Frequently Asked Questions

Osteria Weddings is one of Northern NSW’s most celebrated all-inclusive wedding venues, located in the coastal town of Casuarina on the Tweed Coast. Operating since 2014, Osteria has hosted more than 900 weddings and is widely regarded as one of the leading venues between Gold Coast and Byron Bay.

The venue is designed to take couples through the entire wedding day in one place, from getting ready in the Bridal Suite and Groom Room, through the garden ceremony, into the fairy light-lit Refinery for dinner and dancing, and out through the secret Whisky Bar.

Address: 1 Barclay Drive, Casuarina NSW 2487.

Casuarina is a beautiful coastal town on the Tweed Coast, situated between Kingscliff and Cabarita. The venue is a few hundred metres from Casuarina beach, 15 minutes from Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport, and 40 minutes north of Byron Bay.

Osteria is approximately 40 minutes north of Byron Bay by car. For couples and guests travelling from Byron Bay, the drive is straightforward via the Pacific Motorway.

Many couples consider Osteria as an alternative to Byron Bay wedding venues, offering the same coastal landscape, quality food and relaxed atmosphere, at a significantly lower price point across venues, accommodation, wedding suppliers and services.

Osteria is approximately 15 minutes from Gold Coast (Coolangatta) Airport. This makes it one of the most accessible destination wedding venues in Northern NSW for interstate guests flying in from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and beyond.

Osteria has a slightly industrial, relaxed coastal aesthetic. The venue draws on its heritage from acclaimed Tweed Coast restaurant Osteria Casuarina – warm, inviting, focused on exceptional food and a genuine sense of celebration rather than formality.

The spaces work as a blank canvas for your styling, from relaxed coastal to romantic garden party to modern elegant. The Refinery’s fairy light walls, exposed beams and bougainvillea arch provide a backdrop that suits most wedding styles without heavy transformation.

Osteria Weddings has been operating since 2014, making it one of the most experienced and established wedding venues on the Tweed Coast. The venue is part of the PLB Group, which operates several acclaimed hospitality venues in the region including Lola’s Mexican Cantina, Farm & Co Restaurant, and wedding venues, Ancora Weddings, Farm + Co Weddings and Botanica Plantation House.

Over more than a decade, the team has hosted over 1,200 weddings and continues to refine its packages and service based on direct couple feedback.

Seated receptions: up to 150 guests.

Cocktail-style receptions: up to 200 guests standing.

Osteria also offers micro weddings and elopement packages for smaller gatherings.

Contact the planning team to discuss the right package for your guest count.

Osteria features five key spaces, all available as part of your wedding package:

• The Ceremony Garden, a private outdoor courtyard with lush greenery, festoon lighting and the iconic bougainvillea arch. The primary ceremony space for most couples.
• The Refinery, the main indoor reception hall, dressed in warm fairy lights. Seats up to 150 guests for dinner and dancing, with PA system and a built-in dance floor.
• The Indoor Ceremony Space, a beautiful wet weather alternative with sheer curtains and fairy lighting. Included in all packages.
• The Bridal Suite, an on-site getting-ready space for the bridal party, with studio lighting, full-length mirror and a relaxed lounge area.
• The Groom Room, a dedicated preparation space for the groom and groomsmen with barbers chair and dart board.
• The Whiskey Bar, a secret breakout bar off the Refinery, stocked with premium whiskeys, rums, cigars and cocktails.

The bougainvillea arch is one of Osteria’s most photographed features, a naturally beautiful floral archway at the entrance to the ceremony garden. It is a permanent, living feature of the venue and blooms most vibrantly in spring and early summer, though it photographs beautifully year-round.

The Refinery is Osteria’s main indoor reception and event space, a contemporary hall with warm fairy light draping, exposed architectural details, a dedicated dance floor and full audiovisual equipment. It connects directly to the ceremony garden and the Whiskey Bar breakout area, giving your reception a natural indoor-outdoor flow.

The Refinery seats up to 150 guests and includes timber feasting tables, European bentwood chairs, wine barrels, market umbrellas and atmospheric lighting as part of Osteria’s all-inclusive packages.

Yes. The Bridal Suite is a dedicated on-site getting-ready space for the bridal party. It features studio lighting, full-length mirror, a lounge area and enough room for the whole team. Having the bridal suite on-site means less time commuting on the morning of your wedding and more time to enjoy the getting-ready process.
The bridal suite is available from 9am on the wedding day and closed in line with bump-out time. Your private space is air-conditioned and includes a mini-fridge, makeup station and mirrors, a lounge area and large table & chairs to accommodate up to 12 people within the space comfortably.

She Oak Espresso, Osteria’s café partner, also offers catering options for the Bridal Suite and Groom Room on the morning of your wedding.

Yes. The groom’s room is available from 9am on the wedding day and closed at 7pm. Your private space is air-conditioned and includes a mini-fridge, a barber chair, an outside area with a high bar and dart board, and a lounge area inside. The groom’s room can fit up to 8 people within the space comfortably. If you would like to arrange catering for your special day through She Oak Espresso, located next to the parlour, please contact the cafe directly. For contact details and catering options, click here.

Yes. Osteria’s spaces work beautifully for cocktail-style receptions. The private garden and Refinery flow between each other naturally, allowing guests to move between the fairy-lit barn, the outdoor courtyard and the Whiskey Bar throughout the evening. Cocktail receptions accommodate up to 200 standing guests.

The culinery team has extensive experience designing cocktail menus, the right balance of substantial bites and lighter canapés, timed to keep guests satisfied across a longer standing reception.

Osteria has a stunning indoor ceremony space that serves as the wet weather contingency. Dressed with sheer curtains, warm fairy lighting and the same attention to detail as the outdoor garden setup, it feels intentional rather than like a backup plan.

The indoor ceremony space is included in all packages at no additional cost. Your coordinator manages the transition seamlessly on the day, you stay relaxed while the team handles everything.

Yes. The Refinery has both air conditioning and heating to regulate temperature across all seasons. Misting fans for the courtyard are available to hire from Kennards Hire during summer months. Portable heaters are available for hire in the Whiskey Bar area during cooler months.

Venue hire at Osteria starts from $3,250. Full wedding package pricing, which includes dining, beverages, furniture, lighting and dining essentials, varies depending on guest numbers, menu selection and package tier.

Osteria operates a transparent pricing model with no hidden extras. Full pricing for 2027 and 2028 weddings is available on the pricing page, or by requesting the full wedding kit.

Osteria’s all-inclusive wedding packages are designed so couples don’t have to piece together a dozen separate suppliers. All packages include venue hire, ceremony setup, reception furniture, timber feasting tables, European bentwood chairs, wine barrels, market umbrellas, festoon and fairy lighting, PA equipment, catering and beverage service, and a dedicated wedding coordinator.

The Essentials Package covers all of the above, everything you need from ceremony to last song. The Deluxe Package layers in fairy light wall draping, statement light-up letters, freestanding photo-booth, a champagne tower, bridal suite and groom room.

Yes. Osteria offers micro weddings and elopement packages for couples who want a more intimate celebration. These packages are tailored to smaller guest counts and are available on weekdays and select dates throughout the year. Contact the planning team to discuss options and availability.

Yes. The initial booking fee is required to secure your date. The booking fee balance is due approximately 30 days after the initial booking fee.

Osteria then divides payments across four instalments in the lead-up to your wedding. Three invoices are issued once your booking has been formally confirmed, with set due dates. The fourth and final payment is not issued until final guest numbers are confirmed, approximately three weeks before your wedding, and is due 14 days prior.

Osteria is one of the most popular wedding venues on the Tweed Coast and Saturday dates in particular book well in advance. Booking 12 to 18 months ahead is strongly recommended to secure your preferred date and season. Weekday and Sunday dates typically have more availability. You may also receive a reduced rate if the booking is made within 5 months of your wedding date.

Osteria’s wedding menus are built around a simple philosophy: quality ingredients, prepared well, served in a way that brings people together. The food draws on the venue’s Italian origins, generous, seasonal and designed to be shared.

Your wedding can begin with arrival canapés or an Italian grazing platter, move into your chosen dining format for the main reception, and finish with late-night feasting options to keep the energy going on the dance floor.

Shared banquet, the most popular option. Generous shared platters placed at the table for guests to serve themselves, creating a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Both Classic and Deluxe banquet tiers available.

Alternate plate, a more structured two or three-course service, with alternating choices per course.

Substantial canapés, a cocktail-format option with a full range of substantial bites rather than a sit-down meal. Ideal for couples wanting a more relaxed, flowing reception.

Raw Bar, a live chef seafood station available as an add-on to any main dining format.
Late-night feasting options are also available to keep guests fuelled into the evening.

Yes. All dietary requirements, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, allergens and children’s meals, are collected at the final planning meeting held 4 to 6 weeks before your wedding and communicated directly to the kitchen team. Crew meals for your suppliers are also arranged at this stage.

Osteria is fully licensed, no BYO. Beverage options include welcome cocktails, house and premium hourly packages, and on-consumption bar service, as well as lo-fi wine packages. Full beverage pricing can be found here, and is included in the wedding information kit.

Osteria does not offer individual menu tastings.

We value fresh local produce, sourcing the majority of our ingredients from local farms and suppliers if we do not grow it in our own gardens. We pride ourselves on creating menus to cater for any style of wedding, and we know your food experience at Osteria Weddings will be exceptional – no tasting needed!

If you would like to enjoy a dining experience that will give you a glimpse of the menu style, visit our sister venue, Farm & Co Restaurant in Cudgen, or for a fun dining experience check out Lola’s Mexican Cantina in Casuarina, you can book via their linked websites or contact our planning team to assist.

Ample food is provided in the banquet menus, with the average diner being very satisfied. If you’d like to indulge a little more or your guests are particularly big eaters, considering adding additional sides or late-night feasting to your experience.

Ceremony:
Timber Arbour: H 2m x W 1.6m x D 1m
White Arbour (circular): 2 metre diameter

White Ceremony Benches: L 2.4m
Signing Table:  H .69m x W .53m x D.53m
Easel: H 1.13m x W .77m

Reception:
Guest & Bridal Tables: L 2.4m x W .9m H 0.75m
Cake trolley: L 1.4m x W .58m
Plates: 25cm
Room Dimensions: L17m x W12m
Ceiling height: The height of the anchor points for hanging installations is approximately 4m high.
A qualified and licensed rigger is required for all hanging installations, draping and lighting.

You can fit up to 10 people per guest table, although we recommend 8 people per table.

Bump-in: from 9:00am on the morning of your wedding.

Bump-out: by 10:30pm on the night of wedding. In cases where an extra hour (later) has been booked and paid, bump out is 11.30pm.

Osteria staff will set up and pack down the equipment included in your package.

External equipment brought in by suppliers, friends or family is the responsibility of those parties. Osteria staff can set up additional decorations for an additional fee, minimum two hours charged. Suppliers are also required to bump out directly following your event.

We recommend discussing this with your photographer, as they will have suggestions regarding lighting and your photo locations.

Popular ceremony times are from 2pm or 2.30pm across winter months, 2.30pm or 3pm across spring and autumn months and from 3pm or 3.30pm across Summer months (NSW). It is suggested to note the guest’s arrival time as half an hour prior to this.

Monday to Sunday: last drinks called at 9:15pm. Last drinks served at 9:30pm. Last song played just before 9.45pm. All guests off property at 10:00pm, NSW time. In cases where an additional hour has been booked and pre-paid, curfew is moved by 1 hour.

The Garden closes at strictly 8pm. If you would like your first dance to take place in the garden, please consult with the planning team to create a timeline to suit.

Osteria Staff will set up and pack down the equipment that is included in your package.

For any decorations you provide, setup and pack-down are your responsibility. You’re welcome to hire a stylist or have friends and family take care of it for you. Alternatively, our staff can handle the setup for a fee. Reach out to the planning team for more information and rates.

Couples deal directly with their vendors/suppliers. Please let us know if we can assist with any questions regarding the venue or bump-in/out arrangements.

Yes, you will need to provide a cake stand for the cake. Osteria provides a trolley or wine barrel for this to sit on and a cake knife for the cutting.

The decibel limit is 80. We allow up to 3-piece band with no drums, electric guitars, saxophones or percussion instruments.

Osteria will contact you approximately 8 to 10 weeks before your wedding to schedule a final planning meeting 4 to 6 weeks out. The meeting can be held on-site or via Teams or phone.

The final meeting covers: final guest numbers, menu selections, beverage selections, dietary requirements, crew and children’s meals, timeline, floor plan, styling details and all supplier information.

Yes. On-site parking is available for wedding guests at Osteria. Given many guests will be drinking, the venue recommends arranging transport from nearby accommodation for end-of-night departures. Several local transport and bus companies service the Kingscliff, Casuarina, Cabarita corridor.

Osteria permits white water-soluble, biodegradable confetti, rose petals and natural confetti. Synthetic or non-biodegradable confetti is not permitted. Clean-up fees between $50 – $100 apply.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Osteria on a lead. For a stress-free experience for both you and your dog, the venue recommends hiring a professional pet sitter to manage your dog throughout the day so you can be fully present.

Yes. Open flame candles are permitted at Osteria. All candles must be supplied with a drip tray.

Osteria’s own grounds include several excellent photo spots, the bougainvillea arch, the ceremony garden, the Refinery’s fairy-lit interior and the Whisky Bar. Many couples don’t need to leave the venue for photos at all.

For couples who want off-site locations, the surrounding area offers: Casuarina beach, a few hundred metres away, Cabarita headland, the salt flats near Kingscliff, and the lush hinterland around Chinderah and Cudgen.

You are welcome to visit the venue again. Please email the planning team to arrange a time to do so.

Several well-regarded accommodation options are within a few minutes of Osteria:

Santai Retreat, formerly Oaks Casuarina, a resort-style option with pool and spa, popular for bridal parties staying together. Peppers Salt Resort, an upscale beachside resort at Kingscliff. Mantra on Salt Beach, a large apartment-style complex on the beachfront at Kingscliff, popular for wedding guest groups.

Kingscliff and Cabarita also offer a wide range of holiday houses, apartments and boutique options for guests at various price points.

The Tweed Coast is a stretch of coastline in far Northern NSW, running through Kingscliff, Casuarina, Cabarita and Pottsville. It offers pristine beaches, lush hinterland, a thriving food and wine scene, and a relaxed, unhurried pace that makes it ideal for destination weddings.

The region sits between the Gold Coast, and 40 minutes north of Byron Bay, accessible from a major airport, yet without the crowds and price premiums of either destination.

For many couples, yes, and increasingly so. The Tweed Coast offers the same coastal scenery, quality food, talented wedding suppliers and relaxed energy as Byron Bay, at a meaningfully lower price point for venues, accommodation and services.

Byron Bay wedding venue prices have risen sharply in recent years. Couples who would have stretched their budget for a Byron Bay venue are finding that Tweed Coast venues like Osteria offer equivalent or superior experiences for less.

The Tweed Coast has a strong accommodation offering across all price points. Resort options include Peppers Salt Resort, Mantra on Salt Beach, and Santai Retreat in Casuarina. Kingscliff, Cabarita and Pottsville offer a wide range of holiday houses, apartments and boutique options, many bookable as exclusive-use properties for bridal parties or guest groups.

Popular photo locations on the Tweed Coast include Casuarina beach, Cabarita headland and rock pools, Kingscliff beachfront, Cudgen and Chinderah hinterland, and the Tweed River estuary near Tumbulgum. Most of these are within 10 to 15 minutes of Osteria, making them accessible for a brief portrait session between ceremony and reception.

The Tweed Coast enjoys a subtropical climate with warm temperatures year-round. Summers, December to February, are hot with late sunsets and balmy evenings. Autumn and spring, March to May and September to November, are generally the most reliable seasons for outdoor weddings, warm, sunny days with lower humidity. Winter, June to August, is mild and clear, making it a popular choice for couples wanting cooler conditions.

Osteria’s indoor ceremony space and fully climate-controlled Refinery mean the venue handles all weather conditions comfortably.

We highly recommend organising a transport option for your guests’ seamless departure to complete your perfect day! Arriving via Uber, etc., is perfect, but a safe and efficient service to get everyone home is always more reliable for the journey home. We recommend Total Passenger Transport, a2b Transfers, Currumbin Valley Coaches and Koala Koaches. Your planner can give you some guidance on what might best suit your guest numbers and budget.

Osteria Weddings is widely regarded as one of the premier wedding venues on the Tweed Coast, having hosted over 1200 weddings since 2014. Sister venues in the PLB Group include waterfront Ancora Weddings in Tweed Heads, paddock to plate, Farm + Co Weddings in Cudgen and hinterland Botanica Plantation House – offering alternative settings for couples exploring the wider Tweed region.