💕 Best Adelaide Wedding Reception Venues (2023)

Looking for the perfect Adelaide wedding reception venue? Look no further! Wedding SA has a wide selection of venues to choose from, all of which are perfect for your special day. These Adelaide wedding reception venues are located in beautiful settings, and they offer a variety of amenities and services to make your wedding day amazing. With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect place to celebrate your wedding reception, engagement party, birthday party, or any other special occasion. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your party today!

Adelaide Wedding Reception Venues

Glenelg Golf Club
The isolated oasis that is Glenelg Golf Club hosts breath-taking views and modern facilities that make Glenelg Golf Club the ideal setting for your wedding in Adelaide.

Sfera’s Park Suites and Convention Centre
Sferas offers 4 uniquely different newly renovated function ballrooms catering from 30-400 people for an Adelaide wedding reception that will live long as one of the happiest memories of your life.

Festival Function Centre
Festival Function Centre is Adelaide’s largest private function venue which can accommodate from 10 to 1500 guests. Located only 10 minutes from the Adelaide CBD.

Adelaide Convention Centre
From the lavish and grand to the intimate and boutique, create the Adelaide wedding of your dreams with a wedding package featuring inspired menus, elegant décor and exceptional service.

InterContinental Adelaide
Celebrate your special day in style and elegance with Adelaide’s leading luxury hotel, InterContinental Adelaide.

Mount Lofty House
Mount Lofty House is known for its stunning views across, exceptional service and world-class food. It is also one of Adelaide’s most stunning wedding venues.

Lune
Our event space at Lune is multi purpose and can be used for weddings, engagement parties, recovery breakfast after the big day.

Fettle
Our event space at Fettle is multipurpose and can be used for weddings, hens parties, recovery breakfast after the big day.

Kooyonga Golf Club
Situated a mere 15 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD, Kooyonga Golf Club is a beautiful wedding venue with magnificent views, exclusive function room and a picturesque ceremony setting.

The Playford, MGallery by Sofitel
Grace and style. Offering an opulent blend of classic style and contemporary luxury, our private function rooms offer the perfect setting for your dream Adelaide wedding.

Stamford Plaza Adelaide
The combination of panoramic views of the city and parklands together with excellent facilities, makes Stamford Plaza Adelaide the perfect venue for your wedding day.

Adelaide Pavilion
The only thing we overlook is the gardens. Adelaide Pavilion is the ideal Adelaide wedding location, offering two function rooms, The Terrace, and Parkview Rooms, catering from 30 to 220.

Sanctuary Catering and Events at Adelaide Zoo
A unique and contemporary Adelaide wedding venue located on the first floor of the new Adelaide Zoo entrance.

Beaumont House
Beaumont House and garden forms the ideal setting for Adelaide weddings and other special functions. The house and garden are both available for exclusive hire.

Hotel Richmond
Hotel Richmond is a stunningly unique Adelaide wedding venue combining a classic vintage decor with advanced coordinating services to provide you with the ultimate in wedding experience.

Hilton Adelaide
Weddings at Hilton Adelaide are a marriage of dedicated service, exquisite menus, beautiful venues and our commitment to taking care of every aspect of your big day.

Adelaide Town Hall
The imposing Victorian era design and elegant interiors provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding in Adelaide. The Town Hall has three venues suitable for weddings.

Botanic Gardens Weddings
Celebrate your wedding reception in the Rose Garden Pavilion marquee with a stunning view of the rose garden and bicentennial conservatory, beautiful food, and experienced staff.

South Australian Museum
Embracing Adelaide weddings from 10 to 1500 people, South Australian Museum offers a range of fascinating and contrasting spaces.

Rob Roy Hotel
The State heritage listed Rob Roy Hotel effortlessly combines old world charm with modern styling, offering three distinct spaces to suit any function, event or wedding in Adelaide.

Treasury 1860
The perfect CBD Adelaide wedding venue for couples looking for a tranquil outdoor feel, in an urban location. Treasury 1860 has rapidly gained a reputation as one of Adelaide best kept secrets.

Adelaide Festival Centre
Whatever your vision for the perfect wedding, Adelaide Festival Centre is here to bring your dream to life. Select from three all-inclusive wedding packages, or we can tailor a bespoke option for you.

The Jade Adl
The Jade is a beautiful and unique heritage Adelaide wedding venue with abundant vintage charm.

Adelaide Entertainment Centre
From the dazzling LED entrance to its onsite chapel, the Adelaide Entertainment Centre makes a perfect venue, with a number of rooms for both contemporary and traditional wedding celebrations.

Jackson Square
Jackson Square is built for big, bold events. They are a dedicated function space which means no sharing – you get the entire place to yourself for as long as you need for your Adelaide wedding!

North Adelaide Wedding Reception Venues

Next Gen Memorial Drive
Impressive banquet rooms and picturesque river and parkland views. Our impressive banquet rooms can be transformed to suit your individual requirements for the perfect Adelaide wedding.

Sanctuary Catering and Events at Adelaide Zoo
A unique and contemporary wedding venue located on the first floor of the new Adelaide Zoo entrance.

Lune
Our event space at Lune is multi purpose and can be used for weddings, engagement parties, recovery breakfast after the big day.

Red Ochre / River Cafe
Adelaide’s premier waterfront restaurant location where you have a choice of two fantastic venues and two very distinct styles of cuisine.

Martini on the Parade
With an Italian soul and a taste for international flavours, Martini on the Parade brings to Norwood a unique dining experience of authentic cuisine with a creative twist.

Adelaide Beach / Water View Wedding Reception Venues

Partridge House
This beautiful vintage house is most suitable for both an outside garden ceremony and an elegant reception in the house to follow.

Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia
Our award winning indoor and outdoor function areas are complete with panoramic marina views to guarantee you and your guests a truly memorable experience.

Stamford Grand Adelaide
The romance of the sea, sweeping views from the balcony and the charm and elegance of the Grand Ballroom provide the most magnificent Adelaide wedding venue that South Australia offers.

Events by Coast
Located on the stunning beaches of Glenelg our beachside events space offers an overall ambience that is stylish and sophisticated.

Brighton and Seacliff Yacht Club
We offer a stunning, private, beach location with public car parking for over 100. We offer 2 function areas, all air conditioned.

Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron
Our newly renovated function room features a thoroughly modern, contemporary and sophisticated interior designed for a wedding to be remembered.

Oceanique at the Adelaide Sailing Club
Our beachfront venue offers panoramic coastal views, unique photo opportunities, and a relaxed atmosphere for both your wedding reception and ceremony.

Port Noarlunga Surf Life Saving Club
Set along the stunning mid coast line, the Port Noarlunga Surf Life Saving Club boasts uninterrupted ocean views from our function centre.

Portobello
From the award-wining food and wine to the gorgeous waterfront setting, you truly can’t go wrong by choosing Portobello.

Adelaide Hills Wedding Reception Venues

Templewood House
This stunning Adelaide Hills wedding venue offers mesmerising natural beauty with horses, ancient gums, manicured gardens, lawns and undulating hills.

Mount Lofty House
Mount Lofty House is known for its stunning views across, exceptional service and world-class food. It is also one of Adelaide’s most stunning wedding venues.

Adelaide Hills – Old Woodhouse Manor
Once in a lifetime Adelaide Hills wedding weekend… heritage listed old house and gardens. All yours for 48 hours and is destined to provide the perfect backdrop or venue for a very special wedding.

Glen Ewin Estate
A breathtaking garden setting only 4 minutes beyond the Adelaide suburbs, you will be surprised and delighted to discover such a beautiful estate so close to the city.

Adelaide Hills Convention Centre | Hahndorf
The multi award-winning Adelaide Hills Convention Centre, conveniently located 20 minutes from Adelaide’s CBD, is the idyllic setting to host every aspect of your wedding day.

Auchendarroch House and Oak & Iron Tavern
Beautifully restored house set amongst tranquil gardens. Your function can be a formal affair or a more casual cocktail style occasion.

Silvestri’s of Clarendon
For discerning couples. High quality venue for a special dining experience. Set in the beautiful valley township of Clarendon, Silvestri’s is a blend of contemporary design and heritage features.

Stangate House Garden
A National Trust property in the Adelaide Hills, nestled in Aldgate. You have the unique opportunity to have exclusive use of the entire garden.

Stoney Creek Estate
We provide full exclusive use of the entire estate for your special day with the exclusion of our private homestead, sheds and horse paddocks.

UKARIA
Majestic views. It will quite simply take your breath away… with no venue like this in Adelaide, your wedding will be a stand out. Newly built in 2015, and designed with your big day in mind.

Blackwood Golf Club
An idyllic and memorable setting for a wedding. Blackwood Golf Club can host Adelaide Hills wedding ceremonies and photography on the course, and receptions in the clubhouse.

The Manor Basket Range
The Manor Basket Range encapsulates everything you dream about in an Adelaide Hills wedding – rustic country charm, beautiful gardens and a relaxed yet sophisticated ambience.

The Lane
The Lane Vineyard offers you a relaxed, sophisticated and intimate wedding experience like no other. We offer the entire Adelaide Hills wedding experience at the one venue.

The Summit Cafe & Function Centre
Situated atop Mt Lofty and gateway to the beautiful Adelaide Hills, the Mt Lofty Summit restaurant is a stunning venue for wedding receptions and the plaza is a perfect setting for wedding ceremonies.

Littlewood Agapanthus Farm
The farm of 20 hectares has been home to many events as intimate as 40 guests to much larger groups of 380 and everything in between.

Tiny House on the Prairie
Our venue is a blank canvas for you to create any atmosphere for weddings, elopements, cocktails, boho, rustic country, engagements, work functions or small corporate events.

Al Ru Farm
Located just 40 minutes from the CBD and nestled between the Adelaide Hills and the Barossa Valley, Al Ru Farm offers the charm of a country estate in an ideal location.

Northern Suburbs Adelaide Wedding Reception Venues

Tea Tree Gully Golf Club
Overlooking breath-taking views of the golf course. We offer wedding ceremonies on the golf course with spectacular views that create a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

Mawson Lakes Hotel & Function Centre
The Mawson Lakes Hotel and Function Centre is a modern and versatile venue, and we pride ourselves on creating a unique Adelaide wedding experience for every couple.

Sala Rossini Function Centre
The perfect choice for your Adelaide wedding celebration. We offer a spacious venue, with friendly and personalised service.

Glen Ewin Estate
A breathtaking garden setting only 4 minutes beyond the Adelaide suburbs, you will be surprised and delighted to discover such a beautiful estate so close to the city.

Tiny House on the Prairie
Tiny House on the Prairie is so unique, there is nowhere else quite like it in Adelaide.

Al Ru Farm
This green sanctuary with its seasonal splashes of colour has led Al Ru Farm to become one of the most popular garden wedding venues in South Australia.

Southern Suburbs Adelaide Wedding Reception Venues

St Francis Winery Resort
Featuring historic and rustic charm, with on-site accommodation, five beautiful function spaces, picturesque gardens, attentive service and endless photo opportunities for your special day.

Thaxted Park Golf Club
Whatever you desire, celebrations of any style are effortlessly accommodated. The dining room can cater for up to 140 guests for a sit down wedding or up to 180 guests for a cocktail celebration.

Looking Glass Garden
Are you searching for a fresh beautifully natural space for your wedding? The Looking Glass Garden is at Marino with stunning sea views and equally stunning affordably priced wedding packages.

Western Suburbs Adelaide Wedding Reception Venues

Festival Function Centre
Festival Function Centre is Adelaide’s largest private function venue which can accommodate from 10 to 1500 guests. We guarantee quality food and professional service at competitive prices!

The Grand Ballroom
Blending modern sophistication and the traditional values of hospitality. We invite you to come and dine with us where romance is in the air from the moment you enter The Grand Ballroom.

Krystal Function Centre
Many Adelaide wedding celebrations have taken place at Krystal Function Centre, anything is possible! Buffet, canapes, sit-down, perhaps a stylish wine dinner?

West Lakes Golf Club
A beautiful space with a balance of elegance and style it’s the perfect place to celebrate your wedding day in Adelaide.

The Grange Golf Club
Spectacular golf course views, superb cuisine and pure elegance are some of the inviting features The Grange Golf Club can offer any bride and groom.

Adelaide Halls and Function Centre Wedding Reception Venues

San Giorgio La Molara
Superb modern facility with large dance floor for up to 400 guests. Use your own caterer!

Sala Rossini Function Centre
The perfect choice for your Adelaide wedding celebration. We offer a spacious venue, with friendly and personalised service.

Fettle
Our event space at Fettle is multipurpose and can be used for weddings, hens parties, recovery breakfast after the big day.

Country South Australia Wedding Reception Venues

Barossa Valley Wedding Reception Venues

Saltram Wine Estate
Ever fancied your wedding day to be surrounded by breath-taking vineyards in the heart of the Barossa Valley? Saltram Wine Estate will promise you a remarkable wedding day from start to finish.

Lindsay Wine Estate
No better place for your special day. Come and have a look for yourself, our little secret in the Barossa Valley might just be the wedding venue you are looking for.

Novotel Barossa Valley Resort
The romance and charm of the Barossa Valley. 9 Flexible venues that can accommodate up to 150 guests with a range of packages.

Clare Valley Wedding Reception Venues

Mintaro Maze and Martindale Hall
Built in the late 1800’s, the majestic Martindale Hall is a charming Georgian-style mansion perfect for a romantic Clare Valley weddings.

Eyre Peninsula Wedding Reception Venues

Port Lincoln Hotel
Seating up to 220 for banquet style reception or 300 for cocktail reception, our function rooms offer breath-taking views of Boston Bay.

Fleurieu Peninsula Wedding Reception Venues

Salt at the Elliot
New Fleurieu wedding venue! We have various menu options from our canapés to our plated menus, your guests are sure to be impressed by our chef’s creations.

Victor Harbor Convention Centre
One of South Australia’s premier wedding venues, set upon 56 perfectly manicured hectares of the McCracken Country Club a pleasant 80 kilometre drive from Adelaide’s CBD.

Blues Restaurant
Award winning Blues is renowned for its fine dining, extensive wine list, friendly atmosphere and stunning setting amongst the ever popular Beach Huts complex.

Magpie Springs
Magpie Springs is an eclectic rustic vineyard property in the heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula, on Willunga Hill.

Stoney Creek Estate
Be inspired by the pristine surrounding countryside to personalise our stunning location for your wedding, function or event.

Lady Bay Resort
Lady Bay Resort can cater for any event limited only by your imagination. We have everything including wedding ceremony options, reception venue, accommodation, restaurant and bar.

McLaren Vale, Clarendon and Langhorne Creek Wedding Reception Venues

White Hill Estate
This unique McLaren Vale wedding venue will appeal to those with a sense of individuality. Create your own menu with a choice of recommended caterers.

Barn1890
Barn1890 is unique and historic wedding venue situated on a picturesque property nestled between the sea and vines of the McLaren Vale wine district.

Lake Breeze Wines
Hidden among the vineyards and gum trees you’ll find Lake Breeze Wines, a magical and rustic cellar door, restaurant and function centre. Perfect for fabulous Fleurieu weddings.

McCarthy’s Orchard
Our rustic setting in the McLaren Vale wine region is one of dreams and lifelong memories. McCarthy’s Orchard is the perfect location offering a variety of options for up to 100 guests.

Silvestri’s of Clarendon
For discerning couples. High quality venue for a special dining experience. The Garden and Restaurant are available to hire separately or together for your wedding day.

Serafino McLaren Vale
Set amongst a tranquil lake, open lawns and old gum trees, Serafino is the perfect place to stay, relax, celebrate and indulge. Breath-taking surroundings, impressive rooms, and boutique accommodation.

Woodstock Wine Estate
We know there is a lot to think about when planning your McLaren Vale wedding, but here at Woodstock we aim to make this an easy and enjoyable experience for you.

Ekhidna Wines
Ekhidna Wines is a cellar door and restaurant with stunning views. Marry with views of the southern Mt Lofty Ranges as your backdrop and continue your wedding celebration in a gorgeous vineyard setting.

Manor Estate
Nestled in the McLaren Vale wine region, Manor Estate features beautifully terraced gardens, a grand English manor house, a cellar door, and boutique accommodation.

Hastwell & Lightfoot
With sprawling lawn space, a modern-rustic aesthetic, and views of grape vines from across the venue, our cellar door is the perfect romantic backdrop for the McLaren Vale wedding of your dreams.

Murray Bridge, Monarto and Tailem Bend Wedding Reception Venues

Rydges Pit Lane at The Bend Motorsport Park
Edgy-meets-romantic-style at Rydges Pit Lane located at The Bend Motorsport Park. Say “i do”…in some serious style!

Monarto Zoo
Set on 1,000 hectares of natural wilderness, Monarto Zoo provides an exclusive opportunity to experience the African plains for your wedding.

Yorke Peninsula Wedding Reception Venues

Redwing Farm
The 460 acre broadacre farming property offers a genuine farm wedding experience within the sweeping plains of the central Yorke Peninsula one of South Australia’s favourite holiday destinations.

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Adelaide Wedding Reception Venue FAQ

How far in advance should I choose a wedding venue?

As far in advance as possible, some Adelaide wedding reception venues will only have one wedding per day. Popular wedding venues can book out 6 months to a year or more in advance.

What is the typical payment plan for a wedding reception?

Typically Adelaide wedding reception venues will require a deposit to secure your date which might be as low as 20% or as high as 100%. Most venues will expect the entire bill to be paid in advance of your wedding, with the exception of incidental charges like if the reception goes for longer than planned, or more food or drink are consumed. Be sure to ask about the venue’s refund policy in case of cancellation or postponement.

Who pays for a wedding reception?

Traditionally the Bride’s family paid for the wedding reception – venue, food and drink – today however, most couple’s pay for the reception. Their parents and guests may contribute to the cost.

What are some questions I should ask my wedding reception venue that I might not know about?

Most Adelaide wedding reception venues will have a wedding information pack that will explain their charges. Typically they will include the cost of food, beverages (on consumption, package, or BYO), and staff. Some packages will also include cake, decorations and entertainment. However, other venues will charge these separately. They may charge to cut and serve a wedding cake not provided by them. There may be costs for parking, security personnel, vendor meals (for your photographer, DJ, etc). If there may be children at your wedding, discuss their needs with your wedding reception venue.

What is a menu tasting and do all wedding reception venues offer one?

A menu tasting is an opportunity for you to taste a few menu options whilst deciding on the menu for your wedding reception. The availability of a menu tasting varies, be sure to check with your short-listed Adelaide wedding reception venues.

How can I save money on my wedding reception?

Sometimes Adelaide wedding reception venues offer discounts for Winter and mid-week celebrations. It may also be cheaper for alternative drop meals rather than giving the guests choices. Some venues will allow BYO catering and / or beverages. It may be less expensive to hold your wedding ceremony and reception at the one venue.

What do wedding reception packages include?

Typically wedding reception packages include food, beverages, staff, tables, chairs, crockery. There may be package upgrades for entertainment, decoration, cake, etc.