VENUE ROUND-UP: Unique Australian farm wedding venues

The calibre of Australian farm wedding venues is at an all time high. Venture just beyond the city walls and we guarantee you will discover an abundance of enchanting, rustic wedding spaces that encourage couples to come, stay a while and create a day that celebrates what they’re truly all about. It doesn’t get much better.

Here’s a round-up of but some of our faves – you can find more unique country wedding venues right here.

Old Broadwater Farm

Location: South West, WA // Capacity: 180 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: Alcohol only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 10 // Wedshed loves: The striking wood chapel and dreamy courtyard (perfect for outdoor, European-style celebrations).

Stress-free weddings aren’t a myth. In fact, it’s what Old Broadwater Farm is renowned for. With everything you need on-site including gorgeous ceremony locations, wet weather reception options, manicured lawns, cool rooms, furniture, gas heaters, lawn games, crockery etc. it makes for a beautiful WA farm wedding venue without the fuss. Here’s a real wedding to check out to give you more of a feel.

Get in touch with Old Broadwater Farm here.

The Woods Farm

Location: South Coast, NSW // Capacity: 150 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 120 // Wedshed loves: Having so much to do on-site (for adults and kids) makes it the ultimate place to celebrate over an entire weekend.

The ultimate adult playground, The Woods Farm is situated on the beautiful south coast (just minutes from Hyams Beach) and has everything you could possibly need for a fun-filled wedstival. Think luxury cottages, an outdoor pool and pizza oven, a petting zoo and veggie garden, a purpose-built barn, bikes, yoga classes and glamping facilities for up to 50 people. Check out a styled shoot at The Woods here.

Get in touch with The Woods Farm here.

Byron View Farm

Location: Byron Bay, NSW // Capacity: 60 // BYO: Alcohol only // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 2: // Wedshed loves: The iconic white cottage and its jaw-dropping 360 degree views over the hinterland and ocean.

If there’s a wedding venue that perfectly captures Byron’s laid-back luxury, it’s Byron View Farm. Perched high in the hinterland, this working macadamia farm is famous for its panoramic outlook. It's the kind of view that will stop guests in their tracks. The minimalist all-white cottage and surrounding grounds create a dreamy canvas for any style of celebration while the sunsets here are something else entirely – golden, cinematic and unforgettable.

Get in touch with Byron View Farm here.

Dalmore Farm

Location: South West, WA // Capacity: 130 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 35 // Wedshed loves:

Get in touch with Dalmore Farm here.

The Stables of Somersby

Location: Central Coast, NSW // Capacity: // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: // Wedshed loves:

Located on a private equestrian property, The Stables of Somersby if full of farm-worthy eye candy. The stables are the main draw card, and allow couples to design their day however they like. It comes with recycled timber trestle tables, bamboo wedding chairs, a vintage bar area, toilets, a catering kitchen and stunning chandeliers and fairy lights. There’s also the option to get hitched outside or in one of their luxury tent marquees.

Get in touch with The Stables of Somersby here.

Waldara

Location: Blue Mountains, NSW // Capacity: // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: // Accommodation: // Wedshed loves:

Forget what you once thought about farm wedding venues and picture this: two luxury homesteads set amid 800 hectares of pristine Australian bush and farmland, a modern barn with high timber ceilings and beautiful gardens positioned next to an expansive dam. Add to that a tennis court, an outdoor fire pit and a well-kept shearing shed that doubles as an indoor ceremony space and you have Waldara. Here’s a styled shoot on the property that showcases much of the above.

Get in touch with Waldara here.

Blue Wren Farm

Location: Mudgee, NSW // Capacity: // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes // Wedshed loves:

Get in touch with Blue Wren Farm here.

Growwild Wildflower Farm

Location: Southern Highlands, NSW // Capacity: 120 // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: No // Wedshed loves: Its romantic mix of native gardens, wildflowers and country charm – a living, breathing celebration of Australian beauty.

Just an hour south of Sydney, Growwild Wildflower Farm is a secret(ish) spot that's too special not to share. This family-run property is brimming with natural beauty - think winding garden paths, flowering meadows and rustic timber structures framed by towering gums. Couples can exchange vows in the garden before continuing the celebrations in the grand marquee or barn (which also doubles as a wet weather ceremony option).

Get in touch with Growwild Wildflower Farm here.

Sandridge Estate

Location: North West Coast, TAS // Capacity: 150 (seated) 180 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 16 // Wedshed loves:

Like most of Tasmania, Sandridge Estate is a pretty spectacular space. Sitting in the middle of a 500 acre bush reserve and just two minutes to the beach, you’ll find an old machinery shed that’s been lovingly restored into a unique TAS wedding venue. There’s a Glamping village onsite and the entire property is yours for three days. Check out this real wedding to get more of a feel for the scale of that shed.

Get in touch with Sandridge Estate here.

Quirindi Stables

Location: Daylesford, VIC // Capacity: 80 (seated) 200 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: No // Wedshed loves:

Pronounced kar-in-dye, this rustic wedding venue is a fifth-generation, family-owned farm that’s home to some of the area’s best trail rides (there are over 40 horses on the property). The Stables, Barn and Long Shed are the original sheds and the beautifully maintained garden is ideal for outdoor ceremonies.

Get in touch with Quirindi Stables here.

Collits Inn

Location: Blue Mountains, NSW // Capacity: 150 // BYO: No // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Sleeps - 18 // Wedshed loves:

Built in 1823, this unique Blue Mountains wedding venue still maintains its historic charm. The barn is over 190 years old and the other out-buildings are some of the oldest in the area. The Inn itself sleeps 12 and includes breakfast, plus you’ll get to meet the farm animals including Gordon the ram and Socksy and Billy the goats. Take a look at this beautiful wedding on the property.

Get in touch with Collits Inn here.

Yabbaloumba Retreat

Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD // Capacity: 200 (seated) 220 (standing) // BYO: Yes // Pet-friendly: Yes // Accommodation: Yes - sleeps 27 // Wedshed loves:

Included in the hire of this 200 acre farm wedding venue is four luxury cottages for two nights (sleeps 27), the hire of ‘The Shed’ for two and a half days, hire of the new ‘Shed Quarters’ and camping sites for one night for as many guests as you like.

Get in touch with Yabbaloumba Retreat here.

CREDITS: The Woods Farm - Translucent Photography // Growwild Wildflower Farm - Thomas Stewart // Sandridge Estate - Kelsea Midson // Waldara - Eliza Jade // Bryon View Farm -