Small & Micro Wedding Guide. Wollongong & Shoalhaven Best Venue’s & Packages
Planning a micro-wedding, elopement ceremony and celebration? Small and intimate weddings are beautiful. Firstly, congrats! Secondly, we have cherry picked some stunning micro wedding venues Illawarra wide. Get dreamy planning your small wedding around Wollongong / South Coast of NSW. From affordable to luxury small weddings, here’s our What’s on in Wollongong insider guide to small and super special.
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City Beach Function Centre
1 Marine Drive, Wollongong NSW 2500
Experience Wollongong’s only award-winning, premier beachfront wedding venue – say ‘I do’ with exquisite views of the Pacific Ocean. So much more than just the perfect backdrop, the food, service, and events teams at City Beach Function Centre are passionate about making your celebration personal and unforgettable. Their all-inclusive Elopement Wedding Package is at $7,500.00 and is based on 20 people. This package includes celebrant, photographer, food & beverage package, wedding cake, florals, private room and more.
With a unique blend of award-winning service, luxurious state-of-the art facilities and enchanting oceanfront views, it’s easy to see why City Beach Function Centre is one of Australia’s most awarded reception venues. Get in touch with their team here.
Sage Hotel, Wollongong
Level 1, 60-62 Harbour Street Wollongong NSW 2500
Sage Hotel Wollongong is here to make your special day all about you with all your wedding needs covered under one roof. Starting with a private terrace ceremony, followed by your ideal reception and retiring to their romantic Sage Suite. Wedding Packages start from just $79pp for 50 guests!
They have a highly skilled team of coordinators to ensure they bring you the day you’ve always wanted. Whether it’s needing that photo taken, a pre-wedding pep talk or just someone to hold the flowers whilst you take that much needed drink, they offer that personal touch. Enquire about their micro and larger Wedding Packages here.
Port Kembla Golf Club
Golf Place Primbee NSW 2502
Experience unforgettable moments at Port Kembla Golf Club, where elegance meets excellence. Host your functions, weddings, and special events in our stunning venue, surrounded by lush greens and panoramic views. Our dedicated team ensures seamless celebrations with exquisite catering and personalised service, making every moment a cherished memory.
Discover the perfect blend of sophistication and scenic beauty at Port Kembla Golf Club – where exceptional events come to life. Get in touch with their Wedding & Events team here.
Terrara House
77 Millbank Road, Terara NSW 2540
Located a scenic 2.5 hour drive from Sydney and 1 hour from Wollongong, Terrara House is located in the centre of the Shoalhaven region. Every wedding at Terrara House is highly bespoke and offers each couple an array of options to make their day truly unique.
Set on 17 acres of manicured grounds, also comprises of a championship sized tennis court, swimming pool, Artisan produce garden, Scottish Highland Cows and expanses of beautifully tendered to gardens.
Terrara House also specialises in Elopement, Micro & Intimate Weddings. They have created all-inclusive packages so that you can enjoy a seamless and hassle-free experience while having more time to enjoy the journey. Packages are tailored for Elopements (up to 20), Micro (up to 40) and Intimate (up to 60). Learn more here now.
The Imperial at Clifton
Just 500m from the famed Sea Cliff Bridge, the iconic venue is located in the township of Clifton on the tourist road known as the Grand Pacific Drive. Perched on the clifftop above numerous neighbouring quaint coastal towns and beaches, the venue boasts wide-reaching views of the Pacific Ocean and the escarpment; making The Imperial at Clifton a destination in itself.
Explore Draper & Co our bespoke event space clad with dark timber flooring, original brick walls and magnificent ocean views.
With numerous distinctive spaces spread along our three floors, we can cater for celebrations up to 110. Click here to view their Wedding Packages.
The Shellharbour Club
At The Shellharbour Club they listen to your desires to ensure your wedding day is unique, inspiring and romantic. With six versatile event spaces and a diverse range of delicious menus to choose from, their highly professional events team will cater for groups of all sizes.
From an intimate space to a grand event, every wedding can be catered for at The Shellharbour Club. Contact their Events Team for more information regarding your event: [email protected] or call 4296 7155.
Seeker Brewing
1 Industrial Road Unanderra NSW 2526
For a wedding space with a difference that is cool, laid back and funky, Seeker Brewing offers Unanderra’s coolest warehouse vibes – and also offers FREE room hire with any pre-paid bar tab, with costs starting around $2k. Seeker Brewing is home to some of the finest craft beers in our region and offers a large and diverse range for all private and corporate functions and events – and now weddings! Get in touch with their team here.
Altitude 1148
Southern Gateway Centre, M1 Princes Motorway, Bulli Tops NSW 2516
At Altitude 1148 your wedding day will be intimate and romantic, stunningly sophisticated and distinctively yours. They offer exclusivity* of their entire venue, which means there will be only one wedding being held at their venue at a time and our restaurant closes to the public, allowing their team to cater to your every need.
They offer an impressive selection of culinary choices for a variety of tastes and can host your wedding right on site if you desire. Different packages can accommodate a variety of guest counts and dining set ups, including smaller, intimate-style weddings for a cocktail setting.
You will be provided with professional service, delicious food, a premium venue and an experienced wedding coordinator to organise your wedding day and take care of you on the night. Not to mention their amazing views which your guests will be raving about for years to come!
Click here to get in touch and make an enquiry with their venue.
The Icon Wollongong
10 Town Hall Place, Wollongong NSW 2500
Whatever celebration you have in mind, The Icon’s private Viper Room will be the perfect space for you and your wedding guests with FREE Room Hire!
The Viper Room offers exclusive use for weddings and wedding groups for up to 40 people, with no minimum spend or time restrictions. The Viper Room offers your very own private sanctuary in the heart of the Wollongong CBD. Table service and canape style menu starting from as little as $25 per head.
Whole Venue Hire for Weddings & Larger Group Bookings – available for up to 180 capacity with exclusive use Friday or Sunday. No minimum spend with function packages available.
Their dedicated team will work with you, so your event is everything you want and more. For all wedding enquiries, email or phone Dimitri on [email protected] or (02) 4244 3737. You can also learn more about The Icon Wollongong here.
Three Flamingos Espresso – Albion Park
Three Flamingos Espresso Albion Park, offers delicious dining, online event catering, functions & party space!
Their large, 65 seat dining room is also available on select afternoons and nights to hire out for private functions and events. Set it up with your own personalised decorations, a dance floor, gift and game tables or buffet style seating. Perfect for baby and bridal showers, birthday parties, micro weddings/receptions and Christmas parties. Click here to view their packages.
Want to find out more? Request a call back from their friendly functions team today! Learn more here.
Wollongong Botanic Garden
40 Murphys Avenue Keiraville, NSW 2500
Wollongong Botanic Garden sets the stage for a wedding infused with nature and is the quintessential location for a couple who adores the great outdoors. No matter the season, let the stunning landscape of Wollongong Botanic Garden create the perfect setting for your wedding or commitment ceremony.
Wedding & ceremony pricing starts at $670 per hour (includes an extra 1hr either side for set up and pack down). Event pricing: $670 per hour (includes an extra 1hr either side for set up and pack down). The Garden has the one hire price per hour, with the option to hire an equipment package at a small extra cost if the ceremony is in their Rose Garden.
In the Spring, let the soft sounds of the creek accompany your ceremony, and in summer, surround yourself with the exquisite roses in our splendid formal English Rose Garden. In autumn, the vibrant foliage will set the stage for a wedding filled with colour, and in the winter, imagine a dramatic red desert backdrop for your wedding photography.
You’ll find the perfect setting for your outdoor ceremony – from intimate to grand gatherings, and everything in between. The Garden’s most popular spaces include the Rose Garden, the Australia Arid Collection, Temple Garden, Turpentine Lawn and Woodland Garden. Get in touch with their Weddings & Events team here.
The Lagoon Restaurant
Stuart Park, Grand Pacific Drive, Wollongong NSW 2500
Create a beachside wedding that is personalised, intimate and reflects you as a couple. The Lagoon Restaurant is excited to announce their Midweek Micro Wedding Package. This small wedding package for up to 50 guests is for weddings between Monday – Thursday. Package includes 1 hour ceremony, private use of their Grace Room for 3 hours, 2-course Menu and a 3-Hour Beverage Package + more extras. Perfect, special and memorable. Learn more here.
Figbird Cottage
330 Comerong Island Road, Terara NSW 2540
Figbird Cottage is an award-winning, unique wedding, event & accommodation venue in the stunning Shoalhaven. They cater to bespoke elopements & micro weddings where they’ll create the event of your dreams with their all-inclusive packages including accommodation – they are the perfect option for a very affordable wedding in one of the prettiest places on the South Coast.
Figbird Cottage is one of the most affordable wedding venues in the Illawarra for exclusive use locations. This pretty garden spot offers all-inclusive day hire with 2 night’s accommodation. There are two cottages onsite that sleep 8 people.
Home to the South Coast’s largest marquee with sweeping rural views, stunning gardens + premium catering & facilities, it’s the perfect South Coast getaway for your perfect and intimate wedding celebration. Get in touch with their Events Team now here.
Dine In by Brooke Silk
Dine In — Founded by local, award-winning Chef Brooke Silk, is Wollongong’s premier Private Chef service, dedicated to bringing quality dining and find food directly to you anytime of the year – and is the perfect choice for a hassle-free, incredible feast for your special day. Perfect for any occasion — from weddings, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, milestone events, to private parties.
Servicing the Illawarra, South Coast, Highlands, and the Greater Sydney area. Servicing the Illawarra, South Coast, Highlands, and the Greater Sydney area. No matter where you are, enjoy exclusive dining experiences tailored for groups of 6 or more. Smaller groups are welcome. Get in touch with Brooke and her team now here.
Pony & Wolf Bespoke Pop-Up Picnics
Wollongong, Shoalhaven, South Coast & Sydney
Looking for styling for your intimate or simple wedding that is totally special and perfect – and a relaxed yet beautiful way to celebrate your special day with just a few friends or perhaps a larger group?
Pony & Wolf can style and create the perfect vibe for you with our signature rustic luxe styling for any number up to 50. You can choose from low bohemian style or high tables with chairs – or why not a mix of both?
Gorgeous parasols, garden settings with abundant rugs and cushions, table settings with vintage crystal glassware, pretty cutlery, florals, foliage and other pretty decor available.
Get in touch to chat about your special day here.
The Nineteenth at Wollongong Golf Club
151-161 Corrimal Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
In the heart of Wollongong, where rolling greens slide into the sparkling ocean, lies the Wollongong Golf Club. Wollongong Golf Club offers all wedding packages from large and lavish to intimate and affordable. For couples seeking a smaller or elopement-style celebration, the Micro Wedding Packages at Wollongong Golf Club offer elegance, intimacy and so much value.
Wollongong Golf Club’s Micro Wedding Packages start at just $1,815 for 20 guests (including the bride and groom. But don’t worry, more guests can be added!). This affordable Illawarra beachside wedding venue is well worth checking out. Learn more/view the Micro-Weddings Packages here
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