October 16 2024

For those that are available we will be hosting casual drinks at The Manly Skiff Club

From Midday onwards

Stuart Street, Manly 2095

Welcome Drinks

October 17 2024

Ceremony

The ceremony will take place in the grounds of a private residence. Please arrive by One Thirty for welcome drinks

Ceremony commences at Two O’Clock

1001 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach 2108

Reception

Reception to follow at Dunes Palm Beach. Transportation will be provided between venues

Dinner, Drinks & Dancing until Eleven O’Clock

1193 Barrenjoey Road, Palm Beach 2108

October 18 2024

Recovery

We will host recovery drinks for anyone that can attend. Bring your swimmers, towel and hangover…

1pm onwards

24 Daisy Street, North Balgowlah 2093

Driving

There is parking available as follows: 

Welcome Drinks - Wednesday 16th October

Street parking available on Stuart Street and surrounding roads 

Wedding - Thursday 17th October

Ceremony - Street parking available on Iluka Road, a short walk from the ceremony location

Reception - car park available. This is pay and display however only from the hours of 8am - 6pm

Recovery - Friday 18th October

Street parking available on Daisy Street and the surrounding roads

Uber & Taxi

Ubers and taxis are a plenty and can be pre-booked for both arrival and departure. Please ask Lex or Matt if you would like a taxi company recommendation

Sea Plane

If you're making the most of your trip to Sydney and want to arrive in style, sea planes depart from Rose Bay and land metres from the ceremony venue. Please google 'Sydney by Sea Plane' for more information

Party Bus

Transport will be available from the ceremony to the reception and at the end of the night from the reception back to Manly.

Details 

5.25pm bus to leave the ceremony for reception 

11pm bus to leave the reception for Manly

How to get there

For men, a suit or jacket and dress shirt with chinos or smart pants is required

For women, an above-the-knee hem or any length above floor length is appropriate. No need for formal hats or fascinators. We would recommend you avoid stiletto heels due to the ceremony being on grass

If you’re not looking to clash or blend in with the bridal party, please avoid wearing tones of pink

Wedding Dress Code

Accommodation Recommendations

Manly Pacific Hotel

55 N Steyne

Manly, NSW 2095

Barrenjoey House

1108 Barrenjoey Road

Palm Beach, NSW 2108

The Sebel Manly

13 S Steyne

Manly, NSW 2095

Jonah’s Palm Beach

69 Bynya Road

Palm Beach, NSW 2108

AirBnb

Airbnbs across the Northern Beaches will be the most suitable for the location. Please speak with Matt or Lex for more guidance.

Things to do whilst you’re here

  • Explore the beautiful Northern Beaches

  • Enjoy the famous Spit to Manly walk

  • Discover Manly's North Head Reserve

  • Walk Long Reef headland

  • Visit the world famous Bondi Beach

  • Complete the Bondi to Coogee walk

  • Take a day trip to the Blue Mountains

  • Go hot air ballooning in the Hunter Valley

  • Play golf on one of the many courses

  • Watch the annual Whale migration

  • Catch the ferry from Manly to Circular Quay

  • Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunset

Some of our favourite places to eat and drink

Clam Bar

Bucketty’s Brewing Co.

Busta

Sunset Sabi

Harbord Hilton

7th Day Brewery

Wharf Bar

Fred’s

Hotel Steyne

Pocket Pizza

Stowaway Bar

Roller’s Bakehouse

Hugo’s

Manly Pavilion

Showbox

Butter Boy

Barrel One

Messina

Norma’s Deli

The Boathouse Shelly Beach

Sake

Spice I Am

Manly 16ft Skiff Club

Nomad Brewery

Henry G’s

Shell House

Chica Bonita

4 Pines Manly

Bert’s Bar & Brasserie

Freshwater Brewery

Services you may need

Gifts

We can’t believe the big day is almost here, and we’re so excited to celebrate with all of you! Your presence at our wedding is the best gift we could ask for, but if you’re still thinking about getting us something, a contribution to our honeymoon fund would be hugely appreciated.

Honeymoon Registry

Password

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FAQs

  • Should you get lost, are running late or need some advice on your outfit please contact Sam Forman (+ 61 434 385 900).

  • We’d prefer that you didn’t and allow our professional photographer to do his thing. You’re welcome to get all the content you’d like before and after the ceremony.

  • Unless they have been specified as a guest on your invitation they are unfortunately unable to attend.

  • Yes, for our guests with babes in arms traveling from the UK. However, for our Aussie guests we’d love for you to enjoy the day without them.

  • For men, a suit or jacket and dress shirt with chinos is required. For women, an above-the-knee hem or any length above floor length is appropriate. No need for formal hats or fascinators. We would recommend you avoid stiletto heels due to the ceremony being on grass.

  • Yes, we will have umbrellas available should the weather go either way. We encourage everyone to wear sunscreen (rain or shine), we will also have sunscreen and plenty of water available at both the ceremony and reception.

  • If you’re not looking to clash or blend in with the bridal party, please avoid wearing tones of pink.

  • We are not having a traditional sit down dinner at our reception, however rest assured we will be feeding you plenty. There will be food available at both the ceremony and reception, with the reception offering substantial canapes, grazing stations and more. We promise we won’t let you go home hungry!

  • Yes please, we will cater for vegetarians, vegans and gluten free however please do let us know as a part of your RSVP.

  • Unless they have been specified as a guest on your invitation they are unfortunately unable to attend. Our goal is to keep the day as intimate as possible and are choosing to celebrate with only our closest family and friends.

  • Yes, if you have a baby or child, you’d like to bring to the recovery we are more than happy for you to bring them.