Ipswich (Brisbane)

Make your elopement truly unforgettable by choosing Queens Park in Ipswich as your destination. With its enchanting gardens, historic architecture, and romantic ambiance, Queens Park offers a dreamy setting for your intimate ceremony. Start your forever in this hidden gem of Queensland, Australia, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Location highlights: Queens Park boasts stunning gardens filled with vibrant flowers, manicured lawns, and majestic trees. These natural elements create a captivating backdrop for your elopement ceremony, ensuring breathtaking photographs and a romantic atmosphere. Queens Park offers a serene and secluded environment, allowing you and your partner to exchange vows in privacy and intimacy. The park's tranquil atmosphere ensures that your elopement ceremony will be a deeply personal and meaningful experience.

Local features: Ipswich has a vibrant buzz about it, and Queens Park is its glorious heart - conveniently location right in the middle of everything making it simple and easy for you and your guests.

Important things to note:  This is a great option to consider if getting married in summer as there is ample shade.

Other locations to consider: If you're looking for other locations in Brisbane, closer to the city or the coast, check out our riverside, seaside and west end options.


Brisbane, West End

Our West End park location is centrally located for Brisbane locals - a lovely shady park with magnificent trees, right by the river.

Location Highlights: The majestic trees here make a glorious backdrop for your ceremony and your photos afterwards. They're also a blessing on a hot summer's day. The gently rustling leaves and soft sounds of the river create a peaceful escape from the nearby city - just right for tying the knot.

Local features: Being on the river is convenient for transport by ferry, and of course everyone loves getting married by the water. Additionally, West End offers easy access to nearby accommodations, restaurants, and transportation options, ensuring a smooth experience for you and your loved ones.

Important things to note: This is a long narrow park on the bend of the river. We usually use the central area for our ceremonies but if that's otherwise occupied, we can find a quieter location further down the park. Your celebrant will make sure you have the best spot possible.

Other places you might consider: In Brisbane alone we have a few other options to choose from, including seaside locations in Manly and Moreton Bay, and our popular New Farm park location.

All photos on this page feature real Just Married Weddings couples, shot at this location by Kaptivations Photography


Sunshine Coast Seaside (Coolum), QLD

The Sunshine Coast is one of the most popular places to get married in QLD - with the best beaches, forests, parks and sunshine. A Sunshine Coast wedding gives you the perfect elopement location and a huge variety of ways to celebrate while you're there. Make it a holiday, make it a party, or make it really low key. Make it whatever you want it to be.

Location Highlights: Who would have thought you could have peace and quiet and 180 degree ocean outlook on the sunshine coast - and still have it all to yourself! While there's no guarantees, this spot is special and usually pretty quiet! Magic. There's also shade here, and some protection from ocean breezes. Hard to find seaside options like this gem.

Local features: Coolum is one of Australia's favorite holiday destinations. With breathtaking landscapes you will agree the Sunshine Coast is perfect for an elopement or destination micro-wedding.

Important things to note:  An important thing to remember when you get married in QLD - the midday sun can be intense - If you are getting married in summer, consider having a morning or sunset ceremony time, the light will be much nicer for photos and you'll be more comfortable.

Other locations to consider:  Be sure to check out our other locations before picking your favorite. Nearby we have locations on the Gold Coast, three Brisbane locations and several down the NSW coast and across Australia.

All photos on this page feature real Just Married Weddings couples, shot at this location by Kaptivations Photography


Cairns, QLD

Run away to tropical north Queensland to really leave your wedding planning woes behind. It is impossible not to love the idea of a relaxed and intimate seaside ceremony with the sea breeze in your hair and a perfectly picturesque palm tree casting some shade over you and your beloved.

Location Highlights: This location is the absolute essence of a tropical paradise. The esplanade is nestled along the sparkling waters of Trinity Bay, showcasing breathtaking views of the Coral Sea. Say "I do" with the azure ocean as your backdrop, and the gentle sound of waves creating a serene atmosphere. The expansive stretch of ocean and the swaying palm trees add to the tropical charm, providing a stunning setting that embodies the essence of a beachside wedding.

Local features: 180 degree water views? Tick. Palm trees? Tick. Mangroves? Tick. Tropical elopement perfection? Tick. You just provide the love, Cairns provides the rest. We love everything about Cairns, and we have chosen our location so you can make the most of being in this fabulous town. Close enough to all the action to be a stroll from just the right bar or restaurant for your after celebrations, yet still capturing the natural laid back beachy vibe that makes this the perfect elopement destination.

Important things to note: Sunrise is magic here, if you want an early ceremony. Golden hour (just before dusk) is also fabulous.

Other places you might consider: Couples who are considering a Cairns elopement might also be interested in our Byron Bay elopement package, or check out Townsville for another tropical option.


Brisbane Riverside (New Farm) Park

New Farm Park is the perfect place to elope in Brisbane. With pretty gardens, river views and ample shade this Brisbane ceremony location is the perfect place for a relaxed and memorable ceremony.

Location Highlights: New Farm Park has a lot of variety, so you’ll have a great spot for your ceremony regardless of the season. Lush greenery, blooming gardens, and stunning riverfront views give you a wide variety of scenery for your photos afterwards.

Local features: Extend your celebrations to one of the many nearby restaurants, pubs and cafes, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Brisbane's popular New Farm precinct. New Farm is also a stones throw from the city and everything it has to offer.

Important things to note:  This isn't an actual farm - so if you're looking for furry animals or a tractor ride this might disappoint (it's just the name of a rather fancy, not at all rural, suburb).  On Saturdays this park is busiest in the afternoons, so we recommend early Saturday morning or another day of the week if you would like to have more space to yourselves.

Other places you might consider: Couples who may want to elope in Brisbane should also consider our seaside location, and also our Gold Coast, Scarborough and Byron Bay locations.

All photos on this page feature real Just Married Weddings couples, shot at this location by Kaptivations Photography


Brisbane Seaside Park

The Wynnam Foreshore is popular and picturesque. With ocean views, relaxed sea-side vibe and variety of local features with ceremony location is the perfect place for a relaxed and memorable ceremony. Your photos will be beautiful and you can celebrate afterwards in style- a more lux option than a Brisbane registry wedding.

Location highlights: This location has a lot of variety, so you’ll have a great spot for your ceremony regardless of the season and you’ll have a wide variety of scenery for your photos afterwards. The sea-side and leafy park feeling combine for the ultimate simple ceremony location. Sunsets are epic here, and in summer a later afternoon ceremony is perfect - there's something for everyone here.

Local features: Only 35 mins from the CBD and it will feel like you are miles away (in the best way). This is a quiet seaside suburb with beautiful views over Moreton Bay and the glasshouse mountains in the distance. Close to popular local restaurants and cafes, you will  find somewhere just right for your celebrations after your ceremony.

Important things to note: Even on the busiest day of the year we can find an area that will afford you the privacy you deserve for your ceremony. The sea-side is always at the mercy of the elements, but we make the most of a covered area in the park in the event of rain. Be sure to book a photographer - as this is a very photogenic location.

Other places you might consider: We have several other options in southern Queensland. You may wish to consider the Brisbane Riverside Park location, located in New Farm, our Scarborough location or a Gold Coast elopement.

All photos on this page feature real Just Married Weddings couples, shot at this location by Kaptivations Photography


Gold Coast, QLD

A Gold Coast wedding offers the perfect combination of romantic ceremony location and a place to celebrate afterwards. This location has it all - endless stunning white beaches and a sparkling turquoise sea.  No matter how you wish to celebrate your wedding you will find what you want on the Gold Coast of Queensland.

Location highlights: Our Gold Coast location is a stunning beach with beautiful clean white sand, great views and easy access perfect to provide a captivating and romantic atmosphere for your intimate wedding. You can even have your ceremony on a little patch of grass if you don't want sandy toes.  If it's super-hot on your day and shade is what you're after we can hold the ceremony in the nearby park.  And it's quiet here most of the year.

Local features: After your ceremony, treat yourselves and your guests to a culinary journey of delectable cuisine and indulge in world-class entertainment options that the Gold Coast is renowned for, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable experience for all. Extend your wedding celebrations by exploring the Gold Coast's many attractions, such as thrilling theme parks, breathtaking rainforest walks, and vibrant nightlife, creating unforgettable memories that will complement your special day.

Important things to note: Consider choosing an early morning or sunset start time for your Gold Coast wedding, as it can get hot on the sand in the middle of the day. Or brave it in the glorious QLD sun - it's a short ceremony, and you could always splash in the sea afterwards.

Accessibility: Level access from parking, suitable for wheelchairs users and people with limited mobility.

Other places you might consider: Couples who are considering a Gold Coast Wedding might also be interested in our Byron Bay location, or one of the amazing beach locations we love in Sydney, Melbourne or Perth.

All photos on this page feature real Just Married Weddings couples, shot at this location by Kaptivations Photography


Sunshine Coast Riverside (Noosa), QLD

The Sunshine Coast is one of the most popular places to get married in QLD - with the best beaches, forests, parks and sunshine. A Sunshine Coast wedding gives you the perfect elopement location and a huge variety of ways to celebrate while you're there. Make it a holiday, make it a party, or make it really low key. Make it whatever you want it to be.

Location Highlights: A photographer's dream, you will have so many great places to get some Insta-worthy images of your wedding day. There's the jetty, the cute little bridge covered in lovers' padlocks, and the little strip of sand along the shimmery blue river. This park is out of the hustle and bustle of Noosa's main town center. Chosen for its tranquility, shade and ease of access, this park suits couples wanting a really easy-going ceremony and a drama free day.

Local features: After your ceremony you can head to the center of Noosa for the vibrancy and party atmosphere offered by many great bars, restaurants and pubs. Or chill in a relaxed resort or Air BNB. Or just go to the beach for a swim. Noosa has it all.

Important things to note:  An important thing to remember when you get married in QLD - the midday sun can be intense - If you are getting married in summer, consider having a morning or sunset ceremony time, the light will be much nicer for photos and you'll be more comfortable.

Other locations to consider:  Be sure to check out our other locations before picking your favorite. We also have a seaside sunshine coast location nearby, in Coolum. Nearby we have locations on the Gold Coast, three Brisbane locations and several down the NSW coast and across Australia.

All photos on this page feature real Just Married Weddings couples, shot at this location by Kaptivations Photography


Moreton Bay, QLD

This Moreton Bay wedding location has incredible views. A micro-wedding in this beautiful and peaceful sea-side park will certainly make for great wedding day memories.

Location Highlights: With this location you will be able to enjoy a park ceremony right on the water with views across the bay. The sunsets here are incredible, so a twilight ceremony can be pure magic.

Local features: Lush green lawns, beautiful shady trees, tropical style palms, lovely little sandy beaches and views for miles. For a cute and romantic twist, you can visits the nearby Gollum Tree for some of your photos (Lord of the Wedding Rings). This spot its also close to a variety of great venues for receptions or more casual celebrations.

Important things to note: While a Moreton Bay wedding can be magical year-round, as with any sea-side ceremony location it can be subject to mother nature's whims. In peak summer we recommend early morning or late evening ceremonies.

Other places you might consider: There as so many great places to get married in Queensland. Our other Just Married Weddings ceremony locations in the area are: New Farm, Brisbane; Manly, Brisbane; Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.  Of course we also have options further south and across Australia.

All photos on this page feature real Just Married Weddings couples, shot at this location by Kaptivations Photography


Townsville, QLD

Townsville has to be one of the most relaxed and laid-back towns in Australia - making it perfect for an easy going and fuss free ceremony. The perfect place to run away to if you want to ditch tradition and pressures at home - and make it all about you.

Location highlights: Nestled in the heart of Townsville, Anzac Park offers a tranquil tropical oasis and serene atmosphere, perfect for an intimate little ceremony.   You will love the lush greenery, peaceful water features and beautifully landscaped gardens. From various vantage points within the park you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Ross River, Magnetic Island, and the Townsville cityscape, offering a picturesque backdrop for the start of your lives together - and some magical photos of your big day.

Local features: Townsville is adored by both locals and travelers for its warm and inviting atmosphere. Immerse yourself in breathtaking sunsets, powdery soft sands, and an array of incredible restaurants, all conveniently located within walking distance of your elopement location. Stay as long as you can and create unforgettable memories in this idyllic destination.

Important things to note:  In summer Townsville is hot and wet - we recommend keeping to the cooler months of the year if you have flexibility.

Accessibility: Level access from parking, suitable for wheelchairs users and people with limited mobility.

Other locations to  consider: For a magical Queensland elopement we have lots of other locations to choose from. In fact we have locations Australia-wide if you want to go somewhere different for your wedding.

All photos on this page feature real Just Married Weddings couples, shot at this location by Kaptivations Photography


Sunshine Coast Hinterland, Queensland

The Sunshine Coast is one of the most popular destination wedding locations in Australia -  A Sunshine Coast hinterland wedding is a unique and romantic way to get married in QLD in a gorgeous location without getting your feet all sandy and your hair all blown around. If the mountains are your happy place this location is for you.

Your ceremony will be held in the heavenly Lilyponds park, in Mapleton, a town at one end of the stunning Blackall Ranges. It's a cute little town, with amazing views and is very close to popular towns like Montville and Maleny. After your ceremony you can head off to one of the many local cafes or restaurants for a beautiful lunch or dinner.

Location Highlights: The Mapleton Lilyponds is renowned for its peaceful and serene atmosphere. Arriving here the soothing sounds of flowing water and birdsong will calm your wedding day jitters and let you settle into the chilled vibe to tie the knot. The mix of natural and landscaped gardens are perfect for wedding photos. And for many people it's just nice to get away from the busy coastal strip of the Sunshine Coast to say I do somewhere that feels more 'you'.

Local features: The hinterlands are characterized by rolling green hills, lush rainforests, and breathtaking mountain ranges, offering a serene and tranquil escape from the bustling coastal cities.  Make the most of your time here and explore charming towns and villages nestled within the hinterlands, such as Maleny and Montville, which are known for their arts and crafts, boutique shops, and delicious local produce.

Important things to note:  In summer holidays it's worth booking your accommodation and your celebration afterwards as far in advance as possible. This is a very popular area.

Other locations to consider:  Be sure to check out our other locations before picking your favourite. Nearby we have a beach location, locations on the Gold Coast, three Brisbane locations and several down the NSW coast and across Australia.