CEREMONY LOCATIONS
There are a number of locations available for your ceremony in the local area of Manly.
Below is a list of parks and venues to help you find your perfect location. You are welcome to ask our team also!
For park use and permission, you will need to contact the Northern Beaches Council.
THE BOATHOUSE SHELLY BEACH
You are welcome to hold your ceremony onsite at The Boathouse Shelly Beach. We offer our undercover balcony space in the Upstairs Event Space for your ceremony onsite location. During the ceremony, guests will gather cocktail style (up to 120 guests) or seated (up to 40 guests) as they watch the ceremony overlooking Manly, and Shelly Beach!
SHELLY BEACH
Shelly Beach is nestled within a headland that faces West back towards Manly’s ocean beach.This locale is picture perfect with grass leading onto the small beach and a grove of Cabbage Trees. Available to book between May - October.
• Weddings are not permitted on the sand or in the reserve space in the summertime (November-April)
• Weddings are permitted all year round up on the grassed headland near the carpark, however, the guest number restriction is 80
SHELLY BEACH TOP PARK AREA
The grass area situated at the top of Shelly Beach near the carpark is a more private area to hold an intimate ceremony prior to holding your reception at The Boathouse Shelly Beach.
LITTLE MANLY POINT
With magnificent views of Little Manly Cove, Spring Cove and Store Beach there are many ideal locations within Little Manly Point to choose from for your ceremony.
FRESHWATER VIEW RESERVE
Located behind a high stone wall, Freshwater View Reserve offers total privacy for your intimate outdoor ceremony, boasting stunning views over Freshwater Beach.
NORTH HEAD SANCTUARY LAWN
Boasting 180 degree uninterrupted views out to the ocean, South Head and the city. Book through Harbour Trust - info@harbourtrust.com.au
CARDINAL CERRETTI CHAPEL, ST PATRICK’S ESTATE
One of Sydney’s most iconic chapels, perched on the hill looking over Manly. With sweeping views, vast lawns and spectacular sandstone architecture.
ST MATTHEW’S CHURCH MANLY
One Situated in the heart of Manly Corso, this family style chapel is warm and inviting. Surrounded by Palm Trees and the ocean air.
ST MARY’S IMMACULATE CHURCH MANLY
Just a stroll from the beach, this grand chapel is a Manly treasure. Invite your guests into the main hall complete with beautiful woodwork, high ceilings and stained glass windows.
ST ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH MANLY
A quaint, south facing building complete with a bell tower, this chapel is just moments from Manly Wharf. This traditional community church with medieval architecture is perfect for an intimate wedding.