Planning a Gold Coast Wedding

A Gold Coast wedding could be the fairytale beginning that you and your fiancé are looking for. In general, beach weddings are lovely to participate in and to witness. Queensland offers some 57km of coastal beaches and over 800km of inland beaches, many of which are quite popular. So, the bride and groom will have no shortage of waterfront locations to choose from.

Other venues to consider include the mountain resorts, with panoramic views of the Gold Coast and the surrounding area and the rainforest lodges, some of which have lovely outdoor amphitheaters, just right for the ceremony.

At Surfer’s Paradise, arguably the most popular of all the beaches, many of the hotels are happy to host the ceremony and the reception, as well as provide lodging for the happy couple and their guests. On-site wedding coordinators make it easy to plan a dreamy day at an affordable price.

A Gold Coast wedding need not be expensive. You can spend as little or as much as you want. The reception is typically the most expensive portion of the day.

The cost of the reception will depend on the number of guests attending and the kind of food being served. Most venues price according to menu.

Prices start as low as $25 per plate, but can cost over $100 per guest. Champagne and other alcoholic beverages are additional.

If you would like a more secluded destination, rather than the busy hum surrounding Surfer’s Paradise, you might consider Bilinga beach weddings.

Some of the venues are used solely for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Coordinators are available to help with the planning and caterer selection.

Nestled among the South Stradbroke Islands National Park are acres of private tropical gardens, available for lease as alternatives to the more traditional beach weddings.

Instead of arriving by limousine, the couple and their guests arrive by ship.

Whether you and your fiancé are the only guests or you have hundreds of friends and family members attending, you can find a Gold Coast wedding that is right for you. While the beach weddings are a popular choice, the gardens, country clubs, wineries and function centers serve as the backdrop for hundreds of happy couples, annually.

The traditional stone chapel at Coolibah Downs may be exactly what your heart desires. As with other venues, there is the option for cocktails only or a sit-down dinner for up to 130 people, beneath the romantic lighted ceiling, conveniently located near the chapel.

The Eco-studio Fellini is yet another unique option for your Gold Coast wedding. With beautiful verandas, an adorable chapel and a lovely honeymoon suite to offer, the Fellini has it all.

You and your fiancé can begin your lifelong journey together at an inland storybook setting, if you decide that beach weddings are not the right choice. It’s really too bad that you can only get married once, because there are so many locations to choose from.

With a just a little planning, your Gold Coast wedding will be a dream come true. Your guests will talk about it for years to come.

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