Planning your wedding and feeling a little overwhelmed? Let’s make it easy. Think sun, salt-kissed air, mountaintop views, and champagne under palm trees. Yes, we’re talking about luxury resort weddings on the Sunshine Coast—Australia’s radiant answer to destination wedding dreams.
Whether you’re picturing barefoot vows on Noosa Beach, an elegant estate tucked into the Maleny hills, or a private island celebration fit for royalty (literally), this guide is your one-way ticket to “I do” in paradise.
Why the Sunshine Coast is a Total Vibe for Luxury Weddings
Let’s start here. The Sunshine Coast isn’t just beautiful—it’s ridiculously photogenic. We’re talking about golden beaches, rainforest backdrops, luxury resorts that serve cocktails with views, and sunsets that look like the sky’s blushing just for you.
It also gets you. Whether you’re eloping in secret or planning a grand soiree with 100 of your besties, the Coast has a venue and a vibe to match.
Beachfront Bliss: Say “I Do” with Toes in the Sand
If your Pinterest board is 90% ocean sunsets and champagne flutes on driftwood tables, welcome to your dream.
Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort
Set right on Hastings Street, this five-star resort blends French elegance with beachy ease. You’ll get a ceremony overlooking the water, impeccable service, and a post-wedding soak in your private spa suite. Très chic!
🔗 sofitelnoosapacificresort.com.au
Surfair Beach Hotel
This one is for the couple that wants barefoot elegance. You get a stunning beach ceremony spot with direct access, plus modern indoor/outdoor reception spaces that work rain or shine.
🔗 Surfair at Queensland Brides
Hinterland Hideaways: Elevated Romance in the Hills
Don’t sleep on the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Think: mountain breezes, birdsong, ancient fig trees, and moody misty mornings. The vibes? Straight out of a Jane Austen novel, with better wine.
Tiffany’s Maleny
Iconic, classic, dreamy. This is where lovers come for panoramic Glass House Mountain views and a chapel that looks like it belongs in a movie. Plus: those rolling green hills? Yeah, your photographer just fainted from joy.
🔗 tiffanysmaleny.com.au
Spicers Clovelly Estate
French romance meets Aussie charm. This boutique estate offers private gardens, award-winning food, and rooms so lovely your guests may never want to leave. It’s perfect for intimate, luxurious affairs.
🔗 spicersretreats.com
Private Island Vibes: For the “We Want to Be Extra” Couple
Makepeace Island
Yes, it’s a heart-shaped island. Yes, it’s owned by Sir Richard Branson. Yes, you can rent it for your wedding. Only accessible by boat or air, this tropical private paradise fits 22 guests and makes for one legendary weekend.
🔗 Makepeace Island Info
Top 5 Tips for Planning a Luxury Resort Wedding on the Sunshine Coast
- Choose the right season – Spring (Sep–Nov) and Autumn (Mar–May) have the best weather with fewer crowds.
- Book early – Top venues get snatched up like vegan cupcakes at a Byron Bay market.
- Think guest experience – Offer a list of accommodations (luxury to chill), plus activities like surfing, hiking, or spa days.
- Local vendors know best – Florists, planners, and caterers based here understand the weather, timing, and secret sunset spots.
- Get a killer photographer – This is where we come in…
Let’s Talk Photos: Your Day, Your Story, Your Happy Moments
Every moment you’ve imagined—your partner’s teary eyes at the altar, wind in your veil, that cheeky champagne spray on the dance floor—deserves to be frozen in time with soul and style. That’s exactly what I do.
As a destination wedding photographer passionate about telling real love stories in breathtaking places, I bring both experience and heart to your big day. Don’t believe me? Just take a peek at my latest wedding stories.
Explore my photography packages to find the perfect fit for your dream wedding, or reach out directly through my contact page—I’m here to help bring your vision to life (and capture it beautifully).
