The Gold Coast is known for its sunny weather, glamorous lifestyle, gorgeous beaches, and vibrant nightlife. All those elements combine to make for an incredible wedding destination, whether you’re a local or you’re traveling with a wedding party crew to a Gold Coast wedding venue. Our team of Venue Finders have hit the sunshine zone to bring you the best Gold Coast wedding venues, including everything from beachside luxury resorts on the water’s edge to rustic wineries in the hinterland.
Venues Gold Coast / Tweed HeadsHarrigan’s Calypso Bay is a breathtaking waterfront wedding venue set against Queensland’s stunning Moreton Bay. It boasts idyllic indoor and outdoor wedding settings, a picturesque tropical garden, an elegant marquee, and awe-inspiring marina views. Couples flock to Harrigan's Calypso Bay for delectable menu blends of authentic Irish and Australian cuisine and the inviting coastal atmosphere.
Fleay’s Cafe & Events is a gorgeous wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast’s beautiful Burleigh Heads in David Fleay Wildlife Park. It boasts tranquil rainforest surrounds, native wildlife, flowing waterfalls, and rustic, unique function spaces. For comprehensive packages, delicious catering, experienced event coordinators, and nearby accommodation, Fleay’s Cafe & Events is for you!
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Just minutes from the golden sands of Gold Coast’s best beaches, JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa is a paradise wedding destination. Exchange vows beneath swaying palm trees, the ocean breeze lifting your hair, before heading into your reception in JW Marriott Gold Coast Resort & Spa’s relaxed tropical-themed event spaces. Luxury accommodation sweetens the deal for this summery getaway.
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Austinvilla Estate is a stunning private estate wedding venue nestled on a picturesque 110-acre property in the Gold Coast Hinterland. This all-in-one destination wedding venue boasts on-site accommodation, a beautiful homestead for wedding receptions, two ceremony locations, and endless backdrops for your wedding photoshoot, making it a popular choice for elegant estate weddings near Brisbane.
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Situated on the Gold Coast, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is a beautiful, 5-star wedding venue with stunning water views and delectable menus. Nestled in tropical gardens, this breathtaking venue is a serene, peaceful setting for your magical ceremony and reception, with the venue's award-winning wedding chapel an ideal location to say 'I do'. At this exquisite venue, expect excellence.
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Winner of the Australasian Wedding Awards 2021 for Best Wedding Venue - Resort Hotel, the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Gold Coast is a luxury wedding destination. Providing couples with the ultimate coastal bliss, this grand space provides intimate and romantic ceremony and reception options. With 5-star accommodation onsite, this venue is perfect for a tropical destination wedding.
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Our pavilion style buildings, with a backdrop of green foliage and soft lighting, creates the perfect setting for a picturesque and ambient wedding - a truly unique & magical garden setting very centrally located on the Gold Coast.
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Southport Yacht Club is a spectacular waterfront wedding venue on the Gold Coast, overlooking a 300-berth superyacht marina and the sparkling waters of the Broadwater. Aside from the picturesque setting, you’ll love Southport Yacht Club’s bespoke wedding packages, mouthwatering menus, and exceptional service for your Gold Coast wedding.
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Located in the heart of the Surfers Paradise, The Island is one of the Gold Coast’s most unique wedding venues. It boasts captivating ocean and hinterland views, gorgeous photo opportunities, boutique onsite accommodation, chic décor, and spectacular ceremony and reception settings. Couples flock to The Island to incorporate the Gold Coast’s natural beauty into their seaside wedding.
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Known by a handful as one of the Gold Coast’s best-kept secrets, Braeside is a stunning garden wedding venue with a gorgeous chapel onsite. Located on a 2-acre estate with manicured gardens, The Pavilion, and plenty of room for guests to wander and backdrops for your wedding photos, Braeside is your dream wedding destination.
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Providence Farm Hall is a rustic, DIY wedding venue situated in the heart of the Gold Coast hinterland. A blank canvas ripe for theming, this gorgeous ceremony and reception venue can be decorated to any colour scheme. While there’s a stunning natural playground outside, complete with beautiful sunsets, farm animals, and rolling hills, receptions can also be held in the newly renovated hall.
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Moos, views and I do’s for anybody and everybody who is in love.
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Escape to the country and experience a romantic and relaxed Tweed Heads South wedding at Pioneer Country. It offers a variety of locations across 200 acres of hills & farmland with ocean & hinterland views to celebrate your wedding ceremony. While their barn-style restaurant comfortably seats 220 people for an intimate wedding reception. GLAMPING is now also available.
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Bower Estate is a full-service wedding & events venue with onsite catering, event coordination & accommodation nestled in the Gold Coast Hinterland. We bring crazy ideas, stunning ideas & bespoke events to life with our team of suppliers.
Nestled atop a rainforest wonderland, Binna Burra Lodge provides a magical, unique space for ceremonies, receptions, and honeymoons. Situated in the Gold Coast hinterland - overlooking Lamington National Park - this venue boasts magnificent vistas, beautiful ceremony sites, multiple reception venues, and award-winning accommodation. At Binna Burra Lodge, you’ll have a truly enchanting experience.
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Dreaming of a fairytale, country wedding? The 'multi award winning 'White Chapel Kalbar and Black Hall Kalbar venue is the perfect place for 'dream' wedding ceremonies and receptions. The historic chapel is a heavenly space with an arched roof and elegant chandeliers, while Black Hall is an ultra stylish with a fireplace and antler chandeliers.
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Fleay’s Cafe & Events is a gorgeous wedding venue nestled in the heart of the Gold Coast’s beautiful Burleigh Heads in David Fleay Wildlife Park. It boasts tranquil rainforest surrounds, native wildlife, flowing waterfalls, and rustic, unique function spaces. For comprehensive packages, delicious catering, experienced event coordinators, and nearby accommodation, Fleay’s Cafe & Events is for you!
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For an intimate Gold Coast Beach Wedding, with a relaxing sunset backdrop, choose the Bilinga Surf Life Saving Club for your ceremony and reception.
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Exclusive wedding venue - 73 acres, beauty room, ocean-view chapel / garden ceremony, romantic villas, pool, lawn tennis court, stunning ocean and hinterland views
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SkyPoint is a truly memorable venue for a premium wedding experience.
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If you’re looking for a stunning wedding venue on the Tweed Coast, Salt Bar Kingscliff is a phenomenal choice.
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Harrigan’s Calypso Bay is a breathtaking waterfront wedding venue set against Queensland’s stunning Moreton Bay. It boasts idyllic indoor and outdoor wedding settings, a picturesque tropical garden, an elegant marquee, and awe-inspiring marina views. Couples flock to Harrigan's Calypso Bay for delectable menu blends of authentic Irish and Australian cuisine and the inviting coastal atmosphere.
Our Complete Guide to Gold Coast Wedding Venue Hire
Planning your glamorous wedding on the Gold Coast and not sure what’s in store? You can count us to bring you the best luxury resorts, tropical courtyards, waterfront bistros, and modern yacht clubs throughout the Gold Coast. We’ve also got a slew of winery wedding venues and rustic farms in the Gold Coast hinterland if that’s more your speed. Whatever your wedding style, there’s really a wedding venue for every personality type in this sunny region.
Our Venue Finders have visited the top Gold Coast wedding venues to bring you everything from the Gold Coast to the hinterland, down to Tweed Heads.
Getting married on the Gold Coast? Here are some of the highlights you can look forward to:
Fun in the sun has long been associated with the Gold Coast, where a stretch of 70 kilometres of pristine beaches draw visitors year round. The region is known for its pleasant weather (think 300 days of sunshine!), with May through November offering the best weather for outdoor weddings. January and February tend to be hot and humid, docking the most rainfall of the year. Subtropical weather patterns keep conditions generally pleasant throughout the year, so planning an alfresco wedding on the Gold Coast is generally pretty low-stress.
What are the popular wedding styles on the Gold Coast?A glitzy, glamorous wedding at a luxury hotel on the Surfers Paradise strip a la Old Hollywood style. Boho beach weddings at waterfront restaurants and venues along the Gold Coast. A classic, vintage wedding at a winery wedding venue in the Gold Coast hinterland. Modern weddings at urban industrial warehouse venues.
Are there any major events on the Gold Coast that we should consider when planning our wedding?October’s Gold Coast 600 race is one of the biggest events of the year on the Gold Coast, attracting many tourists to the area. If you’re planning an October wedding on the Gold Coast, it may be helpful to check with your hotel bookings manager to ensure that the wedding date you’ve chosen won’t result in higher hotel accommodation rates and traffic congestion, both of which could be a nuisance for your wedding guests. The Gold Coast is also a very popular destination for Australian tourism during school holidays (mid-November to early December) and during the local Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival (May).
Should we consider any wedding venue locations near the Gold Coast?If you’re looking to get off the beaten path for your Gold Coast wedding, we’d recommend heading either into the Gold Coast hinterland for winery wedding venues and private estates, or extending your search to include the far north coast of NSW and the Byron Bay region. A Brisbane wedding could also be a great option for you, especially if you’re looking for historic wedding venues or a space that has a more urban warehouse feel.
