Party Services Port Stephens

Behind most Port Stephens weddings and parties are a handful of suppliers covering the bay from Tomaree to Raymond Terrace and, for some, Tea Gardens & Hawks Nest. Booking them in the right order saves stress, since those who know the local beaches book up on the same weekends as the venues.

The main services to line up:

• Photographers: candid and documentary styles, with collections from $1,990 and $1,999
• Videographers: wedding films with drone footage over the beaches, from $2,750
• Celebrants: personal ceremonies from $600 for an elopement and $770 for a full package
• Event florists: foam-free, garden-style flowers with a $2,500 minimum
• Caterers: chef-led food from grazing boards through to sit-down dinners, for weddings, parties and work functions

Ask each supplier which Port Stephens regions they cover and whether travel or delivery costs apply to your venue. Get quotes in writing so you can compare like with like. Lock in the services that take one booking a day, such as photographers and celebrants, before the rest.