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Updated on: July 9, 2024
These unique wedding venues in Sydney offer more than your stock-standard wedding experience. Instead of stuffy, old-fashioned spaces, these venues include everything from modern industrial warehouse spaces to waterfront piers and chic hotels.
From Taronga Zoo’s amazing giraffe-feeding experiences to the glitziest and most glamorous ballrooms in town, there’s a unique wedding venue in Sydney for every personality type.
It’s easy to see why Gunners’ Barracks is one of the most popular unique wedding venues in Mosman.
Located in exclusive seclusion and historical elegance, this venue features captivating views of Sydney Harbour, beautiful ceremony locations to choose from, and the capacity to host 130 seated guests and 180 cocktail guests in their exceptionally styled reception room.
If you are searching for something your guests are unlikely to forget anytime soon, Gunners’ Barracks is the wedding venue for you.
Unique Venue Highlights
Panoramic views of Sydney Harbour
Four private event spaces with incredible waterfront views
Atmospheric sandstone courtyard with canopy of overhead fairy lights
Gunners’ Barracks Wedding Review
Aside from just the immaculate Service and the absolutely Delicious food, the venue itself is absolutely gorgeous. The sandstone courtyard is beautiful on its own and can be decorated exactly to your own likings. I honestly could not do the Gunners’ Barracks justice in description – you need to experience it for yourself. – Lisa P
Gunners’ Barracks is one of Sydney’s most spectacular and iconic sites, with a beauty that lends itself perfectly to breathtaking weddings. Nestled in between Georges Heights’ bushland and Mosman, this venue exemplifies exclusivity, tranquillity, and old-world romance. With world-class dining, delivered by a dedicated team, you’ll love the detail-oriented wedding offering from Gunners’ Barracks.
InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is a unique hotel wedding venue in that you can host both your ceremony and cocktails outdoors in a private French-style courtyard before heading inside the ballroom for dinner and dancing.
There’s also a rooftop bar atop the hotel that’s a lovely place to kick off your wedding festivities with a welcome party for your out-of-town guests.
Unique Venue Highlights
Panoramic views over Double Bay Marina
Five-star boutique hotel offering luxury accommodation
Stylish rooftop bar with infinity pool
InterContinental Double Bay Wedding Review
Five star service and our guests were blown away. Incredible food and experience! -Sonya N.
Located in Sydney's exclusive Eastern suburbs, InterContinental Sydney Double Bay is a wedding venue synonymous with timeless elegance and understated luxury; we look forward to welcoming you.
For those planning a luxury wedding, The Tea Room QVB is the perfect choice.
The Tea Room QVB offers their Grand Ballroom complete with ornate ceilings, antique mirrors, Baccarat Zenith crystal chandeliers and hand-printed Florence Broadhurst wallpaper – simply a photographer’s dream come true!
Unique Venue Highlights
Iconic location in the historic Queen Victoria Building on George St
Majestic ballroom with towering ceilings and huge crystal chandeliers
Elaborate, bespoke catering service
The Tea Room QVB Wedding Review
Beautiful venue for our reception. Staff were accommodating and more than helpful in the lead up to the wedding as well as on the night. Our guests raved about the delicious food and amazing venue. Could not have picked a better venue for our wedding! -Renell C
The Tea Room QVB is an elegant, palatial wedding venue nestled in Sydney’s iconic Queen Victoria Building. It boasts a European charm of bygone eras, breathtaking ornate ceilings, sparkling crystal chandeliers, and luxurious architectural detailing. For world-class fine dining, bespoke menu creation, impeccable service, and an undeniably romantic atmosphere — look no further than The Tea Room QVB.
Priding itself on being one of Sydney’s best kept secrets, Centennial Homestead is one of the most popular unique wedding venues among Sydney couples.
This gorgeous venue features rolling green lawns, long grass fields, ponds, lakes, and an abundance of photography opportunities throughout the grounds. And, with the ability to host ceremonies and receptions for up to 180 seated guests or up to 300 cocktail guests, or 320 seated or up to 600 cocktail guests with the addition of a marquee, this venue is perfect for those with larger guest lists.
Unique Venue Highlights
Open-plan event spaces with access to terrace
Extensive park grounds surround the venue with 10 ceremony options
In-house styling packages available
Centennial Homestead Wedding Review
The team at Centennial Homestead were amazing, they really helped pull our dream wedding together and we didn’t hear a single peep of anything going wrong. All of the guests raved about the service, food and atmosphere and said it was one of the best weddings they had been to. They answered all of my questions super quickly and were able to accommodate so many little requests. –Chermaine C
Situated in the heart of Centennial Park in East Sydney, Centennial Homestead is a gorgeous outdoor wedding venue with two open-plan event spaces. Coupled with delicious catering by the Trippas White Group and an experienced wedding team, your Centennial Homestead wedding will enchant every guest.
The one-of-a-kind gilded golden walls entrance to the bright, timeless ballroom at InterContinental Sydney sets a 24-karat backdrop for photos with your wedding party. This unique Sydney wedding venue sets a high bar for weddings, with personalisation right down to the cocktails.
Unique Venue Highlights
Luxury hotel wedding venue with breathtaking views of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge
Five-star luxury in both accommodation and the entire wedding experience
Timeless ballroom with beautiful details throughout
InterContintental Sydney Wedding Review
The InterContinental was an amazing experience start to finish. Nothing was too much and they were easy to work with, gave good advice and support and looked after our guests. The food was amazing, the venue was so spectacular I didn’t need to decorate at all. -Therese P
For Sydney couples who are planning a grand wedding, InterContinental Sydney should be top of your list. Located within a heritage-listed building at Circular Quay, this luxury hotel boasts period furnishings, sandstone arches, and marble staircases; fairytale and vintage weddings will certainly feel at home here. An elite events management team is on-hand to bring your wedding dreams to life.
Tucked into Sydney’s famous botanical gardens, The Calyx is a modern architectural structure that encircles a small pond. Here, couples typically host their entire ceremony and reception alfresco, soaking up the blissful local weather.
Unique Venue Highlights
An architectural gem inside the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Stunning views of the city skyline and the surrounding gardens
Central Sydney location with easy access to plentiful wedding photo spots
The Calyx Wedding Review
The Calyx is an amazing venue. It was spacious enough for all our guests, the outside veranda was perfect for cocktails & canapés, the exhibition area made for a unique backdrop for our dinner & dancing, and the location in the gardens couldn’t be better! The event team on the evening were awesome as well – ensuring food was served timely and that guests always had a drink. Again this is a fantastic venue with amazing ‘wow’ factor and we would highly recommend anyone looking for the perfect wedding venue to check it out. -Kem H
Located in the picturesque Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
A stunning fusion of art, beauty and flora
Award-winning catering
Expert team and personalised service
Located in the picturesque Royal Botanic Garden, The Calyx is one of Sydney’s most magical and sought after wedding venues. Incorporating a fusion of art, beauty and flora, it provides a contemporary backdrop for your wedding. With award-winning catering, stylish spaces and our expert team to assist you along the journey, your wedding at The Calyx is sure to be an unforgettable event.
Tucked into Sydney’s famous Royal Botanic Gardens, Terrace on the Domain is unique in that it’s a cafe by day and can be transformed into a wedding venue in the afternoon and into the night. The space is perfect if you’re searching for an alfresco reception centre in an iconic location.
Unique Venue Highlights
Contemporary open-plan design with large glass windows that help bring the outdoors in
Alfresco space with an open-air feel indoors
Located in the heart of Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens
The Terrace on The Domain Wedding Review
The perfect venue. Married in the botanical gardens with the Opera house and harbour bridge behind us followed by the most fabulous reception at The Pavilion just a moment’s walk away. Wonderful staff who accommodated us all with warmth and fun. -Douglas B
Nestled in the leafy surroundings of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Terrace on the Domain Sydney is a contemporary restaurant venue with a stunning wraparound terrace. It’s a light, airy and open-plan events space that suits a variety of wedding styles. You can marry in one of the outdoor locations in the park, then retreat to this forest getaway to celebrate in the evening.
The most modern venue on the grounds of Sydney Botanic Gardens, Botanic House includes two levels of wedding reception space with high ceilings, stylish decor and an atmosphere that’s easy to dress up for the occasion.
The menus at the venue are run by celebrity chef, TV presenter and former Master Chef judge, Luke Nguyen, so you can rest assured that you’re in for a few treats on your wedding day.
Unique Venue Highlights
Garden oasis hidden inside the famous Sydney Botanic Gardens
Elegant, modern event spaces with brilliant styling and an open feel
Surrounded by endless photo opportunities in the gardens
Botanic House Wedding Review
Everything was perfect. The food was first class, the service matched it as did the organisation and scheduling of the day. The staff were fantastic in everything they did and nothing was too much trouble. It made the day everything we hoped it could be. -Susan R
Hidden in the beautiful Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Botanic House has an unmissable secret garden atmosphere. Featuring two floors of horticultural-themed event spaces, it’s a versatile, minimalist environment to host an effortlessly chic wedding day in Sydney CBD. The sleek, contemporary ambience leaves you with a stream of creative opportunities.
Ivy Ballroom sits in the heart of Sydney CBD and offers a towering space that’s easy to turn into the glamorous wedding venue of your dreams.
Run by Merivale, dining and service are paramount to the overall wedding experience. You can expect creative menu ideas, bespoke styling and in-house floristry you’ll love.
Unique Venue Highlights
Elegant ballroom with tall ceilings, large windows and a garden terrace
Convenient Sydney CBD location with access to plentiful wedding photo ops
Award-winning dining experiences by Merivale
Ivy Ballroom Wedding Review
Had my daughter’s wedding here in October and found this place the best venue ever. The room is excellent. The service was exceptional. The food was amazing and the organising staff were very friendly and accommodating. All guests spoke very highly of the quality of everything they experienced. -Louis F
With a postcode in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, ivy Ballroom is the blank canvas wedding space you’ve been waiting for. Featuring a sweeping staircase & tall ceilings, the magnificent setting of your wedding is evident as soon as guests arrive. For seamless indoor and outdoor entertaining, sip champagne in the garden terrace, followed by a lavish seated dinner in romantic, candlelit surroundings.
Establishment Ballroom is modern, bright and has a unique outdoor terrace that’s surrounded by historic architecture. The ballroom is a sleek setting — perfect for couples who want something sophisticated but easy to style into a space that feels like their own.
Merivale runs the catering here, and their in-house event planners, stylists and florists are second to none. If you can dream it, they can make it happen.
Unique Venue Highlights
Modern, bright event spaces located within a historic building
Large New York-style outdoor terrace enveloped by exposed brick buildings
Luxury penthouse available for your overnight wedding stay
Establishment Bar weddings have that cool, inner-city atmosphere that's equal parts chic and effortless. The spacious ballroom is located within a heritage building and features soaring ceilings, beautiful architectural features and an impressive marble bar, all complemented by an atrium-like private garden space. Steps away from the modern venue is a stylish boutique hotel.
