The Hilton Blue Horizon Chapel is a purpose built exclusive wedding chapel situated on the stunning foreshore of the Cairns inlet in the grounds of the acclaimed Hilton Hotel Cairns. This is a state of the art wedding chapel featuring all glass walls with a canopy of sails suggesting a vista similar to a grand sailing ship. The entire chapel is set in a reflecting pond which the couple will overlook from the alter. This pond then flows into a waterfall which cascades into a further pond completing the spectacular vista.

The chapel is approximately 60 square meters in size. The Chapel is fully air conditioned for guests comfort. There is individual seating for 34 guests with additional standing room for another 6 guests only internally. There is however additional standing room outside the chapel, with speakers to enable those guests to hear the ceremony and of course they can watch the ceremony by standing at the edge of the water feature and looking back into the Chapel through the glass windows. There is ample room for up to 100 guests standing outside the chapel.

Nestled in the heart of Cairns, the recently refurbished 264-room Hilton Cairns is the perfect base from which to explore the world's most diversely beautiful tropical region. Experience the magical underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef and the fascinating Daintree World Heritage Rainforest. Situated at the beginning of Cairns' scenic boardwalk, close to the shopping, tourist and business districts, Hilton Cairns is only 10 minutes from Cairns International Airport.

Among its many attractions, the hotel features Breezes Restaurant with its panoramic water views, the Mondo CafeBar and Grill, directly on the Cairns waterfront, and 6 Degrees Bar & Lounge, located in the hotel lobby, open daily from 10am till late offering fresh coffee, light snacks and a range of specialty cocktails, located in the hotel lobby. Enjoy the heated 50-metre outdoor swimming pool and health club complete with, gym and plunge pool. After a day's exploration of the Tropical North, Hilton Cairns is the ideal retreat.

The hotel offers absolute water front suites. And is situated in the centre of Cairns.

The Hilton Hotel Cairns have a vast array of function locations to cater for your special day. Inquiries should be made to Ms Sari Fink Functions Coordinator, Hilton Hotel Cairns.

What are the ceremony commencement times?
9:00am, 12noon, 3:00pm, and 6:00pm. Also 4:30pm Saturday and Sunday only.

What is the Chapel capacity?
There is individual seating for 42 guests. However using a stand seat configuration approximately 85 guests can be catered for internally. Utilising the external features (see above) the number of guests is virtually unlimited.

What sound facilities are available?
There is a CD sound system inside the Chapel. There is also a cordless microphone and a portable keyboard / organ.

Is the chapel air-conditioned?
Yes. The Hilton Blue Horizon Chapel is fully air conditioned.

Are there toilets?
Yes. There are male and female toilets inside the Hotel itself.

How do I make an Accommodation or Function Booking?
Accommodation and functions are to be booked direct with the Hilton Hotel.

Booking Fee: A $300 non refundable booking fee is required upon confirmation of your booking. Then 50% of total price is to be paid 120 days prior to the wedding ceremony. Balance to be paid 40 days prior to wedding.

Cancellation Policy: Applicable in the following circumstances, and includes all booked optional extras.

• Cancellation fee of 20% of entire wedding costs will be charged if wedding is cancelled 71-90 days prior to wedding.
• Cancellation fee of 50% of entire wedding costs will be charged if wedding is cancelled 41-70 days prior to wedding.
• Cancellation fee of 100% of entire wedding costs will be charged if wedding is cancelled 1-40 days prior to wedding.
• Cancellation fee of 100% of entire wedding costs will be charged if wedding is cancelled on the day or parties no-show.

2008 HILTON SPECIAL - For couples living in the Cairns region only, who choose the Esplanade wedding package South Pacific Bridal will include a very special photo package to the value of $1100, for all weddings that are booked during 2008, for weddings that will take place up until June 30th 2009, this great photo package will be a 2 hour digital photo shoot, minimum 80 images on DVD disk and JPG format with 2 copies of DVD disk.