Weddings

At Stanley Park your ceremony, reception, photos and accommodation can all take place in the one location. You have the flexibility to design your own Wedding Day and the freedom to choose your preferred suppliers.

Set in an idyllic and private absolute waterfront location, Stanley Park is the perfect place to celebrate a wedding. Relax and prepare in the 8 bedroom Victorian homestead, exchange vows under the ancient fig tree, celebrate and dance the night away in the spacious rustic barn, and wind down afterwards back at the homestead.

Despite the secluded feeling of being “miles away from anywhere”, Stanley Park is conveniently located just 20 minutes drive from Newcastle CBD, 25 minutes from Nelsons Bay and 5 minutes from Newcastle airport, with additional accommodation options within 5 minutes drive.

Ceremony

There are several ceremony locations on the property, each with their own beautiful surrounds – whether it be a background of afternoon sun glistening on water, a stunning Victorian architectural setting, a towering old fig tree or a rustic barn setting.

The most popular ceremony location is beneath our graceful giant of a fig tree beside the homestead. It provides a leafy green backdrop for exchanging vows and plenty of shade for your guests.

Other locations include the manicured lawns on the water’s edge, the front veranda of the homestead elegantly framed with iron lacework, and the hedged courtyard beside the homestead.

The Barn is our wet weather option. It has a covered terrace that will provide shelter from rain, or the Barn interior can be rearranged for a ceremony setup.

Reception

Our recently completed American style Barn is a great Reception space. Solidly built out of corrugated iron, steel and timber, it is generously proportioned with a 19 X 16 metre floor space plus an additional 19 X 4 metre covered outdoor terrace, and a ceiling that peaks at 8 metres. It comfortably seats up to 130 guests with enough room for a dance floor.

You may choose your own caterer, and we can recommend caterers who work at Stanley Park regularly due to their amazing food and reasonable prices, see the Suppliers list below for our suggestions.

The Barn suits all styles of weddings from glamorous Gatsby to elegant vintage, minimalist industrial and Lux Boho. Timber and glass doors across the front of the barn allow guests to enjoy tranquil views of Fullerton Cove, stunning sunsets, and lush green lawns surrounding the barn.

Indoor lighting is ambient and adequate, with fairy lights covering the ceiling and drop Edison globes suspended throughout. Lanterns hang from hooks on chains suspended from the 8 metre ceiling, and these can be swapped for anything you or your designer might like to hang, eg chandeliers, candelabras, greenery.

The terrace outside the barn is lit with fairy lights and festoons, which throw a nice light across the lawn in the evening.

For Winter weddings our Chiminee fireplace will keep your guests warm and create a cosy atmosphere.

Drinks are BYO and must be served by RSA certified bar staff who are not wedding guests, for the entire duration of the function. The Bar will close at or before 11pm and the property will close at or before midnight. See the Suppliers section below for RSA staff and drinks van vendors.

Barn inclusions:
  • 17 x long recycled timber tables that will seat 8 guests each
  • 130 x white event chairs
  • Large cool room for drinks and catering supplies
  • Toilets
  • Indoor and outdoor festoon and fairy lights
  • 3 x wine barrels
  • 3 x large timber reels that make good lawn tables
  • 16 x bar stools
  • Various sized and shaped tables suitable for tea/coffee station, gift cards, cake, dessert, grazing
  • Bar with glass crusher
  • Black bins for rubbish
  • Large skip bin for rubbish disposal
  • Hay bales
  • Glass jars for tea lights and flowers
  • Plenty of parking close to the barn for wedding guests and wedding suppliers
  • Plenty of power points for music, photobooths and catering equipment
  • Catering space
Not included:
  • Crockery, cutlery, glassware
  • Napkins
  • Table cloths
  • Chair covers and ribbons
  • Wedding decorations

Accommodation

The three level Victorian homestead accommodates up to 15 guests and is a wonderful place to prepare for your wedding day and accommodate your bridal party and family.

The historic section of the house features 12 ft high pressed metal ceilings throughout, a beautiful formal dining room (just for photos) and spacious sitting room with grand piano.

The newer section of the house contains a fully equipped kitchen and a spacious open plan dining and entertaining area with a pool table and conservatory overlooking the Cove.

Click here for a gallery of accommodation images.

Bedroom configuration:

Ground floor – 2 Queen bedrooms and a shared bathroom
Second Level – 2 Queen bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom and a shared bathroom
Third level – Queen Bridal suite with sitting room and ensuite, 1 twin room with ensuite, 1 very large single room

Rates

(valid to 31/12/2020)

Grounds and Barn hire: $7200

Optional Extras:

  • Bridal Suite only accommodation in the homestead for the bride and groom on the night of the wedding: $500
  • Day Use of the homestead for the bridal party to use for bridal preparation prior to the wedding: $1000
  • Full House accommodation in the homestead for up to 15 guests: $2000 per night (** Includes the Bridal Suite and Day Use)

Homestead weddings for up to 30 guests including bridal party – price on application.

To confirm a booking the deposit is $1000. The balance is required 4 weeks prior to your wedding, or self nominated progress payments can be made.

A security deposit (bond) will apply to all bookings.

Event Suppliers

Its important to us that our bridal couples have the “best day ever!” and based on that, we recommend the following suppliers …

Caterers
Photographers
Video
Celebrants
Wedding Designers and Coordinators
Hair, Makeup, Beauty
Bands/DJs
Bar and Bar Staff Services
Event Hire
Flowers
Cakes
Favours
Guest Accommodation
Guest Transport
More Good Stuff
Caterers

Sprout Catering  – http://sproutcatering.com.au/
Amanda Douglass Catering – http://www.amandascatering.com.au/
Eden Catering – http://www.edencatering.com.au/
Fennel and Co – https://fennelandco.com.au/
Fork and Knife – http://www.forknknife.com.au/
Hot Rock – http://www.hotrock.com.au/
Meet Food Truck – http://meet.restaurant/food-truck/
Mansfield Catering – https://www.mansfieldcatering.com.au/

Photographers

Thierry Boudan Photography – https://www.thierryboudanphotography.com/
Ben Howland Photography – https://www.benhowland.com.au/
Lauren Anne Photography – http://laurenannephotography.com.au/
Curly Tree Photography – http://curlytreephotography.com.au/
Muse Photography – https://musephotography.net.au/
Candice Campbell Photography – http://www.candicecampbellphoto.com/
Jac and Heath Photography – https://jacandheath.com/
Ben Adams Photography – http://www.benadams.com.au/
Ava Me Photography – https://avamephotography.com.au/
Little Black Bow Photography – http://www.littleblackbowphotography.com.au/
Marianne Fowler Photography – http://www.mariannefowlerphotography.com/
Luke Going – http://www.lukegoingphotography.com/

Guest Accommodation

The Zenith Shoal Bay – https://www.holidaysportstephens.com.au/accommodation/Shoal-Bay/House/1457-The-Zenith-Shoal-Bay/
Newcastle Links Motel – http://www.newcastlelinksmotel.com.au/
Newcastle Airport Mercure – http://mercurenewcastleairport.com.au/
Stockton Beach Holiday Park – https://www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/stockton-beach/
The Retreat Port Stephens – https://theretreatportstephens.com.au/

AirBnb – Stockton, Medowie, Mayfield, Hamilton, Newcastle, Salamanda, Corlette, Anna Bay, Port Stephens

Guest Transport

Port Stephens Coaches – http://www.pscoaches.com.au/
Rentway Buses – ph 02 49873413

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some answers to frequently asked questions ..

  • You can Bring Your Own drinks.
    (They must be served by RSA qualified staff who are not wedding guests, for the entire function.
    Self service alcohol is not permitted)
  • Bar and music will close at 11 for 12 midnight venue close.
  • You don’t have to hire the homestead – you can hire the barn and grounds without using the homestead. In this case you can still have photos inside the homestead and on the verandas
  • There is plenty of guest parking in close proximity to the barn.
  • There will be a manager onsite for the entire duration of the wedding.
  • Food trucks are permitted.
  • There is a catering space in the barn – it has stainless steel benches and sinks. Caterers will bring/hire cooking equipment.
  • There is a large cool room for drinks and for caterer useage.
  • Your Pets can attend the ceremony only and must be taken home straight after the ceremony.
    This must be pre-arranged.
  • Clean up – there is a large skip bin on site for rubbish.
  • Supplier Deliveries such as decorating items, furniture, drinks etc, can arrive the day before the wedding.
  • The Barn can be set up on the day before the wedding from 10-4pm and suppliers can pick up items on Monday.
  • If the homestead is to be used for accommodation for the wedding night only, early morning access is allowed on the day of the wedding.

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