Looking for the perfect wedding venue is arguably just as important as the white dress. To save you time, energy, and (hopefully) a few bucks, we at Urban List have come up with our pick of the best wedding venues in and around Brisbane/Meanjin.
No need to stress, bridezilla—here’s your guide to the most Instagrammable as hell venues to cement your love.
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The Calile Hotel
48 James St, Fortitude Valley
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Voted the 25th best hotel in the world and best in Oceania, it’s little surprise The Calile Hotel is such a popular place to make it official. With its outdoor amphitheatre, elegant indoor ballrooms, and rooftop oasis, this venue suits events of all sizes. Their dedicated team is in place to nut out all the details (best man speeches are outside their jurisdiction—sorry). With an on-site spa to help you pamper and prepare, luxe accommodation for you and your guests, and an iconic 27-metre Slim Aaron’s style pool waiting for alfresco cocktails the next day to help you ease your way into married life, The Calile have you covered got before, during, and after the big white dress moment.
Kooroomba Lavender Farm
168 F M Bells Road, Mount Alford
Gasp-worthy wedding photos are a guarantee at Kooroomba Lavender Farm. Just 60 minutes from Brisbane, the property features a six-hectare vineyard, lavender field, Scenic Rim mountain views, on-site chapel, and award winning restaurant. Better still, the farm has their own wedding planning team, who’ll assist you with every detail. Catering to all sizes of weddings from cocktail style receptions to larger groups, you’ll have no trouble making a commitment to Kooroomba.
Miss Midgley's
135 James Street, New Farm
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An intimate place with a unique atmosphere, Miss Midgley’s is a boutique heritage hotel prime for private events. With five luxury apartments, you and yours can book out every room, gather for pre drinks, and make the most of your time all in the one location. With its own pool and ground floor private courtyards intertwined, there are plenty of spots for your ceremony and photos with gorgeous backdrops. Fun fact: Miss Midgley’s is pet friendly, so your pooch can also join the celebrations.
Elm House
1956 Mount Glorious Road, Mount Glorious
Tucked away in the serene Mount Glorious, Elm House is a tranquil rainforest retreat surrounded by the D’Aguilar National Park just 50 minutes from Brisbane. Combining romance with charm, the space is warm and inviting—perfect for intimate weddings. From the 50-seat banquet hall to the cosy fireside lounge, charming bar, and expansive deck and gardens, Elm House is the perfect backdrop for a wedding that unfolds at your own pace, allowing you to savor every moment in the peaceful embrace of nature.
The Refinery
12 Austin Street, Newstead
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Romance is in the air—particularly at warehouse-come-wedding-venue, The Refinery. Featuring polished concrete floors, minimalist decor, and an outdoor courtyard, the world is your oyster when it comes to customising the space to suit your style. Their on-site team has everything covered, so you don’t have to lift a finger—leave those moves for the dancefloor.
Factory 51
51 Holdsworth Street, Coorparoo
Euro wedding vibes without the cost of a flight? Got you sorted. Coorparoo’s iconic urban venue Factory 51 serves up boutique beverages and delicious Italian cuisine—and that’s just the half of it. Making life easy for their brides-to-be, this warehouse space can cater your wedding ceremony and reception, and serves up their Italian feast family-style with plated courses, roaming canapes, cocktails, and cake. Big tick.
Smoked Garage
126 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley
Image credit: Smoked Garage | White Parrot Photography (Instagram)
Less about white tablecloths and more into rustic, rock and roll vibes, Smoked Garage is an ex-bike workshop offering a truly unique wedding day experience. Decked out with crystal chandeliers, bespoke artwork, vintage motorbikes, a private bar, and flooded with natural light, this funky joint has three spaces for you to choose to say your ‘I do’s’ in, and can host up to 400 guests. Go big, or go home.
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White Chapel And Black Hall
87 George Street, Kalbar
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Hitch a ride an hour from Brisbane and take a seat in a pew at White Chapel—a charming country-style chapel where love is in the air every day. Featuring original timber floors, iron chandeliers, and gothic-style altar, this traditional setting is nothing short of old school romance. For a change of pace without walking too far in those white wedding heels, you’ll find Black Hall—a former Sunday School turned rustic reception venue—just behind the chapel.
The Black
35-37 Collingwood Street, Albion
Turning an industrial warehouse into a modern and sophisticated venue, The Black has enough space to host 200 guests on your big day. Featuring fire pits, sub-tropical laneways, and an arbor-covered courtyard, this relaxed setting makes getting hitched a breeze. All that alongside award-winning catering, and you’ve got yourself a deal.
Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens
59 Bundaleer Street, Brookfield
Image credit: Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens | Foy & Co Weddings (Instagram)
Now here’s a wedding venue to brag about to the grandkids. Just 20 minutes from the CBD, Bundaleer Rainforest Gardens is home to four acres of lush flora, jacaranda trees, and bubbling streams. Offering four locations to choose from within the property, Bundaleer’s wedding packages come with a range of options you can tailor to fit your vision. With in-house stylists, trusted suppliers, chef-designed canapes, and plenty of natural beauty all rolled into the one venue, why say ‘yes’ to anyone else?
The Joinery
244 Montague Road, West End
Create, connect, celebrate. That’s the sentiment of The Joinery—a sleek architectural space with the potential to transform into your Pinterest wedding day dream. Giving you free reign to style it your way, The Joinery is your canvas—so go nuts, bridezilla (just teasing). Accommodating up to 200 standing guests, and 180 for a sit-down affair, the venue works exclusively with Chez Nous catering to give you and your guests the feed of a lifetime.
Rainforest Gardens
196 Mount View Road, Mount Cotton
Image credit: Rainforest Gardens | Figtree Pictures (Instagram)
Every fairytale wedding needs a breathtaking backdrop, and that’s where Rainforest Gardens comes in. Nestled amongst old hoop pines, lush gardens, and exotic flora, you’ll find the hidden oasis at the highest point of Mount Cotton—a 40 minute drive from Brisbane. For the big day, the expansive 27-acre property is all yours, with ample opportunities to grab gorgeous wedding photos. With packages varying in price and inclusions—all of which will knock your socks off—Rainforest Gardens promises a day you’ll never forget.
Albert River Winery
869 Mundoolun Connection Road, Tamborine
Sprawling vineyards on your wedding day? Now that’s worth raising your glass to. Located within the Scenic Rim, Albert River Winery allows you to walk down the aisle in style. Offering a range of wedding packages, you and your boo can choose from seven different ceremony spaces on site, catering to your taste and budget. From the historic chapel to the grand ballroom, the team will ensure your day goes off without a hitch. Let the wine flow.
The Warehouse
8 McLachlan Street, Fortitude Valley
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Made for making truly magical moments, The Warehouse in Fortitude Valley offers a space that’s elegant and classic in all the right ways. With crystal chandeliers, billowing fabric, arched windows, and rooftop views, this romantic backdrop is perfect for those looking to up the ante—no detail spared. From the florals to the food, furnishings, and fireworks, their wedding team will help you decide all the details, and offer on the day management so you don’t have to stress about a thing—just your vowels.
Howard Smith Wharves
5 Boundary St, Brisbane CBD
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Kiss your bride overlooking the Story Bridge and city skyline at one of Howard Smith Wharves reception venues. Here, you’ll have your choice of the Rivershed, Bougainvillea House, or Green House, which cater to big and small wedding groups, offering beautifully designed spaces brought together with the help of their on-site wedding team. Serving up restaurant-quality menus crafted by their culinary team, you’ll be served nothing but the best on your big day.
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