Find your Small Wedding Venue in Sydney

Organising an intimate wedding reception, just for your closest friends and family members? Sydney boasts numerous small wedding venues and we’re here to help you find and book the perfect one for your needs without any hassle. Don’t know where to start? Don’t stress about it. We’ve prepared the ultimate guide, so you’ll know exactly what to do. Check out our list of tips, tricks and ideas below!

• Write down your guest list – It’s always best to start all the planning from this step. Establishing the number of guests will help you decide on the budget, the exact size of the venue and other aspects of further planning.

• Try choosing an off-peak date – When you invite a small number of guests, it’s usually easy to find a date suitable for most of them. Picking a less popular date will help you cut down costs, as venue prices in Sydney tend to be much lower on weekdays and outside the peak wedding season.

• Consider unusual wedding venues – If you’re expecting a smaller number of people, this means you can choose from a much wider range of potential wedding venues. You might want to consider function spaces that are not designed specifically for bridal bashes, but with your touch, they turn out to be unique small wedding venues.

As a rule of thumb, the smaller the venue, the lower the price, but how much does it actually cost to hire a small wedding venue in Sydney? We’ve got all the answers you’re looking for:

• The usual hire fees for small wedding venues in Sydney range between $500 and $1000.

• When it comes to minimum spend rates, these normally start at around $1200-$1500.

• Last but not least, many small wedding venues in Sydney offer all-inclusive wedding packages. The cost for this option is typically between $30 and $120 per head.

What are the most popular locations to host a small wedding reception in Sydney?

• Sydney Harbour – Dreaming of intimate wedding reception with a stunning backdrop to remember? We know the best small wedding venues with views on the spectacular Sydney Harbour.

• Sydney beaches – From the famous Bondi Beach to Tamarama and Avalon, Sydney boasts heaps of amazing beach wedding venues, perfect for an intimate, laid-back reception.

• Western Sydney – From the Inner West to Parramatta and Blue Mountains, Western Sydney has a lot to offer. It’s packed full with amazing spaces of all shapes and sizes, many of which make really great small wedding venues, too!

Have a look at these frequently asked questions about small wedding venues:

I really need to cut down on costs. How do I find a cheap and small wedding venue in Sydney?

When you organise a small wedding reception it’s usually much easier to find a date that’s suitable for all of your guests. Our best piece of advice is to host your bridal bash mid-week or during the less busy months (think June and July). This decision may help you save up to 50% of the wedding venue hire costs!

I’m organising a reception for 20 guests and considering different options. What different kinds of small wedding venues can I find in Sydney?

If you’re keen on reception indoors, you can choose from different kinds of private spaces in Sydney restaurants, bars and pubs. Or why not take advantage of the Sydney weather (more than 340 sunny days annually!) and host a small outdoor wedding? Think beachside venues, garden, woodlands (perfect for small rustic weddings) and rooftops with amazing views. Sounds exciting? We think so!