Australia is one of the best countries in the world suited for outdoor events – thanks to the amazing formula of landscapes, sunshine and the beauty of nature. This is why you see a lot of places that offer outdoor venues for different events, in contrast to the many indoor corporate event venues in bigger cities like Melbourne. Whether it is a wedding or any type of ceremony, these outdoor venues in Australia are sure to wow you! Choose the best of what the country can offer you. 

• Tatra
  

This is one of the most unique wedding venues out there. If your dream is to have a wedding in a garden-like those described in fairy-tales or among beautiful canopies of flowers, then this is the one to look for. Move away from the hustle and bustle of the city into the stunning beauty of Mount Dandenong. There are spots worthy of dreams within this venue, and you can choose where to tie the knot. Tatra offers a choice between a gazebo, traditional chapel or an iron-wrought cupola. 

• Maleny Retreat, Queensland
  

If you are tired of venues in urban places such as the Melbourne Stadium, the Maleny Retreat in Queensland offers the perfect distraction in the form of the panoramic views of the Glasshouse Mountains. Witness dramatic peaks rising out from all around the countryside and surely it is an unbelievable sight to get married or have any ceremonies. Your guests would not want the function to end!

• Bunker Bay, Western Australia
  

What can get better to celebrate an occasion near a beach? It is the dreams of millions of people, and why not, the Bunker Bay, for instance, is stunningly gorgeous. The entire venue is covered with glistening white sand with a background of turquoise blue water stretching far and wide. Not to mention, the venue also has a café of its own, the Bunkers Beach Café where your guests can enjoy great food and drinks while enjoying the ambience. 

• Uluru, North Tasmania
  

This is one of the biggest landmarks in Australia on its own, and obviously, a great choice for an outdoor event or wedding. Situated away from all that infrastructure construction and the hustle and bustle of city life, the rustic and raw ambience provides a great fitting for a ceremony in the laps of nature.

Also, Uluru is one of the most powerful places in the world spiritually, so taking your vows or celebrating an occasion there is worth it.

• The Landing at Dockside
  

This venue is located at the famed Dockside Marine in Brisbane. Nothing can get better than exchanging vows before the riverside and treating your guests with the beautiful ambience of the riverfront. The venue is flexible enough to hold intimate events and grand ones. Once the sun sets down, the guests can make their way to the stunning reception room. Surely, the elegant chandelier, the sweeping roof and private lounge spaces are stuff straight out of the dreams. 

• Sandalford
  

The Sandalford Winery is one rustic landmark in the heart of the Swan Valley in Perth. The air is pure and so is the venue, with its vibrant energy right next to clean, untouched nature. This venue has two ceremony spots, one is the Verdelho Lawn which is situated between historic and gorgeous vines, and provides exceptional views of the Swan Valley. The other is the Merlot Lawn which gazes out to the lake and beautiful vineyards. 

So, these are some of the best venues in Australia for your outdoor ceremony or wedding. There are so much more apart from this which the different regions in the country can offer. Check them all out and celebrate in style and in beauty.  

Now, what if you are looking into venues for your wedding? The location will greatly depend on your personal preferences, but we have lined up some of the best possible outdoor venues all over Australia. In the next section, we will talk about the steps you can take to plan for the wedding.

How do you plan for an outdoor themed wedding?

The outdoor weddings are incredible because of the natural beauty it offers; the sceneries make the event memorable for any couple. Some of the outdoor venues even offer activities that you can do if you are into adventurous things. Places like this flying fox park, for example, might be a good venue to use after you have done your reception at the nearby event venue.

It needs to be said, however, that it takes a lot of planning and management to make the celebration significant. You have to keep an eye on everything from budgeting, selecting and tenting the place, decoration, dining, menu and many other factors that are essential for the wedding celebration. Here are some of the tips that will help you to plan your wedding. 

Determine your budget

When you are planning an outdoor wedding, the first thing you have to figure out your budget and money which you can spend on the wedding. This is the most hectic part of outdoor wedding planning but it is also very important to decide your budget before anything. While determining the budget, consider everything to estimate the right amount you need or have to spend on your money.

Decide the theme and select location

It is the most interesting part of outdoor wedding planning in which you have to take the inspiration for your wedding theme that suits your personality. We know it can feel like you are riding an adult zip line. It is exciting but at the same time, scary. If you take some time and think about what you want, you will find that the planning will become more manageable. It depends on your personality and taste, but you can get some ideas from social platforms and the internet. This will help you to decide the decoration theme and colour scheme. A suitable outdoor wedding location is essential to turnout the wedding theme in a good way. The theme will work according to the location because the theme of a beach wedding is different from the wedding planned in a botanical garden. 

Never forget a camp or covered space 

The biggest mistake that people make when they plan an outdoor wedding that they do not make tents and covered space part of their plan; therefore sometimes they have to face suddenly whether changing and they do not find any space to hide. Therefore, make sure that you make a tent and nearby indoor space part of your planning. A covered space that has weather resistance properties will prove to be a blessing at the time of heavy rain and wind storm as such weather can easily destroy your wedding celebrations. Therefore, make the tents part of your wedding and the good thing about the tents that they come in all shapes, whether it is classical or formal. You can take the help of your local rental company to figure out what type of tent will suit your theme and location. The treetop zipline

Rent the props to compliment your wedding idea

Props and gadgets are the essentials that give life to your wedding theme. You do not need to waste your money on buying these props when you can rent them at affordable prices and save your money. However, before renting these things, make a list of what you want. You do not rent unnecessary things but the important ones like cutlery, tables, chairs, sofas, cushions, lighting, decoration pieces, fancy candles, curtains, and anything, which you need to decorate your outdoor wedding space.

A wedding is a huge event, and you cannot plan and manage it alone if you do not have any experience. Therefore it is better to hire an expert rather than taking any risk.