Port Douglas Wedding Venues
Wedding Venues: Port Douglas | Tropical North Queensland
These beautiful Port Douglas wedding venues epitomise what this dreamy seaside village is all about with stunning event spaces immersed in a tropical landscape of oceanfront, palm trees and rainforest. All of the amazing ceremony & reception spaces featured on this list embrace the town's relaxed ambience and offer all inclusive wedding packages that make planning easy.
The best wedding venues in Port Douglas take a cue from the region's balmy weather with outdoor dining under open skies. The region's most popular outdoor venues are located at local resorts and are sheltered event spaces that overlook the lagoon-style swimming pools favoured in this area.
The most unique places to get married in Port Douglas include a flame-lit rainforest ballroom, an enclosure where thousands of butterflies fly around you as you say "I do", and a little white chapel in the heart of town nestled on the shores of the Coral Sea. With all ceremony & reception venues being run by friendly locals in this close-knit community, any one of these locations promises a warm & memorable wedding experience.
Without further ado, these are the top wedding venues in Port Douglas, QLD.
Top 9 Wedding Venues in Port Douglas
1. Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple
- Location: 22 Mitre Street, Craiglie, QLD 4877
- Capacity: 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
The Pullman Sea Temple Resort & Spa is the only 5 star wedding destination in Port Douglas and sits on 10 acres of tropical ocean frontage near the town's iconic Four Mile Beach. With luxury penthouse accommodation and a spa at the resort, The Pullman is an ideal wedding destination to extend into a honeymoon.
The Sea Temple specialises in outdoor weddings with packages that include an outdoor reception on the edge of the flame-lit lagoon style pool and an over-the-water ceremony. In-house event coordinators craft bespoke wedding experiences such as arranging your wedding ceremony on Four Mile Beach or an intimate soiree on the Sunshine Boardwalk.
2. St Mary's By The Sea Wedding Chapel
- Location: 8 Dixie Street, Port Douglas, QLD 4877
- Capacity: 100
- Wedding Packages:
St Mary's By The Sea is the most iconic wedding ceremony venue in Port Douglas, and is a fully restored & heritage listed non-denominational chapel that welcomes all weddings from civil & religious to LGBT.
The chapel is managed by Shobha at Port Douglas Weddings and is available to hire for 1.5 hour bookings from $890. All bookings include a ringing of the bells, pew bows, a welcome sign and a coordinator to operate the chapel sound system. Wedding & elopement packages with a celebrant, photographer, flowers and other inclusions are available from $1,890 - $7,390.
3. Salsa Port Douglas
- Location: 26 Wharf Street, Port Douglas, 4877
- Capacity: 40 - 200
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Salsa Bar & Grill is the most popular wedding reception venue in Port Douglas, favoured for its community vibe, modern decor, award winning cuisine and picturesque waterfront location. The open-air restaurant sits within a contemporary-styled Queenslander and is conveniently situated right near St Mary's Of The Sea Chapel overlooking Dickson Inlet.
The experienced event team at Salsa make wedding planning easy by customising all inclusive wedding packages to suit each couple. Four course set menus range from $85 - $105 per person and unlike other venues, guests get to choose what they're served on the day.
4. Flames Of The Forest
- Location: Port Douglas Road, Port Douglas, QLD 4877
- Capacity: 400+
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Flames Of The Forest is the most unique wedding venue in Port Douglas, providing a one-of-a-kind outdoor dining experience in a candle & flame-lit rainforest ballroom. The award winning venue is situated 10 minutes from the town centre and offers complete privacy with exclusive venue hire, no noise restrictions and the option for blazing trails of fire & spectacular pyrotechnics.
At the heart of Flames Of The Forest is an elegant black marquee where indoor & outdoor dining experiences range from cocktail functions and lavish banquets to three course seated receptions. Romantic twilight ceremonies can be hosted amongst thousands of candles & flames providing a truly intimate moment in one of Australia's most ancient rainforests.
5. Oaks Port Douglas Weddings
- Location: Port Street, Port Douglas, QLD 4877
- Capacity: 20 - 200
- Accommodation: Sleeps everyone
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Weddings at the Oaks Port Douglas Resort centre around a lagoon-style swimming pool set within tropical gardens and swaying palm trees. Located near Four Mile Beach itis the ultimate coastal resort with contemporary accommodation for all wedding guests, an onsite spa, swim up bars and several restaurants.
The resort's versatile wedding facilities include an elegant ballroom that seats up to 140 guests with a dance floor, and for smaller wedding receptions there the Oak & Vine Restaurant and a covered, open-air deck that seats 20 - 50 guests or caters for intimate cocktail functions with up to 60 people. The Oaks Port Douglas is an ideal location for a combined wedding & honeymoon.
6. Australian Butterfly Sanctuary
Location: 8 Rob Veivers Drive, Kuranda, QLD 4881
Capacity: 60+
Ceremony & micro wedding venue
At the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary just 1 hour south of Port Douglas, is an utterly unique wedding ceremony venue located inside a lush butterfly aviary. On a colourful bridge above a tranquil pond you can exchange vows within the enclosure as butterflies go about their daily adventures around you.
Should you happen to be wearing colourful florals you can expect butterflies to land on you and be part of your wedding ceremony. To the side of the butterfly aviary is newly constructed shaded deck which is ideal for pre and/or post wedding drinks and canapés. This area can also be utilised for a morning or afternoon tea wedding reception.
7. Hemingway's Brewery Port Douglas
- Location: 44 Wharf Street, Port Douglas, QLD 4877
- Capacity: 40 - 300
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Upstairs at Hemingway's Brewery on the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina is the most scenic wedding venue in Port Douglas with 180 degree views over the marina and surrounding Daintree Rainforest. This private function room and adjoining balcony is called Sails By Hemingway's and seats up to 60 guests or caters for cocktail wedding receptions with up to 80 people.
For larger weddings the brewery offers exclusive venue hire for up to 300 guests, or more with use of a cordoned section of the marina. The downstairs bar & brewery features huge beer vats and lends a more casual & fun vibe to weddings than the elegant function space upstairs.
Stunning Wedding Venues Near Port Douglas
8. Vista Hinchinbrook
- Location: 51531 Bruce Highway, Rungoo, QLD 4849
- Capacity: 100
- Accommodation: Sleeps 14
- Wedding Packages: All inclusive
Vista Hinchinbrook is one of the most scenic wedding destinations near Port Douglas with panoramic water views over the Cardwell Ranges & Channel. Converted from a regional tearooms, this simple but character-rich little venue offers the ultimate North Queensland wedding experience without the price tag of fancier places.
The function room opens onto a huge covered balcony which comes fully furnished for seated or cocktail wedding receptions, and overlooks a lush garden with a purpose-built ceremony deck. We give 5 stars to the Honeymoon Glider Suite which is worth an extended stay. Vista Hinchinbrook is wheelchair friendly, permits amplified music and has a late curfew of 12pm.
9. The Farm Plumeria Road
Location: 405 Plumeria Road, Black River, QLD 4818
Capacity: 150
Accommodation: Sleeps 76+
Wedding Packages: DIY/BYO
Some three hours south of Port Douglas is one of tropical North Queensland's most affordable & relaxed camping wedding venues. The Farm sits on 540 private acres at the end of Plumeria Road and offers a fun destination for a whole weekend of celebrations with free camping for up to 60 guests. There's also 6 motel style units on the property for non-campers.
Wedding facilities include a choice of 4 ceremony sites set against the backdrop of Mount Black and Black River, and a fully furnished open-air reception venue perfect for rustic style weddings. The Farm Plumeria Road has no curfew, an affordable venue hire fee, is pet friendly and the owner Rick can arrange glamping tents, caterers or anything else you need help with.
Port Douglas Wedding Guide
Here's a few important things you need to know if you're getting married in Port Douglas:
- All outdoor wedding ceremonies with more than 50 guests require a council permit
- Outdoor ceremonies with amplified music or an erected structure also require a permit
- Rex Smeal Park & Little Cove (the main beachfront parks in Port Douglas) attract a venue hire fee
- Sugar Wharf is hired through council or a local wedding planner
- Our preferred local wedding planner is Shobha from Port Douglas Weddings who's lived in town since 2005
- St Mary's Of The Sea ceremony times on a Friday & Saturday are 10am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm.
- Twilight wedding ceremonies in Port Douglas's beautiful rainforests are best at Flames Of The Forest
- The best foodie wedding venue in Port Douglas is Salsa Bar & Grill
- The best wedding resorts in town are the 5 star Pullman Sea Temple for one-of-a-kind luxury weddings, and the more affordable Oaks Port Douglas.
- The best reception venue for water views is upstairs at Hemingway's Brewery
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