Exclusive Packages at Iconic Coastal Venues

Wedding Planner Cairns

Your Expert Cairns Wedding Planner & Package Specialist

Stop searching for a separate wedding planner in Cairns, you’ve found the all-in-one solution for your Far North Queensland celebration.

At South Pacific Bridal, we offer expertly planned, all-inclusive wedding packages. These are available at Cairns’ most popular chapel locations: the beautiful Alamanda Chapel in Palm Cove and the elegant Hilton Chapel in Cairns.

Our unique model means that when you choose one of our signature packages, you gain a dedicated, on-the-ground planning and coordination team. We handle all the logistics, vendor management, styling elements, and detailed run sheets from start to finish. This is the ultimate stress-free way to marry in a tropical paradise.

The South Pacific Bridal Difference: Planning Included

We are the exclusive specialists for our venue packages. We bring deep local knowledge and strong relationships with top Cairns vendors to your planning process. You get the benefits of a full-service wedding planner in Cairns without the hassle of building a team and budget from scratch.

Venue Expertise: Seamless coordination within the Alamanda and Hilton grounds.
All-Inclusive Ease: Packages cover venue hire, catering, celebrant, styling, and photography coordination.
Local Specialist: Deep understanding of the Palm Cove and Cairns wedding environment, ensuring a flawless tropical event.

Our Exclusive Cairns Wedding Planning Packages

Let us be your local and dedicated coordinator, ensuring a seamless and joyful wedding experience. Our packages are designed to cover all necessary aspects, from initial booking to the final moments of your reception.

The Alamanda Chapel Wedding Options

Nestled in picturesque Palm Cove, the Alamanda Chapel offers a breathtaking beachfront ceremony location. Our packages for this venue provide comprehensive planning support, detailed styling, and on-the-day coordination. Perfect for couples dreaming of a truly luxurious coastal retreat, all logistics are handled by our dedicated team.

The Hilton Chapel Wedding Options

The stunning Hilton Chapel offers a sophisticated, classic backdrop for your ceremony and reception in Cairns. Our inclusive packages here manage all vendor bookings and timelines, ensuring your day is meticulously planned and executed. We provide the full wedding planning service within the structure of a convenient, expertly designed package.

What Our Planning & Coordination Includes

Service Aspect	Our Role as Your Planner
Vendor Management	Liaising, booking, and managing all package-included suppliers (celebrants, photographers, catering, florists),, as well as any extras you add on.
Timeline Creation	Develop a detailed run sheet for your full wedding day.
Styling & Setup	Overseeing the setup of all included decorations and venue styling elements.
On-The-Day Coordination	Acting as the single point of contact on the wedding day to manage transitions and troubleshoot issues.

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Simplify your journey to “I Do” by choosing a specialised Cairns wedding planner that offers beautiful venues and comprehensive packages. Let us take the stress out of planning your celebration in Far North Queensland.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Your Cairns Wedding

What is the cost of hiring a wedding planner?

The cost of a wedding planner in tropical Far North Queensland varies widely based on the scope of work. Generally, prices in Australia range from:

Coordination Package (On-the-Day): Starting from $1,500 to $2,500. This is ideal if you’ve done most of the wedding planning but need wedding coordinators to handle final supplier liaising and run sheets on the wedding day.
Full Wedding & Event Management Services: Typically range from $4,000 up to 10-15% of your total budget. This covers everything from venue hunting and budget management to styling and vendor selection.

When you choose one of our exclusive Wedding packages for the Hilton Chapel or Alamanda Chapel in Palm Cove, we include wedding planning. This gives you a simple and cost-effective wedding experience.

Why should I choose a local wedding planner in Cairns for my wedding?

Choosing a local wedding planner in Cairns is crucial for a successful tropical wedding. A local wedding company or event coordinator provides:

Insider Venue Knowledge: They have established relationships with the best wedding venues, whether you dream of a grand beachfront chapel or a relaxed beach ceremony
Vendor Trust: Local planners, like South Pacific Bridal, have pre-vetted, reliable wedding vendors who understand the local climate and logistics, which is invaluable for destination couples.
Tropical Logistics Expertise: They know how to handle the unique challenges of the tropics, from humidity and seasonal weather contingency plans to coordinating transport to locations.

What is the typical wedding planning process in Cairns?

While our wedding packages simplify the process, a general timeline for wedding planning in Tropical Far North Queensland is 12–18 months:

18-12 Months: Discuss your budget and research venues (like our beautiful chapels or beach and garden locations). Send your “Save the Dates” once the venue is locked in.
12-6 Months: Liaise with your wedding planner to book suppliers. Finalise your guest list and send invitations.
3-1 Months: Confirm RSVPs and final numbers for catering and styling. Finalise seating plan. Discuss draft run sheet with your wedding planner.
Wedding Day: Your wedding coordinators take over to ensure a stress-free wedding experience, allowing you and your loved ones to enjoy every moment.

Is $5,000 enough for a wedding?

It is highly challenging, but possible, to host a complete wedding for $5,000. This budget only works if you plan a very small celebration. For example, a budget-focused micro wedding or an elopement without a formal reception.
For a $5,000 budget in Cairns, you must:

Prioritise: Allocate the majority of the budget to legal fees, a celebrant, and a short-hour photography package.
Go DIY: Opt for a simple beach ceremony location. You would need to handle all styling and catering yourself (a true DIY celebration).
Guest Count: Limit guests to immediate family (under 20 people).

For a traditional wedding with a reception, a $5,000 budget usually only pays for high-end full wedding and event management services or a detailed Coordination Package. It does not cover the entire event.

What is the 30/5 rule for weddings?

The 30/5 Rule is a time-management guide used by professional wedding coordinators. It helps make sure your wedding day goes smoothly and without stress.
It helps account for the inevitable delays and spontaneous moments that happen during a special event:

30 Minutes of Buffer: Add 30 minutes of extra time to major transitions or tasks, such as travelling between your beach ceremony and reception venue, vendor setup, or getting ready. This ensures small delays don’t throw off the entire schedule.
5 Minutes of Precision: Plan key, high-impact moments, like the processional, the ceremony start, or the first dance, to take exactly 5 minutes. This keeps the energy high and the schedule flowing, ensuring the important moments are not rushed but are efficiently managed by your event coordinator.