The Best Wedding Venues in Queensland

It’s no surprise why so many people head to Queensland to tie the knot. The sunny beaches, lush forests and parks, fantastic weather and, of course, stunning venues make it the perfect setting for your big day. However, the task of sifting through all of the many amazing wedding venues is a big one.

We’re here to help by minimising the massive list of incredible places to get married. The type of wedding you want will play a huge role in selecting the right venue for your needs. To cover them all, we have a host of options to suit every style and budget. So, read on for our list of the best wedding venues in Queensland and find the ideal space for the wedding of your dreams today.

In the stunning setting of Queensland, you really can’t go wrong when it comes to finding a beautiful location. That being said, some spots offer more beauty than others! We’ve listed our favourite picks for the best wedding venues in Queensland to help you in your search.

The beloved and newly renovated Bribie Island Hotel has been a local staple for over 50 years. This iconic island venue may already be known to you and your partner, offering special memories of fun times had, or it could be a new spot to discover for your special day.

Either way, this is the perfect location for a sun-soaked wedding, with several spaces on offer to suit the vibe of your big day. Choose from the following:

• The Banksia Room: Capable of housing up to 70 guests, The Banksia Room is perfect for a cocktail style wedding. This self-contained space features a projector and screen, a private bar, and exclusive facilities.
• Beer Garden: With loads of room for your wedding crew, the newly improved Beer Garden even has a kid’s playground and pizza oven for fresh wedding snacks.
• Bistro: For a seated affair, the large Bistro area can accommodate up to 1000 guests. This is an excellent option if you want to enjoy a sit-down meal followed by some dance floor action.

The Bribie Island Hotel is the perfect option for beach-lovers who want to create even more great memories and one of Queensland’s favourite pubs. What better reason to head back here for date nights in the many years to come?

Buffalo Bar is a great location for anyone who wants to get married in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. It offers style and sophistication within the walls of a heritage-listed Edwardian building. You also have three versatile function spaces to choose from to find the right vibe for your event.

Buffalo Bar offers the following function spaces:

• Hank’s Bar:  Up to 160 people can party in the heart of Buffalo, a private space that offers its own bar and all the character of this amazing venue.
• Beer Garden: This Semi-Private outdoor space has shared bar access and a standing capacity of 150, excellent for those who want a sun-drenched pub feel for their reception.
• Upper Deck: With a mixture of seating and standing, the upper deck is suited to smaller weddings of around 50 people.

This historic venue also offers an experienced event team to assist in planning your reception with access to a wide range of entertainment and catering options.

The Everton Park Hotel is exceptionally close to Brisbane CBD, making it very easy for your guests to arrive on time, ready to party. With a few options designed to accommodate anywhere from 10-200 people, your event can be truly customisable, especially when you see the food and drink packages on offer.

The EP room offers a private bar and max capacity of 80 people, and its bigger brother, the Marquee, has a similar feel but with an extended capacity of 200. Both of these options make for an excellent cocktail-style setup.

CC’S Bar is a very popular light and bright lounge that can handle 100 people, or you can size down to 60 and enjoy the views of the terrace. The Everton Park function team really know what they are doing and can work with you to tick the boxes and suit any requirements. They are exactly the professionals you want on your side when organising a big event like a wedding!

Fitzy’s Loganholme Function Centre is a central point between the Gold Coast and Brisbane CBD explicitly tailored for memorable events. The functions team will help you make the venue your own, and its high ceilings and state of the art, infinite colour changing LED lighting ensure that the wow factor is turned all the way up to eleven.

There are three main rooms at Fitzy’s, the Waterford, Sheldon and Carbrook. With varying capacities, the spaces are the perfect blank canvas on which you can build your dream reception.

The venue’s specialist wedding coordinators are experts with extensive experience in weddings of all sizes, and they can help you get the most out of your chosen space within the venue. Fitzy’s will help you have a night to remember while ensuring every photo taken looks amazing; trust us!

The Jindalee Hotel offers a beautiful functions centre close to the city centre with a Grand Ballroom perfect for a grand wedding. They also offer more intimate settings in their chic cocktail lounge bar, so weddings of all sizes are catered for.

The Jindalee offers the following function spaces which are suited for weddings:

• The Sinnamon Room: You’ll be able to seat 100 people or bump your numbers up to 180 with the Sinnamon room, a great option for a fully customisable wedding.
• The Grand Ballroom: Larger receptions will want to make use of the Grand Ballroom and its 250 seat, 400 standing capacity. The team at The Jindalee will help you make a statement in this space with its private bar, dance floor and full AV set-up.
• The Mezzanine: 150 people will party into the night overlooking the Road House Grill and tree-lined streets with full access to the private bar as well.

The Jindalee is the premium option for reception spaces in Jindalee; you’ll be able to mix luxury and fun at this much-loved spot, with a wedding tailored to your exact wants!

The Kenmore is a local favourite that has been given a modern, European-refresh while still sticking to the pub classics that are known and loved by everyone who visits. They also happen to have function spaces that turn the local into your wedding reception of choice, with all of the pub-charm to boot.

The private function room is a great choice for weddings of around 120 people and offers a private bar, bathroom, and dance floor in a customisable layout. The Kenmore team can help you turn this area into whatever you like (within reason) to create the aesthetic of your dreams.

Another great option at The Kenmore is the light-filled courtyard, perfect for a romantic setting thanks to its white bricks, greenery, fairy lights, lanterns and cushions. If you want the casual, outdoor cocktail feel for around 100 people, this section is ready to go!

The Newnham Hotel has something for everybody, and the recently renovated function rooms are a beautiful spot that will suit weddings of all shapes, sizes and styles.

In particular, the Delavan Room, the venue’s main function area, is where the party happens. Your guests will dance the night away on the large dance floor or chat at the private bar. The room accommodates 190 people seated and over 300 people standing for a cocktail style event.

The Newnham Hotel also has some wonderful outdoor areas perfect for happy snaps, so head there to ensure all your wedding day needs are taken care of.

The Regatta Hotel sits on the Brisbane River, where it has been for over 140 years and is an exquisite spot for your special day. As one of Brisbane’s most prestigious private function venues, each room has direct access to beautiful verandas and breathtaking views of the river.

This is the perfect setting for your day, and the venue offers specialist wedding coordinators who can cater to anything from intimate cocktail gatherings through to an 80-person banquet reception.

This team can relieve the stress and take care of the arrangements for you with their helpful wedding packages that can be tailored to suit your exact preferences. The Regatta Hotel is the right setting and team for an unforgettable experience.

The Spring Lake Hotel Function Centre is well-designed for wedding receptions thanks to its handy open floor plans that create very customisable event options. Located just outside the city, there are two main options for your big day.

The balcony overlooks the scenic Spring Lake and is attached to the restaurant and lounge area. The festoon lighting creates a cocktail party feel and is great for small, intimate celebrations of around 60 people.

Avenue moves the party indoors with a floating ceiling, beautiful chandeliers, and a dark wood timber panelled bar for a truly luxurious event that can handle up to 180 people.

Seated capacity: 70

The Spring Lake Hotel is surrounded by natural bushland, overlooking the lake, creating a romantic and scenic location that you’ll be delighted you chose.

Beach-lovers will absolutely want to get married at Surfair’s enviable beachside location. They have everything you’ll need from the ceremony to the reception with full access to the beach, dunes, garden, pool, and more.

If you have been dreaming of a beach wedding, the stunning views across to Old Woman Island will not disappoint. Surfair provides a choice between a charming coastal backdrop or a natural garden setting, both of which will make your wedding photos look amazing.

The venue offers a range of packages with formal sit-down or casual cocktail options. Ask about their experienced team of Wedding Planners who will make sure your beach wedding dreams come true.

The Wickham has been around since 1885 and is one of Brisbane’s most iconic venues. Huge supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community and home of Big Gay Day, which is Brisbane’s largest LGBTQIA+ festival, this heritage-listed venue is a fun and unique spot for your wedding day.

The Studio is the function space, and it can hold up to 250 people for the wildest party you’ve ever thrown. The heritage style space comes fully equipped with DJ equipment, private toilets and smoking areas. If you want to let your wild side out on your wedding night, The Wickham is a wicked choice.

No matter where you are in Queensland, one of our amazing wedding venues has you covered.

Whether you want to lean into the beach vibe or keep it luxurious and classy. Australian Venue Co. has the right space for you. Speak to the expert function teams at your venue of choice to have the stress removed from the venue set up on your big day.

With our help, you have the wedding of your dreams and a party your guests will never forget.