OVERVIEW
City Beach Wedding & Events Venue is an oceanfront wedding venue situated on Wollongong’s breathtaking City Beach. This multi-award-winning venue offers an elegant space for couples to host their reception, with terrific service and tasty catering included. With numerous wedding packages, stunning beach views, this magnificent venue is ideal for any style of wedding.
Located on the shore of NSW’s stunning City Beach, City Beach Wedding & Events Venue is a sophisticated wedding reception venue — it’s a fitting setting for a modern wedding by the sea.
This award-winning venue offers couples a lovely combination of luxury and coastal charm. Its oceanfront setting is perfect for ceremonies by the water, while this contemporary venue's interior is the very definition of elegance. The two reception rooms available for hire are stylish and filled with plenty of natural light. Floor-to-ceiling windows reveal impressive beach views (the sunsets over the water are just heavenly), while the rooms are embellished with fairy lights, chandeliers, and a chic white dancefloor.
The exquisite dining menu is just as impressive, with delicious entrees, mains, and desserts on offer. Led by experienced executive chef Paul Hamilton, this venue creates delectable culinary dishes that look — and taste — absolutely divine. You’ll have the choice between a sophisticated cocktail-style occasion or traditional, plated mains — whatever suits your needs. Of course, the tasty fare will be complemented by the convenient beverage packages on offer. These include delicious beers, red and white wine, cider, sparkling wine, and soft drinks and juices.
With an incredible location, expansive beach views (be sure to visit Wollongong lighthouse for incredible photo opportunities), and offering spectacular customer service, City Beach Wedding & Events Venue is an impressive, stylish place for a wedding reception.
“City Beach could not have been a better venue for our wedding! We absolutely loved everything about it. The staff were amazing in the lead up to the wedding and on the day. We had so many of our guests rave about the great service and great food saying it's one of the best venues they've been to for a wedding!! You made the day so easy for us with your organisation and stunning decorations, we could not have pictured any better!! Thank you so much!!” Jade
What you can expect when working with City Beach Wedding & Events Venue for your wedding:
What event spaces are available for a reception?
Two reception spaces are available: the Pearl room and the Ocean room. Both offer natural light, extensive ocean views, a dancefloor, and a sleek design.
INTIMATE PACKAGE
Small and inclusive, this package offers everything you need for your wedding of 50+ guests.
WINTER WEDDING PACKAGE
OUR MOST POPULAR PACKAGE — SILK COLLECTION:
“My wedding was held at City Beach, Wollongong in the Pearl Room. The room was a fantastic size, accommodating all my guests with plenty of space left. Their inclusions are outstanding. When I attended expos multiple photographers had said that the food is outstanding EVERY TIME!! The day came, and you better believe they delivered. The meals were fantastic, so tasty, good size and really well cooked. The guests couldn’t stop raving about it. The staff were amazing, so accommodating, and the event coordinators were super organised. I would highly recommend City Beach for any occasion. The wedding packages are phenomenal.” Jasmine
About
Michele has worked in the wedding industry for over 8 years, she specialises in wedding planning, client consultation and styling. Michele's favourite part of her job is meeting our amazing clients. She said that the first consultation is always the most exciting and hearing their story is always special. Making their uniqueness shine through on the day is what she loves most. We admire Michele's positive attitude and her exceptional ability to remain calm and focused.
Miss Michele Tobin
Business Owner
Venue Features
Indoor / Outdoor Ceremony
Min 20 / Max 300 Reception guests
Price per head: Low $119 / High $ 180
In-house catering
Wedding Brochure
City Beach Wedding & Events Venue Brochure
View all of our features and complete package inclusions in our PDF wedding brochure.
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Coastal Classic
You're beachside wedding dream is here!
Our Coastal Classic package offers all the essential elements you need to celebrate your forever after, at our elegant beachside venue.
A multi-award winning venue, at City Beach you can be assured that your wedding will be conducted by a professional team; from your dedicated wedding coordinator and five-star catering team, all at a coveted coastal location.
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
Four-hour room hire including the use of your own private balcony with views over the ocean.
FOOD & BEV
STYLING
ALSO INCLUDED
The Coastal Classic package is fully inclusive of;
Our Coastal Classic package is all you need to create an unforgettable celebration, however, you are able to tailor this package. You may consider an additional course, upgrading your beverages, host your ceremony with us or include additional style and decor items from our Look Book.
Call us on 4228 3188 to discuss options and to find out more!
Based on a minimum number of 80 adults in the Ocean Room and 110 adults in the Pearl Room
Image credit @Matt Ashton Photography
• Pre-dinner drinks, sparkling wine & your selection of 3 canapes served upon arrival
• Freshly baked sour dough bread rolls
• Three course meal – including a selection of two entrees, two mains and two desserts from the City Beach menu served on an alternate basis
• Your choice of two sides to accompany main meals
• Five hour standard beverage package including – unlimited sparkling wine, bottled beers & cider, bottled red & white wine, soft drinks & juices
• Espresso coffee & T2 tea
• Elevated bridal table with ocean views
• White high gloss dance floor
• Spectacular star light ceiling
• White fairy light backdrop for behind your bridal table
• In-house sound system
• Table Centrepieces
• Iconic white Bentwood chairs
• City Beach Master of Ceremonies for five hours
• City Beach Disc Jockey for five hours
• Sophisticated down-lighting in a colour to suit your theme
• Festoon lights to your private terrace
• Customised outdoor “vivid” style lighting
• Red carpet entry & velvet rope bollards
• Five hour room hire including the use of your own private balcony with uninterrupted beach views & festoon lights
From $140pp
COMPLIMENTARY UPGRADES
Silk table runners | Peacock Chairs | Centrepiece upgrade (excluding florals) | Arbour with silk draping
• Pre-dinner drinks, sparkling wine & your selection of 3 canapes served upon arrival
• Freshly baked sour dough bread rolls
• Three course winter menu – including a selection of two entrees, two mains and two desserts from the City Beach menu served on an alternate basis
• Your choice of two sides to accompany main meals
• Five hour standard beverage package including – unlimited sparkling wine, bottled beers & cider, bottled red & white wine, soft drinks & juices
• Espresso coffee & T2 tea
• Elevated bridal table with ocean views
• Spectacular star light ceiling
• White fairy light backdrop behind your bridal table
• In-house sound system
• Iconic white Bentwood chairs
• Red carpet entry & velvet rope bollards
• City Beach Master of Ceremonies for five hours
• City Beach Disc Jockey for five hours
• Sophisticated down-lighting in a colour to suit your theme
• Festoon lights to your private terrace
• Customised outdoor “vivid” style lighting
• Five hour room hire including the use of your own private balcony with uninterrupted beach views
From $130pp
• Arrival drinks
• Grazing station with a selection of charcuterie, pate and terrines with chargrilled vegetables , breads and dips for cocktail hour
• Freshly baked sour dough bread rolls
• Three course meal – including a selection of two entrees, two mains and two desserts from the City Beach menu served on an alternate basis
• Your choice of two sides to accompany main meals
• Five hour standard beverage package including unlimited sparkling wine, bottled beers & cider, bottled red & white wine, soft drinks & juices
• Espresso coffee & T2 tea
• Elevated bridal table with ocean views
• Greenery and bud vases along the front of your bridal table
• Arbour behind bridal table with draped silks, standard florals & up to 2 chandeliers**
• White high gloss dance floor
• Spectacular star light ceiling
• White fairy light backdrop behind bridal table
• Upgraded centrepiece options from our Look Book (excluding florals)
• Iconic white Bentwood chairs
• Silk table runners in a selection of colours
• Red carpet entry & velvet rope bollards
• City Beach Master of Ceremonies for five hours
• City Beach Disc Jockey for five hours
• In-house sound system
• Sophisticated down-lighting in a colour to suit your theme
• Festoon lights to your private terrace
• Customised outdoor “vivid” style lighting
• Five hour room hire including the use of your own private balcony with uninterrupted beach views
From $170pp
• Your selection of 3 canapes served upon arrival
• Freshly baked sour dough bread rolls
• Three course meal – including a selection of two entrees, two mains and two desserts from the City Beach menu served on an alternate basis
• Your choice of two sides to accompany main meals
• Five hour upgraded beverage package including – unlimited sparkling wine, upgraded bottled beers & cider, bottled red & white wine, soft drinks & juices
• Espresso coffee & T2 tea
• Elevated bridal table with ocean views
• Customisable greenery & full floral styling along the front of your bridal table
• White high gloss dance floor
•Arbour behind bridal table with upgraded florals & up to 3 chandeliers**
•Spectacular star light ceiling
• White fairy light backdrop behind your bridal table
• Alternate tall and low floral centrepieces for all guest tables
• Personalised table menus per person
• Personalised card box & floral arrangement for gift card table
• Personalised welcome sign & seating plan in your choice of style
• Iconic white Bentwood chairs
• Silk table runners in a selection of colours
• Red carpet entry & velvet rope bollards
• City Beach Master of Ceremonies for five hours
• City Beach Disc Jockey for five hours
• In-house sound system
• Sophisticated down-lighting in a colour to suit your theme
• Festoon lights to your private terrace
• Customised outdoor “vivid” style lighting
• Five hour room hire including the use of your own private balcony with uninterrupted beach views
From $230pp
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1 Marine Drive, Wollongong, New South Wales
FAQ
We’d love the opportunity to present our beautiful venue to you! To do so, we’d encourage you to make an appointment to meet with our Wedding Coordinator who will personally be able to show you through the venue and to discuss our wedding packages with you. You can book an appointment in by contacting us via phone (on 02 4228 3188) or email (at weddings@citybeachfunctions.com.au).
In addition, we frequently host wedding open days where you would have the opportunity to inspect the venue when it is set up for a wedding reception, providing you with a realistic idea of how the rooms would look on your special day.
We recommend you lock in your wedding date as soon as you have decided on when you would like it to take place. Generally we receive bookings anywhere between 6 to 18 months prior or sometimes up to 30 months prior (with the exception of some bookings with only a few months prior), so to avoid any disappointment we encourage you to book sooner rather than later. Please contact us to ask about our availability.
Normally City Beach Events & Weddings will have three (3) meetings with you, to plan and organize your wedding reception.
MEETING #1: Held 3 Months Prior To Your Wedding
The first taking place approximately three months before your wedding. The initial meeting is an opportunity for us to discuss your ideas and vision for the day, we work out an approximate order of the evening, menu & dietary requirements, wedding cake details, decorations (i.e. sash colours, centrepieces, bonbonniere information), room set-up (including providing floor plans), Disc Jockey (a DJ checklist will be provided so you can select your music throughout your reception), seating plan templates, etc, etc. This first meeting usually takes approximately 1 to 1½ hours.
MEETING #2: Held 2-3 Weeks Prior To Your Wedding
The second meeting is generally held two to three weeks prior to your wedding day. In this meeting we will confirm your final numbers, calculate your final payment and also run back through and confirm all of the details that were discussed during the first meeting and answer any additional questions you may have The second meeting usually takes around 1 hour, sometimes up to 1½ hours.
MEETING #3: Held In The Week Of Your Wedding
Your third and final meeting is usually held the week of your wedding, where you will have a chance to meet with our Operations Manager, who will be executing your reception. It also provides you with the opportunity to drop-off with any items that you want set-up for your wedding such as bonbonniere, place cards and decorations.
Numbers for a wedding reception generally need to be confirmed during the second meeting, which is usually held approximately 2 to 3 weeks prior to your wedding reception. Final numbers will need to be finalised 2 weeks prior.
During your first meeting with your wedding coordinator (held approximately 3 months prior) you will receive some floor plans along with seating plan templates, etc, so you can start to work out your seating arrangements for your wedding reception. You are welcome to seat anywhere between 7 to 10 guests on each table.
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