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Top Unusual Wedding Venues in Sydney
Weddings are a beautiful thing – but somehow many weddings seem to blur together because they all look so similar and traditional. Now, more couples than ever are skipping the tradition and throwing their weddings at unusual wedding venues in Sydney. The most memorable wedding receptions are the ones that stick out and make a lasting impression – what better way to make that impression than hosting your wedding at a venue that is far from the norm? Below we’ve listed Sydney’s most unusual wedding venues.
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Exclusive Use
250 guestsLinton GardensNear SydneyThe venue lends itself to both indoor and outdoor weddings, providing suitable function spaces for cocktail parties and classic dinner receptions. The Kewita Room is spacious enough to accommodate up to 250 guests and givesfrom $5500
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Upper Deck
34 guestsJourney Beyond Cruise SydneySydney CBDCruise around the beautiful Sydney Harbour on our exclusive 78ft luxury cruiser Spirit of Migloo. Seating just 80 people, this is the most stylish and unique way to experience one of the worlds most iconic destinations.from $4000
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Entire Boat
260 guestsClearview Glass BoatSydney CBDOften chartered as a wedding and party venue, Clearview is built with a modern interior and can accommodate up to 260 guests.from $140
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Bar
42 guestsGolden Age Cinema & BarSurry Hills, SydneyGolden Age Cinema and Bar has restored and reinvented the old screening room of the heritage-listed Paramount Pictures building in Surry Hills, Sydney.from $3300
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![Entire Boat Venue at M.V. Vagabond Princess in Pyrmont, Sydney]()
Entire Boat Venue
140 guestsM.V. Vagabond PrincessPyrmont, SydneyWhether for intimate gatherings or larger events, the M.V. Vagabond Princess provides a picturesque and elegant venue for any occasion on Sydney Harbour.from $79
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![Cinema and Bar at Golden Age Cinema & Bar in Surry Hills, Sydney]()
Cinema and Bar
56 guestsGolden Age Cinema & BarSurry Hills, SydneyOriginally constructed in 1940 and utilised as the home of Paramount Pictures in Sydney until the 1970s, the theatrettes patronage changed dramatically over the decades from local exhibitors and film executives to sharp-tonguedfrom $3300
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![The Lower Patio Terrace at Moore Park Golf Club in Moore Park, Sydney]()
The Lower Patio Terrace
60 guestsMoore Park Golf ClubMoore Park, SydneyFrom birthdays to corporate cocktail events - even wedding ceremonies - this space can be used the main event space or just a social prelude to your next event - promising good food, a few laughs and a drink or two with familyfrom $350
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![Entire Venue at Coast Harbour Cruises in Inner West, Sydney]()
Entire Venue
135 guestsCoast Harbour CruisesInner West, SydneyWe offer an appealing, modernly decorated catamaran with the most stable platform available. It is a perfect venue for any types of event - let it be a conference, wedding, birthday party, Christmas celebration and more.from $1250
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![Constellation at Prestige Harbour Cruises in Cabarita, Sydney]()
Constellation
100 guestsPrestige Harbour CruisesCabarita, SydneyOur spacious catamaran has been freshly and thoroughly refurbished. WIth three separate decks and two fully serviced bars, its an amazing venue for larger events.from $3400
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![Galaxy1 at Prestige Harbour Cruises in Cabarita, Sydney]()
Galaxy1
20 guestsPrestige Harbour CruisesCabarita, SydneyPrestige Harbour Cruises is your Sydney Harbour cruise specialist. Our wide selection of private charter boats provides a great Sydney Harbour setting for private celebrations, weddings, product launches, corporate eventsfrom $5400
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Entire Boat
190 guestsMV MandalaySydney CBDA comfortable lounge with plenty of seating on the inside of the top deck. On the main deck youll find our large bar area, our main table seating and Woodfired pizza oven, open to view our chef making your delicious pizzas.from $950
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![Cinema at Golden Age Cinema & Bar in Surry Hills, Sydney]()
Cinema
56 guestsGolden Age Cinema & BarSurry Hills, SydneySince 2013, our David Lynch-inspired venue has been home to an award-winning independent cinema program, live music, film trivia, a seasonal food menu and carefully crafted cocktails.from $3300
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FAQs about Top Unusual Wedding Venues in Sydney
- One price structure you will see for unusual spaces in Sydney is the hire fee – This is one flat rate fee for the use of a venue alone. With hire fee pricing you can usually choose if you want to rent the space for a few hours or a whole night. The cost for a hire fee in Sydney usually ranges from $400 for a few hours to $10,000 for an entire day.
- The per person price structure is a popular one for venues that provide catering. The per person fee usually includes food, beverages and the venue. The per person price range for alternative venues in Sydney is $35-$85 per person.
- The minimum spend is the amount that you agree to pay a restaurant or bar for their services. It has to be at least that amount, but you can spend more! The price ranges from $200-$3,500 depending on the size of the wedding space you are renting.
There are hundreds of amazing wedding venues in the Sydney area, but if you are looking to organise a wedding to remember you may want to consider an unusual and off-beat venue! On this list, we have special venues of every kind; whether you want a special garden venue for your wedding or a unique rooftop space – you won’t be disappointed.
If you’re dreaming of a wedding reception with a breathtaking waterfront view, you can celebrate your big day with a scenic cruise on the Sydney Harbour. You might also want to consider stunning rooftop terraces in Sydney CBD – pick your favourite and it’s sure to make your wedding reception stand out from the crowd! Last but not least, for minimalists and enthusiasts of the post-industrial aesthetic, Sydney offers heaps of warehouse wedding venues to choose from.
- The Rocks – It’s a popular location for a mix of culture, a place where tourists and locals mingle together in the markets. Some of Sydney’s oldest pubs are located right here. So, if you’re thinking about a unique night out to celebrate your wedding, this is the place to go!
- Pyrmont – Mostly known as an entertainment district, Pyrmont is filled with casinos and nightclubs, but also restaurants and designer shops. It’s a combination of entertainment, culture, and food! Who doesn’t love that, right? You can marry in a casino too if you want!
- Sydney Harbour – There are beautiful wedding venues in Sydney with water views and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It’s a beautiful sight to see, especially at night when the lights on the bridge are turned on. Picking one of the wedding venues in the Sydney harbour at night is the quickest way to dreamland.
Your Guide to Hiring Unusual Wedding Venues in Sydney
Sydney is a beautiful city that is filled with wonderful wedding venues! Not leaving you disappointed, Sydney plays host to many unusual and curious spaces where you can throw your wedding ceremony and reception! Whether you’re looking for rooftop terraces, modern spaces or hidden wedding venues in Sydney – you can find them all here on this page!
Before you book your dream wedding venue, consider these tips:
- Does it fit your theme? – When searching for an alternative venue for your wedding, you will want to make sure that the venue you choose will be able to match the style and theme that you have in mind! Most unusual spaces will not be suitable for every theme. Choose the right space and have fun with it when you do! For example, you can rent out the entire first floor at Bustle Studios for a fancy soiree.
- Seating arrangement – You will often find wedding spaces that will allow you to have your ceremony and reception on site. Make sure to plan ahead precisely how the seating arrangement will go for both parts of the wedding. You may have to use the same chairs for the ceremony and reception, meaning they will have to be moved and rearranged.
- Catering – Unique wedding in Sydney deserve special catering. It doesn’t matter if you make use of the in-house catering, your friends, or a third party, if you want a unique wedding, you will need outstanding food too. Some of the most unique catering ideas include food truck catering, themed food bars, a barbecue and sharing platters. Be creative!
- Alcohol licence – If you choose to have the ceremony and reception in the same venue, make sure the place has an alcohol licence (you’ll probably need it).
- Insurances – There’s one solution that will help you worry less – especially if have chosen an outdoor or rooftop venue for your wedding – a wedding liability insurance and a cancellation/postponement insurance.
