Australia’s bushfire crisis has had a devastating impact on our natural environment and the livelihoods of thousands of everyday Aussies, including many of our wonderful venue owners and wedding suppliers.
The response to those in need has been incredible with initiatives such as Roadtrip For Good, Spend With Them and the Empty Esky campaign providing much needed financial support to fire affected regions in NSW and beyond.
If you’re a couple that’s engaged (congrats!), you might be happy to hear your wedding can help fire affected regions in NSW too. By inviting your guests to spend their money where it’s needed most (think costs around accommodation, transport and eating/drinking) and employing local wedding suppliers, you’ll be helping to restore the economy significantly. Plus with the average wedding bringing tens of thousands of dollars to a region, that’s a hefty donation!
Below we’ve rounded up the hardest hit regions in NSW that would love your support. We know that each of these venues and vendors are still up and running and are committed to making your wedding the best day ever.
Blue Mountains
Located approximately two hours from Sydney, The Blue Mountains is a perfect wedding location for any nature buff. A World Heritage Area, it boasts 140 kilometres of walking tracks, impressive rock formations and picture-postcard townships with plenty of trendy cafes, galleries and boutiques.
South Coast
The NSW South Coast tends to attract couples who like the idea of celebrating an entire wedding weekend. Renowned for its azure blue beaches and world-class National Parks, there are plenty of things to do and see. If you’re looking to get hitched in the warmer months, definitely book well in advance!
- Worrowing Jervis Bay
- Bangalay Luxury Villas
- The Old Church at Milton
- Bewong River Retreat
- Paperbark Camp
- Bawley Vale Estate
- Figbird Cottage
- The Woolshed
- The Grange
- Bundara Farm
- Banquets at the Bower
- Terara Riverside Gardens
- Seacliff House Gerringong
- The Cove Jervis Bay
- Terragong 1858 Country House Bed and Breakfast
- Headlands Austinmer Beach
- Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
- Willow Farm Berry
- Audley Dance Hall
- The Woods Farm
- Red Berry Photography
- Kathryn Green
- The Gelato Bike
- Ivy Lane Collective
- Bumpy Road Catering and Events
- Translucent Photography
- We Play Records
- Pia + Jade
- Jodie Day – Hair & Make-Up
- Garnish Creative Catering
- South Coast Party Hire
- Married by Todd – Celebrant
- Culinarius Catering and Fine Foods
- Divine Makeup Artistry
- South Coast and Southern Highlands Bathroom Hire
- Jack Gilchrist Photography
- The Wedding and Event Creators
Mid North Coast
Like much of the NSW East Coast, this area is also home to countless rivers, world-heritage parks, native wildlife and picturesque surf beaches. In more recent years, it’s become a wedding hotspot for couples who value quality food and wine as much as the outdoors.
Vendors near this region:
Newcastle and surrounds
The second most populated region in NSW, Newcastle and its surrounding areas (Hunter Region, Central Coast) have almost everything you’d expect from a big city – a thriving night life, plenty of shopping and an almost overwhelming amount of good bars and restaurants. The biggest perk of course being the consequent selection of outstanding wedding venues and local wedding suppliers.
Kangaroo Valley
Kangaroo Valley is a quaint, historic town where a cold beer and a good meat pie are never too hard to find. A tranquil river runs through the valley and nearby you’ll find two spectacular waterfalls. Not a whole heap has changed here over the past 130 years, and that’s part of the charm.
Featured image: Kings & Thieves | Elopement and Wedding Photography
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