Outdoor Wedding Venues in Brisbane
Outdoor Wedding Venues: Brisbane | Gold Coast
Looking for an outdoor wedding venue in Brisbane? With its balmy Queensland climate and picturesque scenery, Brisbane is a beautiful location for outdoor weddings and offers a wide variety of garden venues, rooftop spaces, parks and other picturesque places to get married in nature.
Brisbane has some of the most beautiful outdoor wedding venues Australia has to offer with many located in the valleys and hills surrounding the city. The Brisbane River and CBD offers several intimate spaces for courtyard and rooftop weddings while the city's outer suburbs deliver on affordable and unique outdoor rooms for stunning garden weddings.
Below is a curated list of our favourite outdoor wedding venues in Brisbane. All of these picturesque places are amazing spots for garden weddings and come with outdoor reception venues with beautiful views or unique backdrops.
These are the 18 best outdoor wedding venues in Brisbane.
18 Best Outdoor Wedding Venues in Brisbane
1. Workshops Rail Yard
- Location: North Street, North Ipswich, QLD 4305
- Capacity: 300
- Wedding Packages: $90+/pp
The Moving Goods Hall at the Workshops Rail Museum is one of the most unique outdoor wedding venues in Brisbane. Fully covered under 11 metre high soaring ceilings but open on 3 sides, the hall has the feel of an outdoor space with the benefit of being fully weatherproof.
This amazing space features genuine train tracks, a centrepiece PB 15, No444 steam locomotive which puffs fog on cue and timber tables and chairs. Ceremonies can be held in front of the hall's grand 1901 industrial doors, beside the engine or in the gardens under a giant fig tree.
2. The Black Brisbane
- Location: 35 Collingwood Street, Albion, QLD 4010
- Capacity: 170
- Wedding Packages: Flexible
At the industrial chic warehouse of The Black Brisbane is a covered outdoor area suitable for alfresco weddings of up to 60 seated guests or 170 for cocktail functions. Originally a timber yard, The Black is now one of Brisbane's most unique indoor/outdoor wedding venues offering an ambient & rustic setting furnished with a mismatch of vintage tables and chairs.
The courtyard has a clear roof where the sun shines through creating a light-filled all-weather ceremony & reception space. Just inside the industrial roller doors is a rustic bar area that serves up drinks packages or caters for drinks on consumption. Catering is provided onsite and there's little to no need for any styling making The Black a very affordable option.
3. Garden Weddings at Black Hall
- Location: 87 George Street, Kalbar, QLD 4309
- Capacity: 90
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Located behind White Chapel and Black Hall Kalbar is a private little outdoor bar area that's perfect for intimate garden weddings. The completely covered bar area has a rustic barn vibe and opens onto lawns and gardens on two sides. Festoon lighting is extendable into the gardens so you can either have an under-cover outdoor wedding reception or open air dining under the stars.
Wedding packages are fully catered and come furnished with mismatched vintage chairs and tables. In the event of wet weather the chapel and barn are made available for your use.
4. Hillstone St Lucia
- Location: Carawa Street, Saint Lucia, QLD 4067
- Capacity: 10 - 800
- Wedding Packages: $168+/pp
Set on 4000m2 with views over lush park-like grounds and rolling golf greens, Hillstone St Lucia is one of the best outdoor wedding venues in Brisbane. The grand refurbished clubhouse and its surrounding garden areas offer a range of indoor/outdoor wedding spaces oozing in relaxed, European elegance.
This private courtyard is suitable for garden weddings of up to 100 guests and can also be used as an alfesco reception venue seating a cosy 32 guests encased in tall green hedges. A less rustic outdoor setting is available at the clubhouse library with long tables able to be set up in the adjoining courtyard.
5. Rainforest Gardens
- Location: 196 Mount View Road, Mount Cotton, QLD 4165
- Capacity: 40 - 150
- Wedding Packages: All Inclusive
Rainforest Gardens is a 27 acre mountainside oasis that hosts incredible outdoor weddings immersed in a forty year old hoop pine forest. A spectacular lake-side amphitheatre plays host to incredible garden wedding ceremonies and there is an open air pavilion for romantic outdoor wedding receptions overlooking views of the Moreton Bay coastline.
Located just 40 minutes from Brisbane’s CBD, the property is easily accessed for ceremonies and elopements, or you can experience the full splendour of the property staying in the 4 luxurious chalets which come as standard inclusions with the all inclusive wedding packages.
6. MIRRA Brisbane
- Location: 86 Bridge Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
- Capacity: 20 - 350
- Cocktail Packages: $79+/pp + drinks
- Seated Packages: $135/pp + drinks
Hidden in the side streets of Fortitude Valley, MIRRA's one-of-a-kind outdoor wedding venue sets a romantic scene draped in festoon lighting, framed by hand-crafted opulent gold doors and decorated with a simple reminder to soak up "tonight" in neon. This intimate cocktail courtyard can be hired for wedding ceremonies, seated receptions & cocktail events.
Mirra is a converted industrial warehouse that has been elegantly transformed into a French-inspired cocktail lounge and wedding venue. It has a decadent interior styled with midnight mosaic tiles, cascading mirrors and a romantic fairy-lit canopy and comes with all inclusive garden wedding packages including use of indoor spaces as required.
7. The Lussh Brisbane
- Location: 5 Hubert Street, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102
- Capacity: 350
- Minimum Spend: $6,500 + food
Set in a 100 year old heritage listed building that was once a heavy metal night club, The Lussh now offers a modern (and soundproof) warehouse space that has been beautifully styled with contrasting white arch walls and polished concrete floors. But it is the incredible garden area with its dramatic cliff backdrop that makes The Lussh one of the best outdoor wedding venues in Brisbane.
Hidden behind the reception venue, the festoon-lit garden and its natural cliff wall provides an intimate setting with wow factor for both wedding ceremonies, and cocktails & canapés as the sun sets. Wedding packages come with a choice of 4 preferred caterers, drinks package options and if you like - a complete wedding planning service.
8. The Warehouse Rooftop Brisbane
- Location: 8 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
- Capacity: 100 - 1,000
- Wedding Packages: $123 - $415/pp
Located in a heritage-listed building with an open-air rooftop terrace that overlooks stunning views of Fortitude Valley, The Warehouse is one of the most spectacular outdoor wedding venues in Brisbane.
Inside are moody and sophisticated spaces that include a loft with 7 metre high cathedral ceilings and exposed brick walls which adjoins the rooftop space and has a luxe lounge breakaway area. There's also a refurbished speakeasy-style hall with an overlooking mezzanine.
9. Society Rooftop - Brisbane Racing Club
- Location: 230 Lancaster Road, Ascot, QLD 4007
- Capacity: 50 - 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Brisbane Racing Club is an affordable wedding location with outside venues for ceremonies and receptions that cater for all weather scenarios. The raceway features character-rich heritage buildings oozing in old world charm and with the unique race course backdrop and horse stables offers an unending variety of wedding photo opportunities.
The Society Rooftop wedding venue caters for outdoor receptions in one of Eagle Farms oldest grandstands. The covered space overlooks expansive gardens and fairy-lit fig trees and has a private outdoor bar and modern furnishings. Up to 80 guests can be seated for intimate dinners under the stars or 200 can be catered for a cocktail reception including outdoor lounge areas.
10. Cherbon Waters
- Location: 121 Cherbon Street, Burbank, QLD 4156
- Capacity: 320
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Situated on the Leslie Harrison Reservoir and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, Cherbon Waters offers a unique opportunity to get married in a beautiful garden location. Set within the grounds of an expansive equestrian property, the park-like venue comes with a covered gazebo on the lake and a sandstone-floor garden marquee.
All inclusive wedding packages start at $150 per person including a waterfront ceremony, photos in the gardens and a catered reception in the silk lined marquee. Expect lots of tall gum trees and native bushland backdrops just 25 minutes from the Brisbane CBD.
11. Mary Mae's
- Location: 119 Lamington Street, New Farm, QLD 4005
- Capacity: 200 - 300
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
If you're looking for an outdoor wedding venue on Brisbane River, the popular bar & restaurant of Mary Mae's delivers two options. The Sun Room which runs along the riverfront caters for up to 120 guests and has large bifold windows that retract over the river. There's also an Observation Deck which is a small riverfront space with a retractable roof suitable for casual events of up to 40 guests.
Mary Mae's is located at Brisbane Powerhouse adjacent to New Farm Park and offers a plethora of wedding ceremony options a short walk away. The CityCat, ferry services and ample free parking onsite make Mary Mae's an effortlessly cool spot for alfresco weddings.
12. Riverbend Terrace Brisbane Powerhouse
- Location: 119 Lamington Street, New Farm, QLD 4005
- Capacity: 10 - 312
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Riverbend Terrace at Brisbane Powerhouse is a spacious outdoor event area overlooking magnificent views of the Brisbane River. The covered deck is ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies and cocktail style receptions seating up to 40 guests or catering for 80 standing.
The Brisbane Powerhouse is a contemporary industrial style building and one of the city's most iconic landmarks, surrounded by a plethora of wedding photo opportunities. All inclusive wedding packages are catered by Wine & Dine'm and pricing reflects the average cost for weddings in Brisbane.
13. Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens
- Location: 59 Bundaleer Street, Brookfield, QLD 4069
- Capacity: 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive (BYO drinks)
- Elopement Packages: All inclusive (BYO drinks)
Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens is one of the best nature wedding venues in Brisbane with two seperate sites located in private areas on opposite sides of the property. Both outdoor areas are immersed in lush tropical rainforest and feature a ceremony location and adjoining reception space.
One of the sites is a sun drenched deck with a wooden arbour and adjoining barn-style treetops reception venue. The other is lawned area with a Jacaranda Tree and large permanent garden marquee.
14. Victoria Park Brisbane
- Location: 309 Herston Road, Herston, QLD 4006
- Capacity: 15 - 400
- Wedding Packages: $110+/pp
The Victoria Park wedding venues are located on a disused golf course 2km from the CBD and have a beautiful outlook over rolling green parklands with views to the city skyline. There are 5 reception venues within the precinct and all have adjoining decks, balconies, terraces and courtyards for wedding ceremonies outside.
One of these beautiful Brisbane venues is a grand wedding marquee which seats up to 372 guests and opens on all sides to create an outdoor room. Packages start at $120 per person including a 5 hour wedding with catering and drinks. Asian and Indian cuisines are available along with non-alcoholic drink packages.
15. Electric Avenue
- Location: 23 Logan Road, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102
- Capacity: 16 - 150
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Hidden behind Electric Avenue in the arts & culture precinct of Woolloongabba is a private and character-rich courtyard that's perfect for intimate outdoor weddings. The open-air space features exposed brick heritage walls, retro posters, vintage decor and seats 10 - 16 guests or slightly more for a cocktail reception.
16. Canvas Club Weddings
- Location: 16b Logan Road, Woolloongabba, QLD 4102
- Capacity: 10 - 60
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Garden wedding venues don't come any cooler than at this popular cocktail bar. Nestled behind a heritage-listed building in the theatre precinct of Woolloongabba is a secret little vintage garden decorated with hanging green baskets, bold wall murals and retro posters. In this quirky little space, cocktails are shaken and stirred by some of Australia's best mixologists.
The uber-cool courtyard comes with exclusive venue hire, custom-crafted cocktails and finger food from a tapas style menus from an affordable $2,500. The garden seats up to 20 guests, caters for cocktail events of up to 50 guests and comes with alternative private dining spaces in the event of wet weather.
17. The Lakehouse Folk
- Location: Lake Baron, Sunshine Coast Hinterland
- Capacity: 12
- Accommodation: Sleeps 10
If you're looking for backyard wedding venue for an intimate elopement, The Lakehouse Folk is situated just over an hour north of Brisbane and comes with sweeping views over Lake Baroon. With a maximum capacity of just 12 guests, this incredible backyard is ideal for relaxed picnic weddings with a BYO cheese platter & champers.
Venue hire includes exclusive use of the The Lakehouse lawns with optional accommodation in one or two onsite cottages. Elopement packages start at $1,000 and include your ceremony arbour, signing table and chairs, and go up to $5,000 depending on accommodation requirements. You can bring your own celebrant and photographer.
18. Samford Valley Weddings
- Location: Hansen Road, Yugar, QLD 4520
- Capacity: 45
- Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Samford Valley is an outdoor wedding ceremony venue set in a tranquil rainforest just 40 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. The venue includes an open-air timber chapel with a roof and access to the surrounding forest for wedding photos including a quiet creekside setting and nearby waterfall.
With a hire fee of just $600 Samford Valley offers incredible value for affordable rainforest weddings. You can bring all your own suppliers, style the timber platform as you like and there is typically one wedding per day - so no need to rush.
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