Wedding Reception Venues in Wickham

Choosing the Right Wedding Reception Venue

Moored yachts and harbour water lie just beyond the balconies of Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, the clubhouse on its own marina at 95 Hannell St, Wickham. Its functions team runs weddings and engagement parties, and couples don't need to be members to book.

Reception spaces at the club, by seated and standing numbers:

The Bridge – 20 to 35 seated or 40 to 70 for cocktails, suited to an intimate wedding
The Retreat – 50 to 80 seated or 70 to 120 standing
The Bridge Retreat – both upstairs rooms opened together for 85 to 130 at tables or 120 to 250 cocktail-style
The Foredeck, the Promenade deck and the Lawn Tables – cocktail-style outdoor spaces for 25 to 70
Every room has a private balcony or deck facing the water, plus built-in AV

Catering is packaged, with canapé menus From $42 per person, and room hire applies to the main rooms.

Guests can gather on an outdoor deck for canapés while the couple has photos by the marina, then move upstairs for the meal.
A seated reception can take two or three plated courses, or the banquet, where a grazing table on arrival leads into shared mains and sides at each table.
Live music can be booked for Bridge and Retreat events, ready for the first dance.
The built-in AV covers the microphone moments – speeches and a slideshow of the couple.

Bar packages and the last week

Beverage packages run for three, four or five hours, or the couple can run a bar tab instead.
A pizza station with sourdough pizzas, beer, wine and soft drinks makes a relaxed late-night option for a cocktail reception.
Final menu choices go to the functions team a week before the wedding.
Alongside functions, the club runs its Nautica restaurant and bar.

Common Questions About Wedding Reception Venues

How many guests can a reception at the yacht club seat?

Up to 130 at tables in the combined Bridge Retreat, or 120 to 250 for a cocktail reception. The Retreat alone seats 50 to 80 and the Bridge 20 to 35.

Do we need to be members of Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club?

No – non-members can book weddings and other functions with the club's functions team.

Is there an outdoor space for pre-dinner drinks?

Yes. The Foredeck suits 30 to 60, the Promenade deck 25 to 50 and the Lawn Tables 50 to 70, all cocktail style, and each upstairs room has its own balcony over the water.

What menu options suit a wedding there?

Choose two or three plated courses, the banquet menu with a grazing table on arrival, or canapé menus From $42 per person, with three, four or five-hour beverage packages.

Wedding Reception Venues in Wickham