Ceremony Venues
The Green Cathedral – A beautiful outdoor church on the edge of Wallis Lake enclosed by an atmospheric canopy of cabbage palm trees. The mix of stunning natural beauty combined with an ethereal spiritual feel of a consecrated outdoor church make The Green Cathedral a popular choice for couples from all over. P: 02 65540291 E: tiona@sundownerholidays.com
Beach Weddings – The beaches around Pacific Palms are renowned for their white sand, sparkling emerald water, attractive headlands and tasteful beach houses. Blueys, Boomerang and Elizabeth Beach are all great locations for a beach wedding.
Cassegrain Winery: Located on the outskirts of Port Macquarie surrounded by vineyards and featuring a stylish contemporary restaurant this is a great choice for both ceremony and reception offering tailored dining solutions catering to all tastes and budgets. W: cassegrainwines.com.au
Churches – St Alban’s Forster, St Nicholas, Tuncurry, St Paul’s Nabiac, St John’s Bungwahl. Contact: 6555 4200.
Reception Venues
Mobys Function Centre – This stylish modern venue accommodates up to 120 guests and is located just 50 steps from Boomerang Beach. Friendly, professional staff. Email: enquires@mobysretreat.com.au P: 65910000.
Tiona Reception Centre – Overlooks Wallis Lake and is a short distance from the Green Cathedral. Cottage and cabin accommodation can be arranged on the property. P: 02 65540291 E: tiona@sundownerholidays.com
The Pacific Palms Surf Club – Newly renovated, overlooks Elizabeth Beach, big wraparound veranda, plenty of room for a band and for dancing. Contact: venuebookings@pacificpalmsslsc.org.au
Flow Bar – A cool cafe/bar/live music venue that hosts a great wedding with beautiful food in a great setting just back from Old Bar Beach. P (02) 6557 4224 or email: info@flowbar.com.au
Hamilton’s Oysters – With a scenic outlook overlooking Wallis Lake, Hamilton’s Oysters bar and restaurant has gained a reputation for delicious food and great service. A big deck doubles as a dance floor and can be used for wedding ceremonies. W:hamiltonsoysters.com.au.
Cassegrain Winery: Located on the outskirts of Port Macquarie surrounded by vineyards and featuring a stylish contemporary restaurant this is a great choice for both ceremony and reception offering tailored dining solutions catering to all tastes and budgets. W: cassegrainwines.com.au
Celebrants
Debra Stever P: 0428 431 115 W: tareecelebrant.com.au
Rebecca Shaw: Dovetail Wedding Celebrants W: dovetailcelebrants.com.au P:0414 959 912
Wendy Ballard P: 6555 9843
Carolyn Pearson P: 6554 5127
Music
Reuben Carr Music: solo, duo or full band. reuben.carr.music@gmail.com
Jake Davey: W: jakedaveymusic.com
Florists
Gingermegs: flowers, styling, props, furniture and decorations. W: gingermegs.com.au
Flowers By Delwyn: W: flowersbydelwyn.com.au
Accommodation
Pacific Palms Real Estate: P: 6554 0500 W: pacificpalmsweddings.com.au
Mobys Resort: Email: enquires@mobysretreat.com.au P: 65910000.
Booze
Bluey’s Cellar and Deli: P: 6554 0297 E: ntmontague@bigpond.com
Hair and Make up
April Harvey : P:0429 878 968 W: aprilharvie.com
Soho Makeup Designs: W: sohomakeupdesigns.com.au
Avante Garde Hair Creations Forster: W: avantgardehaircreations.com.au P: 02 6554 6329
Havana – hairdressing by Leesa. P: 0410 518 806.
Ideas
If you’re looking for cool ideas about everything to do with weddings I recommend (and occasionally write for) White magazine
I also recommend: Mid North Coast Weddings and Hello May magazine.