Guests gathered on the lawn outside the white timber hall with its red roof, the fig canopy behind, Ewingsdale Hall, Byron BayGuests seated for the ceremony beneath the enormous Moreton Bay figs on the lane, Ewingsdale Hall, Byron BayLong tables set the length of the hall under festoon lights and exposed white trusses, Ewingsdale Hall, Byron Bay

Ewingsdale Hall weddingsEwingsdale, Byron Bay

Built in 1908, Ewingsdale Hall is a heritage-listed timber community hall on quiet William Flick Lane, under a canopy of enormous Moreton Bay figs. Inside it is simple and honest: white weatherboards, timber floorboards, exposed trusses, big windows and a small stage. Outside, you have the fig-lined lane, the grove behind the hall and the open field, with St Columba's church next door.

It is a true blank canvas rather than a full-service venue, which means you choose your own catering, drinks and styling — more work, and far more freedom.

It is only five kilometres from Byron Bay but feels properly rural. The lane is a dead end with no through traffic and no close neighbours, and there is plenty of parking, so guests get a country wedding without a long trip out of town.

THE DETAILS

CEREMONY

The fig-lined lane, the grove behind the hall, or the open field

RECEPTION

Inside the hall — timber floors, exposed trusses and a small stage

THE HALL

Built 1908; heritage-listed white weatherboard

NEXT DOOR

St Columba's church, on the same lane

CATERING

Bring your own — caterer, bar and styling all your choice

OUTSIDE

Moreton Bay figs along William Flick Lane, the grove and the open field

GETTING THERE

Five kilometres from Byron Bay; a dead-end lane with plenty of parking

GOOD TO KNOW

A blank canvas: no in-house catering, bar or furniture
William Flick Lane, Ewingsdale NSW 2481
Five kilometres from Byron Bay · a dead-end lane with plenty of parking

AROUND the HALL

The figs along the lane, the hall inside, and the little church next door. Tap any frame to open it larger.

Guests seated for the ceremony beneath the enormous Moreton Bay figs on the lane, Ewingsdale Hall, Byron BayLong tables set the length of the hall under festoon lights and exposed white trusses, Ewingsdale Hall, Byron BaySt Columba's church and the hall among the big trees, EwingsdaleThe ceremony from the side, chairs set out on the grass beneath the canopy, Ewingsdale HallGuests spread across the lawn with the hall and church behind during canapés, Ewingsdale HallThe church seen through a hall window, festoon bulbs strung across the frame, Ewingsdale HallThe couple under the fig limbs behind the hall, EwingsdaleWalking the fig-lined lane together, EwingsdaleStanding small under the canopy where the lane opens up, EwingsdaleA kiss in the grove behind the hall, EwingsdaleThe wedding party walking the grass in backlit afternoon sun, Ewingsdale HallGuests gathered on the lawn outside the white timber hall with its red roof, the fig canopy behind, Ewingsdale Hall, Byron BayBlack and white — the first dance on the timber floor as guests watch, Ewingsdale HallThe hall and church lit up in the last of the blue light, EwingsdaleSt Columba's church under a sky full of stars, Ewingsdale

PHOTOGRAPHING a wedding at EWINGSDALE HALL

Warm, relaxed and full of character. The white walls and tall windows keep the hall bright, while the old floorboards, rafters and festoon lights add texture without dictating the look of the wedding. It photographs best when it is allowed to remain what it is — a beautiful old country hall rather than something overly dressed.

The Moreton Bay figs are the defining feature outside. They give scale, deep shade and a sense of history even in the middle of the day, which makes a midday ceremony far easier here than on an open lawn.

The church, the open field and the quieter grove behind the hall add enough variety without taking you away from your guests — everything is within a two-minute walk. William Flick Lane runs right alongside the property — a stunning stretch of road with huge trees overhanging it, and a two-minute detour for something quite different from the hall. After dark, the hall lit from inside against the trees is worth stepping out for.

REAL WEDDINGS at Ewingsdale Hall

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Guests seated for the ceremony beneath the enormous Moreton Bay figs on the lane, Ewingsdale Hall, Byron Bay
BYRON BAY WEDDING

Jack & Em at Ewingsdale Hall

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Guests gathered on the lawn outside the white timber hall with its red roof, the fig canopy behind, Ewingsdale Hall, Byron Bay
BYRON BAY WEDDING

The hall after dark

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