Polished concrete, raw timber and exposed metalwork… there’s something so enticingly textural about a warehouse venue. They are the true blank canvas spaces, with countless styling opportunities begging to be explored under their lofty ceilings.

We love a warehouse wedding here at Nouba, and venue experts WedShed know all the best spots for throwing a chic, industrial event. They’re sharing their favourites from around the country, from mammoth lairs to cozier hidden gems.

Tenth & Gibson / Adelaide, SA

Tenth & Gibson is a 200sqm warehouse space situated in Adelaide’s inner west. The building has been architecturally transformed using recycled materials and provides an awesome clean slate for weddings and events. (Check out Claire & Sam’s Tenth & Gibson wedding.)

Tenth & Gibson’s lofty warehouse space, just five minutes from the CBD.

Laurens Hall / North Melbourne, VIC

Once home to the Railways Printing Works, light-flooded Laurens Hall features polished concrete floors a handsome display of authentic industrial pieces. (Check out Emma & Robin’s Laurens Hall Wedding.)

Lofty and light-flooded, Laurens Hall is tucked away in the industrial precinct of North Melbourne.

Lightspace / Brisbane, QLD

Hatched from a converted warehouse, Lightspace features lofty designer spaces with a rustic-industrial feel. There’s also a Japanese-inspired outdoor terrace next to the railway line. Plenty of space and scope to bring a creative wedding to life.

The lofty ceilings and clean white walls of Brisbane’s Lightspace offer endless transformation opportunities. Image by Heart and Colour.

The Apple Shed / Huon Valley, TAS

Industrial meets rustic, The Apple Shed offers the best of both worlds. Image by Jonathan Wherrett.

Studio Neon / Sydney, NSW

Studio Neon is an eclectic warehouse with eye-grabbing bits and bobs everywhere. The fitout combines designer, industrial, retro and probably a few other styles too – all seamlessly. Definitely one to wow your guests. (Check out Kerry & Sacha’s Studio Neon Wedding.)

Studio Neon is the perfect venue for those looking for something outside of the ordinary. Image by Lara Hotz.

Ellis St Studio / Melbourne, VIC

A minimalist chic warehouse space in the heart of the South Yarra, Ellis St Studio is a lovely white blank canvas with fully set up bar area and a small outdoor area.

South Yarra’s Ellis St Studio – the ultimate blank canvas.

Perth City Farm / Perth, WA

Warehouse meets barn at this industrial space. High, exposed ceilings and white-washed walls open out to a large courtyard, surrounded by established gardens and rustic buildings. There’s also an organic nursery and urban farm on the Perth City Farm precinct – perfect for photos. (Check out Fiona & Peter’s Perth City Farm Wedding.)

That lofty ceiling and exposed beams are perfect for hanging gardens. Image by CJ Williams.

Spotswood Pumping Station / Melbourne, VIC

One of the most majestic warehouses in Australia, the Pumping Station has three spaces – the Boiler House, Engine Room and Courtyard to utilise for weddings. This unique building has sweeping views of the Yarra River and plenty of historical significance, with classification from the National Trust.

The majestic Spotswood Pumping Station at Melbourne’s Scienceworks.

Cupo / Brisbane, QLD

Cupo is a beautifully renovated urban warehouse in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley with polished floors, industrial fittings, movable walls and full-length curtains. A completely versatile blank space to transform.

New to the events scene, Brisbane’s versatile warehouse space Cupo. Image by Jess Jackson.

Carriageworks / Sydney, NSW

Sydney’s (in fact, Australia’s) largest multi-arts centre, Carriageworks is warehouse porn for anyone that way inclined. They have several spaces for hire for events and plenty of industrial buildings for epic photos.

Sydney’s gargantuan warehouse venue, Carriageworks. Image by Dan O’Day.

WedShed is an online platform that brings together a collection of unique Australian venues to hire for weddings. For more venue inspiration, see their other fab roundups or head to wedshed.com.au