Trying to find the ideal wedding reception venue can be a very difficult task, requiring all the planning, digging and perseverance of discovering a new kind of dinosaur bone. And like dinosaurs, the ideal wedding venue is a very rare, unique find.
The treasure-hunters at Easy Weddings love digging up a unique new find. Today we have been discovering exceptional venues on the Gold Coast for couples looking for a sunny wedding with a difference.
If you have been planning your Gold Coast wedding for a little while, you might feel that when it comes to reception venues you have seen it all before. Some wedding venues can feel a bit repetitive and might give you the impression that your wedding day there would be just one in a series of cookie-cutter celebrations that they turn out.
If you want a venue that stands out from the crowd, and that will allow you to craft your perfect, personal day, then check out this list below.
20 Unique Wedding Reception Venues on the Gold Coast
1 InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort
Even without 47 five-star Easy Weddings customer reviews backing them, it’s easy to see why InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is hailed as one of the most unique and sought-after wedding venues the Gold Coast has to offer.
This exceptional venue offers couples the complete wedding experience from start to finish. InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort has a number of ceremony areas, function spaces, and endless photography opportunities to choose from throughout the magical property.
And, with 243 guest accommodation rooms available on-site, InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort is the perfect setting for a destination wedding or a weekend wedding away with loved ones!
For more information, be sure to check out InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort’s Easy Weddings storefront. You won’t be disappointed.
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Sanctuary Cove, Queensland
- Set amidst lush tropical gardens
- Stunning one-acre Lagoon Beach Pool
- Award-winning glass facade Wedding Chapel onsite
- Five-star designed menus
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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2 Coolibah Downs Private Estate
Hailed as a five-star venue by their 34 Easy Weddings customer reviews, Coolibah Downs Private Estate is up there with the most sought-after unique wedding venues on the Gold Coast.
Set on 10 acres in Nerang, Queensland, this gorgeous venue features water fountains, an old style chapel for ceremonies, a permanent marquee for receptions, and plenty of photography opportunities throughout the property.
And, with a dedicated Wedding Coordinator in your corner, you can rest assured your day at Coolibah Downs Private Estate will be everything you dreamed of.
Click here to view their Easy Weddings storefront and photo gallery.
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QLD, Queensland
Nestled amid ten acres of lush greenery in the beautiful Gold Coast hinterland, Coolibah Downs Private Estate offers a magical setting for garden weddings. This sprawling estate has everything you need for an unforgettable wedding experience, including a charming stone chapel, multiple outdoor ceremony locations, a gorgeous open-air marquee, onsite accommodation & endless photo opportunities.
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40-180 Guests
3 Mantra on Salt Beach
Set on the Kingscliff coast, Mantra on Salt Beach could be everything you’ve been searching for in a wedding venue. This gorgeous venue is the perfect setting for a barefoot beach wedding – offering couples the chance to host their ceremony, photoshoot, pre-dinner drinks, and reception all within the one lush tropical venue.
Mantra on Salt Beach also offers the marrying couple complimentary wedding night accommodation, and special discounted accommodation rates for overnight guests.
For more information on this stunning Gold Coast venue, be sure to check out their Easy Weddings storefront here.
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Kingscliff, New South Wales
Located on the picturesque Kingscliff coastline, Mantra on Salt Beach offers the perfect backdrop for your wedding celebrations.
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40-200 Guests
4 Summergrove Estate
If you are in the market for a Gold Coast venue that will WOW guests and give them something something to talk about, Summer Grove Estate is the perfect choice. Rated five-stars by their Easy Weddings customers, this venue offers couples the ability to wed in total seclusion with their nearest and dearest in attendance.
Summergrove Estate features 73 acres of natural parkland, views to Mt Warning and the ocean, and endless photography opportunities throughout the property – simply a photographer’s dream come true!
And, with accommodation available on-site, you and your guests can simply roll into bed once the celebrations are said and done.
Check out their Easy Weddings storefront for further function information.
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Carool, New South Wales
Summergrove Estate is an idyllic multi-award-winning wedding venue set amongst 73 acres of lush Tweed Coast hinterland, NSW. It boasts breathtaking panoramic ocean and valley views, exclusive venue hire, romantic onsite villas, stunning indoor barn reception space and endless photo opportunities.
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20-170 Guests
View more WeddingVenues in Lismore5 Ecostudio Fellini
Nestled at the base of the Heritage Listed Springbrook National Park, EcoStudio Fellini is quickly becoming the choice de jour for elegant weddings set in the majestic Gold Coast hinterland.
Stunning five-acre grounds provide the idyllic backdrop with flourishing gardens to capture a subtle European influence amid the tranquillity of this unspoiled paradise. A lily pond complete with a sunken wooden boat is located near the rustic footbridge which is lined with flowers, creating an elegant entrance for any bride. EcoStudio Fellini is the ideal location for entertaining guests and a perfect environment to enjoy a sumptuous menu with cuisine choices from their extensive gourmet menu.
6 Links Hope Island
It’s clear to see why Links Hope Island is up there with the most sought-after wedding venues the Gold Coast has to offer. This truly magnificent venue is renowned for their romantic charm, excellent cuisine, and endless photography opportunities throughout the property.
Whatever you envision for your special day, the dedicated team behind Links Hope Island will ensure it is everything you hoped and dreamed for.
Click here to find out more about Links Hope Island.
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Hope Island, Queensland
Links Hope Island is a picturesque golf club wedding venue nestled on Queensland's gorgeous Hope Island. It boasts beautiful lakeside ceremony settings, luxury indoor reception rooms, remarkable Venetian architecture, and a magnificent Mediterranean-style clubhouse exterior. You can expect dedicated, personalised service, expertly-designed packages, world-class cuisines, and exquisite photo ops!
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40-177 Guests
7 Mercure Gold Coast
Located just 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise your dream wedding location is tucked amongst the lush green surrounds of Palm Meadows Golf Course. The Mercure can cater for a range of wedding styles whether it be an intimate soiree or a grand celebration. There is a variety of celebration spaces to choose from, but our personal favourite is the tipi marquees, adding a whimsical touch of glamping to your whole day.
Their dedicated wedding planner will ensure your experience is an enjoyable journey with high attention to detail from all staff amongst a tranquil environment. Along with their exquisite food and beverage options you can just relax and enjoy every moment of an unforgettable day.
8 Vibe Hotel Gold Coast
If you are hoping to wed by the water, Vibe Hotel Gold Coast is the perfect venue. Set by the Nerang River in the heart of iconic Surfers Paradise, Vibe Hotel Gold Coast offers couples the complete wedding experience from start to finish. And, with accommodation available on-site, this venue is perfect for destination weddings or weekend weddings away with loved ones.
For more information, be sure to check out Vibe Hotel Gold Coast at their Easy Weddings storefront. See more here.
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Surfers Paradise, Queensland
With its location by the Nerang River, in the heart of beautiful Surfers Paradise, Vibe Hotel Gold Coast is a perfect venue for your wedding.
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30-300 Guests
View more WeddingVenues in Gold Coast9 Peppers Soul
Peppers Soul is up there with the most popular unique wedding venues on the Gold Coast. Rated five-stars by their Easy Weddings customers, this luxurious venue features elegant decor, magnificent views of the coastline, and endless backdrops for wedding photography.
Peppers Soul has something for weddings of all shapes and sizes, and even offers accommodation on-site for those hosting a destination wedding.
If you are in the market for something truly special, we cannot recommend Peppers Soul enough. But don’t just take our word for it – check out their photo gallery and see for yourself why so many newlyweds chose to wed at this spectacular 77-levels venue.
10 Ramada Hotel Hope Harbour
Backed by the internationally renowned Ramada Hotel group, this beautiful spot is perfect for hosting your individual love story and celebration. Overlooking the marina and waterways, this magnificent event centre is finished in elegant and contemporary style. If in your imagination your wedding venue looks and feels like the glowing shores of Monaco, then you must inspect Hope Harbour, where champagne and canapes on the boardwalk under the setting sun is an everyday occurrence. With accommodation for all of your guests, nothing has been overlooked here.
11 The Island
This venue sounds mysterious and exclusive, like a hidden sanctuary of wonder just waiting for you to find. Opulent and unforgettable, this is a glamorous and magical place for the wedding celebration of your dreams. This is a stunningly decorated and furnished venue, with reception spaces across multiple levels and brought to you with mouth-watering catering, premium beverages, and exceptional service. For celebrations, both grand and intimate, everything is here for you at The Island.
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Surfers Paradise, Queensland
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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60-250 Guests
12 Crystal Blue Yacht Charters
There are weddings with a difference, and then on the next level, there is Crystal Blue. If your fantasy wedding is on a luxurious private yacht, surrounded by sparkling blue ocean and your closest family and friends, then this is the reception venue for you. Take one look at the jaw-dropping photo gallery and you will be captivated, just like falling in love at first sight. Reviewed by discerning customers as the Number 1 luxury charter operator on the Gold Coast, this is truly where dream days are made.
13 Space10 Palm Beach
For couples who want to create their idyllic day from scratch, you can’t go past Space10. A graceful old community hall that has been completely reborn, this unique space is ready to be transformed into any theme you desire. This is a crisp white space with personality and charm of its own but will evolve seamlessly with whatever design touches and details you want to bring to it. And it is all managed by a wonderful team of event planners who can guide you to the best vendors for everything.
14 SeaWorld Resort & Village Roadshow Theme Parks
If you really want something out of the box, or something out of a movie set, then one of these two venues could be for you. Managed by the same dedicated team, you can choose either SeaWorld for photo opportunities with dolphins and other friendly marine life, or Movie World for a true touch of Hollywood. Both boast world-class dining spaces complemented by service and cuisine that will wow your guests. The views and photo opportunities are endless and your wedding will be anything but mundane.
And if your dream unique wedding is as high-end as they come, you must consider having a one in a lifetime celebration at Palazzo Versace. Where grand opulent weddings are brought very vividly to life and no expense is spared on the luxury and the details big and small. When money is no object, this might be the venue for you.
So there you have it – you are now equipped with the list of the most unique wedding venues the Gold Coast has to offer. Happy planning!
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