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Top 11 Beach Weddings in Sydney, Australia

Top 11 Beach Weddings in Sydney, Australia

Top 11 Beach Weddings in Sydney, Australia

Beautiful white sandy beaches, tidal rock pools and rocky headlands north to south, Sydney offers a bundle of beautiful beaches for your wedding.

Here are just eleven spectacular outstanding wedding locations in and around Sydney ideal for any beach wedding, big or small.

Horizons

Horizons is one of the most spectacular wedding venues that has not yet been explored at length. It is situated in the East Coast Maroubra Beach. Particularly it is on the second level above South Maroubra Surf Lifesaving Club. You can enjoy your ceremony on the beach and the reception in the stylish wedding venue that is along Sydney’s East Coast. This venue features an absolutely natural environment that has not tasted the corruption of the pollution of man. It is ideal as it gives you an unparalleled panoramic view of the whole landscape up to the horizons.

Dunbar House in Watson’s Bay

Weddings under the grand fig tree opposite Dunbar house historic mansion has become one of the most spectacular and well-known wedding venue in Sydney. It is surrounded by beautiful oceanic views and is situated in Watson’s Bay in Sydney Eastern Suburbs. Some of the prominent venues in Watsons bay are Dunbar House, not to mention Robertson Park and Watsons Bay Boutique Hotel.

Long Reef Golf Club

This is a glamorous well-kept stylish venue to hold weddings on the secluded cove of Fishermans Beach for a private setting with its greenery scenery and panoramic breathtaking views of the northern beaches peninsula. It is a one stop events venue that can accommodate weddings on its beachfront lawn or terrace.

Metro Mirage Hotel Newport

This stunning wedding venue is situated at the Pittwater shores in the Northern Beaches of Sydney. It is a famous and an award winning wedding venue, ideal for diverse kinds of ceremonies that encompass indoor and outdoor events. You can view the picturesque oceanic splendor that is covered with blue waters and a mesmerizing landscape. Just 45-minute drive from Sydney, it encompasses everything that you have ever desired, not to mention that they complement your wedding with a high trained, experienced, and professional staff. Let’s also not forget Dearin Reserve in Newport.

Jonah’s Restaurant & Boutique Hotel

This is a terrific wedding venue for you situated on a cliff top garden overlooking Whale Beach. It gives a unique panoramic view of the expanse of the beautiful ocean and the sparkling waters. The service is topnotch from small intimate weddings up to 122 guests. The decor is a blend of luxury, glamour, and style, not to mention that the premise is well furnished. Every minute that you spend there will remain etched in your memory.

Palm Beach

Beauty and tranquil scenery are one of the unique features of this suburb in the northern beaches region of Sydney. The blue waters overshadow and overrule the whole environment. It is located in Barrenjoey Head and it is covered by towering pines, sandy beaches and vistas. You can enjoy your wedding ceremony either on the ocean side or Pittwater side. Some areas to considerwould be  the Dunes Restaurant & Kiosk, Palm Beach Golf Club, Snapperman’s Reserve, Lucinda Park or just anywhere on the white sandy beach.

Mosman Area

If you are looking for the most outstanding and superb wedding locations around Mosman area, you have some major locations to keep top on your list. They are really gorgeous places that have everything that you need to complement your wedding. Popular Council-managed outdoor locations for weddings in Mosman  such as The Rotunda located in Balmoral Beach Reserve at Balmoral Beach, and the nearby Balmoral Reserve South – Mosman. Beautiful beach, well known restaurants, cafes, lovely lawns and a long esplanade which stretches along Balmoral beach.

The Sutherland Shire

The Sutherland Shire is a beautiful stretch of sand with most breathtaking views and nature reserves. There are quite a few wedding locations in the area, park, reserves and beaches, such as the famous Cronulla Beach to have your beach wedding on the sand, Cronulla Surf Club Wedding Venue, Eventhouse Cronulla, Shelly beach and many more.

Mona Vale Golf Club

It is indisputably fit for any either beach side chic wedding or a relaxed elegance one with a touch of the astoundingly beautiful environment that is second to none. You can exchange your vows on the waterfront lawns with Mona Vale Beach as your backdrop. The venue offers some decoration package which has been designed to complement the scenery and can be tailored to suit any bride & groom’s individual style.

The Avalon on the Beach

Located on the Northern Beaches of Sydney overlooking Avalon Beach with a direct access to the beach, some lawn space and a picturesque backdrop of the ocean with the sound of the fresh rolling waves. With floor to ceiling glass doors you can tie the knot any season of the year as well as have both your wedding ceremony and the reception in this one magnificent location.  

Gibson's Beach Reserve

A perfect secluded wedding by the sea. A great spot, yet little known outside of locals. This hidden gem of a reserve in the Eastern suburbs of Sydney featuring a well maintained grass area and white sandy beach is absolutely perfect for a very private beach wedding with it being close to nearby Watsons Bay restaurants, cafes and Robertson Park.

Shelly Beach

Have your wedding on the sandy Shelly Beach north of Manly with the spectacular waterfront views or at the private beachside The Boathouse. A picture perfect popular location with grass leading onto the small beach and a grove of Cabbage Trees.

In summary

To recap, with all the many fantastic locations by the beach along the shores of Sydney, with many beautiful sunshine days all around the year, why not enjoy an unforgettable beach wedding experience for you and your guests with the right Sydney marriage celebrant.


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