Elopement Packages in Port Stephens

A beautiful garden elopement experience

Heaven Gardens

Our elopement packages take place at Heaven Gardens, a private and tranquil venue nestled in Port Stephens. With over five acres of lush gardens, open spaces and natural backdrops, it offers a peaceful and intimate setting for your wedding day.

This is a space where everything slows down — where you can focus on each other, enjoy the moment and celebrate in a way that feels authentic.

All-inclusive elopement package for up to 20 guests

Designed for simplicity and ease, our elopement package includes everything you need for a seamless and memorable experience.

• Exclusive access to the venue for your ceremony, photos and cocktail for up to 3 hours

• Beautiful garden ceremony setting

• Handcrafted wooden arbour

• White ceremony chairs for your guests

• Two bottles of Champagne to celebrate after your ceremony

• Dedicated on-site coordination

With everything taken care of, you can simply arrive, enjoy and celebrate your wedding day.

Your elopement photography

Angel & Florent Vidal

Our wedding photographs are inspired by the couple’s stories. We keep challenging ourselves to see things through different perspectives so that you will have photographs that are meaningfully beautiful! Bold and vibrant wedding photographs with honesty that stirs emotions, we love incorporating Heaven Gardens enchanting setting with your wedding story, and the result is a stunning body of work.

We specialise in capturing natural, candid and emotional moments — the kind that truly reflect how your day felt.

Your photography coverage includes:

• 2 hours of professional photography

• Coverage of ceremony, group photos and couple portraits

• Pre-wedding consultation and timeline planning

• Unlimited photographs taken on the day

• Professionally edited high-resolution images

• Private online gallery for downloading and sharing

Our approach is discreet and documentary. We guide you when needed, but mostly allow your day to unfold naturally so your photos feel genuine and timeless.

Your elopement celebrant

Marry Me Mel

Mel is waging war on boring weddings! Want to say I do without the fuss? Looking for a little more than “just a legal ceremony”? Then run away with Mel and avoid the fuss. Picture this; you, Mel, your beloved, and your closest friends and family at Heaven Gardens!

• An intimate hitching with (up to) 20 of your favourite legends

• The best 15 minutes of your life

• A fun and relaxed ceremony tailored to the two of you without all the bells and whistles Handling and lodgement of all of the legal stuff Includes your marriage certificate

Who Is This Elopement Package For?

This experience is perfect for couples who:

• Want a stress-free and intimate wedding

• Prefer a small guest list (or just the two of you)

• Love natural settings and outdoor ceremonies

• Value photography that feels real and unposed

Whether you’re eloping as a couple or celebrating with a small group, this package is designed to give you a meaningful and relaxed experience.

Why Choose an Elopement in Port Stephens?

Port Stephens is one of the most beautiful coastal wedding destinations in New South Wales. With its soft natural light, beaches, gardens and peaceful atmosphere, it’s the perfect location for couples wanting a more intimate alternative to a traditional wedding.

The region offers a unique combination of coastal and garden settings, allowing for a variety of stunning photo opportunities within a short distance.

Our elopement or small wedding package is amazingly special.

We understand that couples who choose to elope also want an elopement wedding package that ensures an easy yet still special day. With our all inclusive elopement collection, not only will you be celebrating at a premium garden venue with all the options that you can dream of, you'll also be saying “I do” with one of most sought-after wedding celebrants! And your wedding elopement will be captured by us with our usual approach to photography that are as intimate and authentic as your wedding with a touch of boundless creativity!

Enjoy all these for an amazing value of $3,490 all inclusive: Venue + Photographer + Celebrant.

Due to legal requirements, you need to book 30 days before your wedding date.