Your guide to Bowral wedding venues for 2027

Bowral and the surrounding Southern Highlands offer a lovely mix of gardens, historic houses and country venues. The places in this guide are spread across Bowral, Berrima and Sutton Forest, so plan travel around the actual addresses.

I have photographed many celebrations in this region and love the way a country setting can give a wedding room to breathe. This shortlist is a starting point for venue visits and current quotes.

Bowral and nearby venues

Compare the whole experience: ceremony, reception, accommodation, transport and the wet-weather plan. A beautiful building is only one part of a comfortable celebration.

Bendooley Estate, Berrima

Bendooley Estate is known for its Book Barn and Stables. They are different spaces, so ask which setting best suits your guest list and plans.

The books, timber and surrounding gardens give the Book Barn its character. See my Bendooley Estate wedding photos.

The grounds offer a variety of portrait locations. Discuss which areas will be available during your booking.

The Stables offers another distinct reception setting. Use the venue’s current information to compare the two.

At the weddings I have photographed here, the team’s experience helped the day flow comfortably. Ask about the planning support included in your package.

I particularly enjoy having such a range of backgrounds close together: gardens, open areas and mature trees. It makes it easier to create varied photographs without a long excursion.

Montrose House, Sutton Forest

I have loved photographing at Montrose House. Its gardens and tall trees gave the weddings in these galleries a wonderful atmosphere. See my Montrose House wedding photos.

These stories record past celebrations. Contact the property about current event availability and arrangements before using it as a planning reference.

Hopewood House, Bowral

Hopewood House offers a historic house and garden setting. Ask about current event spaces, guest numbers and the facilities included in the hire.

Centennial Vineyards, Bowral

Centennial Vineyards Restaurant combines vineyard surroundings with a restaurant reception. The courtyard and stonework give it a distinctive feel.

Compare the indoor and outdoor spaces during a visit, including where guests will gather between the ceremony and dinner.

The Gibraltar Bowral

The Gibraltar Bowral offers weddings and on-site accommodation. A hotel setting can be useful if you want guests to spend more of the weekend together.

Ask about room allocations, event spaces and whether other functions will take place during your stay. Confirm the details for your booking rather than relying on an older package.

Somerley House, Sutton Forest

Somerley House is another garden and historic-house setting in the wider region. Contact the venue for current wedding arrangements and compare it with nearby options during your visit.

Peppers Craigieburn, Bowral

Craigieburn has featured in this guide for its country-hotel setting. Confirm the current operator, wedding offering and capacity directly.

The Rift Estate, Bowral

The Rift featured in the original guide for its heritage architecture. Ask directly whether the property can host your proposed event, rather than assuming an accommodation booking includes permission for a wedding.

Explore the wider region

For more options, see the Southern Highlands wedding venue guide and South Coast wedding venue guide.

If you would like photographs that capture the people and atmosphere of your day, tell me what you are planning.