Weddings

Shoal Bay Resort & Spa are dedicated to giving you the perfect wedding...

Imagine the perfect backdrop of the crystal clear waterways of Shoal Bay, stunning views across to Tomaree headlands, guests toasting glasses of sparkling wine and a beautiful bride and groom about to share the commitment of spending the rest of their lives together in front of family and friends. Shoal Bay Resort & Spa can offer you all this and more…. We are dedicated to ensuring you can focus on enjoying your day and that your first appearance together as husband and wife is a loving and gracious occasion

Our dedicated onsite Wedding Coordinator will help you plan every little detail, ensuring that organising your wedding is almost as enjoyable as the day itself. With a reputation for award winning food and wine, we offer a range of dining and menu options as well as stylish, romantic, luxury accommodation for the bride, groom, family and whole wedding party.

Looking for something romantic and unique? Try our intimate beach wedding and 8 course degustation lunch menu in the award winning Catch at Shoal Bay, Port Stephen’s premier seafood restaurant.

Shoal Bay Resort & Spa has a multitude of choices for your reception venue. Whether you have 25 or 200 guests we have the perfect venue to match the style of your wedding. We can also offer connections with local suppliers who can assist in adding those extra touches.

Call 1800 18 18 10 or email sales@shoalbayresort.com and let us help create your perfect wedding.

For reservations and more infomation, kindly go to our Wedding Enquiry Form to fill up details about spending your wedding here at Shoal Bay Resort and Spa.

Delightful Reception Venues

After the tension and excitement of the ceremony, the reception is where you get to relax and enjoy the company of those who have taken the time to be with you on this special day. Shoal Bay Resort & Spa has a multitude of choices for your reception venue. Whether you have 25 or 200 guests we have the perfect venue to match the style of your wedding.

Catch at Shoal Bay - our signature restaurant, seating 100 guests overlooking Shoal Bay.

Sandyfoot Cafe & Bar - ideal for a cocktail reception or more intimate meal.

Whitesands Centre - our largest venue catering for up to 200 guests.

Shoal Bay Resort & Spa prides itself on culinary creativity and offers an extensive array of menus to choose from. Or, we can completely custom-design a menu for you, along with your choice of beverages.

Whatever the wedding event, from an intimate family brunch to a sophisticated cocktail buffet to a grand reception banquet, our team will assist you from planning to final delivery.

Guest Accommodation

Shoal Bay Resort & Spa has accommodation to suit all budgets and is the only beachfront resort in Port Stephens. Your guests will enjoy the time away in one of our 200 luxurious self-contained apartments, villas and suites and can stay a little longer to take time to relax with visiting family and friends over a game of golf, a meal or drink in one of the four restaurants and bars. The resort offers some of the best accommodation throughout Nelson Bay and the Port Stephens area.

Honeymoon

Whether you choose to stay for one night or a two week honeymoon, Shoal Bay Resort & Spa has the perfect retreat to help you unwind after your wedding.

Spend time together exploring the 26 beautiful bays in the area, taking a champagne kayak tour at sunset or indulge in endless hours of pampering in the Aqua Spa.

Other services...

Let us help with local suppliers that can assist in making your day as memorable as it is beautiful.

  • Celebrants - Set the tone for your future with a celebrant that embodies your life and love.
  • Florists - Flowers are the quintessential symbol of love, something living that embodies a core of natural beauty.
  • Photographers - A picture tells a thousand words so choose a poet to immortalise your special day.
  • Musicians - Music is a powerful instrument that can inspire a mood, evoke a memory and express emotion.

Call 1800 18 18 10 or email sales@shoalbayresort.com or you can go to our Wedding Enquiry Form page and let us help create that perfect wedding memory with a tailored wedding quote.