Port Stephens Weddings
Bridal Hair and Makeup Shoal Bay
Wedding Diaries Editor's Choice Award, 2023 to 2026
Wedding Diaries Editor’s Choice, four years running
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The short answer
Shoal Bay weddings get the full mobile Bellus service, hair and makeup in the room you wake up in. Amanda Frost brings coastal formulas built for harbour breezes and strong light, so the look that leaves the room is the look in the photographs at sunset. Shoal Bay sits in the Port Stephens travel zone, and trials are held at the Cameron Park studio.
Close by
- Shoal Bay Beach
- Tomaree Head
- Zenith Beach
- Fingal Bay
- Travel
- A $150 to $200 travel fee applies to the Port Stephens region, confirmed with your quote. Everything else is priced the same as a Newcastle booking.
- Bride, hair and makeup
- $320. Bridesmaids $300, mothers $130 for makeup, flower girls from $60.
- Party size
- Bridal parties of 3 to 14 people, built into one timeline.
- Foundation
- Traditional or airbrush, included either way. False lashes always.
- To hold a date
- A $300 deposit. Saturdays in spring and autumn go 12 to 18 months out.
Mobile bridal artist serving Shoal Bay and surrounding areas
Shoal Bay is the jewel of Port Stephens - a perfect crescent of white sand hugging the harbour, with calm turquoise water, a row of palm trees along the foreshore, and that irreplaceable holiday-town energy that makes you never want to leave. It’s no surprise it’s become one of the most sought-after spots for Port Stephens weddings. I travel to Shoal Bay regularly and love every minute of it - arriving at your resort room, holiday rental, or beachside venue, ready to make your morning as beautiful as the view.
Mobile Bridal Services
Mobile Bridal Services in Shoal Bay
I provide a complete mobile bridal hair and bridal makeup service for Shoal Bay brides, working in your resort room, hire house, or getting-ready space. Products are chosen specifically for coastal weddings - formulas that hold in harbour breezes, look luminous in strong natural light, and last from morning preparations to the very last song.
Shoal Bay Wedding Venues
Venues and Areas Amanda Covers Near Shoal Bay
- Shoal Bay Resort & Spa, one of Port Stephens’ premier absolute-beachfront resort venues
- Shoal Bay Beach, the beach itself is a spectacular setting for intimate, outdoor ceremonies
- Corlette Point Estate (10 min), private harbourfront venue for exclusive celebrations
- Anchorage Port Stephens, Corlette (10 min), luxury marina resort with harbour views
- Nelson Bay marina and venues (10 min), the full range of Nelson Bay options close by
- Shoal Bay holiday hire properties, the suburb’s beautiful waterfront rentals are popular for getting-ready mornings
Why Bellus
Why Brides in Shoal Bay Choose Bellus
- Shoal Bay is genuinely one of my favourite wedding destinations and I travel there with enthusiasm every time.
- Coastal-formulated kit: long-wearing products tested and chosen for harbour conditions, sea breezes, and the stunning natural light of Shoal Bay.
- 18+ years of bridal experience, including many Port Stephens and Shoal Bay celebrations.
- Beachside wedding mornings are pure joy, I bring that same energy every single time.
- Check out my google reviews for wedding hair and makeup in Shoal Bay here.
Limited Dates Available
Ready to Book Your Shoal Bay Wedding?
Shoal Bay bride - I’d love to hear from you. Send me a message today and let’s make it happen.
Or call Amanda directly: 0402 905 765
Love Notes
What Brides Are Saying
★★★★★
Amanda did a truly amazing job of my wedding hair and make-up! I loved the hair even more than the inspo pictures I showed her. Both hair and make-up stayed in place all afternoon/night long and looked perfect in photos. Couldn't recommend Amanda more highly. Such a friendly, passionate and professional artist. Thank you so much!
★★★★★
Amanda did wedding hair and makeup for myself, my 3 bridesmaids, and our mothers. She is one very talented lady, everyone looked beautiful and I don't know how she so calmly managed to have us all looking so great with time to spare. Her presence on the day felt like she was one of us. I'd recommend Bellus to anyone.
★★★★★
I have been going to Amanda for years for colour and cuts and never had a bad experience. I also had Amanda and Lisa do hair and makeup for my wedding which was fantastic they came to me at our apartment. I had no idea what I wanted for my hair and let Amanda choose the style to match my theme for the wedding it turned out perfect.
Nearby
Also serving the suburbs around the eastern headlands
Amanda covers every part of Port Stephens, Nelson Bay and Anna Bay included. The travel fee is set out in your quote before anything is booked.
Shoal Bay · Next step
Check your date
Tell us the date, the venue and how many in the party. Amanda replies personally, currently booking 2026 and 2027.
Shoal Bay questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hair and makeup cost for a Shoal Bay wedding?
Bridal hair is $160 and bridal makeup is $160, so the bride is $320 for both. Bridesmaids are $150 for hair and $150 for makeup, mothers of the bride and groom are $130 for makeup, and flower girls start at $60. Shoal Bay is a Port Stephens booking, so a $150 to $200 travel fee is added and itemised in your quote, resort room or holiday rental alike. Trials are $150 each at my Cameron Park studio and a $300 deposit holds your date.
Do you travel to Shoal Bay for weddings?
Yes, Shoal Bay is within my Port Stephens service area. A travel fee applies; I'll confirm the exact amount in your quote when you get in touch.
How far in advance should I book for a Shoal Bay wedding?
12 to 18 months ahead, summer Saturdays at Shoal Bay book very early and I'd strongly recommend reaching out as soon as your venue is confirmed.
Do you offer bridal party packages for Shoal Bay weddings?
Absolutely, I love a full party morning by the bay. All sizes welcome; share your numbers and I'll put a package together.