30+ wedding venues in Queensland to fall in love with

Rainforest? Tick. Soothing waterfalls and the ruins of a Spanish-style castle with a romantic backstory? Tick, tick, tick. For a memorable, intimate wedding with 15 guests or less, this is the place.

O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat, Gold Coast

If you want nature to be a big part of your big day, O'Reilly's has you covered. Say 'I do' in the mountains of the Gold Coast Hinterland, surrounded by World Heritage-listed rainforest in Lamington National Park, or tie the knot among the vines of their nearby winery. 

Pethers Rainforest Retreat, Gold Coast

Picture exchanging vows high in the trees enveloped by the ancient rainforest of the Scenic Rim, before retreating to Pethers’ restaurant where the menu is designed around the seasons to incorporate locally sourced produce. Better yet, it’s only a short stroll back to the property’s 10 private treehouses after a night of celebrations.

Keen to check out the area beforehand? Take off on a romantic couples getaway to the Scenic Rim with this 48-hour guide.

EcoStudio Fellini, Gold Coast

Offering fine food, wine and an idyllic setting in the foothills of Springbrook National Park, this Gold Coast oasis provides all the elements for one stylish celebration. Everywhere you look the scenery is beautiful, starting with the views from the open-air chapel and ending with the lush gardens visible from the floor-to-ceiling windows at your reception.

Explore more of the Gold Coast Hinterland with this ultimate guide.

Barefoot on the beach 

Novotel Sunshine Coast

Don’t just get married on the beach, have your reception under the stars and on the sand at Novotel Sunshine Coast Resort. There’s no need to move from ceremony to reception when you choose from any of their three lagoon-side beaches.

Ocean View Events by North Burleigh Surf Lifesaving Club, Gold Coast

A barefoot wedding at an iconic surf spot followed by a laidback but chic reception at the surfside venue is as quintessentially Gold Coast as it gets. Upstairs event space, Sandfire, offers sweeping ocean views from Miami to Burleigh Headland, catering to up to 100 guests (150 for standing functions).

Find out why the locals call this beach a favourite with this guide.

Riviera Yeppoon, Capricorn

Want to get hitched on the Southern Great Barrier Reef? Discover Capricorn Coast's newest event space, Riviera Yeppoon - a boutique venue where you can host the ceremony by the beach at Cooee Bay and then party into the wee hours at your reception right next door. 

The Surf Club Sunshine Beach, Sunshine Coast

Boasting million-dollar views without the hefty price tag, this beautifully refurbished beachside gem on the Sunshine Coast is a popular spot for surf-loving couples.

Just 20 minutes from Surfers Paradise, this charming, antique stone chapel is the perfect place for a romantic church wedding. Set on a private estate, the non-denominational chapel is surrounded by lush gardens, water features and a flowing creek.

St Mary’s By the Sea Chapel, Cairns & Great Barrier Reef

For a tropical wedding in a church setting, the non-denominational St Mary’s in Port Douglas is hard to beat. With the glass altar showcasing views of the Coral Sea, wooden pews and stained glass windows, this restored 140-year-old church is as pretty as a picture.

Island vibes

Pumpkin Island 

Planning a smaller wedding with your closest family and friends? This tiny eco-friendly atoll in the Southern Great Barrier Reef can be booked out for a wedding, providing the ultimate island paradise for your celebration. Discover how to enjoy one of the best islands on the Southern Great Barrier Reef all to yourself with this guide.

Whitehaven Beach, The Whitsundays

For elopements or tiny weddings of up to 10 people, Australia’s top beach is a stunning spot to say “I do” barefoot. And it's just an eight-minute chopper ride from Hamilton Island. Thinking bigger? You can charter the M.V. Reef Explorer catamaran for up to 70 guests through Hamilton Island Weddings.

Check out more wedding venues in the Whitsundays and start planning. 

Heron Island, Southern Great Barrier Reef

Come for your wedding, stay for your honeymoon. You won’t want to leave this coral cay paradise, and you’ll certainly never forget saying your vows on one of its pristine beaches with the Great Barrier Reef as your backdrop and the island’s wildlife as your guests (you can invite up to 80 of your own guests, too).

Overlooking the Brisbane River, this heritage-listed function venue boasts cathedral ceilings, grand Corinthian columns, five-star service and exquisite food. A wedding here will leave a lasting impression on guests - and the perfect beginning to your happily ever after.

Brisbane City Botanic Gardens

An oasis in the heart of Brisbane City, the city garden’s wedding lawn is the most popular spot for couples to formalise their love. With the skyscrapers in the background, the garden location has a real New York Central Park vibe.

Brisbane Powerhouse

The graffiti-clad walls of Brisbane Powerhouse on the edge of New Farm Park provide an industrial touch to your inner-city wedding - and countless photo opportunities. The rooftop terrace ups the wow factor with its sweeping river views.

This botanical haven – with one of the most photographed peach-coloured front doors on Instagram – doubles as a bespoke event space and wedding venue. Hidden in an industrial area at Mermaid Beach on the Gold Coast, you can hold your ceremony and reception at this hip warehouse space - with DIY hire and all-inclusive packages to suit your style and budget.

Lightspace, Brisbane

With its industrial décor, high ceilings and sleek fit-out, this converted warehouse in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley is an ideal venue for Pinterest-worthy nuptials with a difference. The Lightspace team can create custom ceremony and cocktail-style or sit-down receptions.

The Refinery, Brisbane

Voted one of Brisbane’s best wedding venues, The Refinery in Newstead boasts a spacious private garden and a chic warehouse space to host your wedding ceremony and reception at the one spot – ideal when you want to take away the hassle of wedding day travel, focus on fun, and have an unforgettable soiree. With polished concrete floors, minimalist décor and twinkling lights, you can make your mark with decorations and style the space for your perfect day. 

Country celebrations

Spicers Tamarind Retreat, Sunshine Coast

Astonish your guests at this intimate retreat and then whisk them away to an Asian-infused, fairy-lit feast. Set near Gardners Falls in the stunning rainforest of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Spicers Tamarind Retreat is a truly romantic destination on 18 beautiful acres. After the big day, relax and slip into your private cedar hot tub conveniently located on your balcony overlooking the hinterland.

 Spicers Hidden Vale, Brisbane

Set on 12,000 acres of true Queensland bush, this luxury Scenic Rim property has manicured laws, shady nooks, a dreamy barn and an acclaimed restaurant for the ultimate homestead wedding.

Gabbinbar Homestead, Queensland Country

For 148 years, the historic Gabbinbar Homestead in Toowoomba was a private residence used by the governors of Queensland as their summer resort. Now it's the setting for fairytale weddings, offering a magnificent estate for couples to use as their exclusive home for their day. Think total seclusion, immaculate gardens, and charming elegance.

Quirky weddings and one-of-a-kind spaces

Wham Bam Thank You Sam, Brisbane

Like Vegas, without the Elvis impersonator. Located in the Brisbane suburb of Windsor, Wham Bam Thank You Sam is for couples who want a fuss-free, small ceremony with up to 12 guests. Think elopements, micro weddings and mini celebrations full of love and unique flair, destined to make you feel special on your special day.

Jimbour House, Queensland Country

Built in 1876, Jimbour House near Dalby is one of Australia's most gracious historical homes and the perfect venue for a timeless wedding. But it's much more than that: with a jacaranda-lined country drive, aircraft hangar, beautiful courtyard, and a grand tree, there are countless unique spaces to play backdrop to your special day. 

QT Gold Coast

Contemporary with a nod to the city’s surf culture and a dash of signature QT eccentricity, designer hotel QT Gold Coast is a fun HQ for the modern, playful indoor or outdoor wedding. There are 11 venues to choose from, catering from 20 - 500 guests, and the hotel even offers 'Floor'd' - which gives you and your guests complete ownership of an entire floor at QT.

M.V. Catalina, Sunshine Coast

Why not take advantage of Noosa’s sub-tropical weather and celebrate the big day aboard the M.V Catalina, Noosa’s largest premium floating wedding venue. Exchange vows on the upper deck and then celebrate with loved ones while sipping cocktails and taking in a magical Noosa sunset.

Waiting for the big day to arrive? Check out what else Noosa has to offer.

Cloudland, Brisbane

For those who want less formality and more quirks on their big day, this Fortitude Valley hot spot ticks all the boxes with five function spaces, lush indoor gardens and a waterfall - plus guests also enjoy direct access to world-class public venues including Cloudland Garden, Valley Hops Rooftop, and Crystal Palais.

Bohemian couples

Maleny Manor, Sunshine Coast

From boho festival weddings to glamorous marquee soirees, this iconic wedding venue provides the perfect canvas to create the bespoke celebration of your dreams. The secluded estate at Maleny in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland boasts both hinterland and ocean views as well as top-notch service.

Riverwood Estate, Gold Coast

This boutique private property at the base of Tamborine Mountain in the Gold Coast Hinterland is an idyllic and tranquil spot for a boho-luxe wedding - complete with teepees to create whimsical settings for the free-spirited couple.

Nightfall, Gold Coast

Nightfall is well known for its eco-friendly glamping accommodation nestled at the edge of World Heritage Lamington National Park - but did you know it hosts intimate wedding ceremonies too? Perfect for loved-up couples who love the great outdoors, Nightfall is an unforgettable setting for micro-weddings of up to 10 guests - a fairytale forest setting to say your vows, celebrate, and spend the night glamping in a landscape that dates back some 180 million years.

Walkabout Creek, Brisbane

It doesn’t get much more romantic than celebrating your love surrounded by lush rainforest in a fairy-lit room with a fireplace. And you only need to venture 25 minutes from Brisbane CBD to find it.

Vineyard vows

Sirromet Winery, Brisbane

For a touch of Italy in Queensland, Sirromet Winery offers two romantic, purpose-designed locations for a ceremony, exclusive reception spaces, fine dining menus and award-winning wines - all wrapped in the rolling vines and country scenery of Mount Cotton, a short hop from Brisbane City. 

Flame Hill Vineyard, Sunshine Coast

Toast your special day 420m above sea level at Flame Hill Vineyard at Montville, on the Blackall Range. This Sunshine Coast winery produces 100% estate-grown wines and boasts an award-winning restaurant and luxury accommodation as well as country hospitality.

Ready to make a start on your honeymoon planning? Check out 11 of the most romantic getaways in Queensland.