The thing that’s cool about our little city is the juxtaposition between the old and new, the heritage and modern, the urban and rustic. Honestly, we could go on! For those who love architecture and history (that’s many of our wedding photography mates), Adelaide a bit of a dreamboat.
For a long time, Adelaide was famously known as the City of Churches with good reason, there are so many beautiful heritage buildings dotted throughout the streets of the CBD and beyond, however not everyone is looking for a church (or religious) wedding!
Sure, there are plenty of well-known and popular venue locations that might come to mind when you think of Adelaide and its surrounding suburbs, however most of our couples come to us seeking the unknown, unique and often quirky for their special day.
So we’ve put together our own list of hidden, often underrated, and straight up fabulous urban Adelaide wedding venues.
Check out our favourites below!
1. Bloom
It would be hard to imagine an urban converted barn space that backs onto a gum-lined river, yet here we are. Bloom is a cool kids paradise. It’s a bit modern and a little bit boho, and is effortlessly classy.
BLOOM
Winwood Street, Thebarton
Guests – 250
Style of venue – Boho, Chic, City, Hipster, Quirky, Rustic, Vintage
Beverage & Catering – In-house (Full Service)
Ceremony Space – Yes
Last Drinks – 11:45pm
2. Coco NB
A charming heritage space offering timeless character, Coco NB is an intimate city venue designed for couples who want a beautiful celebration without any of the stress!
COCO NB
Sturt Street, Adelaide
Guests – 30
Style of venue – Chic, City, Modern, Quirky, Rustic, Vintage
Beverage & Catering – Couple’s Choice
Ceremony Space – Yes
Last Drinks – 11:00pm
3. ela at Hotel Alba
World class dining, boutique accommodation and a garden with massive pool all in one neat location? ela at Hotel Alba is a dreamy Mediterranean-inspired retreat, right on your doorstep.
ELA AT HOTEL ALBA
South Terrace, Adelaide
Guests – 150
Style of venue – Chic, City, Modern
Beverage & Catering – In-house (Full Service)
Ceremony Space – Yes
Last Drinks – 10:30pm
4. Jackson Square
If a big bash is your number 1 priority, we can pretty much guarantee Jackson Square has got you covered. This converted warehouse in Hindmarsh has character, loads of space, an award-winning catering team and even a pet-friendly beer garden!
JACKSON SQUARE
Manton Street, Hindmarsh
Guests – 350
Style of venue – Boho, City, Hipster, Quirky, Rustic, Vintage
Beverage & Catering – Beverages In-house, Catering Couple’s Choice
Ceremony Space – Yes
Last Drinks – 12am
5. Oddio
Oddio is an urban winery wedding venue in a heritage 1852 church, located in Bowden’s semi-industrial precinct. Home to Delinquente, Frederick Stevenson, Giovanni Armani Giorgio & Bizzarro Aperitivo wines, Oddio offers flexible catering, a surprisingly leafy courtyard, a disco ball dancefloor and effortless city vibes.
ODDIO
Drayton Street, Bowden
Guests – 150
Style of venue – Winery, City, Hipster, Quirky, Rustic
Beverage & Catering – Beverages In-house, Catering Couple’s Choice
Ceremony Space – Yes
Last Drinks – 12am
6. Peter Rabbit
A whimsical garden venue quietly tucked away in Adelaide’s bustling CBD, Peter Rabbit will surprise you as much as it did us! Peter Rabbit is a diamond in the rough and a true hidden city gem.
PETER RABBIT
Hindley Street, Adelaide CDB
Guests – 120
Style of venue – Boho, City, Hipster, Quirky, Rustic
Beverage & Catering – In-house (Full-Service)
Ceremony Space – Yes
Last Drinks – 12am
7. The Richmond Hotel
Another building dating back to the 1930s, this venue however, has classical Art Deco details that you wouldn’t find in an old warehouse. Hotel Richmond has retained many of its beautiful vintage features, such as the hotel’s external architecture and signature leadlight windows, which have now been combined with the added comforts of modern hospitality, such as the large cocktail bar.
THE RICHMOND HOTEL
Rundle Mall, Adelaide CBD
Guests – 250
Style of venue – City, Modern, Quirky, Rustic, Vintage
Beverage & Catering – In-house (Full Service)
Ceremony Space – No
Last Drinks – 11:30pm
BONUS VENUES!
These venues might not be tucked away in the CDB, however, anyone who knows Adelaide knows we’re the 20-minute city. The following venues are a mere hop, skip and a jump from the centre of town, so naturally we’ve included them too.
8. Glanville Hall
Adelaide’s most grand beachside manor, Glanville Hall is a fantastic option for couples who want a more refined vintage wedding venue, with all the hard work done for you.
GLANVILLE HALL
Park Avenue, Semaphore South
Guests – 300
Style of venue – Boho, City, Coastal, Estate, Rustic, Vintage
Beverage & Catering – In-house (Full-Service)
Ceremony Space – Yes
Last Drinks – 11:45pm
9. The Tea Tree
The Tea Tree is the Adelaide venue that as it all and is perfect for larger celebrations. It offers spacious outdoor ceremony locations, backup indoor ceremony spaces, generous reception areas, bars, catering and on top of that, beautiful accommodation on site.
THE TEA TREE
Reservoir Road, Modbury
Guests – 460
Style of venue – Chic, City, Modern
Beverage & Catering – In-house (Full-Service)
Ceremony Space – Yes
Last Drinks – Package Dependant
10. The Coach House
The little sister to Glanville Hall, The Coach House is a quirky vintage venue offering all the history and personality of the bigger Glanville Hall, but with a more relaxed and intimate feel.
THE COACH HOUSE
Park Avenue, Semaphore South
Guests – 150
Style of venue – Boho, Coastal, Estate, Hipster, Quirky, Rustic, Vintage
Beverage & Catering – In-house (Full-Service)
Ceremony Space – Yes
Last Drinks – 11:45pm
So South Australia, what do you think of our urban venues list? Was it special enough to share with your friends?
Header image at ela at Hotel Alba by Shots by M.
