The Mint

4.8  ( 10 reviews ) · 10 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales (View Map) · Show Phone
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OVERVIEW

The Mint is a time capsule in the centre of it all. Known to be Sydney’s oldest public building, Museums of History NSW has preserved the property to take you on a journey back to a bygone era. It’s a timeless museum wedding venue where your love story can become the next chapter of its rich history.

 

The Mint includes three award-winning event spaces for your wedding day, two of which are located outside for the ultimate alfresco atmosphere. Couples are instantly drawn to the Sandstone Courtyard for its rustic pave stones and arched walkways which make a gorgeous backdrop to ceremonies and wedding photographs. The raised lawn introduces a refreshing green oasis that contrasts to the cooling stone setting. Long banqueting tables below festoon lights make a spellbinding scene for a dinner under the stars.

 

If you need a wet weather option, a stylish glass bar runs along the side of the Sandstone Courtyard for pre-dinner drinks and canapes. Your guests can then be led into the Gold Melting Room for an a la carte meal by the highly regarded Pearl Catering team. This is the largest function space on offer with state-of-the-art technology and an architecturally-designed curved wooden ceiling. It’s an inspiring example of how the venue seamlessly blends the old with the new. 

Top three things you’ll love about your Mint wedding:

  • The History. The Mint is the oldest surviving public building in Sydney that has housed a hospital and London’s first overseas branch of the Royal Mint. Museums of History NSW has immaculately updated its heritage details with attractive contemporary finishes. 
  • The Versatility. The Mint has three desirable and flexible spaces for weddings, including a raised lawn, a sandstone courtyard and the Gold Melting Room inside. The dedicated events team would be delighted to discuss your plans and create a suitable event flow.
  • Photo Opportunities. You will never fall short of photo opportunities at The Mint. The historic Juliet balcony provides a picturesque moment and the way the light falls on the stone creates a warm flattering tone to every image. It’s a photographer’s paradise. 

 

Choose from 3 Mint wedding ceremony and reception spots: 

  • The Sandstone Courtyard is an open-air terrace surrounded by historic sandstone walls. The raised lawn sits at the centre, next to the stylish glass bar along one side. 
  • The Raised Lawn injects a vibrant slice of green at the venue for outdoor wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and banquets encircled by historical architectural features.
  • Gold Melting Room features contemporary elements of glass, timber and an attractive curved ceiling. It has direct access to the sandstone courtyard (100 dining, 250 standing)

 

What The Mint wedding spaces are like: 

  • Historic architecture blended with attractive contemporary elements
  • Natural light and airflow with direct access to the Sandstone Courtyard
  • Pearl Catering is the exclusive catering partner for weddings at The Mint
  • An outdoor Sandstone Courtyard that can be used for ceremonies and receptions
  • Ceremony, reception and photo opportunities all in one beautiful historic destination
  • A cordless microphone, feature lighting and outdoor speakers are included
  • Capacity for up to 100 seated and 250 standing 
  • Full venue exclusivity on your wedding day

 

Here’s what else you need to know about The Mint weddings: 

  • Experienced Wedding Venue Coordinator included in your wedding package
  • The Juliet balcony and rustic sandstone backdrops make beautiful photo locations
  • Idyllic location in Sydney CBD, located next to Hyde Park and backing onto the Domain 
  • Audiovisual team are on hand to set up and provide technical support
  • Parking on-site for two bridal vehicles and up to 3 additional spaces for suppliers
  • Nearby on-street parking for guests on Hospital Road or at the Domain car park ($10)
  • History tours of The Mint can be arranged around your area of interest including architecture and design

 

How much does a wedding at The Mint cost?

Mint wedding packages start at $182.50 per person for a banquet package plus venue hire, available for 50 to 100 guests. They include 2 canapes on arrival, three course alternate serve menu, five hour beverage selection, wedding cake cut and served on platters, five hours venue hire, oval banquet tables with white table linen, cordless microphone and stand, private bridal room, dedicated wedding coordinator, event supervisor and a complimentary menu tasting.

What are some of the nearby attractions to The Mint? 

  • Hyde Park
  • Art Gallery of New South Wales
  • Sydney Opera House
  • Museum of Sydney
  • Sydney Tower Eye
  • Queen Victoria Building
  • The Royal Botanic Gardens

 

Is The Mint a nice place for a wedding? 

Absolutely. The Mint weddings have a superb central Sydney location, breathtaking heritage architecture and award-winning event spaces that make it an unforgettable choice for indoor and outdoor wedding celebrations. 


Venue Features

Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony

In-house catering


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Location

10 Macquarie Street, Sydney, New South Wales

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FAQ

There are two ceremony locations, on either the Raised Lawn or Sandstone Courtyard (in front of the arches). While the site is closed on the weekends, for weekday weddings the site is open to the public, and we offer a partially exclusive hire of a specific area of the site.

A wet weather call will be made at the start of your booking time. The wet weather back-up is the Gold Melting Room or the Bar area (for smaller groups).

There are two reception locations, either the Raised Lawn or the Gold Melting Room. Should you be holding both your ceremony and reception at the Mint, we cannot accommodate both ceremony and reception on the lawn, should you choose to have a lawn reception, the ceremony would be held on the Sandstone Courtyard.

Please note the venue does not supply a photographer. Wedding photography is available in internal and external public areas of the site as guided by your Event Supervisor on the day (weekday weddings this may be limited as the site is open to the public).


10 reviews 4.8 Write a Review

October 2023

This was a really stunning venue, I think much nicer in person than it looks on their website or in any Instagram pics I could find. The staff at The Mint were delightful and helpful. Only downside is that you're locked in with their on-site caterer. And while the food was good, and the wait staff on the night were good, they were a source of stress with inconsistent quoting and mistakes being made with what we'd selected, which I picked up prior to the event luckily.

Felicity S.

October 2023

The Mint was such a phenomenal venue for our wedding. The courtyard and buildings are such a beautiful backdrop and the layout gave the perfect flow for our evening. All of the staff were incredibly helpful, and really on top of all the details ahead of time and on the night. I would highly recommend

Rowan C.

July 2018

We were 100% happy and were so accommodating for the rehearsal. There was quite a lot of rain and they handled everything well.

Mara D.

July 2019

This was an incredible venue for our wedding and the staff were so accommodating. It was one of the first weddings in their space. It is the perfect mix of heritage architecture with modern design and it was a great space for the ceremony on grass in the courtyard and then a big party in the bar area.

Rachael M.

January 2019

Co-ordinator Sophie was so friendly, easy going, flexible with what we wanted to do. Feedback from guests said food was amazing. Service/bar staff were fantastic and friendly also, venue was perfect for casual wedding that we wanted but can be more formal also. Highly recommend.

Lynette C.


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What are all the considerations we need for an outdoor wedding?

Hi there, we are considering an outdoor wedding. What are any pitfalls we'd need to prepare for, or ways in which outdoor weddings are handled differently to indoor ones?

The Mint

One of the most important aspects for booking an outdoor ceremony location is that you have a wet weather back-up option either at the same venue, or at an alternate venue. I suggest looking for venues that offer an included wet weather solution suitable for the number of guests you expect to attend, so you don't have to pay additional costs for a second back-up venue, or to hire a wet weather structure such as a marquee, which can add thousands to your budget.

Additionally, you want to consider season and temperatures, shade and position of the sun. If it's Summer, you want to have some shade, or be able to add some nice garden umbrellas to your set-up, and in Winter, you want to have an area where you can have sunshine, which will still be warming, if it's a cooler day.
The position of the sun, and time of year needs to be considered, so you don't end up planning a wedding where the couple end up being blinded by the sun, and can't see each other properly during this important moment (and all the photos are of you squinting), or guests are all facing the sun, and also can't enjoy watching the ceremony, and you are silhouetted again the brightness behind you.

Lastly, try to have the alter set in all shade or all sun, not dappled shade, so your photographer can get the best photos!

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