Saturday 8 January 2028

The Day

from vows to last dance

Order of events

A coastal evening


Black tie. Lawn-friendly heels recommended for the ceremony — the grass is soft.

3:30 pm

Guests arrive

Welcome drinks on the upper terrace. Find your seat as the string trio plays.

4:00 pm

Ceremony

Under the pines on the ceremony lawn, overlooking the bay.

4:45 pm

Cocktails & canapés

Photographs with the couple while the sun drops. Local sparkling and Bellarine gin.

6:30 pm

Dinner is served

Long-table feasting in the Stonehaven ballroom. Speeches between courses.

9:00 pm

The first dance

Followed by the floor opening to all. The band plays till late.

11:30 pm

Last drinks

A final toast on the terrace under the lights.

12:00 am

Carriages

Shuttles depart for Queenscliff and Geelong. See Travel & Stay for times.

Dress code

Black tie

Dinner jackets and floor-length gowns. Cool change off the water after sunset — bring a wrap.

Weather

Open air

The ceremony is outdoors; dinner and dancing are under cover. We’ll move it all inside if the bay turns on us.

Getting home

Shuttles

Complimentary coaches at 12:00 and 12:30 am to Queenscliff, Ocean Grove and Geelong.

will you be there?

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