Our guests were very close family and friends so
they were happy to travel for our big day. We gave
plenty of notice so they had time to save up money,
as the majority had to fly there. Everyone
commented on how beautiful the island was and
how much fun they had at the wedding. With a
destination wedding, it’s important to be organised
and know exactly what you want as it’s harder to
communicate due to distance.Fun on Fitzroy Island
ARIANA & BENJAMIN
Why Fitzroy Island Resort?
“Ben and I had one of our first dates on Fitzroy
Island and it’s also where we first said ‘I love you’,
so it holds special significance for us. We visit
there regularly because it’s so romantic and you
literally feel like you’re in paradise.”
Wedding Styling
“Soft and romantic with white and pastel-pink
hues and lots of candles.”
The Dress
“It’s a Peter Trends gown from Irene Costas
Divine Bridal. After a very long search I finally
found the perfect dress just two weeks out from
the wedding! It needed some alterations but the
store staff were very accommodating and had it
altered for me in record time.”
Best Photo Locations
“We had photographs taken on a quiet stretch
of beach and also nearby in the surrounding
rainforest. You pretty much can’t take a bad
photo anywhere on Fitzroy as the entire island
is beautiful.”
Special Memory
We really wanted an outdoor reception, so
Foxy’s Bar & Grill was perfect for us. I remember
watching the sun setting as I was sitting in Foxy’s
alfresco area surrounded by family and friends,
with a cocktail in hand and my husband by
my side.”
Advice to Brides
Don’t leave home without... your husband-to-be!
fitzroyisland.comSurrounded by 40 of their closest friends
and family members, this Cairns couple
became husband and wife at the beautiful
Fitzroy Island Resort on the 8th August 2015.Photos by Alison M Jones Photography, Cairns
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