Getting Married in the Whitsundays: Your Airlie Beach Elopement

Dreaming of saying “I do” somewhere unforgettable?

With turquoise waters, tropical islands and some of Australia’s most spectacular scenery, the Whitsundays provide an incredible backdrop for an intimate wedding or elopement. Whether you’re planning a relaxed Airlie Beach ceremony, an intimate celebration overlooking the Coral Sea or a helicopter elopement on Whitehaven Beach, the Whitsundays offer plenty of ways to make your wedding day uniquely yours.

Elope in the Whitsundays

For couples looking for something intimate and memorable, a Whitsundays elopement can be as simple or as spectacular as you choose.
Imagine exchanging vows with just the two of you on a secluded beach, celebrating with a handful of your closest family and friends, or taking a helicopter flight over the Whitsunday Islands before landing on the famous white sands of Whitehaven Beach.
With the natural beauty of the Whitsundays surrounding you, you don’t need much else to create an incredible setting for your day.

A Whitehaven Beach Elopement

Few wedding locations are quite as iconic as Whitehaven Beach.
Couples can take to the skies from Airlie Beach and enjoy spectacular views across the Whitsunday Islands before arriving at Whitehaven Beach for an unforgettable ceremony and wedding photos.
The brilliant white silica sand, turquoise water and tropical island backdrop make it an incredible option for couples wanting a wedding experience that’s a little different from a traditional venue.

Beautiful Wedding Locations Around Airlie Beach

You don’t have to leave the mainland to find beautiful locations for your wedding day.
Airlie Beach and the surrounding Whitsunday Coast offer a variety of settings for ceremonies, receptions and intimate celebrations, from waterfront locations and tropical gardens to restaurants and venues overlooking the Coral Sea.

It also means your guests can turn your wedding into a Whitsundays getaway, with plenty to see and do before and after the big day.

Get Ready at Pinnacles Airlie Beach

Your wedding accommodation can become part of the experience too.
Our spacious, self-contained apartments at Pinnacles Airlie Beach provide plenty of room to get ready and enjoy those special moments before your ceremony.
With spacious living areas, private balconies and beautiful Whitsunday views, your apartment can also provide a stunning backdrop for photographs as you prepare for the day ahead.
And once the celebrations are over, you can return to your own private space, relax on the balcony and enjoy the view.

Turn Your Wedding Into a Whitsundays Escape 

One of the best parts about getting married in the Whitsundays is having one of Australia’s favourite holiday destinations right on your doorstep.
Stay a little longer for your honeymoon, spend a day exploring the Great Barrier Reef, cruise through the Whitsunday Islands, visit Whitehaven Beach or simply enjoy a few quiet days together in Airlie Beach.
For family and friends travelling for your wedding, it also gives them the perfect excuse to enjoy their own Whitsundays holiday.

Planning Your Whitsundays Wedding or Elopement?

From intimate Airlie Beach ceremonies to unforgettable Whitehaven Beach elopements, there are so many beautiful ways to celebrate your wedding in the Whitsundays.
Make Pinnacles Airlie Beach your base and enjoy spacious apartment accommodation, spectacular views and a convenient location just 300 metres from the heart of Airlie Beach.

Start planning your Whitsundays escape and book your accommodation direct with Pinnacles Airlie Beach.