Lizard Island Weddings
Surrounded by 24 powdery white beaches and 1,000 hectares of National Park, Voyages Lizard Island is the ultimate wedding destination.
Consistently rated as one of the top ten resorts in the world, you and your guests will want for nothing in this isolated paradise on the Great Barrier Reef. Here, you can create the wedding of your dreams, limited only by your imagination.
As you arrive at a private beach by motorised dinghy, your guests welcome you ashore while sipping exotic delights. Billowing white marquis adorn the beach, ready for a wondrous wedding celebration. The sun sets as the sounds of laughter and chatter dance across a glassy ocean. In case there’s any doubt, you’re in heaven.
YOUR CEREMONY
Your Celebrant
Once you have confirmed your wedding date with the Wedding Coordinator, they will then confirm a marriage celebrant who will conduct the ceremony. You are of course able to choose your own celebrant, should you wish to do so. The marriage celebrant will discuss with you the legal procedures, as well as the ceremony content.
Legal Requirements
To marry in Australia you must be 18 years of age or over.
Documents required consist of:- Birth Certificate
- Valid 10 year passport
- If divorced – Decree Absolute
- If widowed – Death Certificate of former spouse and previous Marriage Certificate
- If your name has changed by deed poll – legal proof
- Notice of Intended Marriage – available from Australian Embassy in your country
Originals of all documents including Notice of Intended Marriage are required at the resort before the ceremony.
Flowers
A wedding bouquet for the bride and a button hole for the groom are included in your wedding package. Additional flowers can be arranged for your ceremony or reception.
YOUR CELEBRATION
Wedding Cake
A wedding cake for the bride and groom is included in the wedding package. At an additional cost, their chef can coordinate a larger cake to cater for your needs.
Cake options are available upon request.
Your Reception
Your Voyages Wedding Coordinator can tailor a reception to suit the size and style of your wedding.
Lizard Island offers a variety of reception options both indoor and outdoor
Your Voyages Wedding Coordinator will ensure that you and your guests leave Lizard Island with lifelong memories of your special day.
Exclusively Yours
How do you go about reserving the entire resort, just for your wedding?
Lizard Island is for exclusive use for you and your guests. Take advantage of the intimate setting and fl awless service to provide your wedding guests with a truly breathtaking experience to refl ect upon for years to come.
WEDDING PACKAGES
Romantic Wedding Package- Celebrant fees, transfers and accommodation
- Marriage licence and certificate
- Service of a Wedding Coordinator
- Bride’s bouquet and groom’s button hole
- Wedding cake for two
- Rose Petals
- A bottle of Champagne
- Private dinner on beach or gazebo
Accommodation rates available on request at the time of booking.
- Celebrant fees, transfers and accommodation
- Marriage licence and certificate
- One hour couples spa treatment for two
- Wine and cheese cruise
- Bride’s bouquet and groom’s button hole
- Wedding cake for two
- Service of a Wedding Coordinator
- Private dinner on beach or gazebo
- In room floral arrangement
- Bottle of Champagne
Accommodation rates available on request at the time of booking.
- Celebrant Fees, transfers and accommodation
- Bride’s bouquet and groom’s button hole
- A bottle of Champagne
- Coordinator fee
* Conditions apply. All prices are in Australian Dollars and are inclusive of 10% GST.
Once the accommodation and wedding package have been booked, your details will be forwarded to the Wedding Coordinator at Lizard Island. The Wedding Coordinator will contact you for the finer details and arrangements regarding the ceremony and your special day.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS- Photography packages
- Videographer
- Live musician
- Bride’s hair and make-up
- Signature spa treatment
- Private beach picnic
- Wedding cake (if required for more than two people)
- Rose Petals
- Intimate dinner for two
All optional extras can be arranged by Lizard Island and prices are quoted at time of enquiry.
LOCATION & GETTING THERE
Your Location
Lizard Island is the perfect setting for a wedding celebration of just two, or up to 80 guests. No matter what the size is of your celebration, you will be offered personal service and attention to detail.
Where Do We Hold Our Ceremony?
Upon arrival at Lizard Island the resort wedding coordinator will show you the different sites for you to choose your ceremony location. For a unique ceremony experience, you can exchange your vows on a number of different beaches located around Lizard Island. Alternatively, if you prefer a garden wedding with an ocean view, then the resort is a perfect location for your special moment.
Getting There
Voyages Lizard Island is located 240km north of Cairns and 27km off the coast of North Queensland. To get to Lizard Island regular fl ights are available to Cairns from all Australian Capital cities with Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin Blue. From Cairns Airport you will then need to take a short 60 minute Hinterland fl ight transfer to Lizard Island. Alternatively; if you prefer a private charter this can also be arranged. Also see our Queensland islands wedding page
