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31/07/2025

Rustic Barns to hire for weddings. They range from hay sheds, cow sheds, shearing sheds & stables to fruit packing barns & gardening shacks - all repurposed, some refurbished, and all with their own unique character. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that oozes warmth, character & charm, it’s hard to imagine a reception space that brings more atmosphere than the humble rustic barn.

There’s 100’s of barn wedding venues across Australia, the most unique of which can be found right here. From Victoria’s high country to the urban suburbs of Brisbane & Sydney, check out our favourite rustic barns to hire for weddings in the comments below.
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27/05/2025

Among the best private properties to hire for weddings in Australia right now are grand estates & Italian mansions (styled with real gold leaf gilding), luxury farmhouses with no curfew and hilltop Airbnbs with views for days.

Here's a list of 22 amazing private property wedding venues in NSW. Scroll to the end for links to amazing properties in QLD & VIC.

https://www.wedlockers.com.au/wedding-planning/nsw/venues/private-property-wedding-hire-nsw

05/03/2025

It's open day season for wedding venues across much of Australia at the moment, with a swathe of amazing places welcoming you to visit over the next few weeks... Have a browse in the comments below for open days near you - some have awesome deals on offer in conjunction with attendance.

Know of another open day? Feel free to share below...
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12/02/2025

On the hunt for a wedding photographer who's work you absolutely love? This curation features our favourite candid photographers across Australia, with a focus on those who bring a unique specialty or style to your wedding. Some of the world's best wedding photographers are on this list, and if you're on a budget there's some up & coming photographers that offer amazing quality images, currently at unicorn rates. (There's one under $1,000!)
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There's a candid wedding photographer to suit every budget in this list of Australia's leading documentary style wedding photographers.

03/01/2025

Here's some of the most unique country wedding venues in Australia right now.... Brand new venues now online here: https://wedlockers.com.au/planning/country-wedding-venues-nsw

18/11/2024

Wedding Planners - who we recommend, what they do & what they cost...

🔹Full Service: $5,000 - $12,000+
Styling, design, planning & on the day coordination
🔹Partial Planning: $2,200+
Styling or planning depending on their specialty
🔹2 - 8 Weeks Out: $2,200+
Vendor management, on-the-day coordination
🔹Day-of Coordination: $1,000 - $1,800+
Hang, place, tie, arrange, set up and manage run sheet

Tasks to outsource to your wedding planner:
🔸Shortlist wedding venues
🔸Curate the best photographers for your taste & budget
🔸Curate the best celebrants to suit your vibe & budget
🔸Style consultation (book a planner who specialises in styling)
🔸Source & book hire furniture & decor
🔸Source other vendors as required
🔸Review contracts & package inclusions
🔸Schedule appointments for cake & menu tastings
🔸Schedule hair & make up trials
🔸Schedule appointment with florist
🔸Keep track of budget
🔸Track RSVPs including dietary requirements
🔸Manage accommodation (for destination weddings)
🔸Run sheet creation
🔸Manage seating layout
🔸Create wedding website & gift registry
🔸On-the-day set up (laying out hire furniture, table styling etc)
🔸On-the-day coordination (liaise with vendors & guests to keep to schedule)

Find a recommended list of wedding planners here: https://wedlockers.com.au/planning/wedding-planners-nsw

This shortlist of professional wedding planners includes the who's who of organising weddings across New South Wales. They range from on-the-day wedding coordinators to full service styling & planning experts.

01/10/2024

Orchard Wedding Venues - where you dine under a canopy of festoon lights amongst picturesque rows of lush fruit trees.

https://www.wedlockers.com.au/planning/orchard-wedding-venues

These incredibly romantic ceremony & reception spaces include macadamia farms, finger lime orchards, avocado farms, olive groves, cider apple orchards and citrus tree farms.

If you’re looking for a unique outdoor venue for your big day, they don’t come much more one-of-a-kind than these amazing spaces.

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09/09/2024

Here's a list of private estates to hire for weddings in Victoria. They're all exclusive-use properties with guest accommodation where your entire wedding is in one place. Most offer the option of hosting a welcome night & recovery brunch onsite.

https://wedlockers.com.au/planning/private-property-wedding-venues-in-victoria

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This list of private estates to hire for weddings in Victoria are all private properties with onsite accommodation where your entire wedding can be hosted in one place.

08/07/2024

In a hurry to tie the knot? Here's how to get married quickly in Australia and a list of last-minute wedding packages & pricing that make it easy to get legally hitched fast.
https://wedlockers.com.au/planning/get-married-quickly-in-australia
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The quickest & easiest way to get married in Australia is with one of these legals only weddings including a simple ceremony with all legal documentation.

22/06/2024

From secluded beaches & private islands, to idyllic piers and secret retreats. Queensland's tropical coastline hides a delightful mix of magical wedding venues that are among Australia's funkiest places to say "I do".

Here's a shortlist of the most unique wedding destinations in QLD, from quirky weekend getaways to edgy city hideouts.

https://wedlockers.com.au/planning/unique-wedding-venues-in-queensland

This list of unique wedding venues in QLD includes an eclectic mix of funky wedding destinations that all have magical ceremony & reception spaces.

09/06/2024

Looking for a wedding venue that's guaranteed to wow your guests? This curated selection of luxury wedding venues are all beautiful destinations where your entire wedding day is in one scenic location - including onsite accommodation.

https://wedlockers.com.au/planning/luxury-wedding-venues-australia

These 30 exclusive wedding venues are the most beautiful places to get married in Australia and come with 5 star ceremony & reception spaces plus luxury onsite accommodation.

05/05/2024

Intimate wedding venues for 2 - 60 guests... Updated to include the newest wedding destinations in 2024 venues this shortlist of Australia's best small wedding locations are largely all-inclusive venues that come with accommodation onsite too...

https://wedlockers.com.au/planning/best-small-wedding-venues-australia

Looking for the best small wedding venues in Australia? Here's a list of the most beautiful small and intimate wedding venues in Australia. All of these amazing locations cater for micro weddings with 2 - 60 guests and offer a mix of BYO and all inclusive packages.