Clifftop, waterfall or venue: choosing where to marry in the Blue Mountains

Most couples who contact us have already pictured the view. The decision underneath it is simpler: public land or a private venue. Here is how the two compare, using our own venue list.

Public clifftops and waterfalls

The Blue Mountains has lookouts and gullies that photographers travel for. Our regular spots include Lincolns Rock (Wentworth Falls), Landslide Lookout (Katoomba), Anvil Rock Lookout (Blackheath), Olympian Rock (Leura), Walls Lookout (Mt Tomah), and for something greener, Coachwood Glen (Blackheath), Pool of Siloam (Leura), Mermaid Cave (Blackheath).

The well-known lookouts are busy with visitors, so we usually recommend an adjacent spot with the same outlook and more privacy. Public land has no roof, so a ceremony there needs a weather plan.

Permits: TBC: whether a ceremony on National Park land needs a permit, and who arranges it

Private venues

A venue gives you privacy, somewhere dry, and often a bed for the night. Our 8 partner venues range widely:

Just the two of you, or a handful of guests: The Glasshouse at Falls Rest (up to 14), Lawson Park Celebrations (up to 20), Mt Kanimbla Retreats (up to 14).
A bigger celebration: Mount Booralee Estate (up to 120), Allview Escape (up to 100), Norman Lindsay Gallery (up to 120).
Staying the night: 7 of the 8 have accommodation on site.
Getting married midweek: 6 offer a midweek discount.

Or both

Some couples marry on a clifftop and head to a venue for dinner. Partner venues near the lookouts make that easy: The Glasshouse at Falls Rest lists Lincolns Rock and Kedumba Valley Lookout nearby, and Mount Booralee Estate and Allview Escape list Anvil Rock Lookout and Wind Eroded Cave.

Questions to settle first

How many people, including you two, the celebrant and any vendors on site?
Does anyone need step-free access or a seat?
What happens if it rains?
Do you want to stay where you marry?

Bring your answers to the call and we can shortlist from there. Book a free video call.