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Child Minding Busy Bees Babysitting Service www.busybeesbabysitting.com.au fay@busybeesbabysitting.com.au 0417 794 507

Celebrants Stephanie Milne stephanie@stephaniemilne.com.au www.stephaniemilne.com.au0415 800 637

Restaurants and Caterers Flames of the Forest www.flamesoftheforest.com.auexperience@flamesoftheforest.com.au 07 4099 3144

Hemingway’s Brewery www.hemingwaysbrewery.comupstairs@hemingwaysbrewery.com 07 4099 6663

Salsa Bar & Grill www.salsaportdouglas.com.auinfo@salsaportdouglas.com.au 07 4099 5390

St Crispins Events www.stcrispins.com.auevents@stcrispins.com.au0411 500 131

Zinc Port Douglas www.zincportdouglas.cominfo@zincportdouglas.com07 4099 6260

Transport Exemplar Coaches and Limousines www.exemplaronline.com.aureservations@exemplaronline.com.au 07 4213 3333

Accommodation Cape Trib Beach House www.capetribbeach.com.aureservations@capetribbeach.com.au07 4098 0030Daintree Wilderness Lodge www.daintreewildernesslodge.com.aureservations@daintreewildernesslodge.com.au 07 4098 9105Executive Retreats www.executiveretreats.com.auinfo@executiveretreats.com.au07 4098 1418Lazy Lizard Motel www.lazylizardinn.com.au info@lazylizardinn.com.au07 4099 5900Niramaya Villas and Spa www.niramaya.com.au info@niramaya.com.au 07 4099 1855Paradise Links Resort www.paradiselinks.com.au info@paradiselinks.com.au07 4099 1511 Peninsula Boutique Hotel www.peninsulahotel.com.au res@peninsulahotel.com.au 07 4099 9100Port Douglas Apartments www.portapartments.com.au stay@portapartments.com.au 07 4099 6199Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort and Spa www.pullmanportdouglas.com.au H8762-SB@accor.com 07 4084 3534Thala Beach Nature Reserve www.thalabeach.com.au weddings@thalabeach.com.au 07 4098 5700

Wedding Planners Port Douglas Wedding and Hire www.myweddinginportdouglas.cominfo@portdouglasweddingsandhire.com.au 07 4099 4308

Dragonfly Weddings & Events www.dragonflyweddings.com.aubec@dragonflyweddings.com.au 0411 352 433

Port Douglas Weddings www.portdouglasweddings.com.auinfo@portdouglasweddings.com.au0418 456 880

Activities Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures www.crocodileadventures.comsales@crocodileadventures.com 07 4055 3576

Lady Douglas www.ladydouglas.com.auinfo@ladydouglas.com.au 0408 986 127

Ocean Safari www.oceansafari.com.autours@oceansafari.com.au 07 4098 0006

Sailaway www.sailawayportdouglas.cominfo@sailawayportdouglas.com07 4099 4200

Shaolin Charters Port Douglas www.shaolinportdouglas.com.ausales@shaolinportdouglas.com.au0407 406 386

The tropics are synonymous with romance, and there is no better location to hold your perfect tropical wedding than in Queensland’s Port Douglas and Daintree.

It is here that you will have the wedding of your dreams. Whether it’s a casual beach ceremony, an intimate wedding in a private chapel, a rainforest celebration or a formal event in a five-star venue or resort, you’ll find the ideal location to celebrate your love together. You can even say ‘I do’ on a sandy cay, a tropical island or on the Great Barrier Reef!

The region is also home to talented wedding specialists who will make sure your day is flawless. Photographers, florists, videographers, chefs, hairdressers, marriage celebrants and experienced wedding planners are just some of the team on hand to ensure your wedding day is everything you have ever dreamt it would be. With accommodation options to fit every budget; think luxury villas, expansive resorts or holiday park cabins, celebrating your wedding in Port Douglas is a once in a lifetime experience sure to leave you and your guests with memories to treasure for years to come!

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Why Wed in Port Douglas??Thinking of escaping to a tropical paradise for your dream destination wedding? Here are our top 5 reasons why you should consider Port Douglas to celebrate your special day;

• Location, location, location – from romantic rainforest weddings to boho beach ceremonies the natural beauty of Port Douglas and surrounds will compliment any wedding theme.

• Save yourself big bucks – Port Douglas has everything you need, minus the extreme price tag of a big city wedding.

• Quality vs quantity – leave the hangers-on behind and share your special day with only those most important to you.

• Less planning – take the stress away and let one of our wedding planners do the hard work for you leaving you more time to focus on the fun things, like your honeymoon.

• Honeymoon – stay and play in paradise. Imagine walking hand in hand along one of the most scenic beaches in Australia, swimming in crystal clear waterholes and drinking exotic cocktails watching stunning sunsets. From luxury holiday homes to beach-side resorts, there is something to suit any budget.

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Beach Wedding Absolutely nothing compares to a beach celebration at the legendary Four Mile, Oak and Newell Beaches surrounding Port Douglas. Here, you have the Coral Sea in the background, sunlight sparkling like diamonds off the water and fresh sea breezes kissing your faces. Opposite the azure ocean water is the gentle swaying palm trees with their leaves tinkling like champagne glasses and home to singing birdlife that add that extra magical musical touch.

Sugar Wharf Sugar, spice and everything nice. That pretty well sums up the ambience at Port Douglas’ Sugar Wharf, a heritage-listed venue built in 1905, based right on the waterfront of Dickson Inlet and a favourite ‘I do’ location. Your guests will be dazzled by the glittering Coral Sea and the beauty of the setting sun behind the mountainous Daintree Rainforest.

St Marys by the SeaSt Mary’s by the Sea has all the trimmings of a traditional church wedding, except for the fact that it has a sensational view of the Coral Sea from inside. While it was originally built as a Catholic church a century ago (and has since been beautifully restored including the addition of much-appreciated air-conditioning), today it is non-denominational so everyone can have their picture-perfect wedding here.

Private HouseLike your own intimate resort, having your wedding in a luxurious private house means you can let your hair down, have your own personal chef cater to your every foodie need, stylists to realise your vision, and even have some of your guests stay overnight with you…….. these are just few of the perks of a private haven to host your nuptials.

Rainforest WeddingIf Mother Nature is calling, beckoning you away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you’ll be the envy of nature lovers the world over when you exchange your vows amongst lush flora and fauna in the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest. Getting married beside ancient-old trees and having your reception among the world’s most amazing ecosystems will even have David Attenborough’s tick of approval.

Tropical IslandsImagine exchanging your vows on a sandy coral cay surrounded by turquoise-blue water, blue skies and majestic sea turtles popping out of the water to say ‘g’day’. With private charters and day trips available to islands on the Great Barrier Reef access from Port Douglas couldn’t be easier and provides the perfect romantic setting for an intimate dream wedding.

Rex Smeal ParkWith 270-degree views of the Coral Sea, it’s no wonder many choose to exchange their vows at Rex Smeal Park. Tucked away behind Flagstaff Hill, this quiet little corner of paradise is one of Port’s most picturesque spots with sail boats and catamarans passing by, the Dickson Inlet, the Coral Sea and Low Isles in the background.

Little CoveWith a lush green lawn as your aisle, palm trees swaying overhead, boats sailing by and distant mountains framing the background, Little Cove is a quiet, romantic and intimate location to say your vows and start your married life together. It can be decked out however you want it to be, so if you prefer a red carpet to the green grass, you can have it!

Locations

Port Douglas Weddings & Hire is based in picturesque Port Douglas. We create gorgeous ceremonies & receptions in breathtaking locations. The Rainforest Grotto, Rex Smeal Park, Little Cove, The Sugar Wharf, Four Mile Beach, so many options to set the scene for an unforgettable destination wedding.

Our company has been a leader in every type of event organisation for many years. Setting the standard for excellence, our attention to detail is second to none. We have dedicated planners to help with every detail so “no stone is left unturned.” Our top quality chefs, theming products and our eye for making the day spectacular are borne out by our very satisfied couples. So why wait, choose Port Douglas for your special day.

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The Weekend

Friday Welcome dinner for guests at local pub

Saturday Wedding celebrations

Sunday Explore Sunday Markets and enjoy a group lunch before heading to the airport

Option for newlyweds to stay on and honeymoon in Port Douglas

The Mini Break

Day 1 Guests arrive at leisure Welcome BBQ

Day 2 Touring for guests and preparations for wedding parties

Day 3 Wedding celebrations

Day 4 Recovery brunch and afternoon by resort pool or on Four Mile Beach

Day 5 Home time

The Week-long Celebration

Day 1 Arrival sunset cruise for guests

Day 2 Hens and bucks’ parties

Day 3 Private touring – discover the Great Barrier Reef

Day 4 Wedding celebrations

Day 5 Post wedding lunch at one of the regions stylish alfresco restaurants

Day 6 Group exploring of the Daintree rainforest

Day 7 Home timeItineraries

Now that the wedding is over, the real fun begins. Put away your cameras, turn off your phones and get ready for the holiday of a lifetime.

This is the biggie – your first holiday together as a married couple and probably the best you’ll ever have. You don’t have to make any excuses for indulging in late sleep ins, lingering breakfasts in bed (with strawberries, chocolate and champagne, of course), spoiling yourselves with every pampering treatment available and staying in the best of the best bridal suites. Honeymooners are treated as VIPs wherever they go, so now is your time to be treated like rock stars.

Whatever you want, you can have in the Port Douglas Daintree region. Five-star accommodation beachside or nestled in the rainforest with every whim catered for – you got it. Intimate candle-lit dinners with meals fit for a king and queen – it’s here. Blissful spa treatments of every type imaginable – too easy. Like royalty, there’s nothing you’ll want that you can’t have here.

When you tear yourselves away from being totally spoilt, relaxing and enjoying all the finer things of life, there’s action aplenty to be found. Get up close and personal with the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, trek or swing through the world’s oldest rainforest, set sail on a luxurious yacht and, not to be forgotten, shop til your drop at quaint, boutique stores.

You won’t want to leave. No one ever does. But the good news is, it’ll all still be here waiting for you when you come back.

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