Planning an outdoor wedding and need some serious venue inspiration? Here are six of our favourite marquee wedding venues in Australia.
Marquees are a fabulous alternative to traditional wedding venues as they give you the freedom to let your creativity run wild when it comes to styling and décor. Opt for a clear perspex structure to dance the night away under the stars or keep things classy with a stunning white silk-lined marquee.
If you need a hand finding your dream venue, our Venue Finders are here to help. After a quick chat about your plans, they’ll match you with a list of beautiful wedding venues to check out.
Find a venueBurnham Grove Estate
Nestled amid acres of picturesque landscaped gardens, Burnham Grove Estate is a popular choice for elegant country weddings near Sydney. This all-in-one destination wedding venue boasts four ceremony locations, a garden marquee, onsite accommodation, and endless photo opportunities.
Burnham Grove Estate’s purpose-built garden marquee offers a spectacular setting for relaxed wedding receptions, with transparent walls that can be rolled up to create an open and airy feel. As your wedding celebrations continue into the evening, guests can spill out onto the manicured croquet lawn to make the most of the estate’s tranquil garden setting.
Coolibah Downs Private Estate
If you’re on the hunt for a marquee wedding venue in the Gold Coast hinterland, Coolibah Downs Private Estate should be at the top of your list. This sprawling estate is home to a stunning silk-lined marquee, offering a dreamy setting for wedding receptions overlooking Coolibah’s beautiful gardens.
The garden marquee at Coolibah Downs Private Estate can accommodate up to 170 seated guests and features soft white silk draping, twinkling fairy lights, and vintage crystal chandeliers. Your guests will love the open-air feel of the marquee as they soak up the balmy Queensland climate and idyllic lush surroundings of the estate.
Pier One
Perfectly placed beneath the world-famous Sydney Harbour Bridge, Pier One Sydney Harbour is a spectacular waterfront wedding venue in Walsh Bay. The venue’s picturesque pontoon location enjoys uninterrupted views of the iconic Sydney Harbour skyline.
The most unique wedding space at Pier One Sydney is the Bridge Marquee, which can accommodate up to 150 guests. This stunning clear perspex marquee is a blank canvas that can be styled beautifully to suit any wedding theme, with removable walls and plenty of natural light.
The Bower Estate
The Bower Estate is a breathtaking marquee wedding venue situated on a private 120-acre property in the Gold Coast hinterland. The estate’s sparkling clear marquee offers a dreamy setting for relaxed reception dinners, with space for 150 seated guests. As night falls in the bush, the marquee’s dazzling fairy-lit roof creates a magical ambience for you and your guests to enjoy.
Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens
Ideally located just 20 minutes from Brisbane, Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens boasts a tranquil setting nestled amid lush tropical gardens, waterfalls, and a meandering creek. This spectacular venue has various indoor and outdoor locations for your ceremony and reception, including a gorgeous silk-lined marquee.
Bundaleer’s stunning garden marquee is the perfect space for an elegant wedding reception, with room to accommodate 50—200 guests. Soft white draping adorns the marquee ceiling while twinkling fairy lights and vintage chandeliers create a magical ambience.
Ottimo House
Set within the historic manicured gardens of Denham Court Estate, Ottimo House is surrounded by rolling green hills and beautiful eucalyptus trees. This picturesque estate wedding venue near Sydney is home to a spacious, light-filled wedding marquee boasting floor-to-ceiling glass and an outdoor deck for alfresco drinks and canapés.
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