings
REAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
“Sarah, Sagar and the rest of the staff made the day very memorable for us. The weather, food and service was everything we could hope for and our guests really enjoyed themselves. We are really happy we held our wedding at the Fairmont.” – Teresa & Ben Schweinsberg
3. BLUE MOUNTAINS WEDDING VENUES
Spicers Sangoma Retreat
If you want your wedding to be an intimate affair, Spicers Sangoma Retreat is the perfect Blue Mountains wedding venue. Besides you, of course, the food is the star of the show here. Amara is the property’s chef-hatted restaurant that will take your guests on a journey of pure discovery and delights with every course.
Peppered throughout the property are beautiful locations to say, “I do” and the private suites are the ultimate romantic escape for you and your loved ones.
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Intimate, tranquil
Guests: 30
Onsite accommodation: Yes
Address: 70 Grandview Lane Bowen Mountain NSW 2753
Photo by Andy Mac Weddings
REAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
“I can’t recommend Spicers Sangoma Retreat enough, the staff went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed and the food was incredible. We can’t wait to go back to celebrate our anniversary.” – Joanna
4. BLUE MOUNTAINS WEDDING VENUES
Seclusion
Nestled within the seven valleys, Seclusions is a 20-acre family-owned property with alllll the country charm. Want those fluffy Highland Cows in your wedding pics? This is your place! Seclusions has everything you need to have the ceremony, photos and reception onsite, but also offers the flexibility of letting you bring in your own suppliers. There’s also six log cabins so your nearest and dearest can party all night with you and roll into bed.
It’s the perfect venue to seamlessly move from indoor to outdoor spaces and let’s not forget Emily, the vintage caravan bar, serving up drinks all night long!
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Country, picturesque
Guests: 150
Onsite accommodation: Yes
Address: 209 Martins Rd, Rydal via Lake Lyell NSW 2790
Photo by Gillian Keough Photography.
REAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
“I can’t rave enough about Seclusions, even our guests were equally as enamoured with the venue – most commenting they had never seen such a beautiful venue. Malynda, Russ & their team are truly something else. I dont think our day would have been as spectacular if we went with any other venue. It was a perfect day, a true testament to the Seclusions team.” – Monique
5. BLUE MOUNTAINS WEDDING VENUES
Chapel Hill Retreat
Goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get married! Chapel Hill Retreat offers a range of wedding packages to suit all budgets. This Blue Mountains wedding venue has it all – from sit-down soirees to a picnic-style wedding – you can create your own fairy-tale day. The hardest part will be choosing from their six different ceremony sites!
Celebrate amongst 35 acres of lush green gardens and picturesque views, and of course, the cutest little chapel you ever did see!
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Charming, lush
Guests: 150
Onsite accommodation: Yes
Address: 36 Berambing Crest, Berambing, NSW 2758
REAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
“Chapel Hill Retreat is the first venue my husband and I looked at. We didn’t bother looking at any other venues because Chapel Hill had it all.
It is a stunning mountains property with beautiful gardens and views of the rolling hills. Chapel Hill particularly stood out to us because of the all the different ceremony areas and reception package options, we were truly able to tailor our wedding to us. We also loved that our family and friends could stay onsite in the cottages and enjoy our first breakfast together as husband and wife.” – Taryn
6. BLUE MOUNTAINS WEDDING VENUES
St Joseph’s Guest House
If you’re looking for a beautiful backdrop for your wedding, but have lots of ideas you want to bring to life, this Blue Mountains wedding venue is the perfect canvas. You can hire St Joseph’s Guest House for a daytime-only wedding and the booking also includes accommodation for up to 10 people for five nights.
Use the splendour of the multilevel church for an indoor soiree or spread out across the grounds and the natural amphitheatre of the back terraced areas. Bring in your own caterers, stylist and other suppliers to create something special here.
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Peaceful, historic
Guests: 100
Onsite accommodation: Yes
Address: 1029 St Albans Rd Lower MacDonald NSW 2775
Photo by Hunter White Studio.
REAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
“We had our wedding here and stayed for 5 days – and it was an absolute dream. Set in the most peaceful valley, Steve has gone above and beyond in restoring this gem of a place. Bedrooms are so comfy, large kitchen with everything you need, and so many spaces to chill out both indoors and amongst nature. We had the best time with our bridal party getting ready and celebrating. Such a unique spot and a short drive to the Settlers Arms where we had our reception (definitely worth the visit). It’s one in a million, and I can’t wait to come back again!” – Sofie
7. BLUE MOUNTAINS WEDDING VENUES
Dennarque Estate
Now this Blue Mountains wedding venue is something special. Rarely open to the public, the exquisite manicured gardens were originally designed by Charles Moore, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney. If you’re wanting an intimate do, this venue can accommodate up to 50 guests for a truly magical day. Say your vows in the award-winning gardens and then bring in your dream caterers and suppliers for a feast in The Conservatory or choose a marquee.
The cherry on top is the luxe accommodation (for up to 12) you can roll into when you can’t dance anymore.
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Exclusive, beautiful
Guests: 50
Onsite accommodation: Yes
Address: 24 Church Ln, Mount Wilson NSW 2786
REAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
“We choose a ceremony and garden party location that had never been used before and the Dennarque team helped our vision come to life at every step. Our reception was held in the Conservatory and we even threw an afterparty complete with roasted marshmallows over a campfire on the patio outside Wisteria lodge. Our intimate wedding was stretched out over the full weekend from Thursday to Sunday, and our guests were wowed from the moment they entered.” – Natasha
8. BLUE MOUNTAINS WEDDING VENUES
Waldara Estate
Enter Waldara Estate through the tree-lined avenue and arrive at 800 acres of heaven! The exquisite landscaped gardens change as the seasons do, making Mother Nature the show stopper here.
This Blue Mountains wedding venue is a one-stop-shop with picture-perfect ceremony sites peppered around the property. A striking barn for your reception and two stunning houses on site that sleep up to 20 guests. Bring in your own vendors to create a dreamy soiree.
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Whimsical, peaceful, fun
Guests: 150
Onsite accommodation: Yes
Address: 280 Burroughs Crossing, Edith NSW 2787
Photo by Vladan Gajic.
REAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
“I can’t begin to express how much me and my partner loved the experience of having our wedding at Waldara Farm. From the initial email to the final departure, Waldara Farm has provided exceptional service. My partner was completely blown away with the location, the accommodation, and the overall vibe.” – Max
9. BLUE MOUNTAINS WEDDING VENUES
Berry Hill
A wedding at Berry Hill should be a weekend affair, because one day just isn’t enough to celebrate your love here! This Blue Mountains wedding venue is the perfect blank canvas for you to create an unforgettable experience. The 75 acres includes 2km of private river frontage and enough space to have 500 people glamp the night away – imagine! With a historic heritage homestead, boutique converted shed sites and a giant marquee, the world here really is your Oyster.
Serve up a fancy feast or make use of the artisan wood-fired pizza ovens for a more casual affair. You can BYO everything (including alcohol) and there’s onsite accommodation. A wedding here can be as intimate or as big as you like!
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Undisturbed, breathtaking
Guests: 150
Onsite accommodation: Yes
Address: 1832 River Rd, Leets Vale NSW 2775
REAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
“Hosting our weekend-long wedding at Berry Hill was one of the best decisions we made. The land is something truly unique and magical, and it was an absolute joy to share it with our guests (especially those visiting from overseas). We loved how much freedom we had to create the weekend the way we wanted to. There are so many beautiful little spots on the property, from the treehouse tucked away behind the house, to the bamboo forest, to the dramatic escarpments of the Hawkesbury river that frame the beach. All of the accommodation on site was artfully curated, super comfortable, and eco-conscious. The homestead itself is a (gorgeously restored) piece of history.” – Gabby
10. BLUE MOUNTAINS WEDDING VENUES
Collits’ Inn
Collits’ Inn is the first and longest-standing building in the Blue Mountains region. The 50-acre property at the foot of Mount York offers all-inclusive wedding packages which make planning a wedding here easy peasy.
Have your ceremony in front of the Inn, or perhaps nestled among the grove of nut trees or choose a spot that feels perfect to you. Have your reception in the lovingly restored original barn and enjoy scrumptious share plates created by Executive Chef Chris Warren and his team.
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THE DETAILS:
Vibe: Historic, rustic, country
Guests: 100
Onsite accommodation: Yes
Address: 101 Hartley Vale Rd, Hartley Vale NSW 2790
REAL CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
“Collits’ Inn was the perfect place for our wedding. The accommodation on site, along with beautiful spots for the ceremony and having the reception on site made everything so so easy. The barn has such a wonderful feel to it and you almost don’t need to bring any decorations because it has such an aesthetic! The food and drinks are also handled by the owners, it is all delicious and made planning a breeze!.” – Alinta
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Hero image via Bless Photography at Chapel Hill Retreat.
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