Events and Weddings
Shelter is your cozy beachside venue for weddings and other celebrations which blends the outdoors with the indoors in beautiful style. Enjoy Shelter for its atmosphere, stunning views, friendly and accommodating staff and most of all our mouthwatering dishes.
With the community in mind, we endeavour to use ethically sustainable, seasonal products sourced as locally as possible, to create a menu that suits your event.
our venue
We offer a full service venue from a picturesque beachside ceremony location (across the road), cocktail outdoor area and indoor restaurant with windows folding right back to bring the outdoors in. Our in-house co-ordinator will make preparation for and the running of your day a breeze as we include liaising with the chefs and suppliers, run sheet and coordination on the day.
ceremony
Everything within walking distance. Your guests will merely have to cross the road for a beach front ceremony.
cocktail
Indoor and outdoor cocktails and canapés looking straight out over to the beach.
Capacity for 120 standing
reception
All types of reception styles available. Enjoy a banquet style or sit-down menu reception.
Capacity for 90 seated
venue Gallery
menu
With the community in mind, we endeavour to use ethically sustainable, seasonal products sourced from local producers and suppliers for all our menu options.
Shelter will cater for dietary requirements either tailored from the selected menu or a different menu depending on the dietary specifications.
cocktail style
Grazing stations and canapés, meats and cheeses, olives bread, dips etc. Breeze through your event with our cocktail style menus
seated event
Designed to highlight our most popular dishes as well as feature exclusive dishes. Your choice of banquet style, or degustations
drinks
Tailor made starting with a 4 hour package including tap beers, natural wines, sparkling wine and house made soft drinks. Add a cocktail or champagne hour or two.
inclusions
Ceremony
Benches: 6
Wooden arbour: 1
Wooden signing table
2 x signing chairs
small items
Napkins (neutral): 350
Plates (Robert Gordon)
Water and wine glasses
furniture
Trestle tables: 6
High wooden stools: 14
Wooden chairs: 95
Restaurant tables: 2
(1 wooden, 1 blue tiled)
Wooden lounge chairs: 2
Lounge tables: 2
cupola
Recently and tastefully renovated, highlighting the sun from the moment it rises until the stars come out at night, this little nest above our restaurant is the perfect place to stay after your celebrations.
For all venue bookings our guests have exclusive use of Cupola at a discounted rate.
This is a mandatory inclusion for all full venue bookings.
recommended vendors
hair & makeup
Brady Hair Salon
[hair]
Focusing on luxury servicing, Brady hair salon is a space to unwind, to inspire, and to re-connect. Our talented team of experienced stylists and colour technicians specialise in all aspects of quality hair, creating memorable and rejuvenating experiences using the best products our industry has to offer.
Unveil Brides
[hair]
Beauty in simplicity. Editorial hair & makeup for the under-stated, elegant bride.
Directed lovingly by @claremoriarty_ @phoebefever
anita bauer hair
[hair]
Romantic signature up-styles. Bridal & occasional hair stylist.
Furniture & styling
frank and joy
[furniture]
Your event will not only be stunning, it will be practical and have an organic flow.
The wedding shed
[furniture/styling]
Creative styling & design. Decor & furniture hire for your dream wedding.
North Coast events
[furniture]
Exceptional event production services. Lighting, audio, video, staging, webcasting, permanent venue fit-outs.
Photography
Nina claire
[photographer]
Photos that are honest and meaningful, natural and beautiful.
River & me wedding co
[photographer]
Offering natural romantic wedding photography and videography to document your special day.
Kate Holmes
[photographer]
My style of wedding photography is very photojournalistic and unobtrusive. I aim to capture the essence of the day in an honest and authentic way.
flowers
bower botanicals
[flowers]
A structural modern, organic, romantic aesthetic is at the crux of what Bower creates, unveiling the sculptural beauty of nature – with a contemporary kick.
the flower bar co
[florist]
We are renowned for our very high service standards, premium quality and refined luxury floral styling. We cater to all budgets in wedding florals and love to bring our clients’ floral dreams to life.
Anamundi studio
[florist]
For those who dream of stranger worlds. Art direction. Creative consultation. Design. Events.
Celebrant
married by kath
[celebrant]
Relaxed, heartfelt, intimate wedding ceremonies - loaded with a whole lot of fun and love. The perfect way to start your wedding celebrations.
Skai ceremonies
[celebrant]
Celebrant & Storyteller. Authentic, inspirational, love tales with a sprinkle of humour, warmth & glow.
Katrina Holt | Wonderlove
[celebrant]
Relaxed, warm & fun ceremonies. Katrina from Wonderlove balances the art of captivating story-telling full of heart-bursting moments, with an uplifting vibe that celebrates your love.
Other
The Skin Circle
[beauty]
Specialises in Bridal treatment plans using state-of-the-art medical grade Dermapen micro-needling (collagen induction therapy) with a combination of enzyme, vitamin infused facials for a results based treatment plan for your special day.
Lynden Foss
[videographer]
With an eye for detail and a depth of technical finesse, Lynden works to create engaging and authentic content.
Lynden creates emotive content with an authenticity that has been developed during his career working as a photographer for over 10 years.
Blossom Gatherings
[Event planner]
Freelance event & wedding planner. Let me help create & curate space for you & your community to raise a glass.
house rules
Running order
The running order will be determined closer to the event.
License
The restaurant currently has a 10:30pm license. Last drinks orders are taken at 10pm and all drinks served until 10:30pm. Guests are to depart by 11pm.
set up on the day
Suppliers can deliver flowers, decorations and furniture up to 2 hours prior to the event. Should your event require substantial decoration, a stylist is available for an additional cost. All larger items like furnishings for styling or from hire companies must be collected at the end of the event; the pickup time will be specified by the event's coordinator.
confirmation of guests
Guest numbers are to be confirmed no later than 14 days prior to the event to ensure all preparation and staffing requirements are met. Dietary requirements also need to be confirmed no later than 14 days prior to the event.
Menu & Beverages
As our menus are seasonal, your menu will be confirmed just a month before your event unless otherwise stated.
Amplified music
Bands and DJs are welcome at your event. Live music is to finish at 10pm and playlist or DJ to finish at 10:45pm. DB permitted is 93, DB 3 meters from the venue and the venue manager will be monitoring it onsite.
Payment details & terms
Please note there is currently no hold on your date, if you wish to go ahead with a booking, we will issue you with a contract. Once this document is signed we will issue an invoice for the initial non-refundable deposit of 25% to secure your booking. Full payment is then made on confirmation of final numbers 2 weeks prior your event. Any additional cost incurred on the day of the event must be settled on the day.