Adventure Awaits You With This Secluded Whitsundays Elopement Package
Barefoot vows in the smooth white sand, the ocean gleaming in every direction, and a softly rising hill covered with rainforest behind you. Sounds like the perfect dream, right?
At Elysian Retreat, this is not a daydream. This is just another day in paradise.
Surrounded by stunning natural surroundings and friendly hosts for couples preparing a private Whitsundays elopement, Elysian Retreat is a premium eco-friendly refuge.
What’s Included in our Whitsundays Elopement Package
The Whitsundays elopement package at Elysian Retreat wraps everything into one effortless experience:
Accommodation in an oceanfront villa
All meals and beverages (gourmet chef-prepared meals and excellent wines)
Use of the resort’s stunning grounds
A magnesium pool
Private ceremony location and setup
Optional experiences like couples’ spa treatments or reef tours
When you arrive, everything is ready, yet flexible enough to reflect your personal style and preferences.
If you’re looking for a celebrant for your island wedding, Elysian Retreat recommends Donna, The Sailing Celebrant, for island weddings.
Donna is a Whitsundays civil marriage celebrant, declaration commissioner, and one of the few female commercial skippers. Her ceremonies are romantic and suited to each couple's values, style, and relationship. Your wedding with Donna as your celebrant is going to be unforgettable
Photo by Summer Rain Photography
Photography can also be arranged with one of our recommended photographers, Summer Rain, who beautifully captures the magic of the island setting.
(Note: Both celebrant and photographer services are at an additional charge.)
Whitsundays elopement tip: Reach out to our team to customise your dream day.
Why Choose Elysian Retreat for Your Elopement?
Nestled in a peaceful cove on Long Island, Elysian Retreat is surrounded by pristine Great Barrier Reef seas under protection as a national park. Everything you've imagined for your special day will come true here.
An Island of Your Own
With only 10 villas on the ocean and a limit of twenty visitors, Elysian allows you to feel you are on your own private island. Wake up to views of the ocean from your own deck with no crowds or noise to ruin your day. Or go to sleep to the sound of songbirds and the water.
A small gathering gives you the freedom to select your guests and personalise every moment.
All 10 villas at the retreat that can accommodate up to twenty guests may be reserved for your intimate island wedding, perfect for couples who want a little more privacy.
Ceremony Locations with Breathtaking Views
What ceremony do you envision?
On the beach, with your toes in the sand and the turquoise sea behind you?
On a tropical lawn, surrounded by lush palms and frangipani trees?
On a wooden oceanfront yoga deck, with soft waves as your soundtrack and golden hour light as your spotlight?
Wherever you choose, the scenery ensures a wedding as natural and beautiful as your love.
Secluded Island Elopement vs. Traditional Wedding
Why choose a private island elopement over a traditional wedding? It comes down to freedom, intimacy, and ease.
There is no pressure to perform for a hundred or more people or to keep to a tight schedule at Elysian. Relax and let yourself be absorbed in the present moment. Cry. Laugh. Dance barefoot. Swim in your wedding dress. It’s all welcome here.
A big wedding often feels like a production. A secluded elopement is an experience, one that can include helicopter arrivals, reef snorkelling, sunset picnics, or champagne under the stars. Every moment becomes part of your love story.
It allows you to concentrate on what truly matters since it is less complicated, more significant, and less stressful.
A New Chapter in Your Love Story Starts Here 💍
Photo by Summer Rain Photography
Elopements taking place at Elysian Retreat are more than just ceremonies. This marks the beginning of an experience that is filled with romance, wonder, and peace.
From your helicopter or boat arrival to your first daybreak as newlyweds, your stay is going to be warm and magical.
If you feel that a wedding on a private island is more important than a celebration that is attended by a large crowd, then it is time to find out what the Heart of the Reef has in store for you.
Here’s to your unforgettable Whitsundays elopement and the start of something extraordinary.
Let’s discuss your elopement package today. Email us at stay@elysianretreat.com.au