Eastern suburbs weddings: Top venues to get married in Sydney’s eastern suburbs
From spectacular harbour views to ornate historic buildings, these are the eastern suburbs venues at the centre of Sydney’s most impressive and glamorous weddings. See the amazing venues up close.
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Some of Sydney’s most glamorous wedding venues can be found in the city’s eastern suburbs, featuring jaw-dropping harbour views, spectacular historic homes and impressive interiors.
These lavish venues have hosted the weddings of some of Sydney’s glittering celebrity couples and well-heeled families.
What they all share are one-of-a-kind features that result in celebrations that cannot be replicated.
Here, we take an inside look at the gardens, beachside locations, stunning interiors and breathtaking vistas that set apart the most in-demand wedding venues in the east.
Chiswick, Woollahra
Why do people book their weddings at Chiswick? Nestled in the heart of Chiswick Gardens, Chiswick Restaurant allows couples the fabulous experience of getting married on the lawn followed immediately by drinks and canapes before the group move into their private room for a seated four-course menu
With a dedicated event planner, every aspect of the special day is perfectly curated and carried out with attentive and eager to please staff and management.
The romantic atmosphere of the restaurant is enhanced by simple, classic styling, wooden furniture and glass panelling, bathed in an abundance of natural lighting.
What makes a wedding at Chiswick? Beautiful location, surrounded by the stunning Chiswick Gardens
The striking lawns provide a great location for ceremonies, wedding pictures, and welcome drinks and canapes. Delicious food made from produce grown and foraged fresh from Chiswick‘s kitchen garden, driven by the changing seasons
Welcoming and attentive staff, looking after every detail to ensure the most special days for the bride, the groom and their nearest and dearest.
What comes in a wedding package at Chiswick?
Three private areas available to book with maximum capacities of 40, 76 or 116 guests.
Chiswick’s four course seasonal collective menu is designed by Matt Moran and Chiswick‘s head chef Taylor Cullen to showcase the best dishes at Chiswick. The menu is designed to be shared by the whole table, and everyone is able to experience all dishes. Complete table service to all guests, finely curated wine list to select from, with a wide assortment of vintages and varietals ranging from standard, premium and prestige offerings.
What is the approximate pricing to book?
Chiswick‘s prices alter due to weekdays/weekends, peak and off-peak seasons and more. Prices also vary depending on the area that is being booked and the specifics of the booking. Wedding costs start at $200 pp, inclusive of food.
What is special about experiencing a wedding at Chiswick? The very bespoke experience of eating a menu where the produce was grown on site and picked fresh the morning of; the ability to return to dine on their many wedding anniversaries to come and be warmly welcomed; the simplicity of having their ceremony and reception in the one place.
Having their wedding at a beautiful cozy restaurant (as opposed to a blank empty room), in a private space where the rustic styling means additional styling is not needed for those couples looking to keep thing “simple” however the space still lends itself to (and does not contradict) any additional items that are important for couples to make the space their own.
Centennial Homestead, Queens Park
Why do people book their wedding at Centennial Homestead? Centennial Homestead is a one stop wedding venue. With onsite ceremony locations, outdoor terraces with stunning parkland views for any time drinks, and our beautiful Wisteria Room for hosting the perfect reception, there are endless possibilities when planning a wedding at Centennial Homestead.
What makes a wedding at Centennial Homestead unique? When hosting a wedding at Centennial Homestead couples enjoy being surrounded by the lush gardens of Centennial Parklands, while also being within proximity to Sydney CBD.
Centennial Homestead is one of the few Sydney venues that offers the option for marquee installation. Many of our couples love this option. By choosing a marquee, couples can accommodate any guest number while also allowing the opportunity to add more personalised selections and creativity in their styling.
What comes in a wedding package at Centennial Homestead? At Centennial Homestead our packages include a designated wedding co-ordinator to oversee all logistics and planning, a menu tasting for the bride and groom, premium food and beverage options, wait staff and a dedicated Events Team, communal or round tables with chairs for maximum 200 guests, white linen tablecloths with white linen napkins, easel for seating plan, cordless microphone and lectern, and placement of finishing touches on the day.
What is the approximate pricing to book? Weddings at Centennial Homestead are based on a minimum food and beverage spend. Our spends will vary based on the month, as well as day of the week, and as we also offer daytime and evening receptions, the price will vary depending on our couples’ preferred timings.
What is special about experiencing a wedding at Centennial Homestead? At Centennial Homestead we offer a personal approach while tailoring our packages to best suit our couple’s needs.
Our couples enjoy creating their wedding packages and adding personal touches to make their day sparkle. Our dedicated team of wedding professionals are here to help and guide our couples throughout every stage of the planning process. We work closely with our couples and their suppliers to make planning a breeze and an enjoyable experience from start to finish.
Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel, Watsons Bay
With beachside views across the bay, Watsons Bay Hotel’s 32 hotel rooms and suites are nestled between stately Moreton Bay fig trees.
The stunning wedding venue features waterfront celebration spaces, mouth-watering menus and suites for weddings of all shapes and sizes.
Two stunning coastal event spaces are available to couples; the airy, white, light-drenched Sunset Room blends Sydney with Hamptons and frames dramatic sunsets with floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Top Deck is an outdoor space with million-dollar harbour views, private bar and fully retractable roof.
The picturesque scenery of Watsons Bay offers several locations for wedding ceremonies, including the sandy shoreline of Gibsons Beach, the stunning panorama of Camp Cove and underneath the lush Moreton Bay fig Tree in Robertson Park overlooking the harbour.
Estate Vaucluse House, Vaucluse
One of Sydney’s most treasured harbourside estates and gardens, Estate Vaucluse House lets couples create a private garden party for guests on the historic grounds.
The kitchen, run by celebrated Sydney chef Christine Manfield offers catering along with an onsite restaurant for sit-down and cocktail events.
Strickland House, Vaucluse
Part of Sydney Harbour National Park owned and run by the NSW Government, Strickland Estate near Vaucluse offers up eight locations for use for weddings.
Overlooking the sparkling waters of Milk Beach, 19th century Strickland Estate can be rented for weddings, with couples required to bring all wedding items, including bridal arches, columns, tables and floral arrangements.
However because the venue is located on National Park land, flower arrangements cannot contain seeds to protect the local habitat, and photographers and videographers require a small-scale photography licence to bring equipment onto the grounds.
Similarly, there are strict rules around the use of lighting and PA systems on the grounds.
For those willing to navigate some restrictions, Strickland Estate offers some of the most spectacular views onto Sydney Harbour.
Dunbar House, Watsons Bay
A historic waterfront 1830s mansion, Dunbar House is located on the doorstep of Watsons Bay with panoramic views of the harbour.
With capacity for 100 guests, the heritage space offers an unparalleled setting for wedding receptions, with in-house catering, landscaped ceremony space and multiple spaces including a vast dining room, wrap around balcony, and second-floor bar.
The Blue Room, North Bondi
While currently closed for renovations, The Blue Room at North Bondi is the closest you could possibly get to getting married on Australia’s most famous beach.
Boasting breathtaking views of Bondi Beach, the venue offers its courtyard for ceremonies, with a reception space looking out onto the beach.
Alternatively couples can choose a beachside ceremony before moving to the venue at Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club for a reception.
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