Wedding Reception Venues in Ettalong Beach

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Ettalong Beach couples have two reception styles on The Esplanade. The BOX on the Water gives an intimate wedding the whole restaurant, while Ettalong Diggers handles big guest lists in its ballrooms.

Both look over Broken Bay, so the decision usually comes down to numbers and menu style.

Comparing the two Ettalong reception venues:

Guest list: 30 to 70 seated at The BOX, or 200 to 330 seated in the Diggers ballrooms.
Spend: $6,500 minimum spend secures The BOX for five hours; Diggers menus start at $58 per person.
Food: seafood spreads and canapés at The BOX, alternate-drop set menus or buffets at the Diggers.
Suppliers: The BOX is happy for couples to choose their own photographer, musicians, florist and stylist.
Dancing: a hired dance floor at the Diggers gives the first dance its spot.

For an elopement, The BOX offers midweek micro functions, planned by its events coordinator.

Operable glass doors and a sandstone promenade put the beach right outside the dining room.
A garden hangs from the ceiling over polished concrete and timber floors.
Canapé or seafood receptions run to 100 guests.
Breakfast and high tea packages cover a daytime wedding gathering.

A large Ettalong wedding at the Diggers

The Broken Bay Ballroom seats 330 for a full sit-down reception.
The Ettalong Ballroom has a permanent bar of its own.
Children's menus help when the guest list includes young cousins.
Drinks run as timed packages, or as a bar tab with bar staff charged separately.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Which Ettalong Beach reception venue suits 250 guests?

Ettalong Diggers. The Broken Bay Ballroom seats 330.

Is an outside stylist allowed at The BOX on the Water?

Yes. Stylists, florists, photographers and musicians of your choosing are all welcome there.

Does an Ettalong Beach wedding venue cater for elopements?

The BOX runs midweek micro functions for small celebrations such as elopements.

Can the Diggers set up a wedding dance floor in Ettalong?

Yes. A dance floor and stage are available for hire.

Wedding Reception Venues in Ettalong Beach