35 of Brisbane’s Most Popular Wedding Venues (2018)
For many, their dream day involves standing next to the person they love and declaring to spend their lives together.
Weddings are a beautiful event filled with love, happiness, and genuinity.
Being surrounded by close family and friends can make this day complete for the happy couple.
However, the lead up to this dream day involves a lot of preparation. The list for getting organised and making finer decisions to perfect a wedding day can feel endless! Up high on the list is the question of where to have the wedding. Naturally, it is a labour of love when it comes to finding the best venue to have the wedding at.
Here are some inspiring ideas to get you started.
In no particular order, here are the editor’s choice top wedding venues located around the Brisbane region and are well worth checking out!
1. Hillstone St Lucia
Carawa, QLD
Here is a venue that has a rich history of providing extravagant weddings and unforgettable moments. Nestled amongst a golf course and gardens, this venue is a retreat filled with bliss and picturesque views.
The large spaces around the grounds offer flexible services to accommodate a variety of wedding days. The reception and the ceremony can take place here as you like, either indoors or outdoors.
Price: Packages and pricing available online
Type of Venue: Contemporary, unique
2. Victoria Park
Herston, QLD
Romance and luxury come alive in this premier destination for couples to tie the knot. With outdoor spaces to delight and city views to impress, Victoria Park features private bars and outdoor decks for the festivities to get underway.
There are 5 venues to choose from within the Victoria Park precinct. The Marquee can seat up to 300 guests and is a true crown jewel choice. The Ballroom is filled with Victorian charm and can host up to 200 guests. Other options are available as well.
Price: Depends on choice of venue setting
Type of Venue: Luxury, romantic
3. Walkabout Creek
The Gap, QLD
A picturesque wedding is guaranteed at this gorgeous, natural venue. Amongst the trees and surrounding nature, this rainforest venue offers a unique experience. For nature lovers, it is hard to pass up the chance to get married in such an organic site.
Walkabout Creek is located close to Brisbane CBD, making it convenient for guests to join the nuptials. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, this retreat offers peace and tranquility for the happiness to take place.
Price: Wedding packages available
Type of Venue: Outdoors, landscaped, rainforest
4. Customs House
Brisbane, QLD
Picture perfect and conveniently located by the riverside, ceremonies and receptions come to life in fairy tale fashion here. With spectacular views and architecture to take one’s breath away, there is no disappointment at this venue.
Customs House offers more than just a wedding day. The site provides expert catering, renowned service, and award winning meals. The professional staff are attentive to detail to make sure your wedding day is just perfect.
Price: Wedding packages available
Type of Venue: Elegant, catered, professional
5. Weddings at The Golden Ox
Redcliffe, QLD
Well known for professionalism and award winning catering services, The Gold Ox provides a charming retreat for receptions and ceremonies. The will pass in a beautiful location with personal touches to make sure everything feels special.
There are a range of wedding packages available for excellent value. From the tranquil gardens to the modern reception rooms, space, comfort, and luxury are at your fingertips. Enjoy the elegant spaces for memorable wedding photos to take place.
Price: Depending on chosen wedding package
Type of Venue: Outdoors, unique, elegant
6. Eagle Farm Weddings (Brisbane Racing Club)
Ascot, QLD
Dream weddings are made to take place in style at the Eagle Farm Racecourse. This Heritage listed venue is both magical and modern, perfect for receptions and ceremonies to go off without a hitch.
The leafy gardens, the scenic views, and the cosy modern facilities indoors make sure there is the right ambience at every turn. The unique charm of this venue has old-world charm and contemporary conveniences to please every style.
Price: Wedding packages and specials available
Type of Venue: Unique, elegant, outdoors
7. The Courthouse Restaurant
Cleveland, QLD
Here is a picture perfect setting for a picture perfect day filled with love and bliss. The Courthouse Restaurant pays attention to details and styling, making sure the day takes place with elegance and beauty.
The venue itself offers stunning locations for memorable wedding photos. The ceremony and reception can take place at the one venue, making the day stress and hassle free for the wedding party and guests.
Price: Available upon request
Type of Venue: Elegant, outdoors, formal
8. Boulevard Gardens
Indooroopilly, QLD
For seclusion and elegance combined, Boulevard Gardens offers a stunning romantic retreat. With more than just gardens, this larger than it seems property has a gorgeous open reception space. It can host up to 130 guests seated and over 200 for a cocktail style event.
The wedding ceremony and reception can take places indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather and the couple’s desires. Amongst the manicured gardens, there are plenty of magical photo opportunities to preserve the special day.
Price: Ceremony and reception inclusive packages available
Type of Venue: Elegant, formal, unique
9. Cherbon Waters
Burbank, QLD
A romantic and memorable wedding day awaits at Cherbon Waters. The incredible grounds overlook at beautiful body of water for trickling tranquility. The manicured grounds provide unbeatable photo opportunities throughout the property.
The gardens and marquee are available for both reception and wedding. There is sprawling space to accommodate a large number of guests. With the sun in the right position, everything is perfect for an outdoor wedding here.
Price: Available upon enquiry
Type of Venue: Water views, outdoors
10. Avenue Sixty-Four
Wynnum, QLD
Between the professional team and the exquisite scenery, this is a wedding venue guaranteed to provide a truly perfect day. With spacious rooms, scenic views, and delicious food served, there are touches of perfection scattered in every corner.
The grounds are clean, spacious, and offer ideal nooks and crannies for treasured wedding photos. With the jacaranda trees in bloom and the blue skies beaming down, Avenue Sixty Four is a beautiful destination for true love to enter into a lifelong commitment.
Price: Available upon request
Type of Venue: Outdoors, unique, elegant
11. Loft West End
Brisbane, QLD
If you’re looking for something to set your wedding apart from the crowd, this could be it. Loft West End boasts a bespoke and vintage feel around the venue. Vintage glamour and modern comfort come together to create a unique eclectic feel.
Both formal sit down dinners and cocktail style receptions can be held here, hosting from 60-150 guests sitting or 500 guests standing. A wedding planner will be on hand throughout the whole planning process to get everything just right.
Price: Reception and ceremony packages available
Type of Venue: Vintage, unique, bespoke
12. Clear Mountain Lodge
Clear Mountain, QLD
With the crisp countryside air and the iconic Australian bushlands behind you, this is a unique outdoors location to tie the knot. It is perfect for nature lovers who want their romance to unfold amongst the trees. Even better, it is only a 35 minute drive from Brisbane city.
Clear Mountain lodge has reception and ceremony packages available. The Wedding Pavillion venue is purpose built for magical sparks to fly as lovers say “I do”. The festivities continue on with gourmet food prepared by a professional chef.
Price: Wedding packages available
Type of Venue: Bushland, outdoors, vineyard
13. Coolibah Downs Private Estate
Nerang, QLD
With expansive grounds and spaces, Coolibah Downs prides itself on offering happy couples a wedding theme of their choice. Wedding packages can be tailored to a range of styles, including rustic, boho, modern, and elegant, or a combination of many!
Menu options, flexible seating, and boutique accommodation make this an all inclusive ceremony and reception destination. With stunning scenery as the backdrop, photo opportunities are abundant around this site.
Price: Wedding packages available
Type of Venue: Rustic, boho, modern
14. Factory 51
Coorparoo, QLD
This converted factory space truly shines as a vibrant wedding venue. It is contemporary and rustic with a certain degree of elegant charm. The crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling sets a tone of formality while lighting up the charming space.
There is visual appeal on all corners of the room, with exposed steel beams and polished floor boards offering a unique aesthetic. The alfresco area hidden in a classy laneway and marble bar inside are just some of the one-of-a-kind features here.
Price: Available upon request
Type of Venue: Elegant, rustic
15. Tattersall’s Weddings
Brisbane, QLD
There are majestic facilities on hand here to ensure a wedding day is elegant and perfect. Tucked away in the heart of the city, Tattersall’s Club opens it doors to a vibrant, well lit, and spacious room for wedding festivities to commence.
There are flexible seating options, an on site wedding planner, and tailored menus. With fine architectural design on the walls, interior photos will look truly superb. The balcony offers unique cityscape photo opportunities to capture the essence of Brisbane.
Price: Menus starting at $125 per person
Type of Venue: Elegant, formal, catered
16. Ocean View Estates Winery & Restaurant
Ocean View, QLD
Two of nature’s best elements combine at this devine venue – trees and water. With stunning views over the vineyard and the glistening lake, Ocean View Estates is a prime destination for a day filled with love and happiness. The reception hall has spectacular views all year round.
The professional staff on hand to support and assist truly care about creating a momentous day for each individual couple. With on-site vineyard cottages, everything from morning to evening is taken care of for you.
Price: Available upon request
Type of Venue: Vineyard, water views
17. North Lakes Hotel
North Lakes, QLD
From luxurious events to intimate affairs, this ideal location offers a blissful wedding day by the water’s edge. The modern reception room can host up to 180 guests while the private dining room provides a quaint space for more intimate affairs.
With beautiful, well lit interior space and the outside overlooking a sparkling lake, photo opportunities will not disappoint. Tranquility, luxury, and unforgettably beautiful moments are ready to be made here.
Price: Available upon enquiry
Type of Venue: Lakeside, modern
18. Full Moon Hotel
Sandgate, QLD
Discover a premier wedding venue with unbeatable water views and sharp interior design. Overlooking the picturesque Moreton Bay, three function rooms are available of different sizes to cater to a range of wedding desires.
An alfresco patio area is available to ensure there is enough space for the wedding festivities to get underway. Gourmet menus are provided with tantalizing choices for a hearty meal. Photo opportunities are plentiful with such a lovely natural backdrop.
Price: Available upon enquiry
Type of Venue: Water view, elegant
19. The Point Brisbane Hotel
Brisbane, QLD
Your wedding can reach new heights by choosing this venue. The hotel with a view offers a range of weddings, from sit down dinners to cocktail style affairs. Any wedding size from 20 to 120 guests is welcome here.
The professional on hand team make sure every detail matches your expectations. A positive experience for a wedding day is guaranteed here. With breathtaking views of the city and Story Bridge, everything falls eloquently into place here.
Price: Determined in consultation with wedding planner
Type of Venue: Contemporary, elegant
20. Brisbane Lookout – Summit Restaurant & Fountain View Room
Mt Coot-tha, QLD
Wedded bliss can truly commence on top of the world at this venue. Offering exquisite, panoramic views of Brisbane’s city skyline, the Brisbane Lookout and Summit Restaurant make for a premier venue.
The professional and friendly team have years of experience in bringing memorable wedding days to life. For modern or traditional weddings, everything is available here. Sunset weddings are highly sought after to enjoy the sun dipping behind the city skyline.
Price: Available upon request
Type of Venue: Unique, city views
21. Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens
Brookfield, QLD
In Brookfield, Queensland, is the beautiful Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens—one of our favourite wedding ceremony and reception venues for both small and large parties. Of course, we suggest having your ceremony outside in the rainforest, but their indoor Rustic Treetops Room or marquee options are just as beautiful. You can also take amazing wedding photos here!
Find more photos of this stunning location at their Facebook.
22. Stamford Plaza Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD
If you and your spouse to be are looking for something more luxurious and fancy, look no further than the Stamford Plaza hotel in Brisbane, Queensland. Their Grand Ballroom is so beautiful, especially when the ceiling is draped with gauzy, romantic fabrics and twinkling fairy lights. Their River Room and Raffles Rooms, as well as the Stamford Lounge, are also great for wedding receptions and cocktails.
Check out their Facebook for more information.
23. Glengariff Historic Estate
Dayboro Valley, QLD
This amazing wedding ceremony and reception venue as well as wedding planning service is an absolute must-see in Brisbane, Queensland. It is one of the most idyllic, fairy-tale like settings for your wedding festivities, and your guests will be talking about it for years to come. Your ceremony can be held in the gardens with beautiful gazebos and overlooking rolling hills and surrounds, and your reception in the Vintage rooms, with windows overlooking the grounds. There is also a hilltop villa exclusively for the bride and bridesmaids to use for getting ready!
Visit their Facebook page for more photos of this beautiful venue.
24. Riverlife
City East, QLD
On the Banks of the Brisbane River, across from the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens (which is fantastic for your wedding and bridal photography), is Riverlife, an event venue known for its sports and recreation services. This is an opportunity to take advantage of the waterfronts of Brisbane, Queensland. Your ceremony can be held in the Kangaroo Point Parklands or on the river bank, and your wedding reception can be held in a marquee. This is one of the city’s only BYO venues as well.
Contact them on their Facebook with any questions!
25. Brisbane Marriott Hotel
Brisbane City, QLD
Another hotel that we love in Brisbane, Queensland. Is the Marriott, which offers 9 rooms (the largest—The Grand Ballroom—can seat 230 for a formal seated dinner for your wedding reception, comfortably, and with room for dancing). They offer catering, AV equipment, wedding planning specialists and coordinators, and customizable packages. Of course, there are also accommodations available for you and your guests.
Check out their Facebook page for more information and photos of their rooms.
26. McLeod Country Golf Club
Mount Ommaney, QLD
Golf course / country club weddings are always so elegant, and the grounds always make for beautiful backdrops for your wedding photography—especially since they tend to be located in or near parklands or bush. This club in Brisbane, Queensland. has a private garden available for your wedding ceremonies, and offers both seated and cocktail style receptions in their Westlake Room, which has an optional dance floor that can be installed and/or removed.
Make sure to give their Facebook a visit.
27. Mon Komo Hotel
Redcliffe, QLD
In Redcliffe, Queensland is another hotel that just screams elegance from every nook and cranny of their establishment and grounds. Situated on the banks of Moreton Bay, they have the most amazing backdrops for your wedding photography, and they also offer three rooms for your wedding reception needs (for up to 180 guests seated or 300 cocktail-style).
If you’re looking for an effortless and stress-free wedding planning experience, and an elegant affair, be sure to drop by their Facebook today!
28. Northshore Harbour
Hamilton, QLD
This café in Hamilton, Queensland, rests on the Brisbane River banks and is surrounded by beautiful parkland and beaches—both of which are great for your wedding ceremony. You can continue your wedding reception outside under a marquee or in the open air, or move indoors to the adorable café. They plan and host weddings “as small as 20 and as large as 200,” and they have tons of experience!
Check out their Facebook for more information!
29. Hotel Grand Chancellor Brisbane
Brisbane, QLD
Another hotel in Brisbane, Queensland that we love is the Hotel Grand Chancellor. It’s right next to the Roma Street Parklands, so you can enjoy the lovely views and also visit the park for your wedding photography while your guests enjoy hors-d’oeuvres and cocktails. They also offer a private garden for your wedding ceremony and events rooms (Grand Ballroom—60-350 guests, Frescos Restaurant) for your reception.
Reach out to their wedding coordinator from their Facebook!
30. MIRRA
Fortitude Valley, QLD
This converted warehouse and wedding planning service in Fortitude Valley, Queensland, offers a gorgeous wedding ceremony and reception venue that is perfect for those looking to marry the rustic, urban, and romantic all in one perfect package. The warehouse has beautiful, high ceilings and boasts a “Paris meets Shanghai design,” and can seat up to 200 (or 450 cocktail). They also have The Long Room (max 200, carpeted) and a Courtyard (max 100, outdoors).
Check out photos of real weddings at their Facebook page!
31. Sandstone Point Hotel
Sandstone Point, QLD
This hotel at Sandstone Point, Queensland, sits on the banks of Pumicestone Passage, right by the Bribie Island Bridge. There are gorgeous floor-to-ceiling windows that look out onto the bay, and the rooms are decorated with lots of greenery that will lend a natural, romantic air to your special day. There are lovely rooms available for you and your guests as well.
Visit their Facebook today for more photos and information.
32. The Lighthouse Restaurant
Cleveland, QLD
At the point of Cleveland, Queensland, surrounded by nearly 360o of beautiful sea, is the lovely Lighthouse restaurant. The gorgeous views of Moreton Bay gives a stunning backdrop for your beach wedding ceremony, and the fresh, local seafood will be a hit with your guests at the wedding reception (for up to 250 guests). There are 6 different areas that you can book for your reception.
Contact them for more information through their Facebook.
33. Room Three Sixty
Brisbane, QLD
If the idea of stunning views of the city of Brisbane, Queensland and the beautiful Botanic Gardens sounds great to you, make sure to check out Room Three Sixty of Cuisine on Cue. They have floor-to-ceiling windows that usher in all that gorgeous natural light and offer the most amazing views. The room can set up to 200 and host 320 for a cocktail style wedding reception.
Make sure to take a look at their Facebook photos!
34. Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron
Manly, QLD
In Manly, Queensland, is the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, which unparalleled views of the Manly Boat Harbour and Moreton Bay. They plan both more casual, laidback and high-class, elegant wedding ceremonies and receptions. You can hold your ceremony on their lawn on the Marina, and your wedding reception in the club.
Check out more photos at their Facebook page!
35. Brisbane City Hall
Brisbane, QLD
With the most beautiful, vaulted ceilings and some of the most gorgeous architecture of the 1930s, Brisbane, Queensland’s City Hall is one of our most favourite wedding reception and ceremony venues of this city and surrounds. We love the Foyer, but the Auditorium, Hamilton Room, and Brisbane Room are all lovely as well.
They offer virtual tours on their website, but check out the photos and more on their Facebook as well.
Parting Notes
Don’t miss out on these lovely wedding ceremony and reception venues in lovely Brisbane and surrounding towns and cities.
Happily ever afters are ready to take place at so many beautiful destinations around Brisbane.
From the countryside to a cityscape, from water views to bushlands, there is something here for every type of couple.
Further, with the gorgeous sceneries of the Brisbane River, Moreton Bay, the Botanic Gardens, and many lovely parks to enjoy and take advantage of for your wedding photography, as well as nice weather year round (although there may be some precipitation during the wet winter months), there is every reason to give Brisbane’s wedding venues a chance!
Make your day a dream come true by choosing the perfect wedding venue to start your life together.
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More on Weddings in Brisbane
As the capital of Queensland, Brisbane has so much to offer to couples who are looking to get married. Situated on the banks of the Brisbane river and near the coast (Moreton Bay), the peninsula is known for its Queenslander architecture (somewhat Victorian / Colonial, with a splash of Art Nouveau), rolling hills, and tropical climate. There are many gorgeous venues available in this city, with some of our favourites including the Queensland Gallery of Modern Art and Glengariff Historic Estate.
Popular Brisbane Wedding Venues & Prices
For those couples on a shoestring budget and those couples who are looking to spend, there are many options for wedding ceremony and reception venues! You can find something as low as $1750 for venue hire (Brookfield Hall), but the average cost of a Brisbane wedding venue is about $13,000. Of course, there are more luxurious options (like the Hillstone St. Lucia, where the “indulgent menu” is priced at $189.50 per person).
Brisbane is home to and popular for many waterfront weddings, as well as historic estates, parks, golf clubs, gardens, and restaurants. There’s really something for every bride and groom in Brisbane, whether you’re looking for something very elegant or something more laid-back and rustic.
Travel & Hotel Accommodations
Out-of-state and international guests may fly into the Brisbane Airport, which is a major international airport that services southeast Queensland. It is located about 20 minutes by car from the centre of Brisbane, but the Airtrain is also an excellent option for your guests, as it runs every 15 – 30 minutes, depending on the season. Both the Sunshine and Gold Coasts are located about an hour to an hour and a half away by car as well.
As one of the larger cities in Queensland and Australia, Brisbane has many hotels and Airbnb’s to offer for you and your guests’ accommodations. Hotels can start as low as $30 per night and can go up to $375 or more. The most popular Airbnb homes and rooms in the area cost approximately $30 – $150 per night, so there are a lot of affordable options available! For the bride and groom, there are many lovely hotel and honeymoon suites available, such as at the Stamford Plaza Brisbane or the Capri by Fraser Brisbane.
Weather and Climate Considerations
Brisbane, Queensland, has some of the warmest weather in Australia, which makes it so great for outdoor weddings! However, the summer months can be quite warm, with a high of 30oC in January. We suggest winter or spring weddings in Brisbane, as they are a little cooler (low of 10oC in July and an average low of 16oC / high of 26oC in the fall months (September to November). We also recommend avoiding the summer months as they can experience quite a bit of rainfall (an average of 8 – 9 days from December to March), and cyclones are also a possibility from mid-summer to early fall. As always, remember to ask your venues if they have suitable back-up locations or spaces in case of inclement weather.
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