Port Stephens Weddings
Wedding Hair and Makeup Tea Gardens
Wedding Diaries Editor's Choice Award, 2023 to 2026
Wedding Diaries Editor’s Choice, four years running
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The short answer
Bellus travels north to Tea Gardens for mobile wedding hair and makeup on the Myall River. Amanda Frost carries a self-contained kit that works just as well in a village hotel room as in a riverside cottage, so a small wedding never has to become a logistics exercise. Tea Gardens is quoted at the Port Stephens travel rate, and trials are held at the Cameron Park studio.
Close by
- Myall River
- Tea Gardens waterfront
- Myall Lakes National Park
- Hawks Nest
- 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 Tea Gardens and surrounding areas
Tea Gardens is a little gem on the Myall River, a small fishing village with a genuinely relaxed, old-fashioned charm and some of the most beautiful waterway scenery on the NSW coast. Weddings here have an unhurried, personal quality that I find completely lovely. I travel to Tea Gardens for bridal appointments and always look forward to the drive through the coastal bush to this beautiful spot. Whether you’re getting ready at the local hotel, a waterfront hire house, or a Hawk’s Nest property across the river, I’ll be there.
Mobile Bridal Services
Mobile Bridal Services in Tea Gardens
I provide a complete mobile bridal hair and bridal makeup service for Tea Gardens and the Myall Lakes area. My self-contained kit works beautifully in any setting - waterfront cottage, village hotel room, or riverside garden.
Tea Gardens Wedding Venues
Venues and Areas Amanda Covers Near Tea Gardens
- Tea Gardens Hotel, the heart of the village, with genuine coastal character and event space
- Myall River foreshore, a stunning natural setting for outdoor waterway ceremonies
- Hawk’s Nest (across the river), a beautiful sister village with waterfront properties and a magical setting
- Tea Gardens waterfront hire homes, private properties along the river are popular for intimate celebrations
- Myall Lakes National Park surrounds, nature-immersed outdoor wedding settings
- Raymond Terrace (50 min south), additional venue options for couples wanting a larger space
Why Bellus
Why Brides in Tea Gardens Choose Bellus
- Tea Gardens is a morning trip I genuinely look forward to, I travel willingly and arrive fully prepared.
- My self-contained kit works in any coastal or rural setting, large or small.
- 18+ years bridal experience, including coastal and remote NSW celebrations.
- Fishing village wedding mornings have a beautiful, unhurried calm to them, I bring exactly that energy.
- Check out my google reviews for wedding hair and makeup in Tea Gardens here.
Limited Dates Available
Ready to Book Your Tea Gardens Wedding?
Tea Gardens bride - drop me a message. I’d love to be part of your beautiful day.
Or call Amanda directly: 0402 905 765
Love Notes
What Brides Are Saying
★★★★★
Amanda has done my hair and makeup for my own wedding and also for different functions I have been to. I would highly recommend her. She is professional and friendly. I wouldn't go to anyone else for hair and makeup
★★★★★
Couldn't thank Amanda & Lisa enough they both have such a professional beautiful manner and both are defiantly amazing in what they do. It made my wedding day so much less stressful making myself, mum & bridesmaids beautiful for my special day. Thank you so much!! xoxo
★★★★★
Amanda from Bellus has been doing my hair and make up for all of my special occasions for many years now. I wouldn't trust anyone else, she always makes me look and feel at my most fabulous.
Nearby
Also serving the villages along the Myall River
Amanda covers all of Port Stephens including the northern villages, Hawks Nest across the bridge included. The travel fee is confirmed with your quote.
Tea Gardens · 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.
Tea Gardens questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does hair and makeup cost for a Tea Gardens 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. Tea Gardens sits at the far northern end of the Port Stephens region, so a $150 to $200 travel fee is added and itemised in your quote, and the service prices themselves read the same as a Newcastle booking. Trials are $150 each at my Cameron Park studio and a $300 deposit holds your date.
Do you travel to Tea Gardens for weddings?
Yes, Tea Gardens is within my service area. A travel fee applies for the distance; I'll confirm the amount in your quote when you get in touch.
How far in advance should I book for a Tea Gardens wedding?
12 months minimum for Saturday bookings. Intimate venues in Tea Gardens often have limited availability.
Do you offer bridal party packages for Tea Gardens weddings?
Yes, all sizes welcome, including intimate groups of two to four. Get in touch with your details.

