It is no wonder why destination weddings have become increasingly popular in Australia in recent times. Destination weddings give couples the opportunity to have a truly memorable holiday, in a unique and stunning location, with the people they love most, all while throwing and celebrating a magical wedding.
When it comes to the best locations in Queensland to host your dream destination wedding, Fitzroy Island is undoubtedly one of the ultimate locations for a wonderfully romantic and stress-free wedding in paradise. This is thanks not only to the exquisite beauty of the island and its surrounding coral reef waters, but also to our dedicated wedding planner and wedding celebrant available on-site.
Stunning Tropical Island Paradise Location
Located a short Fast Cat ride away from Cairns Marina (just 45 minutes!) in Tropical Far North Queensland lays Fitzroy Island, a tropical island paradise located right amongst the infamous and World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef.
Covered in lush tropical rainforest (which comprises approximately 97% of the island) and home to Australia’s Number 1 Best Beach in the 101 Best Beaches awards for 2018, Nudey Beach, Fitzroy Island is the perfect backdrop for your destination wedding. With temperatures ranging from 24 to 31 degrees Celsius in summer and a warm 19 to 25 degrees Celsius in winter, Fitzroy Island is warm and inviting year-round.
Wedding guests will have no trouble travelling to the island, as Cairns Domestic and International Airport is a short 10-minute drive from the Cairns Marina, whereby your guests will board our Fast Cat and arrive at Fitzroy Island within a mere 45 minutes!
Accommodation Options to Suit All Tastes and Budgets
With accommodation options ranging from basic (camping) all the way to luxurious (Welcome Bay Suites), Fitzroy Island Resort has accommodation options to suit all varieties of tastes and budgets. This gives your guests many options to choose from when it comes to the level of comfort they are seeking and how much they wish to spend.
A complimentary night’s stay in an Ocean Suite is included for the wedding couple as part of your Fitzroy Island Resort wedding package. Celebrate your nuptials with a bottle of Australian sparkling wine in your suite, complimentary from Fitzroy Island Resort.
Choose from Three Exquisite Ceremony Locations
If you decide to hold your destination wedding on Fitzroy Island, you have the choice of three incredible locations at which to hold your wedding ceremony. Your choice is dependent on whether you wish to have a small and intimate wedding or a larger affair. Regardless of your preference regarding your stunning ceremony location, all wedding ceremonies on Fitzroy Island include the following:
-a rehearsal prior to your big day
-a wet weather alternative, and
-crowd control (so you can enjoy maximum privacy and quiet throughout your ceremony).
Our dedicated wedding coordinator is with you every step of the way, not only through the planning stages of your wedding, but also to guide and support you on your wedding day to ensure every detail runs smoothly.
A destination wedding on Fitzroy Island means you have the choice of one of the following three options for your ceremony:
(1) Garden Ceremony: Shaded by island palms (a great option for especially warm tropical days), a garden ceremony is held on the manicured grassed lawn of Fitzroy Island Resort, and is bordered by a tropical garden, for a romantic and picturesque ceremony.
(2) Welcome Bay Beach Ceremony: Perfect for couples wanting a natural beach environment for their ceremony, Welcome Bay Beach is an exquisite white coral beach accompanied by the tranquil turquoise waters of Welcome Bay.
(3) Nudey Beach Ceremony: Accessed via wandering through the rainforest or riding the island’s private glass bottom boat is Nudey Beach – the ultimate option for an intimate and exquisite beach wedding (accommodating a maximum of 35 guests).
Choice of Three Amazing Reception Venues
In addition to the options presented above regarding your wedding ceremony venue, Fitzroy Island Resort also offers the below options for your wedding reception:
(1) Welcome Bay Room: Boasting an abundance of natural daylight alongside outstanding views of Welcome Bay from its wrap-around balconies is Welcome Bay Room, situated on the first floor of Fitzroy Island Resort. With entertainment, AV and a dance floor on offer, Welcome Bay Room can cater for up to 120 wedding guests and allows you and your loved ones to witness a sunset like no other from the wrap-around outdoor balconies.
(2) Foxy’s Bar & Grill: With a 70’s Pacific Islands theme and located right on the beachfront of Welcome Bay sits Foxy’s Bar & Grill, the perfect option for any wedding couple chasing a more casual reception setting. Foxy’s is located just 100 metres from the heart of Fitzroy Island Resort.
(3) Zephyr Restaurant: A reception held in Fitzroy Island’s beautiful and exclusive restaurant enables you to create a reception menu that caters to your specific preferences, and boasts an outdoor terrace for a warm, tropical alfresco-style setting.
Situated right in the heart of Tropical Far North Queensland, Fitzroy Island Resort and its dedicated team of chefs and kitchen staff have access to some of the most incredible fresh ingredients from an abundance of local suppliers located in the region. Whether you are after a reception featuring canapes, platters, a buffet or an alternate-drop menu, our qualified chefs work with our dedicated wedding planner to create the reception menu of your dreams.
Utilise the Skills of Our Dedicated Wedding Planner and Wedding Celebrant
Wedding planning can be a stressful endeavour. Why not take the stress out of planning your tropical destination wedding by leaving everything in the capable hands of Fitzroy Island’s dedicated wedding planner and wedding celebrant? Our wedding planner and celebrant will both work closely with you and your husband- or wife-to be to ensure the wedding you always dreamed of will come to life and be remembered forever more, allowing you more time to simply sit back and enjoy our tropical island paradise with your loved ones who have travelled to be with you from near and far.
