Choosing a wedding venue is about much more than finding somewhere beautiful. It sets the tone for the entire day, influences how everything flows and can have a big impact on the experience you and your guests have. The Blue Mountains is particularly special in that respect, with an incredible mix of venues, landscapes and styles to choose from.

You’ll find everything from grand historic properties and elegant country estates to intimate gardens, modern spaces and venues surrounded by native bushland. Some make the most of sweeping views across the mountains, while others create a more secluded setting surrounded by trees and gardens. There are also venues that work beautifully for both the ceremony and reception, allowing you to spend the entire day in one place.

As a Blue Mountains wedding photographer, I’ve had the opportunity to photograph weddings across the region and see what makes each venue work in practice. The layout, ceremony location, getting-ready spaces, wet-weather options and proximity of everything to each other can all make a difference. The right venue can make the day feel effortless, giving you plenty of room to enjoy yourselves without constantly having to think about what happens next.

That experience has helped me put together this guide to some of the best Blue Mountains wedding venues. I’ve included venues I genuinely think are worth considering, along with photographs and real weddings where I’ve had the opportunity to work there. Rather than simply listing venues based on how they look online, the aim is to give you a better idea of what each one is actually like as a wedding venue.

When comparing your options, it’s also worth thinking beyond the aesthetics. Consider how easy the venue is for your guests to get to, whether you can hold both the ceremony and reception there, what accommodation is nearby, how the wet-weather options work and how much time you’ll actually have to enjoy the space on the day. These practical details can make just as much difference as the view.

If you’re planning a Blue Mountains wedding, explore the venues below and see which ones stand out. Hopefully, you’ll find somewhere that not only looks incredible, but feels like the right place for you to celebrate with the people who matter most.

Blue Mountains Wedding Venues

Allview Escape

First up and coming out of the gates with a BANG is the always stunning Allview Escape. With immaculately maintained gardens and breathtaking views of the Grose Valley, it’s no wonder why weddings are their speciality. Perched atop the cliffs and away from all the hustle and bustle is this private and secluded venue. Your bridal party can book the entire estate, including its fully self-contained luxury cottages which accommodate up to 25 guests. This Blue Mountains wedding venue will be sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.

Price upon inquiry / 200 Guests

Website: allviewescape.com.au

Featured Wedding: Chris & Sarah’s Allview Escape Wedding

 

Parklands Country Gardens & Lodges

Parklands Country Gardens and Lodges is a venue which is owned and run by the Escarpment Group, which ultimately means you’re in good hands. Especially when they promise to deliver nothing short of perfection! The venue itself sits on a secluded property not far from the Govett’s Leap lookout. Here you can hold your wedding ceremony down by the beautiful dam and then explore all the elegant photo opportunities this property has to offer when the time comes for your bridal portraits. They can cater to both large and small weddings as their permanently built reception marquee is big enough for any occasion. Accommodation isn’t an issue either as Parklands Country Gardens and Lodges have plenty of rooms on site for you and your guests.

Website: parklands.com.au

Featured Wedding: Elise & Thomas’s Parklands Blackheath Wedding

 

Dryridge Estate

Dryridge estate is the setting of a boutique vineyard nestled within the Megalong Valley. Boasting magnificent views of the surrounding escarpment from the clear roof marquee, this Blue Mountains wedding venue is home to some of the areas best scenery. Whether you decide to exchange vows within the beautifully manicured gardens or vineyards, Dryridge estate will make it possible. With a range of accommodation options on offer, they can cater to weddings of all shapes and sizes.

Price upon inquiry / Seating 150 Guests

Website: dryridge.com.au

Featured Wedding: Alyce & Mitch’s Dryridge Estate Wedding

Waldara

The Waldara property is not only a Blue Mountains wedding venue but a working farm of 800 hectares. With wet and dry weather options to boot, Waldara already has your contingency plan in place. With lush gardens for your ceremony and a jetty wharf for those perfect sunset photos, it’s hard not to imagine yourselves tieing the knot here. The property features a barn with a high pitched roof and rafters to hang your decorations from. It also has two fully self-contained homes which can both accommodate ten people. If you plan on making the most of what Waldara has to offer, then book a few nights and make a weekend out of it.

Price upon Inquire / Seated 150 Guests

Website: waldara.com.au

Featured Wedding: Katherine & Nathan’s Waldara Farm Wedding

The Boiler House Restaurant & Hydro Majestic Hotel

The Boiler House Restaurant is an industrial-inspired venue located just a stone’s throw from the iconic Hydro Majestic Hotel. With capacity for around 60 guests seated, it’s an intimate option for couples looking for something special. As a restaurant first and foremost, the food is a definite highlight, while panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows bring the surrounding Blue Mountains landscape into the room and provide an incredible backdrop for your reception.

For the ceremony, the lush lawn in front of the restaurant opens out towards spectacular views across the valley. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, there’s also a beautiful space upstairs that is filled with natural light and can be used as a ceremony backup, meaning you have a great wet-weather option without sacrificing the atmosphere.

Because The Boiler House Restaurant is part of the Hydro Majestic Hotel, you also utilise the surrounding gardens, gravel roads, tennis courts and valley vistas for your bridal party portraits, all without needing to leave the property. With the Hydro Majestic Hotel right next door, you and your guests can also stay on site, making the logistics of the day incredibly easy.

And if I haven’t sold it enough already, there’s one more reason I’m particularly fond of this venue as it’s where I chose to have my own wedding.

Seats roughly 60 Guests

Website: The Boiler House Restaurant

Logan Brae Orchards

Built-in 1919 is the Dazzling Logan Brae Orchards. With rustic charm, this quaint family run orchard has a story all of its own to tell. This one of a kind venue is unlike anything else you will find as its the last remaining apple orchard on Shipley’s Plateau. Featuring a country barn and marquee which overlook the mountain ranges, this Blue Mountains wedding venue is truly special. If you like what you see then you better get in quick as they only take ten bookings per year.

From $5000 / 90 Guests

Website: loganbrae.com.au

 

Dennarque Estate

Dennarque Estate estate is steeped in history and situated in the village of Mount Wilson. This exclusive venue features exotic cool climate gardens which have recently been made available to in-house guests. It has the option of accommodating your reception under a starry night sky or within a beautiful marquee situated in the gardens. Guest accommodation can easily be found in the village while the bridal party/family can stay on location with three fully self-contained luxury cottages included in your booking. The heritage-listed estate also contains a tennis court, croquet lawn and a large conservatory with an indoor fireplace. The garden has been designed with a variety of vistas which will look great in any season and provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding day..

From $7500 / 100 Guests

Website: dennarque.com

 

Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park

Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park will present you with an alternative option to the type of Blue Mountains wedding venue you would normally expect to find in the area. Surrounded by forest, it sits within a spectacular mountain valley. This industrial wedding venue has expansive lawns and is home to a unique building called ‘The Bath House’. The Bath House is priced affordably and has ample room for dining and dancing. The midnight curfew will also mean that you and your guests can celebrate well into the night. With transport options available and accommodation in town, this venue has everything going for it.

From $3000 / 150 Guests

Website: Lithgow State Mine

 

Seclusions Blue Mountains

Seclusions is an all-inclusive Blue Mountains ceremony and reception wedding venue for couples that prefer to be completely involved in the decision-making process. The rustic elegance of this charming venue will capture your imagination and provide the perfect setting for your wedding day. With uninterrupted from the newly built pavilion estate sits on a peaceful parcel of land surrounded by mountains. It also features a gorgeous amphitheatre for your ceremony and a rustic barn for your reception. This venue prides itself on its hospitality, attention to detail and the ability to make your wedding day one to remember.

From $9000 / Seating 150 Guests

Weddings: seclucions.com.au

Blue Mountains Botanic Garden

Last on our listen but certainly not least is the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden wedding venue. With sweeping vistas of the heritage listed mountain range, stunning plant displays and perfectly maintained lawns the botanic gardens is a show stopper. Without having to move from one venue to another, this establishment provides everything you could need in the one location. Don’t just take our word for it though, take a look for yourself.

Prices from $435 / Guests

Website: bluemountainsbotanicgardens.com.au