Unique wedding venues for 200+ guests

If you’ve found yourself with a guest list that’s growing faster than you can say “plus one”, you’re not alone. Despite a rise in elopements and intimate celebrations, don't be fooled into thinking large weddings aren't still happening everywhere. We're talking specifically about the big, 200+ people celebrations. You know, the kind that would excite some and terrify others.

Whether it’s for cultural reasons or simply because you’ve got a shed-load of friends and family, the challenge that comes with large weddings is finding a venue that can comfortably host all your friends and family, without compromising on style or atmosphere.

Whether you’re planning a sprawling country celebration, an outdoor affair or an urban party that rolls into an after-party, we’ve rounded up some of the best wedding venues in Australia and New Zealand that cater to 200+ guests and still feel personal, beautiful and totally unique.

Why couples love large weddings

There’s something undeniably special about bringing everyone together - family, friends, old schoolmates, work pals, all in one place. Big weddings mean:

• More love, more laughter: The energy of a full dance floor and the joy of a crowd that’s fully invested in celebrating you.
• Room to play: Think big grazing tables, live bands, sprawling outdoor setups, and dramatic décor that fills the space.
• A weekend to remember: Many of these venues offer on-site accommodation and plenty of space to turn your wedding into a multi-day celebration.

What to look for in a large wedding venue

When searching for your dream wedding venue for 200+ guests, keep an eye out for:

• Spacious, adaptable layouts: Large open spaces or connected indoor/outdoor areas that can handle both ceremony and reception comfortably.
• On-site facilities: Commercial kitchens, parking, accommodation and weather-friendly options are must-haves for a crowd.
• Experienced teams: Hosting a large event takes skill, especially on the catering front. Venues that regularly welcome big weddings will make it look (and feel) effortless and even if they don't do everything in-house, they can usually recommend a team of reliable vendors who are familiar with their venue.

Ready to find your wedding venue? Here are some of our favourite unique wedding venues for 200+ guests all designed to make your celebration feel extraordinary, no matter the size.

Q Station

Location: Manly, NSW // Capacity: 250 // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: No // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 300 // Wedshed loves: History, harbour views and hospitality come together at this iconic Manly venue.

Set within 33 hectares of preserved national park, Q Station offers five ceremony and two key reception spaces (both indoor and outdoor), on-site accommodation for up to 300 guests and endless photo opportunities - perfect for couples hosting a large wedding weekend with a relaxed coastal vibe.

Get in touch with Q Station here.

Banksia Orange

Location: Orange, NSW // Capacity: 450 // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: No // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 96 // Wedshed loves: The top-tier in-house catering options and stunning photo locations.

This exclusive, unique wedding space certainly packs a punch (see Sarah and Dom's wedding). Sitting pretty in the "Orange NSW food bowl", its premium food and drink offerings, on-site accommodation and sophisticated event spaces has won plenty of hearts. Run by a team with years of industry experience and with all the amenities needed on-site (including a stage!), it makes wedding planning much easier.

Get in touch with Banksia Orange here.

Blue Wren Farm

Location: Southern Highlands, NSW // Capacity: 250 // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 20 // Wedshed loves: That it's all-inclusive (catering, accommodation, ceremony and reception locations etc). Just turn up and let the good times roll.

Here, you’re offered the best of both worlds – a private, versatile space with modern facilities (including luxury on-site accommodation and all-weather reception spaces) as well as stunning, European-inspired gardens and all-inclusive food and alcohol packages. Catering for up to 250 guests, it’s the ultimate solution for people with too many friends and family.

Get in touch with Blue Wren Farm here.

Ben Ean

Location: Hunter Valley, NSW // Capacity: 500 // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: No // Wedshed loves: With plenty of capacity plus sweeping vineyards, it’s a go-to for wine-loving couples with a long guest list.

Set on one of the Hunter Valley’s most iconic vineyard estates, Ben Ean is made for big celebrations. With multiple event spaces, sweeping vineyard views and an all-inclusive approach to food and wine, this historic property can comfortably host large weddings without losing its intimate charm. Think relaxed country hospitality meets premium Hunter produce - and plenty of room for everyone you love.

Get in touch with Ben Ean here.

Kauri Bay Boomrock

Location: Auckland, NZ // Capacity: 250 // BYO: Alcohol only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 8 // Wedshed loves: The impossible-to-beat views and tailored menus.

One of Auckland’s most adored wedding venues, Kauri Bay Boomrock has a lot going for it – on-site ceremony locations, tailored menus, BYO alcohol, panoramic views, fire pits and, most importantly, the capacity to seat 200 guests (or 250 cocktail style).

Get in touch with Kauri Bay Boomrock here.

Fitzroy Inn

Location: Southern Highlands, NSW // Capacity: 250 // BYO: Catering only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 35 // Wedshed loves: Five acres of lush gardens set against an original colonial building is a hard backdrop to beat.

Regardless of how far or wide you roam, it’s hard to find a venue to compare to the Fitzroy Inn. Dating back 189 years, it features sprawling gardens, a century-old marquee lawn and a range of reception spaces – all of which create a space that oozes character, charm and style. There's even a historic ‘dungeon’ for late night after-parties. It's ideal for couples planning a large wedding weekend where heritage, hospitality and natural beauty take centre stage.

Get in touch with Fitzroy Inn here.

Canvas House

Location: Melbourne, VIC // Capacity: 380 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: No // Wedshed loves: Contemporary architecture, generous interiors and elevated finishes - perfect for hosting a stylish large wedding where you don’t want to compromise scale for quality.

A sexy blank canvas with an industrial edge, this wedding venue in South Melbourne is designed for big, beautiful celebrations. With soaring ceilings, polished concrete floors and a flexible open-plan layout, Canvas House offers a sophisticated space for large weddings that want to feel both intimate and effortlessly stylish.

Get in touch with Canvas House here.

Barunah Plains

Location: Geelong, VIC // Capacity: 1,000 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: No // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 65 // Wedshed loves: A breathtaking rural estate steeped in history, Barunah Plains is the definition of grandeur.

With rolling farmland, heritage bluestone buildings and wide-open spaces, this property was made for large weddings that feel both elegant and deeply personal. Couples can host their ceremony by the creek, dine under the stars or celebrate inside the magnificent woolshed. Add on-site accommodation for up to 65 guests and endless photo backdrops, and you’ve got the ultimate country wedding destination for big, beautiful weekends.

Get in touch with Barunah Plains here.

Bebeah Farm

Location: Central Coast, NSW // Capacity: 250 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 10 // Wedshed loves: Sprawling green paddocks, gentle rolling hills and an infinity pool Bebeah Farm is perfect for weekend-long celebrations.

Big news folks – this place isn’t afraid of big weddings. In fact, they’ll happily welcome up to 2500 guests (which we’ll admit is beyond even our Facebook friend count). Perfect for marquee or tipi weddings, this Yarramalong Valley property gives couples total flexibility to design a large-scale celebration their way, without compromising on privacy or style.

Get in touch with Bebeah Farm here.

Cadella Park

Location: Macedon Ranges, VIC // Capacity: 300 // BYO: Alcohol only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: No // Wedshed loves: Everything Prunella touches turns to gold and this stunning, European-inspired historic farm is no exception. Also, the 6-metre long bar.

Say g’day to one of Victoria’s finest historic farms. Located in one of the oldest settled areas in the Macedon Ranges, just 50 minutes from Melbourne, this circa 1845 property has been beautifully revived by Prunella (creator of Churchill). The renovated hay shed that's over a century old has a distinctly local aesthetic with a touch of European charm and the old dairy is now an outdoor bar where guests can mingle beneath the dappled shade of 15-metre tall pin oaks. It's as dreamy as it sounds.

Get in touch with Cadella Park here.

Kimo Estate

Location: Gundagai, NSW // Capacity: 200 // BYO: Alcohol only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 55 // Wedshed loves: It's historic charm (the homestead is 150 years old!) and the freedom to do (almost) anything.

A sprawling 7,000-acre working farm near Gundagai that redefines the concept of a country wedding. Kimo Estate has multiple ceremony spaces, a 115-year-old "grain shed" for receptions, plus chic on-site accommodation (including three architecturally designed, off-grid eco huts) that make this venue suitable for couples with a large guest list.

Get in touch with Kimo Estate here.

Nedlands Yacht Club

Location: Perth, WA // Capacity: 1,500 // BYO: Catering only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: No // Wedshed loves: Professional, affordable and as close to the water as you can get - what's not to love?

With panoramic views across the Swan River and manicured lawns that can accommodate hundreds of guests, Nedlands Yacht Club offers a flexible and picturesque setting for large weddings. The venue’s blank-canvas style allows couples to bring their dream styling to life - all with the Perth city skyline twinkling in the distance.

Get in touch with Nedlands Yacht Club here.

Earlando

Location: The Whitsundays, QLD // Capacity: 300 // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: No // Wedshed loves:

No neighbours, no noise restrictions, no guest restrictions – here, you’re handed paradise on a silver spoon. With over 6,500 acres of private coastal and native bushland this unique wedding venue is one of The Whitsundays’ best kept secrets. You can arrive by sea, air, or land and marry on the beach, under an ocean front pavilion, in the outback fields and traditional cattle yards or on a mountain range overlooking seven of the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands.

Get in touch with Earlando here.

Linga Longa Estate

Location: South West, WA // Capacity: 300 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 300 // Wedshed loves: With 700 acres surrounded by natural bush and pine forests, there's no need to worry about a curfew here.

Surrounded by forest, farmland and lake views, Linga Longa Estate was built for big, love-fuelled weekends. The property has endless space for tents, tipis or marquees, and even includes a "forest cathedral" making it ideal for couples wanting a large-scale celebration that still feels deeply connected to nature.

Get in touch with Linga Longa Estate here.

Audley Dance Hall

Location: Sydney, NSW // Capacity: 250 // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: No // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 8 // Wedshed loves: Nestled in the Royal National Park with a ballroom that accommodates sizeable groups, it’s perfect for big-hearted families and friends.

Finding a wedding venue that’s attractive, central and that can accommodate 250 guests isn’t an easy feat which is why this place has become such a hotspot. Tucked within the Royal National Park (only 45 minutes from Sydney CBD), this refurbished heritage-listed dance hall can seat big guest lists in comfort, while the surrounding parkland and river views make it a dream setting for post-ceremony photos and outdoor mingling.

Get in touch with Audley Dance Hall here.

The Cellar Door at Lowe

Location: Mudgee, NSW // Capacity: 250 // BYO: NO // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 2 // Wedshed loves: Whether you’re planning a long-table dinner under the stars or a marquee reception overlooking the vines, this venue oozes relaxed country luxury and effortless hospitality.

Set on a certified organic and biodynamic winery in the heart of Mudgee, The Cellar Door at Lowe offers everything you could want for a large, food-and-wine-filled celebration. Expansive lawns, vineyard views and an open-air pavilion create space to host a big guest list with ease, while the estate’s paddock-to-plate philosophy ensures your wedding feast is as unforgettable as the setting.

Get in touch with The Cellar Door at Lowe here.

CREDITS: Q Station - own image // Banksia Orange - Kirsten Cunningham // Blue Wren Farm - Elise Hassey // Ben Ean - Woodlands Creative // Kauri Bay Boomrock - Hollow & Co // Fitzroy Inn - Luminous Moments // Canvas House Christian Marc Photography // Barunah Plains - Free The Bird and Ryal Sormaz // Bebeah Farm - Maryna Cherednikova // Cadella Park - Tess Follett // Kimo Estate - House of Lucie // Nedlands Yacht Club - Melissa's Photography // Earlando - White Fox Photography // Linga Longa - Victoria Baker // Audley Dance Hall - Callan Robison // The Cellar Door at Lowe - Taylor Kezia.