lnterested in a south coast wedding ceremony ? The possibilities are endless - spectacular scenery, pristine beaches, an abundance of National Parks, lush gardens, heritage houses, verdant vineyards, fabulous function centres, ritzy restaurants - it's up to you. I offer my services throughout the South Coast & Shoalhaven covering Nowra, Kangaroo Valley, Cambewarra, Callala, Culburra Kiama, Berry, Jervis Bay, Mollymook, Ulladulla, Milton and beyond! Here are just a few suggestions. I also have a commercial permit allowing me to perform marriage ceremonies in beautiful Booderee National Park.
Currarong is, of course, one of my favourites, who could resist the attractions of the romantically named Mermaid Inlet, Honeysuckle Bay, the heart shaped Honeymoon Bay and the nearby Point Perpendicular lighthouse which offers spectacular views of Jervis Bay.
Callala Bay. If you're looking for a large seaside house that can provide ceremony, reception and even honeymoon venues plus a fantastic backdrop, this is definitely worth checking out. The owner is very amenable to letting the house out for weddings which can be performed on the reserve out the front (the stone steps make for a sensational bridal procession) or on the large balcony.
Riversdale at Bundanon Trust is a recent discovery of mine and what a fantastic discovery. The Murcutt designed building has breathtaking views of the Shoalhaven River. Couples can be married down on the grass in a natural ampitheatre, or on the balcony. Either choice makes for an amazing location. Guests can also stay overnight in onsite location - given the rather hairy driveway it's not a bad option
More beautiful Beaches: Nelsons, Blenheim, Murray's and the very popular Greenfields
Woollamia Village Retreat Pritchard Ave, Woollamia Ph: 02 4441 6108
Paperbark Camp is a really unique venue offering an inspiring backdrop (for your ceremony, reception, honeymoon or all three) really friendly service and full facilities including one of the best restaurants on the south coast. 571 Woollamia Rd., Woollamia Ph: ow 4441 6066 | Toll free 1300 668 16 Christians Minde - Heritage house on 11 acres in Jervis Bay Ph: 02 4441 1102
Bay Of Plenty Lodges, Jervis Bay - relaxed atmosphere and tranquil beachfront location surrounded by national park. Ph: 02 4441 2018
Hyams Beach Seaside Cottages - you can walk across the road and get married on pristine Hyams Beach - rumored to have the whitest sand in the world.
Merribee an 1850s architect restored coastal cottage with landscaped ornamental gardens in a very pretty part of the world, lot of pretty farmhouses and a sense of bucolic bliss.
Terrara House If a fairytale wedding is something you have always dreamt about you really can't go past Terrara House. Very easy to imagine Cinderalla pulling up that gorgeous driveway but hard to picture her tearing herself away at 12!
Sandholme Guesthouse 2 Jervis St, Huskisson, Ph: 02 4441 8855
Worrigee Road, Worrigee For an information package call 02 4423 1222 or email info@worrigeehouse.com.au
The Boatshed Wharf Rd, Nowra 02 4421 2419
This place is truly amazing. Such a perfect venue. It has on site cottages so everyone can make a weekend of it, a natural cathederal with a fantastic atmosphere - some sort of cross between the completely natural and the utterly divine, and a deck with amazing views over the Valley. Another plus is the lack of noise restrictions so if you plan on partying into the small hours - and since it's a once in a lifetime celebration with all the people you love best you should! - there are no problems. A really special location.
A Federation farmhouse built in 1918 and lovingly restored historic blue stone cottage dating back to the 1850's form a landmark on the "bends" just south of Kiama
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Gabbys at Berry
The Bayview Waters Function Room has some of the best ocean views in Huskisson and can cater for up to 250 people. Ph: 02 4441-5282 Email: huskyrsl@shoal.net.au
Silos Estate just on the outskirts of picturesque Berry. Bendalong is a quintessential little seaside village. Great laidback atmosphere, fantastic 50's beach houses and a range of options for wedding ceremonies. Dee Beach and Washerwoman's are favourites and the local tourist park even offers wedding packages. Shoalhaven River Cruise Get married onboard or cruise down the beautiful Shoalhaven River and alight at a reserve like Bangalee. Ph: 0429 981 007 info@shoalhavenrivercruise.com
Amazing views, european atmosphere, delicious seasonal food and award winning wine. Ph: 02 44 557 888 cupittwines@bigpond.com
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Ph: (02) 4447 1400 mobile: 0408 029 971 info@butterfactory.com.au
Prince Alfred Street, 
Berry. Ph: 02 4464 2349 gabbysatberry@bigpond.com
Fern St, Gerringong, 02 4234 1359 hello@bellachara.com.au
Mollymook Surf Life Saving Club is available for hire. It is the perfect beachsuide wedding venue with very reasonable rates.
The boutique accommadation, winery and Silos Restaurant combined with the beautiful grounds and well appointed b&b accommodation provide an ideal country location. Ph: 02 4448 6082 thesilos@thesilos.com 
Mitchell Parade, Mollymook, Ph: 02 4455 3044
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Some local services I would recommend:
As A Whisper. Wedding Planners & Function Coordinators. I've seen Jen and her team work some real magic creating fantastic spaces for weddings. They offer a stress free alternative organising everything from the invitations
right through to thank-you notes or can step in at the last minute for some fine tuning. Phone: (02) 4443-7729/0421 107 021
Nora Devai Photogrpahy Nora and I do a lot of weddings together, we seem to attract the same clientele, couples people wanting something a bit relaxed with a sense of occasion but room for fun. I really like her approach - nothing posed, just capturing the moment as it comes. These are two images from a wedding we did at Terrara House and she also took the ones from Callala above. Contact: 4443 6587 or 0418 640 067:
Piping Hot: Bagpipes.
Ken played at a wedding I did on Mollymook Beach. It was a fantastic
entrance as he accompanied the bride and groom up the hill to where the
ceremony was being held. Sarah and Luke asked him to do this at the
last moment and had no particular song in mind so Ken chose Marie's
Wedding and it was brilliant! Ken Fraser:02 6296 3034.
people wanting something a bit relaxed with a sense of occasion but room for fun. I really like her approach - nothing posed, just capturing the moment as it comes.
Beth Atkins - Wedding ceremony singer I
heard Beth sing recently at a wedding in a grand old house in Kangaroo
Valley and she was fantastic - the combination of her voice and style
and the choice of wedding songs (Ring of Fire was one) - really added a
lot to the ambience and ceremony itself. You can reach Beth on
0405331988 or beth@wedding.ceremony.singer.com.au or even hear a sample of her singing by clicking here.
Donna
not only creates fantatic photos but is the perfect mix of casual and
relaxed and utterly professional. and really does think of everything
and go that extra step. At one wedding we did together she bought
along lap rugs for the Nana as she thought she might get chilly on the
day! Phone: 02 4447 0181, Mobile: 0418 644 214, info@donnamareephotography.com
Ross Pulsford photographer & creative concepts
not only takes fantastic photos but has a real knack for putting
couples at ease, and very importantly on such a stressful day, making
them laugh. I've noticed most people seem to think of him as their new
best friend by the end of the day. : 02 4421 2822 : 0412 287 715
I've done a few weddings with Kim & Glen from Passion but sadly, apart from the occasional canape haven't got to sit through an entire wedding feast. Fortunately though, their cafe is a regular lunch stop for me and the food I have sampled from there is often the highlight of my day. PH: 02 4422 6000 or 0414 414 144.
Wedding Bells I met a couple in Berry the other day and was just telling them about these very cute thongs I'd seen which are perfect for beach wedddings - they have "Just married" on the bottom. I wasn't sure where you could get them from but then I wandered into Wedding Bells in Albert and there they were - and anything else you might need from bling to bomboniere, to bouquets............
Klimpton Press Really
competitive rates, high quality, attention to detail and great service.
They do all wedding stationery and extras like wedding and ceremony
candles and bomboneire bags. PH: 02 4423 1996, Mob: 0418539127. Tomanderson@shoalhaven.net.au
