Northern Beaches Wedding Day Coordinator
Day-of coordination for Northern Beaches, Sydney weddings, so you can be present while every detail is handled.
Wedding day coordination in the Northern Beaches, Sydney
I'm Sara, a Sydney-based wedding day coordinator, and I coordinate weddings across the Northern Beaches, from Manly and Shelly Beach to Pittwater and Palm Beach. Packages are $1,800 for 6 hours, $2,000 for 8 hours and $2,200 for 10 hours, each with three planning meetings and a full run sheet. The Northern Beaches is part of Sydney metro, so most weddings here don't attract a travel fee; I'll confirm it in your quote.
Northern Beaches weddings look effortless in photos: sand, sandstone, Pittwater at sunset. Getting there is the hard part. There are only a few roads in and out, parking near the beaches fills fast, and some of the best venues are reached by ferry or water taxi.
I plan the logistics around that (supplier access, guest arrival, council beach bookings and the weather), then run the day so you can enjoy the view.
What I plan for on a Northern Beaches wedding day
Every region has its own quirks. These are the Northern Beaches-specific details I build into your run sheet.
Council beach and reserve ceremonies
Northern Beaches Council takes bookings for ceremonies in its parks and on its beaches, with a three-hour minimum that includes setup and pack-up. Confetti of any kind (including biodegradable), rice and balloons aren't allowed, and petals must be collected afterwards. Arches and marquees are allowed at some locations only. I check your plan against the conditions for your chosen spot.
Traffic, bridges and the Wakehurst Parkway
Military Road and the Spit Bridge are the main bottleneck from the city, and the Wakehurst Parkway between Seaforth and Narrabeen floods at its low point and closes several times a year. I build buffers into supplier arrivals and guest information and check Live Traffic on the day.
Ferries and water taxis on Pittwater
Venues around Church Point, Scotland Island and the western foreshore are reached by ferry or water taxi, and private charters run out of Palm Beach. I time guest and supplier crossings into the run sheet and confirm them in the week of the wedding.
Southerly busters and coastal wind
Southerly changes hit the Sydney coast a few times a year, usually late in the afternoon after a hot day, which is right around ceremony and reception time. Everything on the sand is weighted, and we agree a covered backup in advance.
National park headlands
Barrenjoey Headland at Palm Beach is in Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park, not council land, so ceremonies there need a National Parks booking, and the lighthouse is a 30-minute uphill walk each way. I help you weigh up the walk, the permit and the timing.
Northern Beaches wedding coordination packages
The same packages as Sydney, plus a travel fee for Northern Beaches that's confirmed in your quote before you book.
6 Hour Package
$1,800
6 hours on the day · 3 planning meetings
8 Hour Package
$2,000
8 hours on the day · 3 planning meetings
10 Hour Package
$2,200
10 hours on the day · 3 planning meetings
Included in every package
- Three planning meetings, including a final walkthrough
- A detailed run sheet for the whole day
- Confirming and managing every supplier
- Ceremony cues, bridal party and family coordination
- Reception timeline: entrances, speeches, cake, first dance
- Setup and pack-down handovers
- Wet-weather and contingency planning
- Emergency kit on the day
Full details on the packages page. Not sure how many hours you need? Most regional weddings suit 8 or 10 hours.
Northern Beaches Council ceremony bookings
At the time of writing (October 2026), a council ceremony booking is $498 for up to three hours, plus $154 for a fourth hour, with setup and pack-up included in the booked time. Confetti (including biodegradable), rice and balloons aren't permitted; petals are fine if collected. Marquees up to 15m x 15m and arches are allowed at some venues. Many beaches and reserves are alcohol-free zones, PA systems need council approval, and weather refunds apply only if council closes the venue or you cancel at least two business days ahead.
Council rules and fees change, so I confirm the current conditions for your date and location before you book.
Popular Northern Beaches wedding venues
I'm an independent coordinator, so I work with any venue, including ones not listed here, and alongside your venue's own team.
- Manly PavilionManly · Heritage harbourside pavilion
- The Boathouse Shelly BeachManly · Beachside restaurant
- Elysium ManlyManly · Beachfront hotel (formerly Manly Pacific)
- Q StationManly · Heritage quarantine station on North Head
- Manly WharfManly · Waterfront wharf venue
- Pilu at FreshwaterFreshwater · Beachfront restaurant
- Long Reef Golf ClubCollaroy · Clifftop golf club
- Royal Prince Alfred Yacht ClubNewport · Pittwater yacht club
- Pasadena SydneyChurch Point · Waterfront restaurant and accommodation
- Jonah'sWhale Beach · Clifftop restaurant and boutique hotel
- DunesPalm Beach · Beachside venue
- Barrenjoey HousePalm Beach · Heritage guesthouse and restaurant
Seasons, sunset and timing
Spring and autumn are the busiest wedding seasons in Australia. Some popular beach spots have seasonal or guest-number limits, so check early if your heart is set on a particular beach. Sunset at Manly ranges from about 4:54pm in June to about 8:10pm in early January.
Book 3–6 months ahead for day-of coordination; popular dates go earlier.
"Thank you so much for everything, Sara! The wedding ran so smoothly thanks to you. My wedding day was so seamless, and I was so relaxed the entire time."
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Estate, garden and country-house weddings in Bowral, Berrima, Mittagong, Moss Vale and Robertson, about 90 minutes from Sydney.
Coastal, farm and winery weddings from Kiama and Gerringong to Berry, Kangaroo Valley and Jervis Bay.
Beachfront, clifftop and escarpment weddings from Stanwell Park and Austinmer to Wollongong city, about 75 minutes from Sydney.
Beach, heritage and harbour weddings in Newcastle, Merewether and Lake Macquarie, about 2 hours from Sydney.
Getting married in Northern Beaches?
Tell me your date and venue and I'll come back within 24 hours with availability and a quote, including travel.
Enquire nowReviewed by Sara Ward, founder and lead wedding day coordinator · Updated 2 Oct 2026