The Bold And The Beautiful films scenes at Shelly Beach
It's the American soap opera making its Down Under debut in a series of idyllic Sydney locations.
And sweeping aerial photos taken on Wednesday reveal the stunning beach chosen for The Bold And The Beautiful's Australian seaside wedding reception.
The long-running TV series passed over more famous NSW hotspots such as Bondi Beach, and instead chose to film scenes at Shelly Beach.
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The Bold And The Beachy! Sweeping aerial photos taken on Wednesday reveal the stunning beach chosen for The Bold And The Beautiful's Australian seaside wedding reception
The beach in Manly boasts a relatively secluded location, surrounded by lush shrubs and trees.
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ShareThe seaside nook also features crystal-clear water and fortunately the surf appeared gentle as they filmed.
The crew were spotted huddled at one end of the beach, while several locals made the most of the hot weather away from the set.
Hidden treasure: The long-running TV series passed over more famous NSW hotspots such as Bondi Beach, and instead chose to film scenes at Shelly Beach
Party time? The beach in Manly boasts a relatively secluded location, surrounded by lush shrubs and trees, as producers set up a wedding scene with an altar and DJ decks
Hair and make-up tents sat behind the main stage area, which featured an elegant bridal altar and archway.
There were also a series of couches positioned next to the altar as well as a DJ deck and several white beach umbrellas.
A canoe sat at the water's edge, likely in preparation for a rumoured fight scene which is said to involve a character falling into the ocean.
Ready for action! Hair and make-up tents sat behind the main stage area as cast and crew prepared to film a reported 'wedding showdown' scene
Dance time! Meanwhile, actors from the US soap were seen enjoying a dance lesson on the sand with several Indigenous men dressed in traditional attire
Meanwhile, actors from the US soap were seen enjoying a dance lesson on the sand with several Indigenous men dressed in traditional attire.
Pictured in the crowd was Australian actress Ashleigh Brewer, who showcased her washboard stomach in a green bikini top and netted sarong.
Her look was complete with a long gold necklace and a pair of sunglasses which she held in one hand while performing the dance moves.
A beaming Kelly Lang was also spotted among her fellow performers as she danced.
A touch of culture: Pictured in the crowd was Australian actress Ashleigh Brewer, who showcased her washboard stomach in a green bikini top and netted sarong
Local beauty! Her look was complete with a long gold necklace and a pair of sunglasses which she held in one hand while performing the dance moves
According to the Daily Telegraph, a TV insider previously claimed: 'Shelly Beach is quieter than some of the others. We wanted a quiet intimate beach location, so the wedding reception is set over there.'
A wedding showdown will take place at Manly Wharf and body doubles will be shown falling into the ocean, the publication reported.
In a public statement published in January, Executive Producer and Head Writer Bradley Bell said: 'This will be an epic celebration for our fans around the world. We are preparing to film the most glamorous location shoot in soap opera history.'
Getting into the spirit! A beaming Kelly Lang was also spotted among her fellow performers as she danced
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