Business Details
Your Dream Port Douglas Wedding - Beach, Chapel & Elopement Services
Port Douglas Weddings is the pioneering wedding planning business established in Port Douglas, dedicated to creating seamless and stress-free destination weddings and elopements. Our team combines decades of expertise in wedding coordination, photography, and videography, offering couples a passion-driven approach to crafting memorable ceremonies. Led by senior coordinator Shobha, we leverage extensive local knowledge and a network of trusted partners to deliver tailored experiences at iconic venues like St Mary's by the Sea chapel and beach locations. With a focus on personalisation, we provide all-inclusive packages that cater to intimate elopements and larger celebrations, ensuring every detail reflects the couple's vision.Our commitment to excellence extends to professional photography and videography services, utilising high-quality equipment to capture lasting memories. As a locally rooted business, we prioritise understanding each client's unique needs, offering flexible hours for ceremonies, and maintaining accessibility for consultations. Our reputation is built on consistent delivery of unforgettable weddings, supported by testimonials highlighting our reliability, attention to detail, and ability to transform dreams into reality.
Services
Beach Weddings
Chapel Ceremonies
Elopement Packages
Wedding Photography
Videography Services
Reception Planning
Photo Tours
Hair & Make-up
Transport Options
Accommodation Deals
Highlights and features
- We offer over 15 years of local wedding planning expertise in Port Douglas
- Our team provides end-to-end coordination from ceremony to reception
- We maintain exclusive partnerships with iconic venues like St Mary's by the Sea
- Our photographers have captured 200+ weddings across Tropical North Queensland
- We offer customisable packages for beach, chapel and elopement ceremonies
What people say
Made our day special
Perfect magical day
Seamless coordination
Breathtaking photography
Stress-free experience
Services
Beach Weddings
Host your dream beach wedding at Little Cove, Port Douglas' premier waterfront venue. Our packages include council permits, officiants, and guest seating for 12-20 people. We coordinate sound systems, floral arrangements, and photography to capture your special moments against the Coral Sea backdrop. All packages feature professional coordination and customisation options for your perfect day.
Chapel Ceremonies
Celebrate at St Mary's by the Sea, Port Douglas' historic 1880s chapel with ocean views. Our packages range from basic hire to premium all-inclusive options featuring rose petal showers and luxury transport. Each includes chapel coordinator support, sound system operation, and access to air-conditioned facilities with wheelchair accessibility available upon request.
Elopement Packages
Simplify your wedding plans with our elopement packages accommodating up to six guests. Choose beach or chapel locations with midweek availability, including officiants, photography, and accommodation deals at The Regal Port Douglas. Packages start from $2,290 and feature witnesses, sound equipment, and customisation options for your private celebration.
Wedding Photography
Capture every moment with our professional photography packages covering ceremonies, pre-wedding preparations, and reception events. Options range from $770 elopement coverage to $2,490 full-day packages with 500+ images. Our team uses professional equipment to document candid moments and formal portraits across tropical locations including cane fields and rainforest settings.
Videography Services
Preserve your wedding day memories with cinematic video coverage starting at $990. Our packages include single or dual camera operation, audio recording of vows and speeches, and highlight reels edited to your choice of music. Premium options offer reception coverage and multi-hour filming to document your complete celebration from preparations to first dance.
People
Shobha
Senior Wedding Coordinator
With nearly two decades of experience since 2005, Shobha leads wedding coordination at Port Douglas Weddings. She combines local expertise with resort industry experience to deliver seamless ceremonies, having officially taken ownership in 2022 while also becoming a certified celebrant.
Questions
Can I book St Mary's by the Sea chapel for my wedding?
Yes, we offer exclusive booking access to St Mary's by the Sea chapel with ceremony times available Fridays and Saturdays at 10am, 12pm, 2pm or 4pm.
What beach wedding venues do you offer?
We specialise in Little Cove beach weddings, offering permits and packages that include guest seating, sound systems, and professional coordination for oceanfront ceremonies.
Do you offer all-inclusive wedding packages?
Yes, we provide comprehensive packages from $690 to $7,390 that include venue hire, officiants, photography, floral arrangements, and transport options for both beach and chapel ceremonies.
Are elopement packages available with accommodation?
We offer elopement packages from $2,290 including accommodation at The Regal Port Douglas, with midweek availability and options for both beach and chapel ceremonies.
What photography services do you provide?
Our photography services range from $770 elopement coverage to $2,490 full-day packages capturing ceremonies, pre-wedding preparations, and receptions with 500+ high-resolution images.
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Reviews (2)
David Inches
Oct 27, 2021
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Absolute 5 stars for the team at PDW. The most beautiful day of our lives in the most memorable church. Thank you
Greg Williamson
Jun 01, 2021
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I would highly recommend Port Douglas Weddings. Very well organized and coordinated well with everyone involved. Thank you for making our day perfect.
