Western Australia:

Rose & Crown Hotel

Situated in Perth’s historic Guildford area, the Rose & Crown Hotel is one of WA’s oldest operating hotel, having been in business for around 175 years. As a wedding setting is offers unique elegance, with tailor-made wedding options for 40 to 160 guests. The hotel is historic but gorgeous, and there’s even accomodation on-site for the bridal party.

New Norcia Hotel, New Norcia

Built in 1927 in the shade of gum trees and looking over the nearby township, the New Norcia Hotel is no ordinary wedding setting. As well as providing classic hotel accommodation, the hotel is also offers a number of stunning wedding backdrops such as a first-floor balcony with sweeping views, and a gorgeous verandah, just waiting for you and your wedding party.

New South Wales:

Hopewood House

Homewood House at Bowral, established in 1884, is a privately owned estate just 90 minutes from Sydney. Set against the stunning NSW Southen Highlands region, the estate is ideal for a classic wedding with stunning architectural history, and acres of inspiring gardens. Catering for up to 150 guests, there are a variety of wedding space, to suit any style.

Lauriston House

One of Sydney’s most popular wedding reception venues, the exclusive Lauriston House was built in 1887 and is heritage listed. Inside you’ll find open fireplaces, a private bridal room, a dining room with dance floor and a gorgeous lounge area. This is definitely the perfect backdrop for the wedding reception, and one that your guests won’t soon forget.

Curzon Hall

Curzon Hall, located in Sydney’s Marsfield, is a veritable castle for the bride who wants to feel like a princess. Built in 1899 by Harry Curzon Smith as a present to his wife, it has romance carved right into the stone. There’s space for hundreds of guests at this venue, with a unique sandstone castle and acres of landscaped gardens for photo opportunities galore.

Stanley Park

Certainly one of the most unique wedding venues, Stanley Park is a magnificent waterfront estate built around 1897. One of the grandest in the area, just outside of Newcastle, Stanley Park is perfect for special occasions and able to host both the ceremony and the reception, as well as provide accommodation and ample beautiful photo opportunities.

Fernhill

The Fernhill Estate has been a part of Penrish history since it was built in the 1830s and is a stunning wedding location. The sandstone Fernhill mansion as well as the expansive country grounds, makes this one of Australia grandest, and leading, country estates. Their wedding offerings are just getting started, making them all the more special.

Peppers Manor House, Southern Highlands

The Peppers Manor House in NSW’s Southern Highlands is renowned for its history and heritage, offering a real country manor experience. With an elegantly renovated homestead and stunning surrounding gardens, a Peppers Manor House wedding is one with lots of style, a variety of ceremony and reception areas, and room for all your friends and family.

Cropley House, Baulkham Hills

A�go-to wedding destination in Western Sydney, Cropley House is a classically styled venue with grand architectural features surrounded by lush parkland. Stately ballrooms and halls offer ample space for both wedding reception and ceremony, and you’ll also find a manicured rose garden and gazebo for your wonderful photographs.

Saumarex Homestead, Armidale

Located in Armidale in the tablelands of NSW, the Saumarez Homestead is a two-storey, 30 room mansion of Edwardian design. Set on a ten-hectare grazing property, the homestead was built between 1888 and 1906 and can be hired for a unique wedding of any size. A truly rural Australian wedding, the Saumarez Homestead is in a league of its own.

Elizabeth Bay House

Once the finest house in the colony, the Elizabeth Bay House was built at considerable expense during Sydney’s early history. One of Sydney’s best kept secrets as far as wedding venues go, Elizabeth Bay House offers majestic views across Sydney Harbour, and is perfect for smaller intimate weddings and receptions.

Terrara House Estate

A unique country wedding venue located on NSW’s South Coast, just a few hours from Sydney, the Terrara House Estate could be the wedding setting you’ve been looking for. With a historic architectural backdrop and a stunning natural surround of ancient trees, manicured lawns, formal hedges and more, it’s enchanting to say the least.

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