Port Stephens Weddings

Bridal Hair and Makeup at Shoal Bay Country Club

Mobile bridal hair and makeup for your Shoal Bay Country Club wedding, Amanda travels to you in Port Stephens.

18+ years experience.

18+Years of Experience

Wedding Diaries Editor’s Choice Award

Wedding Diaries Editor’s Choice, four years running

A bride under her veil at the window, her hair and makeup complete

Shoal Bay Country Club Wedding venue

Bridal Hair and Makeup at Shoal Bay Country Club

Shoal Bay Country Club is one of Port Stephens’ best-loved wedding venues, a beautifully located property right on the edge of Shoal Bay Beach, with stunning bay and ocean views and that unmistakable Port Stephens light that photographers dream of. Bridal hair and makeup at Shoal Bay Country Club is about creating something that lives up to that view - fresh, radiant, and completely at home by the sea. I travel to wherever you’re getting ready on the morning of your wedding. Shoal Bay and the surrounding Port Stephens area has wonderful accommodation options - beachfront houses, townhouses with bay views, resort properties and boutique hotels. I work across all of these regularly and I know the area well.

Getting Ready in Shoal Bay

Shoal Bay itself is one of the most beautiful and sheltered bays on the NSW coast - the white sand, the calm turquoise water, and the container-green headlands create a landscape of extraordinary beauty. Getting ready for your wedding here, with that view outside and the anticipation of the day ahead, is an experience I absolutely love being part of. For coastal mornings, I think carefully about the weather and the conditions. The Port Stephens coast is generally mild and beautiful, but wind and humidity are real factors for hair and makeup. I have 18 years of experience working in this environment and I know exactly how to create looks that hold beautifully from ceremony through to the last dance.

A bride with her bouquet before the ceremony, her hair set in a low twist

Hair and Makeup Port Stephens

Bridal Hair and Makeup for Port Stephens Weddings

I cover the full Port Stephens region for bridal hair and bridal makeup, from Nelson Bay and Shoal Bay to Anna Bay and Tea Gardens. It’s a region I know and love, and Shoal Bay Country Club is one of my favourite venues in it. Hair and makeup as a combined service. Airbrush makeup included at no extra charge, particularly recommended for outdoor coastal ceremonies.

Why Brides Getting Married at Shoal Bay Country Club Choose Bellus

I’ve been working in the Port Stephens region for a long time and I know it well - the venues, the accommodation, the light at different times of year, and the kinds of looks that truly come alive here. Shoal Bay Country Club weddings tend to attract brides who are more relaxed, but still have high expectations, and that’s exactly the kind of brief I love to work with. My approach is relaxed and unhurried. I build a timeline that works for your group, I arrive prepared, and I make sure your whole morning has room to breathe. You shouldn’t feel rushed on your wedding day, and with the right planning, you won’t be. I’ve won the Wedding Diaries Editor’s Choice Award four years running - 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026, which I mention not to show off but because it reflects something real about how I approach this work. Consistent recognition from brides across the region means something. You can find my google reviews for Shoal Bay Country Club here.

What I Do

Bridal Hair & Makeup That Lasts All Day

Bridal Hair Styling

Classic upstyles, romantic waves, braids, half-up styles and everything in between - tailored to your dress, the coastal scene, the Shoal Bay Country Club venue and your personality.

Bridal Makeup & Airbrush

Flawless, long-wearing bridal makeup using luxury professional products. Traditional and airbrush options, lashes always included.

Bridesmaids & Bridal Party

Bridesmaids, mothers of the bride and groom, flower girls, every member of your party looked after beautifully.

Mobile, I Come to You

I travel to your home, hotel or Shoal Bay Country Club accommodation. No driving on your wedding morning, just calm, relaxed preparation wherever you’re getting ready.

Our Work

Port Stephens Brides, Every Story

Bridal party hair and makeup, bridesmaids in blush robes on the wedding morning
Wedding hair and makeup, the bride under her veil before the ceremony
Bride in a crystal tiara with five bridesmaids in satin robes, hair and makeup finished
Wedding hair and makeup, the bride and her bridesmaids with their bouquets
The bride and her bridesmaids in matching pyjamas before hair and makeup begins
Bridal hair and makeup, loose waves worn with a fresh flower crown
Bridal makeup, a close look at the finish on the wedding day
Bridesmaids on the sand in blush gowns, hair styled to hold through a coastal wedding
Wedding makeup, long-wear airbrush finish for the bride and her bridesmaid
Bridal updo, a sculpted knot worn under a full-length veil
Bridal party hair and makeup, the bridesmaids raising a glass to the bride
The bride getting ready, the last touches before the ceremony
Bridal party hair and makeup, bridesmaids in gold at an evening reception
Wedding hair and makeup, the bride and her bridesmaid before the ceremony

Love Notes

What Brides Are Saying

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Your Port Stephens Wedding Day Starts Here

I will personally reply to every enquiry within 24 hours. Currently booking 2026 and 2027, don’t miss your date.

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Shoal Bay Country Club questions

Shoal Bay Country Club Wedding FAQs

Do you travel to Shoal Bay Country Club for weddings?

Yes, I travel to your accommodation in Shoal Bay or anywhere in the Port Stephens area. I cover this region regularly.

Do you offer bridal hair and makeup, or just one of them?

Both, and together. I handle hair and makeup as one combined service, which makes the morning far more streamlined for you and your bridal party.

What's the best hair and makeup approach for a coastal Port Stephens wedding?

I recommend airbrush makeup for its long-wear finish in coastal conditions. For hair, we'll choose a style that works for your look and holds well in the bay breeze, we'll refine this at your trial.

Can you cover a large bridal party at Shoal Bay?

Yes, bride and full bridal party. I build the morning timeline to fit everyone comfortably. For bridal groups larger than 4, I bring along another talented stylist that works with me.

How much does hair and makeup cost for a Shoal Bay Country Club wedding?

Bridal hair and makeup at Shoal Bay Country Club is $320 for the bride and $300 for each bridesmaid, lashes and airbrushing included. Port Stephens bookings carry a travel fee of $150 to $200 depending on where you are staying, and there is a minimum of three people for hair and makeup. A bride with two bridesmaids at Shoal Bay Country Club is from $1,070.