Venues Reviews

Our wedding was nothing short of perfection! The location and view need no review and description because this is what first and foremostly sets St. Michaels Golf Course apart from other venues we looked at. The breathtaking ocean views created a picturesque backdrop, while the lush greenery of the golf course added a touch of natural elegance. What the photos do not show you, are the friendly and professional staff working tirelessly behind the scenes to give you nothing short of a day you will never forget. Led by the incredible Sabrina, the entire team was professional, attentive, and dedicated to making our day flawless. Sabrina went above and beyond to ensure our vision came to life—her flexibility and accommodating nature made the planning process seamless and stress-free. She truly listened to our ideas and brought them to life in a way that exceeded our expectations. Sabrina, along with the organisers and the talented in-house stylist, Morgan, showcased an impeccable eye for detail. From the beautifully arranged décor (table/reception setting) to the perfectly timed coordination, every aspect of our wedding reflected their commitment to excellence. Their expertise ensured a high-quality, unforgettable day that we and our guests will cherish forever. If you're looking for a venue with breathtaking scenery, outstanding service, and a team that genuinely cares about your special day, we cannot recommend St. Michaels Golf Course enough. Thank you to Sabrina and the entire team for making our wedding dreams come true!

Jocelyn B.

Absolutely stunning venue. This winery was perfect for us. What really worked was that they have both indoor (pavilion) and outdoor. For our wedding day, we had originally planned to have our ceremony outdoor but that morning the heat was so bad that our florist informed us that the flowers would not survived if they had to set it up outside so between Jeannie the General Manager of Elmswood and our florist Jess from Voigts florist they made the executive decision to move everything indoor (because I didn't pick up the phone while doing make up). This turned out to be the best decision because later that day there was a hail storm! Jeannie is great to work with. Always has our best interests in mind and watches out for us! Super attentive, very helpful and the venue was beautiful! So grateful that we have decided to host our wedding at Elmswood.

Karen L.

Long Reef Golf Club (LRGC) was the first venue we enquired with and from the start, they were the most hospitable, interpersonal and reasonably priced venue that met out requirements. We looked at about 5 other venues before settling on LRGC. They made the process easy, they had complimentary events such as a wedding tasting experience and each staff member we interacted with was super friendly and helpful. The wedding day itself turned out to be perfect, both with how the reception went and the extraordinary photos captured on the golf course and overlooking the ocean. Also, a majority our guests were not from the Northern Beaches, and had high praise seeing this venue for the first time. A few major shoutouts: to Holly for introducing us to LRGC, to Lucy for coordinating an amazing night, and a special shout-out to Melanie for guiding us through the whole process. I would highly recommend LRGC as a wedding venue!

Jamie C.

The Boathouse Shelly Beach were great to deal with from the start. From our first meeting we knew we wanted to have our Wedding there. The venue is very special, but the staff take it to the next level. They were so accommodating, efficient and lovely. The staff that worked on the night of our small wedding were excellent. They were friendly, efficient and made the night so wonderful. Everyone commented on how good the food and wine was. We had such an amazing night and can't thank them enough.

Katrina

The overall experience was amazing! The moment we first met with Jenelle at Bailey's we knew this was the one. Beautiful botanical scenery, lovely staff and service. We chosen to do a cocktail style reception and the food and menu options were fantastic. Jenelle is amazing, easy to communicate and very helpful with planning, she'd even helped with our kids on the wedding day we couldn't be more grateful.

Jordan P.

Beach Road is an amazing venue with stunning views and surrounds, delicious food and wine and fantastic service. To top it off, the wedding coordinator, Adrienne, is phenomenal! She was always so kind and helpful and helped iron out all of the details of our wedding. One of our guests also had a minor medical emergency at the reception, and Adrienne and the Beach Road team were fantastic, calling an ambulance, making sure the guest got medical attention and keeping us all calm. Despite this unexpected event, the night was amazing. Thanks Beach Road Wines x

Savannah A.

What can I say about this venue. Fergusson hosted our wedding in March of 2025 and it was everything we could have hoped for. Sarah & Sara are SO wonderful to deal with that organising our wedding in just 4 months was a dream. We love the atmosphere and food at the venue, we visited 6+ times over the last few months with our friends and family who all loved it. We opted to have our ceremony on the lawn facing the vines and Sarah was more than happy to accommodate this new idea we had and it turned out SO beautiful. With the venue giving exclusive access to the winery for the wedding no matter the size of the wedding it will feel intimate and all to yourself to celebrate with your loved ones. There is multiple, beautiful options for the Ceremony which was a real appeal for this venue as the wet weather options are also beautiful and often chosen as first choice which was actually hard to find at other venues so was a huge tick. Lots of menu options to choose from for the reception as well as table configuration options - Sarah goes beyond to make your vision come to life. We can't recommend it more.

Maddison E.

My husband and I held our wedding at white chapel and our reception at Black Hall Kalbar on 11 October 2019. It was a Devine venue. It was all our dreams come true and more. Our package with White Chapel provided an on the day coordinator who went above and beyond anything I could have expected not only on the day but in the lead up to the day as well. Gemma was so well organised and helped keep me sane throughout the whole process! and the whole afternoon/night went off without a hitch! White Hall provide a lot of options to help you out on the day - we used the shuttle bus to help get our guests there and the photography bus which took us to our photography locations with snacks and Champagne! The driver knew the area really well and was a huge help!!

Melissa N.