Pledging your love on a sun-kissed tropical beach … just the two of you. So romantic, right?
Even as COVID sent our grand wedding plans into lockdown, elopements remained proof you don’t need a crowd to enjoy a magical celebration — and it doesn’t get much better than “I do” in the dreamy islands of The Whitsundays. No stress, no social distancing restraints. Just you and your sweetheart in paradise with a backdrop of turquoise waters and sugar-white sands.
Ready to swap an overblown bash for intimate vows? We’ve found some elopement packages to deliver your Whitsundays wedding dream.
The venue: Daydream Island Resort & Spa
The Package: Intimate Elopement Package
Inclusions:
• Your choice of ceremony locations: The Chapel, Chapel Deck, Lovers Cove, Infinity Terrace, Mermaids Beach Lawn (*Additional $500 fee for Lovers Cove)
• Dedicated Events Coordinator to help you through each step of your planning process
• Civil celebrant including their island ferry transfers
• White clothed signing table with two chairs
• Quality PA system with microphone
• iPad and Bluetooth speaker sound bar for ceremony music
• Ceremony styling with our preferred wedding stylist
• Elopement photography package with our preferred elopement photographer
• Two witnesses if required
• Buggy transfer for the wedding couple to the Ceremony location (if required)
• Australian Sparkling toast at the Ceremony location for Bridal party and all wedding guests (Morgan’s Bay Sparkling Cuvee NV)
• Hair & Make-up for the Bride
• Floral bouquet for the Bride
• Fresh flower buttonhole for the Groom
• Buggy transfer for the Bride & Groom for the location photoshoot
• Placement of cake, name cards, bonbonniere and wishing well (if required)
• Discounted accommodation for the Bride & Groom
• Discounted accommodation for all wedding guests
Price: $6,555 (Mon-Thurs) $6900 (Fri-Sun)
Additional guests at $30 per person to a maximum of 10 guests
Contacts: Email weddings@daydreamisland.com, phone 1800 888 288 from Australia or visit www.daydreamisland.com
The venue: Daydream Island Resort & Spa
The Package:Deluxe Elopement Package
Inclusions:
• Exclusive use of the Underwater Observatory after 7:00pm
• Dedicated Wedding Coordinator to help you through each step of your planning process
• Civil celebrant including their island ferry transfers
• White clothed signing table with two chairs
• Quality PA system with microphone
• iPad and Bluetooth speaker sound bar for ceremony music
• Ceremony styling with our preferred wedding stylist
• Elopement photography package with our preferred elopement photographer
• Two witnesses if required
• Buggy transfer for the wedding couple to the Ceremony location (if required)
• French Champagne toast at the Ceremony location for Bridal party and all wedding
guests (Moet & Chandon Ice Imperial NV or Veuve Clicquot yellow Label Brut NV)
• Hair & Make-up for the Bride
• Floral bouquet for the Bride
• Fresh flower buttonhole for the Groom
• Buggy transfer for the Bride & Groom for the location photoshoot
• Placement of cake, name cards, bonbonniere and wishing well (if required)
• Infinity Asian style shared banquet
• 2-hour beverage package
• Discounted accommodation for the Bride & Groom
• Discounted accommodation for all wedding guests
Price – $6,935 (Mon-Thurs) $7,300 (Fri-Sun)
Additional guests at $120 per person to a maximum of 10 guests
Contacts: Email weddings@daydreamisland.com, phone 1800 888 288 from Australia or visit www.daydreamisland.com
The venue: Casa Rotunda By HIHA
Casa Rotunda is the ultimate Hamilton Island private venue for weddings and elopements in The Whitsundays. This luxurious and iconic holiday home features a distinctive blend of Queensland’s coastal charm and Mediterranean-inspired design that is bound to leave you spellbound.
The package: Please note that Casa Rotunda specialise in tailoring weddings and elopements to each couple’s preferences. As a result, the following inclusions are just an example of the package that they can create for you.
Package inclusions:
- Bottle of champagne on arrival
- Rose Petals on the bed
- Breakfast Hamper
- Fresh Seafood platter
- Private Chef
- Airport Transfers
- Discounted accommodation for all wedding guests
- Buggy transfer for the wedding couple to the Ceremony location (if required)
- Mid-stay cleaning
Price: Prices vary – please get in touch with them directly for further information.
Contact:
1800 135 539
bookings@hiha.com.au or visit www.hiapartments.com.au/properties/view/casa-rotunda
The Venue: Yangaro
Package name: Elopement For Two
An all-inclusive package for couples seeking an intimate Whitsundays elopement, designed for just the two of you. This package can be extended to include up to 6 guests, with children considered separately based on age and requirements.
- 3 nights in Sapphire Villa, with early check-in from 12pm and late check-out by 12pm
- Daily gourmet breakfast hampers stocked for your convenience
- Exclusive access to the Clubhouse Relaxation Lounge for wedding preparations
- Picturesque photo locations, including manicured gardens and beachfront views
- Ceremony in the Ceremonial Garden, complete with white chairs and a signing table
- Elegant wedding décor, including a wedding arch, easel, cake table, and cake knife
- A celebratory champagne toast post-ceremony
- A private 5-course degustation dinner on your villa’s deck, overlooking Funnel Bay
- Dedicated onsite Event Manager to coordinate and execute your day
- A luxurious Couples ‘Signature Renewal’ Spa Package (1.5 hours) with complimentary thermal therapies
Package Price (Based on 2 Adults): request a tailored quote to suit your guest numbers
- Low Season (Feb/March/May/June) – weekends (3 nights) from $9,500, Mid-Week (2 nights) from $7,500
- Mid Season (Jan, April, July, August, Sep, Oct, Dec) – weekends (3 nights) from $10,500, Mid-Week (2 nights) from $8,500
- High Season (School holidays, Public Holidays, Christmas Season) – weekends (3 nights) from $11,500, Mid-Week (2 nights) from $9,500
Contact:
Phone: 07 3063 3093
Website: www.yangaro.com.au/weddings
Email: weddings@yangaro.com.au
The venue: InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
The package: Say I Do for Two
Private island luxury — Hayman Island does it so well! Perfectly positioned in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, this is a very special holiday wedding experience.
Inclusions:
- Your choice of ceremony location; the beach, tropical gardens or chapel
- Beautifully-styled InterContinental Hayman Island Resort ceremony set-up
- InterContinental Hayman Island Resort’s preferred marriage celebrant
- Flutes of chilled Champagne served once your ceremony concludes
- A dedicated Wedding Planner to guide you through each step of your wedding ceremony with unlimited personal consultations
- A five-course romantic candle lit under the stars dining experience, including paired wines and your own private cabana
- Two friendly staff members as your witness
- Floral bouquet and fresh flower button hole of your choice and one fresh flower table centre piece arrangement
Price: $8,590.00.
Please note that above pricing is just for two
Contacts: Email Hayman.weddings@ihg.com or visit their website