Wedding Reception Venues in Redhead

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

A beach wedding without the sand in your shoes: the Shark Tower Function Room @ Redhead Surf Life Saving Club sits upstairs in the clubhouse on Beach Road, behind a wall of glass looking straight over Redhead Beach and its headland.

Couples who grew up on this stretch of coast, or visitors marrying by the ocean, get a reception room with real local history – the club has looked after the beach since 1908.

What the surf club offers a wedding party:

Reception settings – the club's photos show round tables set for a wedding reception.
Ocean outlook – surf and headland are in view from almost every table.
Balcony photos – a balcony outside the room is ready for portraits and fresh air.
The bar – the clubhouse bar has beer on tap and drink packages.
Weekday rates – from $500 room hire midweek, with weekend rates published separately on the club's functions page.

A midweek wedding keeps room hire at its lowest, and because hire money returns to the volunteer club, the celebration gives something back to Redhead too.

Availability – a calendar of booked and free dates is published on the club's website.
Contact – the functions manager takes enquiries by form, phone or email.
Hire conditions – ask about the club's rules of hire early in your planning.
Weekday weddings – the cheapest hire is midweek, a good fit for smaller or elopement-style receptions.

Designing the reception

Round or long tables – rounds suit a classic reception; long rustic tables give a family-style dinner.
Speeches with a backdrop – the glass wall frames the speeches with the surf behind.
Lounge corner – lounge settings by the windows give older guests somewhere comfortable to sit.
Food – catering isn't set out on the website, so discuss menus with the functions manager.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

Does Redhead Surf Life Saving Club host wedding receptions?

Yes. The Shark Tower Function Room is opened to the public for wedding receptions, as well as birthdays, work functions and community events.

What's the cost to hire the surf club room for a wedding?

Midweek bookings start from $500 room hire, and weekend hire is priced higher on the club's functions page.

Is there somewhere for wedding photos at the club?

A balcony runs outside the function room, giving fresh air and an outlook over Redhead Beach for photos.

Can we get a drinks package for our reception?

Drink packages are available from the club bar, which also has beer on tap.

Wedding Reception Venues in Redhead