Top 10 Micro Wedding Locations - Newcastle
/When it comes to tying the knot, micro weddings have become a rising trend for couples seeking a more intimate and personalised celebration.
As experts in event planning and coordination, the team at Pop Up Event Co and Newcastle Pop Up Weddings has scouted the region to bring you our Top 10 micro wedding venues (and their packages) that will make your heart flutter!
NEWCASTLE CITY HALL
Newcastle City Hall is a prestigious venue known for its grand architecture, featuring sandstone pillars, arched windows, and marble staircases that leave a lasting impression. It offers endless opportunities for unique photos!
For a micro wedding, the Cummings Room is a perfect size and the Hunter Room, located on the top floor, offers a balcony with park views and an elegant dining experience for guests.
The Banquet Room on the ground floor provides a versatile space with polished timber floors, high ceilings, in-room bar facilities, and a dance floor for intimate receptions, allowing you to create a personalised atmosphere that reflects your style.
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LOT 19 WICKHAM
Designed in a New York warehouse style, this recently renovated unique space is an intimate event venue perfect for small to medium-sized events, including intimate wedding ceremonies, receptions, private parties, cocktail functions and long table lunches.
Conveniently located approximately 3km from Newcastle CBD with easy access to light rail and trains, and it's just a 10-minute walk from the Newcastle Interchange, with the bonus of a fully operational cafe at the venue's entrance.
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MEREWEATHER HOUSE 1910
Introducing Mereweather House 1910: A Charming Setting for Your Micro Wedding in Newcastle!
Steeped in history and oozing with old-world elegance, this enchanting venue is the perfect backdrop for your intimate elopement or wedding. Built in the early 20th century, the home’s heritage architecture, adorned with intricate detailing and grandeur, provides a romantic ambiance that's truly one-of-a-kind.
This stunning restoration includes ornate 12-foot ceilings, lead light glass and a bespoke whisky room with an original 1910 whisky cabinet and a cast iron fireplace. The wide wraparound balcony and the Turret are ideal areas for wedding ceremonies and photos.
Merewether House 1910 is 10 minutes from beautiful beaches, the harbour and all accommodation in Newcastle. Only 25 minutes from Newcastle Airport.
The home offers the warmth only an older home can, with all modern luxe facilities.
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NEWCASTLE BEACHES
Newcastle, NSW, presents an array of stunning beach wedding venues for couples seeking a romantic ceremony with toes in the sand, the soothing symphony of ocean waves, and the refreshing taste of salty sea air.
Our favourite picturesque locations include Bar Beach (Memorial Drive, Bar Beach), Dixon Park Beach (Ocean Street, Merewether), Merewether Beach (John and Henderson Parades, Merewether), Newcastle Beach (Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle), Nobby Beach (Nobbys Road, Newcastle East), and Stockton Beach (Pitt and Mitchel Streets, Stockton).
Whether you choose to exchange vows directly on the pristine shoreline or opt for a beachside view from the Bar Beach Lookout, these beach wedding venues offer a breathtaking backdrop for your special day and an ideal setting to capture those cherished wedding photos.
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SHEPHERD’S HILL LOOKOUT
Perched atop King Edward Park in Newcastle, NSW, Shepherd's Hill Lookout offers an enchanting seaside setting that showcases the unparalleled beauty of the Australian coastline. This extraordinary location, selected by Newcastle Pop Up Weddings for micro weddings, provides an intimate and picturesque atmosphere for celebrations.
The lookout boasts a meticulously landscaped lawn area that perfectly frames the unobstructed, breathtaking views of the surrounding coastal wonder. As a symbol of Newcastle's natural allure, Shepherd's Hill Lookout is an ideal choice for couples seeking a wedding venue that harmonizes with the coastal charm, accentuating Newcastle Pop Up Weddings dedication to curating unforgettable micro wedding experiences in this mesmerizing location.
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CARRINGTON HOUSE
Explore the exquisitely designed and recently renovated Carrington House, a charming 1880's cottage, offering a chic setting for your micro wedding in a prime Hunter Region locale.
It serves as an excellent starting point for your Hunter Region adventures, conveniently located just 90 minutes from the heart of Sydney and a short 25-minute drive from Newcastle's CBD.
Nestled in a serene village, Carrington House provides an idyllic backdrop for your micro wedding. The versatile space offers boundless possibilities for crafting your dream day, with two bedrooms, a dedicated study/studio area, one bathroom plus an additional W/C, and a captivating outdoor entertaining space.
Carrington House accommodates micro weddings of up to 50 guests seamlessly, making it your ideal micro wedding venue in the Hunter Region.
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HICKSON STREET LOOKOUT
Hickson Street lookout, is our little hidden gem on the edge of Newcastle’s inner city and coastline. It offers an idyllic outdoor wedding venue with stunning views over Burwood Beach and Glenrock State Conservation Area, just 5km from Newcastle city and 2 hours north of Sydney.
The lookout is a short walk from Hickson Street via the walking track after the NPWS Glenrock State Conservation Area sign. It provides a really unique country setting for photography portraits amidst the ocean backdrop.
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KING EDWARD PARK
Hold your micro wedding ceremony at King Edward Park in Newcastle, a stunning location situated on York Drive, just off Reserve Road, and serving as a dedicated recreation reserve since 1863.
This picturesque park offers breathtaking views of Newcastle's beautiful beaches and skyline, with a charming area filled with Norfolk Island pine trees, rolling green hills, and a sunken garden. Towards the park's southern end, you'll find the remnants of Shepherds Hill Battery and Gunner's Cottage, ideal backdrops for wedding photos.
Additionally, the park houses the historic Bogey Hole, ocean baths carved into the rock by convicts in 1819. Whether you choose the elegant Victorian rotunda, the flower garden, or any of its enchanting spots, King Edward Park provides an idyllic setting for your wedding ceremony and photos, making it the most scenic and beautiful park in Newcastle, complemented by nearby wedding reception venues like Merewether Surf House.
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FORT SCRATCHLEY
Fort Scratchley, constructed in the late 1800s to safeguard Newcastle, boasts a rich military history and now serves as a captivating venue for your special day. Offering awe-inspiring panoramic views of Newcastle and some of the city's finest photographic opportunities, Fort Scratchley provides an idyllic backdrop for your wedding celebrations. This site, steeped in historical significance, stands proudly on Newcastle's headland, offering couples a distinctive oceanfront location to inspire and commemorate their wedding.
Fort Scratchley offers a blend of modern and historic venues. The purpose-built accessible facilities ensure a seamless experience for all. Situated on the headland at the entrance to Newcastle Harbour, the Fort is renowned for its breathtaking panoramic vistas, encompassing Newcastle's beaches, harbor, and city. The contemporary function center, bathed in natural light, offers spectacular ocean views, making it the perfect setting for your wedding reception following your vows exchanged on the headland.
For added charm, the refurbished Barracks, dating back to circa 1886, comprise two interconnected rooms, Barracks North and South, opening onto a balcony where guests can relish magnificent views and the invigorating sea breeze during cocktail-style events.
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RYDGES HOTEL, NEWCASTLE
Experience the ultimate wedding setting at Rydges Newcastle, walking down the aisle in a charming garden alongside the Newcastle Waterfront, our Harbour Terrace offering picturesque views of the glistening pool and iconic harbour, making it the perfect backdrop for post-ceremony photo opportunities with friends and guests.
Rydges Newcastle can cater to any size wedding, from an intimate dinner to a lavish Ballroom reception or a cocktail reception at Wharf 350 Restaurant overlooking Newcastle Harbour.
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