Weddings in Palm Cove
Imagine taking your vows under tropical palm trees with the turquoise blue water lapping at golden sand a few steps away. A gentle breeze caresses your face as you say your vows. Then you retreat to an exclusive 5-star restaurant for your wedding reception where the first hours of your marriage are a combination of luxurious service and family fun. Afterwards, you and your new partner stroll to your wedding night room.
Palm Cove also has a beautiful purpose-built beachfront wedding chapel, the Angsana Great Barrier Reef Chapel, at the award winning Angsana Resort Great Barrier Reef Palm Cove, is the only absolute beachfront chapel in North Queensland, and, with the Angsana Resort Palm Cove, offers a level of wedding functions and options previously unavailable in North Queensland.
It’s all right here at Palm Cove.
It comes to no surprise to anyone that Palm Cove is a popular place to get married. The weather is constantly glorious, the setting is idyllic, and there is very little noise. Mid-afternoon weddings are the most popular, as they are in most places, but in Palm Cove it’s even more special. The sun is low in the sky and the temperature drops slightly to make it very comfortable.
Many details need to be considered when planning a wedding to make your special day everything you have always dreamed of. Before choosing the more specific details, aspects such as budgets, styles and themes need to be considered.
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Planning Your Wedding
Planning a fantastic wedding can sometime be stressful and hard work but if done properly the whole process should be lots of fun. When planning a wedding in Palm Cove all services and facilities necessary for weddings are close at hand:
Theming
Picking the right theme will enhance your special day and contribute to the desired mood of the event. Pick something unique and special for you and him.
Celebrants
Whether you want to be married by a minister in a church, beachfront wedding chapel or a civil celebrant right on the beach at Palm cove, or another venue of your choice, picking out the right celebrant is very important.
Flowers
With the help of a professional wedding florist, choose a stunning arrangement to illuminate and exemplify your special day.
Health and Beauty
It is very important to look your absolute best on your wedding day. Hair and makeup professionals can work wonders with your image. Polished nails, manicured hair, complementary make-up, and a healthy exercise regime are all very important in helping you look stunning.
Photography
Although the memories will stick with you for life, photographs are a very important part of the wedding because they capture the joy, spontaneity and romance of your wedding day. Videography is also another great idea to preserve the memory and servces as a great way to share the experience with those who are not present. Some magical wedding images have been shot in Palm Cove over the years and we are sure that there will be many more spectacular shots in the future.
Limousines
Whether you choose a limousine, classic car or spectacular helicopter entrance into Palm Cove for your wedding, reliability is very important for the transportation to the wedding.
Suit and Dress Hire
With your wedding style and theme in mind, browse magazines and shops so you already know the design of the dress and suit you are after when you arrive in paradise. Cairns has quite a few dress and suit hire places to choose from.
Cakes
Wedding cakes come in all shapes and styles. Pick a taste and design that suites you best, be it chocolate mousse, carrot cake, a lovely fruit cake or the traditional tiered wedding cake.
Catering
Choose from a large buffet style dinner, an elegant lunch or some nibbles and drinks with views of the Coral Sea over the Palm Cove beach. Whichever you choose, finding the perfect caterer is an important part of planning a fabulous wedding.
Stationery
Wedding invitations need to be a proper representation of your special day. Stationery should be clear, personalised and significant. The use of some Palm Cove imagery to include on your wedding stationery would be a unique addition to your invitations.
Gift Ideas
Things like rings, bridal party gifts and the bridal registry are all gift ideas that need to be considered before the wedding is underway.
Entertainment
Picking suitable music is pivotal to enhance the desired atmosphere of your special day. Whether it is a live band, a string quartet or a DJ playing your favorite mixed tunes, entertainment is key. Some Palm Cove wedding venues have noise restrictions on the type of entertainment and for late nights so it is important to check with the venue before booking your entertainment.
Bucks and Hen Parties
The last time to celebrate singledom! What sort of party will it be? A round of golf? A trip to the spa? How about a big night on the town?
Wedding Venues
There is a wide range of venues at Palm Cove to have a wedding and/or reception, and most have packages and special deals that make planning a wedding as easy as possible. Imagine having a beautiful resort or hotel wedding. As the sun dips below the horizon you say your vows amongst swaying palm trees, the aroma of tropical flowers and the warm breeze caressing your skin. Whether it is on the soft sand overlooking the Coral Sea or poolside at a five star resort, the day is sure to be glorious.
There are many restaurants and function rooms in Palm Cove that are perfect for wedding receptions. Pick the right one that complements your theme, budget and group size.
A boat cruise on the Great Barrier Reef is another great option for holding your wedding reception.
The following are some lovely venue suggestions for Palm Cove weddings.
The Sebel Reef House and Spa
The Sebel Reef House & Spa is the ideal venue for your wedding, reception or honeymoon — after all it has been voted “one of the most romantic places in the world”. They have a variety of venues, menus and packages to suit your individual needs. Put your mind at ease; the dedicated team will create an unforgettable day of romance and celebration!
The resort is a photographer’s dream — rambling bougainvillea, beautiful Melaleuca trees, three picturesque pools and of course the calm tropical waters of Palm Cove.
For a wedding reception of up to 40 people, we suggest the Poolside Café as a venue. The Poolside Café is an intimate area that can be offered to you exclusively, free of charge (minimum of 20 people).
The Reef House restaurant is also available for groups of up to 110 people. Exclusive use is available with a minimum spend of $7000 on food and beverage from December to July and a minimum spend of $7700 for August to November (high season).
Please note that there are noise restrictions and time limitations if booking a private Reception venue in both the Poolside Café and Reef House Restaurant.
South Pacific Bridal Cairns
With the finest wedding chapels in Australia and three locations in Far North Queensland, South Pacific Bridal has something for everyone. The Palm Cove chapel is situated right on the beach overlooking the placid blue ocean at Angsana Resort and Spa.
Peppers Beach Club and Spa
Peppers Beach Club and Spa offers complete luxury teamed with well-appointed apartments, award-winning restaurants and a world-class spa. Weddings possibilities at Peppers Beach Club and Spa are endless. Whether it is a beachside or poolside wedding, a starlit dinner reception or an elegant banquet reception, you are sure to be swept off your feet.
Your Honeymoon in Palm Cove
Many good honeymoon venues in Palm Cove are booked out well in advance so it is important to book early. Visit the accommodation section to see a full list of accommodation options available in Palm Cove. When choosing a venue for your honeymoon think about what style of accommodation you would like and how much time you can take off to be away together.