Destination Wedding Packages: All-Inclusive Cairns & Palm Cove

Planning a destination wedding usually means juggling a dozen separate bookings, venue, celebrant, florist, photographer, hair and make-up, often with suppliers you’ve never met, in a location you’ve never visited. South Pacific Bridal’s all-inclusive destination wedding packages remove that juggling act entirely. Every element of your ceremony is bundled into one clear, upfront price, planned by a dedicated wedding planner who lives and works in Cairns and
Palm Cove and knows every venue, supplier and backdrop across the region.

Whether you’re drawn to the reef-and-rainforest backdrop of Palm Cove, the waterfront gardens of the Hilton Cairns, or an intimate beachfront ceremony further up the coast, our packages are built around the same principle: less stress for you, without sacrificing any of the polish.

Below, we’ve broken down exactly what’s included at each tier, so you can see what you’re getting before you ever pick up the phone.

Alamanda Chapel Packages

Alamanda Great Barrier Reef Chapel is Australia’s only purpose-built beachfront chapel, positioned at the peaceful southern end of Palm Cove, within Alamanda Palm Cove by Lancemore resort. Every package includes exclusive use of the chapel and grounds, a civil celebrant, professional hair and makeup, chapel styling, signing table, sound system and bridal bouquet, from there, the packages differ by reception format, and all can be customised to suit your vision and budget.

Package	What’s Included	Best For
Essential Alamanda	Ceremony only — exclusive use of the chapel and grounds, celebrant, chapel styling, signing table, bridal bouquet and buttonhole, hair and make-up	Couples who want a beautifully styled ceremony without a bundled reception.
Love & Lunch	Everything you need for your ceremony, plus a 10 am ceremony followed by a 3-course lunch by Nu Nu Restaurant, with beachfront tables, chairs and simple styling included.	With a group of 10–45 guests who want a relaxed daytime celebration with lunch included, at a lower price point than an evening reception.
Alamanda Romance	Everything you need for your ceremony, plus an afternoon ceremony and evening 3-course dinner reception by Nu Nu, with pre-dinner canapés, festoon lighting and beachfront table styling.	Couples who want a full evening celebration with dinner and styling bundled in, on shared restaurant seating.Groups of up to 45 people.
Alamanda Love Story	Everything you need for your afternoon ceremony plus exclusive sole-use of Nu Nu Restaurant for your reception (up to 120 guests), with pre-dinner canapés, 3-course dinner.	Couples who want a private, fully exclusive reception venue rather than shared restaurant seating. Groups of up to 120 people.

Hilton Chapel Packages

Hilton Blue Horizon Chapel offers waterfront gardens on Trinity Inlet in the heart of Cairns. As at Alamanda, every package includes exclusive use of the chapel, a civil celebrant, chapel styling, signing table and sound system, with reception options scaling by venue and guest capacity:

Package	What’s Included	Best For
Essential Hilton	Ceremony only — exclusive use of the chapel, celebrant, silk floral chapel styling, signing table, welcome sign, professional photography. Bouquet and hair and makeup.	Couples who want a beautifully styled ceremony without a bundled reception.
Hilton Signature	Everything you need for your chapel ceremony, plus an exclusive-use reception at the Signature Restaurant for 20–40 guests — 3-course alternate-drop menu, 4-hour drinks package, table styling, greenery wall backdrop, wedding cake.	Smaller groups wanting an elegant, exclusive restaurant reception with tropical garden views.
Trinity at Twilight	Everything you need for your chapel ceremony, plus a sunset cocktail-style reception at the Hilton Edge Bar for 20–60 guests — cocktail menu, 4-hour drinks package, cake served as dessert,	Couples wanting a relaxed, cocktail-style sunset reception with waterfront views, for a mid-size guest list.
Hilton Ballroom	Everything you need for your chapel ceremony, plus a 7-hour ballroom reception for 60–300 guests — buffet menu, 4-hour drinks package, styling, DJ, professional MC, three-tier wedding cake.	Larger weddings wanting a full-production reception with dancing, DJ and a formal seated or buffet-style meal.

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Choosing Your Destination Wedding Venue

South Pacific Bridal manages all-inclusive weddings across several of Far North Queensland’s most sought-after venues:

Alamanda Chapel: a beachfront ceremony at the quiet southern end of Palm Cove, with reception options ranging from an intimate lunch to a full evening celebration under the stars.
Hilton Chapel: waterfront gardens on Trinity Inlet in the heart of Cairns, with restaurant, cocktail-style and ballroom reception options for groups of 20 to 300.
Private beach-style weddings: for couples chasing an intimate, sand-and-ocean ceremony feel, away from the busier tourist stretches of Palm Cove and Trinity Beach.

Our all-inclusive packages bring your ceremony, styling and selected reception arrangements together, coordinated by one experienced team from your first enquiry to your final celebration.

Talk to our team for more details on our available packages and how we can tailor them for you!

Why Choose an All-Inclusive Destination Wedding Package?

One point of contact for your entire wedding day, rather than a dozen separate vendor relationships.
A fixed, transparent price agreed upfront, no surprise add-ons discovered a week before the ceremony.
Local expertise: our coordinators work these venues year-round and know exactly what each space needs to look its best, from tide times for beach ceremonies to the best light for reef-backdrop photography.
Flexibility to scale up or down, from an intimate ceremony for two to a 300-guest ballroom reception, without starting the planning process from scratch.
Trusted local suppliers: Rather than booking suppliers you’ve never met in a destination you may not have visited, you’ll benefit from our established network of Cairns wedding professionals. We work with some of the region’s best photographers, celebrants, florists, hair and make-up artists and other specialists, people who have proven their quality, professionalism and reliability over many years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's included in an all-inclusive destination wedding package?

At minimum, every SPB package includes exclusive use of your chosen ceremony venue, a dedicated wedding planner and coordinator, a civil celebrant, a signing table and chapel styling. Reception-inclusive packages add catering, drinks, table styling and, at some tiers, exclusive-use dining.

How much does a destination wedding package cost in Australia?

Costs vary depending on guest numbers, venue and package, from a ceremony-only booking through to a full exclusive-use reception for 100+ guests. For a detailed breakdown of package and inclusion costs in Cairns and Palm Cove, contact our team today.

Can packages be customised?

Yes, every package listed here is a starting point rather than a fixed menu. Couples regularly add options like live music, helicopter arrivals, extended photography coverage or a specific floral theme. Our team will talk you through what’s included as standard versus what’s available as an upgrade before you book.

What's the difference between the packages at each venue?

Both Alamanda and Hilton follow the same underlying structure: one ceremony-only package (Essential Alamanda / Essential Hilton), then reception-inclusive packages that scale by venue and guest capacity, from an intimate lunch or restaurant reception through to a full evening celebration for up to 300 guests.

Do inclusions differ between venues?

Yes, while the overall structure is similar, the specific reception venues, capacities and menus are unique to each location. Our team will walk you through the exact inclusions for your chosen venue before you book.

How far in advance should we book a destination wedding package?

We recommend booking at least 9–12 months ahead for peak season (April–October) to secure your preferred venue and date, though we do accommodate shorter-notice elopements when availability allows.