Have you ever received an invitation where you looked at the reception location and groaned, "Oh God, how on earth are we supposed to get there?".
Going south over the Harbour Bridge and handily adjacent to each other are the historic beachside The Neilsen in Neilsen Park and the nearby vintage-style tearoom charm of one of Sydney's earliest mansions, Vaucluse House - both of which are accessible by car, taxi, buses 324 and 325 or by ferry with a seven-minute walk from the Watson's Bay ferry terminal.
The exclusive waterside restaurant Catalina in Rose Bay, which was once the flying boat terminal is very well serviced with an adjacent Rose Bay ferry stop, buses 324 and 325, taxis and car parking. However, we would have needed at least 150 guests to fill it up.
Our final choice was the stunning Aqua Dining at Milsons Point next to Luna Park, looking straight at the Sydney Harbour Bridge and through to the Opera House. Guests could arrive here via water taxi, ferries, taxi, car, bus or train.
Quite apart from the fabulous views and the three dishes per course dining option, it was so easy and flexible for guests to get there.
If you're putting a shortlist of venues together, why not create a spreadsheet with columns not only for ambience, location, guest numbers and budget, but also transport options.
You'll quickly see what venues are the easiest for your guests to get to.
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