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Looking for a place to celebrate after you’ve said your ‘I do’s’? Consider the Northern Beaches! Far enough from noisy Sydney CBD yet still easy to get to, this 30-kilometre long strip of coastline with golden sands, clear waters and relaxed suburbs is filled with amazing wedding reception venues. Enjoy one of the area’s many waterfront restaurants with panoramic views or pick a more secluded spot in nature - the choice is yours. Check out our selection of venues in the Northern Beaches and have the wedding reception you’ve always dreamed of.
From the moment you select our Sydney wedding reception venue, our dedicated team will collaborate closely with you to bring your vision to life. With access to a network of local photographers, entertainers, and our in-house
Govenor Bourke Ballroom is a Banqueting Hall in Q Station Manly characterised by a light-filled heritage timber interior and period detailing that frames the room's layout.
Gardens, a Private outdoor space at Miramare Gardens, is an enclosed lawn area defined by terraced planting that creates a private outdoor room. Design: The space presents an open, level lawn set against layered shrub beds
A contemporary event venue defined by floor-to-ceiling glazing that frames direct marina views and floods the dining room with natural light. Design: An open-plan dining room beneath a vaulted timber ceiling, furnished with
Our Co-op Club is exquisite space with beautiful flower arrangement creating incredible atmosphere with the most precious views. It is perfect location for special events and private parties.
The space offers harbour views, heritage features, and updated facilities. It holds up to 80 guests for a seated reception, suited to smaller wedding celebrations.
The space is bright, airy, and effortlessly stylish — the kind of venue that feels special without trying too hard.
What sets it apart: A full-height curtain system runs around the room to create a theatre-like, enclosed setting and to help dampen sound for private functions.
The Glasshouse is an Event Space at Q Station Manly housed in a glass-sided greenhouse structure that creates an enclosed, light-filled setting. Design: The room adopts an industrial greenhouse aesthetic of metal framing,
Fairy Bower is an Event Space in Elysium Manly distinguished by large picture windows that flood the room with natural light and frame coastal views. Design: The room has high ceilings, classical wall mouldings and a neutral
Lotus Ballroom, a Ballroom in Miramare Gardens, features a large central polished dancefloor. Design: The room pairs high, coffered ceilings and crystal chandeliers with grey wall panelling and soft uplighting to create a
Prices of wedding reception venues average $3500 minimum spend per event. The cost varies based on the venue's size and additional services such as catering, floral arrangements, or bridal suites. It may also be influenced by the number and type of event spaces available in the venue, for example, separate areas for the ceremony, reception, and photo sessions. Spaces offering all-inclusive packages are a budget-friendly option for couples seeking a fuss-free experience. Check out typical price ranges in Northern Beaches, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $2500 | to $7000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $44 | to $99 | per person |
| From $400 | to $500 | hire fee per day |
You'll find wedding reception venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Northern Beaches, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (October 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average $2700 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 80 and 120 guests | prices average $3500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 130 guests | prices average $8000 minimum spend per event |
Based on Tagvenue data (as of October 2026), users looking for wedding reception venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average $5000 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
| Event Space | prices average $15000 minimum spend per event | typically between 25 and 120 guests |
| Bar | prices average $3000 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 100 guests |
| Outdoor Space | prices average $2500 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 60 guests |
Cheap wedding reception venues in Northern Beaches start from $1650 minimum spend per event or $30 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
Outdoor Space at The Marina Cafe, from $1650 minimum spend per event
(up to 20 guests seated)
Venue said: Outdoor Space at The Marina Cafe is a semi-private outdoor deck in the café whose defining quality is direct marina-facing views. Design: The space has an open, sunlit layout with rattan-style lounge sofas, compact dining...
Semi-Private Area at Wings and Tins Dee Why, from $30 per person (up to 20 guests seated)
Entire Venue at Zone Bowling & Timezone Dee Why, from $35 per person
(up to 203 guests seated)
Venue said: The venue can accommodate up to 325 guests and is ideal for birthday parties, children's events, company team building outings and other special occasions & celebrations.
If you’re dreaming of a wedding reception near the beach, begin your search in the area close to Shelly Beach in Manly. You’ll find great beachfront venues there with panoramic views. More venues with ocean views can be found in other towns along the northern coast, e.g. Narrabeen. And if you wish to escape into nature, choose a location near one of the national parks. We recommend Terry Hills or Ku-ring-gai Chase.
From the relaxed holiday resort of Manly and exclusive Palm Beach known from the TV soap ‘Home and Away’ to the peace and quiet of Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, Northern Beaches is an attractive region with a lot to offer. Enjoy one of the area’s many waterfront restaurants with panoramic views or pick a more secluded spot in nature - the choice is yours. Check out our selection of venues in the Northern Beaches and have the wedding reception you’ve always dreamed of.
Hosted a wedding party at Seadrift and the night was amazing the owners and staff we so friendly and great to work with. Would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to hire a venue for an event.
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