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Your wedding venue is the single biggest decision you’ll make during your wedding planning, defintely the biggest investment. It sets the tone, shapes the guest experience and becomes the backdrop for every photo you’ll look at for the rest of your life. So, it’s worth getting right. There are so many different Tweed and Gold…

So you’ve found your dream wedding reception venue, but now you’re looking for that perfect location where you and your lover will say “I do!” In addition to our onsite ceremony location, we’re lucky to have a heap of wedding ceremony spots no further than a short drive away from us. Over the years, I’ve…

I’ve been working in weddings since 2017, and in that time I’ve sat across the table from hundreds of couples at every budget level. Some are working with $15k, some with $60k, and genuinely, the ones who end up happiest aren’t always the ones who spent the most. They’re the ones who knew where to…

Planning a wedding on the Tweed Coast or Gold Coast means embracing the possibility of a rainy day, and at Ancora Weddings, we think that’s actually fine. Our waterfront venue is purpose-built to handle whatever the weather throws at it, so you can book with confidence and enjoy every moment regardless. Does Ancora have a…

If you’re trying to figure out what your guests will actually be eating and drinking at your Ancora Weddings reception, you’re in the right place. Spoiler: they’re going to be talking about it long after the night is over. Food has always been central to who we are. Our parent company, PLB Group, is a…

As this year flies by, and key 2027 wedding dates (and even 2028) are booking up fast, if you have a date with special significance, you’re a little superstitious, you believe in serendipity or you’re just looking for an easy date to remember your anniversary in 8 years time, read on! In numerology, astrology and…

One of the genuine perks of getting married at Ancora Weddings in Tweed Heads? The accommodation situation is seriously good. Whether you’re after a beachfront boutique hotel, a holiday home for the whole crew, or something in between, the Tweed Coast and southern Gold Coast have options for every style and budget, all just minutes…

Yes, your dog can absolutely be part of your wedding day at Ancora Weddings. Our waterfront venue on the Tweed Coast welcomes well-behaved dogs for ceremonies and photos, because let’s be honest, some of the best wedding moments involve a very excited dog trying to steal the spotlight. How dogs can be part of your…

The Ancora Weddings team share our top tips for the perfect destination wedding.itinerary in Northern NSW and the roadmap to freedom.

Ancora Weddings is a modern, waterfront wedding venue located at 118 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads, just 10 minutes from Gold Coast Airport and minutes from world-famous beaches. With uninterrupted water views, a blank canvas interior, and food guests genuinely can’t stop talking about, Ancora is one of the most sought-after wedding venues, near the Gold…

Introducing, the Friends of Ancora. We love being able to collaborate with like minded brands, local artisans, quality producers and creative small businesses. It’s so special for us to be part of not just the wedding industry but the local small business scene from around the Tweed, Byron and Gold Coast regions. So we wanted…

What are the wedding COVID restrictions in NSW right now? Wedding planning can be stressful at the best of times. Never more than recent times. But, we’ve got your back! We’re here to make things as easy and as flexible as possible to allow you and your loved ones to still have that celebration of…

The sun was shining for our 2021 Winter Open Day, and what an incredible day it was! After so much uncertainty for couples wanting to get married, it was a joy to see so many gorgeous couples enjoying the opportunity visualise and plan their day. Open day guests were treated to complimentary welcome cocktails from…

2020 has been… well, you know! But we are optimists here at Ancora, we’re keen to look at the positives coming out of this year ~ people getting back to nature, exploring their own backyard, spending more time connecting with their families, supporting small businesses, enjoying the simple pleasures and a free beach club wedding…

Weddings are back at Ancora and we couldn’t be happier! While guest numbers are still capped to fit within Government restrictions we are so excited to welcome couples and their loved ones through our doors once again. Planning a wedding 12 – 18 months in advance is generally the norm, but for those who just…

During such an unprecedented, uncertain and scary time in our community, it has completely warmed our hearts to feel so much love from our couples. While so many of our couples have had to change their wedding plans and are angered and frustrated in having to do so, the sentiment towards our staff has been…

Times have mostly certainly changed, and while we’re all adapting to this new way of life in our own way, suffice to say for the next little while things will continue to be a little bit trickier then they were BC (before coronavirus) But, like the incredible weddings we are so lucky to host, we…

Planning a wedding 12 – 18 months in advance is generally the norm. But for those who just can’t wait that long, there are serious benefits to planning a short lead time wedding. In current times, a quickie wedding is especially appealing with plenty of great dates available across the winter months. This is not…