In the calm between two tropical cyclones, Port Douglas experienced a few days of blissful blue skies which provided Dave with the perfect weather to get down on one knee and pop the question to his beautiful girlfriend! The Picnic in Paradise proposal was supposed to take place in Little Cove, but due to concern regarding Cyclone Imogen we had to find an undercover alternative. Luckily, Niramaya Villa’s & Spa has a number of beautiful pergola’s smattered around the property which made for a beautifully private and intimate afternoon for this gorgeous couple. The beautiful moment was capt ..read more

Port Douglas boasts a number of incredible venue options for your special day, whether you’ve dreamed of a beach, garden, rainforest or a resort celebration. Throughout the ‘down season’ that was 2020, we tried to show you some of the more underrated locations in our tropical paradise. With the help of Floral Edge, Matthew Evans and Uptown Hire, we bring you the Resort Edit at Niramaya Resort and Spa. Niramaya Villa’s and Spa is nestled in lush tropical surrounds. Architecturally designed for all your senses, you will feel Niramaya's subtle energy and swim in its natural beauty. The fragrance ..read more

Port Douglas is one of the most popular wedding destinations in Australia, with a huge range of big and small venues to suit your dream wedding. Whether you love the reef or the rainforest, there are some great venues in the area, however, there are none quite like these brand new properties! Robs Beach Shack Absolute beachfront property on the world famous Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas. Stunning two bedroom beachfront cottage. Enjoy a truly unique, tropical experience sitting and watching the world pass by on Four Mile Beach from your front deck. Watch the kitesurfing and standup paddle board ..read more

Congratulations to Ben and Bianca! We are so glad to announce that the runner up winners are frontline workers Ben and Bianca from the Yarra Valley in Victoria! Ben is an Emergency Department Nurse and a Paramedic, and Bianca is an ED Nurse and an Intensive Care Nurse based in Melbourne. They have been working non-stop on the COVID-19 frontlines, while living with Ben’s parents due to their home build being postponed. This gorgeous couple met 7 years ago in a busy Emergency Department and started dating 3 years ago. In January, Ben planned a secret proposal at the beautiful Fitzroy Island whil ..read more

Congratulations to Jayde and Harri! We are so excited to announce that the winners of the Port Douglas 60k Wedding Giveaway are Jayde and Ariana (Harri) from Batemans Bay, New South Whales! Thank you so much to everyone who entered, each and every story touched our hearts and it was such a hard decision to make, we would give all of you your dream wedding for free if we could. In the end, there was an overwhelming vote by the judges for these two to win due to their resilience in the face of adversity, displays of heroism and selflessness, and their love for one another. These two were not onl ..read more

Have you been thinking about adding a bit of colour to your wedding day, but don’t know where to start? Here is some inspiration to get those creative juices flowing to make your special day pop! This gorgeous little set up boasts the perfect colour palette to compliment your rustic, chic farm style reception table. The peachy hues and deep purples contrast beautifully with the vintage wooden tables and surrounding greenery, and are accentuated by the dark plates, gold cutlery, crystal cut glasses, plum linen napkins and the understated festoon lights. The key to achieving this look is to Keep ..read more

Planning a wedding is not only expensive, but time consuming, stressful and sometimes overwhelming - leaving couples wondering if it’s worth it. It is also sometimes so hard to cut down the guests list that you end up celebrating with (and paying for) 150+ of your closest family and friends. While you may have considered eloping to the other side of the world, a lot of couples find it hard to forget tradition, so here’s your solution; a micro-wedding. Photo by Matthew Evans Photography What is a Micro Wedding? A Micro Wedding is a niche way of describing a small and intimate wedding, with no ..read more

Wow, what a year this month has been. I mean, really 2020? What happened to boujee parties in glittery dresses and lots of champagne? I for one thought that’s what the roaring 20’s were all about… I think an EOFY party is on the cards so we can have a 2020 do-over and just forget January-June ever happened. As Australians bunker down for the apocalypse (or hibernate for winter) everyone is struggling to find meaningful ways to fill their time. Here at Port Douglas Weddings & Hire, as we settle into the ‘work from home’ phase of our lives, we have been trying to find ways to fill the weddi ..read more

Real Wedding: Ben & Monika We bring you the first instalment of Real Weddings on our PDW&H Blog, featuring Ben & Monica’s beautiful September wedding. Living on the Mornington Peninsula, Ben & Monika planned their Port Douglas destination wedding from afar with the help of Vicki & her team. Videography by Threadless Films Preparations Monika and her bridesmaids spent their morning sipping on Espresso Martini’s and priming for the big day with DS Hair & Beauty. The Bride Tribe exchanged personalised gifts from The Daily Edited. Ben & his groomsmen spent the morning ..read more

We are very lucky to be living in Tropical North Queensland as we do not often face the horror and devastation brought on by drought and fire that so much of Australia is currently suffering from. Port Douglas Weddings & Hire have teamed up with the Planetkind Project in the hope that we may be able to assist the impacted communities with urgently needed funds and supplies. Below is a detailed list of the organisations seeking donations, as well as the best ways you can help communities and wildlife, or seek help for yourself. While we understand that this will not repair all the damage s ..read more