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We absolutely love the photos we received from our Wedding day! Great communication and experience from start to finish. Made us feel so at ease on our big day and captured the most beautiful memories. Thank you so much!
Venue guide · Port Stephens
Tanilba House weddings: a photographer’s guide
Tanilba Bay · Port Stephens
Why we love Tanilba House
Historic, coastal, and endlessly charming, Tanilba House is one of Port Stephens’ true treasures. Built in the 1830s, this sandstone homestead carries a sense of history that adds depth to every moment. We love capturing couples here because the textures are incredible — weathered stone, sprawling fig trees, and gardens that feel alive with stories. Against the backdrop of the bay, it’s a venue that gives your wedding day both grandeur and intimacy.
About Tanilba House
Tanilba House is a heritage-listed 1831 house on the bay at Tanilba Bay, Port Stephens. It holds only about 25 weddings a year, so each one gets real care.
Ceremony and reception
- A 30-metre stone arbour covered in vines, flowers and fairy lights.
- A fig tree “cathedral” formed by the boughs of two 160-year-old fig trees.
- A stone “Temple” and a large all-weather conservatory.
The grounds suit up to about 90 guests. There are packages for intimate weddings of under 50, elopement-style garden weddings and venue-only hire. Alcohol must be served by RSA staff and food comes from approved suppliers.
Photo spots we look for
The arbour, the fig trees and the sandstone are all made for portraits, and the waterfront is about 100 metres away for sunset photos.
Tanilba House wedding FAQs
How many guests can Tanilba House hold?
Up to about 90.
Is it good for small weddings?
Yes. There are packages for under 50 guests and elopements.
Venue details from portstephens.org.au, tagvenue.com, tanilbahouse.com.au, checked October 2026. Always confirm with the venue.
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200+ five-star reviews from our couples
Rated 5 out of 5 5-star Google review
"One word - perfection."
We absolutely love the photos we received from our Wedding day! Great communication and experience from start to finish. Made us feel so at ease on our big day and captured the most beautiful memories. Thank you so much!
Rated 5 out of 5 5-star Google review
"We always felt like we were in such good hands."
We honestly couldn’t recommend Chris, Jacob, Casey and the entire Bedroom Studios team enough! … Casey was amazing throughout the entire lead-up to our wedding. … Then, on the day, Chris and Jacob were absolutely incredible. They were so professional, fun, relaxed and easy-going, and made us feel completely comfortable from start to finish…
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"They absolutely nailed the brief."
We absolutely adore our preview pictures and cannot wait to see our full album already. They absolutely nailed the brief and matched the vibe we were going for incredibly well. Super talented and easy to deal with from the get-go. Casey is wonderful to deal with and makes everything super easy and seamless.
Rated 5 out of 5 5-star Google review
"Felt relaxed throughout the day."
Chris, Kate and Stephen have been awesome capturing our moments before and during our wedding day. We had a wonderful time with Kate and Stephen on the wedding day; we enjoyed their enthusiasm and passion on photography and videography and felt relaxed throughout the day…
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"Absolute legends!"
Super easy to work with and so professional. Cannot recommend them higher! Brilliant photographer and an even better person.
Rated 5 out of 5 5-star Google review
"Captured our special night beautifully."
Our photographer was wonderful and captured our special night beautifully. Highly recommend!