Are you hosting your wedding on the glittering Gold Coast and keeping it under 200 guests? Book a venue specialising in smaller weddings.
To get you started on your search, here are a few of our most popular small wedding venues in and near the Gold Coast.
Capacity: 150 guests
Mobile Barber Shop Depot in Bundall, Queensland, is perfect for those with alternative style. Barber Shop and Cafe by day, this unique space is transformed into an eclectic wedding venue by night. Features include reclaimed wood, exposed beams, copper piping and antique furniture. It’s a must-see venue!
Capacity: 220 guests
The countryside in and of itself is quite majestic, and sometimes that’s all you need in a small wedding venue.
With 200 rolling acres of farmland and an incredible overview of the hinterlands and ocean, the Pioneer Country offers rustic luxe elopement and mini-wedding options — packages that are perfectly primed for intimate cocktail-style weddings.
For those who love the great outdoors, there’s no better place to celebrate your new chapter than under the big open sky.
Capacity: 220 guests
Want to whisk your partner away to a luxurious retreat in the heart of Mount Tamborine’s rich rainforests? Pethers Rainforest Retreat is finely secluded and adroitly designed to give you all the privacy you need and more.
The retreat boasts a dazzlingly lit lodge, extravagant treehouses, a heavenly avocado grove, and a balcony that overlooks the sprawling magnificence of the subtropical rainforests — so you can bet that your wedding photos will be nothing short of spectacular.
Capacity: 170 guests
With dozens of five-star Easy Weddings customer reviews backing them, Summergrove Estate is up there with the most popular intimate wedding venues the Gold Coast offers. Set in the Tweed Coast hinterland, this venue gives couples absolute seclusion within 73 acres of stunning scenery to host your wedding.
Summergrove Estate allows couples to host their ceremony, photos. and reception all within one spectacular location, so nobody will need to rush between venues on your big day.
Capacity: 170 guests
When it comes to intimate Gold Coast wedding venues, it’s exceedingly hard to find one that provides the perfect blend of mountainous vistas and magnificent rainforests.
Nestled between Gold Coast and Byron Bay, the Midginbil Eco Resort is teeming with rustic charm and offers personalized service, three-day hire for the place, superb catering, 400 acres of lush countryside magic, a heated swimming pool, and a tennis court — elements that will appeal to any bride or groom looking for a private and intimate experience that is at one with nature!
Capacity: 250 guests
Seated deep within the Gold Coast hinterlands, the Bower Estate boasts unrivalled environmental beauty with lush rainforests and local wildlife, making it a prime location for taking photos!
The beautiful panorama of this estate sprawls over 120 acres of pure natural beauty with breathtaking sites like the paddock surrounded by a rich garden, suitable both for grand entrances and small ceremonies.
You can also have a more intimate exchange of vows at the Fig Tree, a popular choice for couples who want to get married surrounded by nature.
Capacity: 250 guests
Nothing speaks coziness and intimacy like the privacy of this lovely little place on the Gold Coast!
The Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast is a heaven-like venue where small, private weddings take place in the tropical gardens–manicured to perfection while overlooking the shimmering lagoons and the spotless sands of the mirage beach.
Your guests will have a blast looking at the jaw-dropping scenery from the floor-to-ceiling coastal windows, dancing in the art-deco-themed ballroom, and lavishing in the 5-star accommodation.
Capacity: 200 guests
If you’re looking for a magical experience high up in the mountains, the Rosewood Estate is perfectly perched on the Lamington Plateau, with sweeping scenery of green hills and rainforests as far as the eyes can see!
That’s not to mention the stunning coastal vista extending from Stradbroke Island all the way to the Coolangatta to the east, which you can enjoy as your small-scale marquee wedding takes place on the lush green stretch of the Estate proper. Talk about a fairytale come true!
Capacity: 180 guests
Gold Coast is infamous for its small, beautiful private venues, and Harrigan’s Calypso Bay’s immaculate tropical gardens, picturesque waterside, and charming interior design are living proof of that.
This beautiful nook in the bay is a gem to anyone who appreciates authentic Irish cuisine and mouth-watering Australian food. In addition to its elegant lawn marquee and 30-metre pontoon, it can accommodate many guests, making it the go-to option for couples with large families looking for a small and private experience.
Capacity: 100 guests
Situated on the edge of the Coral Sea in the Whitsundays, Villa Botanica could just be the small wedding venue you have been searching for. Set on a five-acre estate, this venue features breathtaking views, landscaped tropical gardens, and the ability to host your ceremony, photoshoot, and reception all within the one stunning location. And, reaching capacity at 100 guests, Villa Botanica is perfect for an intimate destination wedding with just your nearest and dearest.
Capacity: 100 guests
Bilinga Beach Weddings offers the Bilinga Surf Life Savings Club as the ideal location to host an intimate coastal wedding. With absolute beach frontage, this venue offers couples the opportunity to have their beach ceremony and reception within the one stunning location. Bilinga Beach Weddings reaches capacity at 100 guests, so this venue is ideal for those with smaller guest lists.
Capacity: 250 guests
Located in Surfers Paradise, The Island is the perfect setting for a stylish intimate wedding. The Island’s Level 12 Penthouse is best known for its opulent and luxurious furnishings, expansive ocean and hinterland views and open-air terrace. Whatever you envision for your intimate wedding, the dedicated events team at The Island will ensure your day is everything you hoped and dreamed it would be.
Capacity: 120 guests
Behold a timeless wedding venue in the hinterland of the Currumbin Valley. The Valley Estate features a gorgeous white chapel for ceremonies and an exposed brick reception space with towering ceilings and windows.
Capacity: 150 guests
This beautiful boutique villa property set on the Byron Bay coastline includes luxury accommodations for up to 22 guests, a gorgeous pool deck for cocktail hour, a lawn with lush tropical views, and a crisp, modern reception space.
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