Ultimate List of Nelson Bay Wedding Reception Venues

By Florent Vidal Photography

Looking for your wedding venues in Nelson Bay, Port Stephens? Finding THE ONE is easy with Florent Vidal Photography’s Port Stephens’ wedding directory of venues! Whether you are having a traditional wedding or an intimate celebration, our ultimate list of picture-perfect wedding receptions in Port Stephens and places to get married in Nelson Bay is all that you need to start planning. Do you want a wedding in plein air? Check out our list of Outdoor Wedding Ceremony locations in Port Stephens!

Saltwater Restaurant, Fingal Bay

Saltwater is perfectly named for couples who are looking for a surf and sand outlook for their wedding venue in Port Stephens with the great blue sea as a backdrop. Perched on top of Surf Life Saving Club overlooking Fingal Beach, Saltwater Restaurant boasts an open plan indoor/outdoor setting. Serving modern cuisine with an Asian twist, it’s popular with couples who want that casual yet elegant feel. Couples can opt to have their ceremony at the venue’s balcony or have it in one of Port Stephens’ many picturesque locations. A popular choice is Barry Park, Fingal Bay due to its proximity to Saltwater, as well as its beautiful and intimate location overlooking the water. It’s also perfect for a couple’s portrait location shoot right after the ceremony. Barry Park and its surroundings are especially breathtaking at sunset and we love capturing those amazing shots with our couples along the rocks. With Saltwater being so close to the beach, it is great for wedding entourage photos without going too far away so you can easily join your guests for the cocktails.

Couples will be well looked after by the event coordinators Katie and Jordan from Wedding Road. We love working with them and the rest of the Saltwater team and we can personally vouch for their professionalism.

Check out our gallery of Saltwater weddings to see more wedding photographs taken in and around this beautiful venue.

Heaven Gardens

A garden’s paradise set in Salt Ash, Port Stephens is a fairly new wedding venue that has quickly created a reputation for its versatility, is the beautiful Heaven Gardens. It is a unique wedding space and a masterpiece tended with constant passion and love for gardening. Owners, Barbara and Andrew are very hands-on and will guide you throughout the wedding process. They both want the whole wedding planning experience to be easy and relaxed for their couples. That’s why they offer many inclusions in Heaven Gardens wedding packages.

Couples can enjoy a truly romantic English style garden to a more exotic backdrop such as a rainforest garden. Like an artist’s canvas, it is ready to be transformed into your idea of a dream wedding. It is plain to see that Barbara and Andrew are both passionate about their venue and the couples who choose Heaven Gardens to celebrate their love. Barbara still sheds a tear whenever a couple exchanges their vows. It’s a testament that everything they do is heartfelt.

We always enjoy working with Barbara and Andrew, and there’s always something new to discover in this garden paradise! And for couples who love a good party - check out Heaven Gardens pontoon bar! All made with love by Andrew himself.

You can see more of this wonderful garden wedding venue and surrounds in our Heaven Gardens wedding gallery. Enjoy your tour! Heaven Gardens

Tanilba House

A part of Port Stephens’ rich history, the grand Tanilba House, built in C1831, was recently lovingly restored by the owners, Glenn and Dee to an elegant wedding venue. With a fully enclosed conservatory and surrounding verandahs set within established gardens, it surprisingly has stunning views of the Bay. Little wonder that for a long time Glenn has had a longing for the beautiful Tanilba House and it was a dream come true when one day, Tanilba House, came on the market. Glenn and Dee just had to have this piece of history to take care of. It is a work in progress and like a wonderful tale, it is a place that possesses so many layers and keeps evolving.

People who visit Tanilba House is always impressed by its old-world elegance. It literally is stepping back in time when everything was made beautifully and embroidered with delicateness. Tanilba House has so many facets and there is a selection of spaces to choose from for your ceremony.

Tanilba House wedding venue — Tanilba at night

Valhalla Restaurant and Bar

For something mythical in the bay, Valhalla Restaurant and Bar is your stop. Named after one of the beautiful halls of Norse Gods, Valhalla at Bobs Farm is a perfect blend of Australian and Scandinavian influence. Famous for their delectable woodfired pizzas, you and your guests will be spoiled for choice with an array of authentic flavours while enjoying them in Valhalla’s iconic surroundings. Couples will love the Pine Forest located just at the rear of the venue for amazing portrait shoots. Being onsite means that you can have extraordinary wedding photographs and get back to partying with your family and friends in no time! Valhalla’s dedicated and experienced wedding coordinator, Elissa, will be on hand to ensure that your wedding day runs smoothly and that you and your guests have the time of your life!

The Oasis at One Mile Beach

Introducing the newest wedding destination in Port Stephens, enveloped by nature and the allure of One Mile beach: The Oasis. A sprawling 5-acre rainforest-style resort, The Oasis is a breathtaking haven that is perfect for couples who are seeking tranquility and charm for their wedding day. Immerse yourself amid a verdant melaleuca forest, where winding paths meander through lush tropical gardens, creating an idyllic backdrop for your special day. For your accommodation needs, The Oasis at One Mile Beach offers nine spacious self-contained modern cabins thoughtfully nestled within the manicured gardens, providing a comfortable retreat for up to 50 guests.

The Anchorage

Right on the beautiful waters of Corlette Beach is this luxurious Hampton Style hotel, The Anchorage. Couples fall in love with The Anchorage Hotel for their wedding for its amazing location and beautiful marina that serve as a photographic background when you say, “ I do.” At The Anchorage Hotel & Spa, you'll find comfort and style at its best - from spacious rooms to loft suites to an exclusive villa - along with world-class spa and pools, and a decadent dining experience. Your wedding day will be a getaway to be remembered for many years when you choose The Anchorage.

Shoal Bay Country Club

For a coastal wedding with a touch of magic, Shoal Bay Country Club’s newly renovated Whitesands, adjacent to The Ramada Hotel, boasts a charming waterfront wedding location in the heart of Port Stephens. With open plan wedding space punctuated with architecture and design, it is one of Port Stephens’ most sought after locations for a seaside wedding with the beautiful Shoal Bay beach right in front of you..perfect for breathtaking wedding portraits.

Sunset + Vine at Wonganella Estate

Looking for a vineyard wedding in Port Stephens? Look no further than Sunset + Vine at Wonganella Estate. Set on a hilltop, Sunset + Vine, allows you to create an enchanting wedding experience within a private setting. Couples have the luxury to choose from a beautiful garden, bush setting or the Sunset Deck for their ceremony overlooking the expansive bush and water views over Tilligerry Creek. Enjoy the recently revamped wedding space ‘The Barrel room’ for your wedding reception featuring a bar, private booths, chandeliers and an all-white decor that compliments any wedding theme that you envision. The space combines simple elegance with a contemporary feel.

The Greenhouse Eatery

The Greenhouse Eatery at Pacific Dunes in Medowie offers a bespoke wedding package with endless photo opportunities and a modern and airy reception venue. Its sprawling manicured lawns right on the golf course make the perfect backdrop for an outdoor wedding ceremony. With its expansive grounds, The Greenhouse is the ideal venue for a wedding ceremony and a reception.

Restaurant 2317

You will enjoy the panoramic views of Port Stephens and the most beautiful sunset from Restaurant 2317. Located at the world-class Soldiers Point Marina it’s a popular wedding venue to celebrate your wedding day in style. Choose to arrive on a boat to wow your guests and do not miss the opportunity to have an amazing photo location at the nearby Sunset Beach! Couples can choose to exchange vows at Restaurant 2317’s huge balcony or the Marina’s floating pontoon for the ultimate waterfront ceremony location. Whether you’re having a small intimate wedding or a larger party for up to 120 guests, Restaurant 2317 offers mouthwatering dishes to suit your taste.

Nelson Bay Golf Club

You don’t have to be a golf fanatic to appreciate the beautiful setting of Nelson Bay Golf Club. The Club with its vista of lush greenery has a dedicated bushland setting on the course or on the open balcony with a golf course outlook for a very private wedding ceremony feel.

Stanley Park

Step into an old-world charm with weddings at Stanley Park at Fullerton Cove. Its beautiful expanse of natural surroundings offers couples different locations, all equally gorgeous, for their wedding ceremony. A popular choice is under a giant fig tree offering plenty of shade for you and your guests. It also provides onsite accommodation, so all your wedding plans can take place in one location.

Soldiers Point Bowling Club

A local favourite to gather for drinks and celebrations, Soldiers Point Bowling Club, also has dedicated function rooms that can be styled to suit your wedding style. If you are after versatility and flexibility to make your wedding special, whether it is a sit-down wedding or cocktail style, this unassuming club is worth checking.

The Retreat Port Stephens

Located on the edge of the beautiful sand dunes, The Retreat Port Stephens is a unique wedding venue surrounded by bushland. You and your guests can relax and make your wedding a getaway for the weekend and stay in of their cottages. For your wedding ceremony and reception, choose between an indoor or outdoor function areas with a beautiful bush back drop. Don't miss out on a fantastic wedding photo on the dunes when the sun starts to set!

Little Beach Boathouse

Locals and tourists alike flock to this popular restaurant and bar both for its amazing views and mouthwatering food. Couples who want a relaxed beach vibe for their wedding choose Little Beach Boathouse for their wedding ceremony and reception venue. Right on the water, couples and their guests can enjoy world-class service in style while admiring nature’s work of art.

Bannisters Port Stephens

Bannisters in Port Stephens will make couples swoon as soon as they step inside the hotel’s reception. With floor to ceiling glass windows that overlook the infinity pool and the water beyond, it’s a perfect destination for those wanting a barefoot luxury wedding. Bannisters Port Stephens’ famous Rick Stein Restaurant is one of the many spaces where couples can hold their wedding reception. Within the hotel grounds, there are also several options to have your wedding ceremony.

Oaks Pacific Blue Resort

The resort is set amidst lush tropical gardens enveloped by a 485m lagoon-style pool that is thought to be Australia’s longest pool. Oaks Pacific Resort offers three flexible reception venues, perfect for intimate gatherings under the stars, lavish sit-down meals and cocktail wedding style celebrations against a sparkling pool.

Crest

Overlooking the great blue of Birubi Beach, as well as the expansive Stockton Sand Dunes and Worimi Conservations Lands in the background, Crest Birubi Beach wedding is the perfect vantage location to enjoy the magnificent view while celebrating the most important day of your life! Have your wedding photos in the sand dune while the sun is setting for an unforgettable experience.

Anna Bay — Stockton Sand Dunes near Crest at Birubi Beach

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