As you step from your dinghy into the blissful seclusion of Wilson Island, you can’t imagine a more divine destination for your wedding.
Just 40 minutes from Heron Island, this tiny coral cay right on the Great Barrier Reef offers designer-inspired tented accommodation for just six couples, each with a magnificent private ocean view.
Days are filled snorkelling and exploring the island, or just lazing in a hammock. As the sun melts into the horizon, your hosts drop by with a bottle of bubbly and canapés, followed by a resplendent gourmet feast. At Wilson, you and your guests are treated like barefoot royalty.
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.
Wilson Island offers a variety of reception options both indoor and outdoor
Your Voyages Wedding Coordinator will ensure that you and your guests leave Wilson Island with lifelong memories of your special day.
Exclusively Yours
How do you go about reserving the entire resort, just for your wedding?
Wilson Island is for exclusive use for you and your guests. Take advantage of the intimate setting and flawless service to provide your wedding guests with a truly breathtaking experience to reflect 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 buttonhole
- Wedding cake for two
- A bottle of Champagne
Accommodation rates available on request at the time of booking.
Vow Renewal
- Celebrant Fees, transfers and accommodation
- Bride’s bouquet and groom’s buttonhole
- A bottle of sparkling wine
- 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 Wilson Island. The Wedding Coordinator will contact you for the finer details and arrangements regarding the ceremony and your special day.
Wilson Island Accommodation
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Photography packages
- Videographer
- Bride’s hair and make-up
- Signature spa treatment on Heron Island
- Wedding cake (if required for more than two people)
- Rose Petals
- Intimate dinner for two
All optional extras can be arranged by Wilson Island and prices are quoted at time of enquiry.
LOCATION & GETTING THERE
Your Location
Wilson Island is the perfect setting for a wedding celebration of just two, or up to 12 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 Wilson 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 different beaches located around Wilson Island. Alternatively, if you prefer a garden wedding with an ocean view, then the Longhouse is a perfect location for your special moment.
Getting There
Wilson Island is located just north of the Tropic of Capricorn, approximately 72 kilometres north east off the coast of Gladstone and 15 kilometres from nearby Heron Island. Regular flights are available from all Australian capital cities to Gladstone with Qantas. From here you can transfer to Heron Island by launch or by scenic helicopter flight. Return transfers from Heron to Wilson are included in your accommodation tariff. Transfers from Gladstone to Heron Island are additional and not included.