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Links to help you plan your wedding

I can also provide a wedding planning checklist for you, so that no detail will be overlooked in the planning of your wedding. It helps take the stress out of all that needs to be done to make your day everything that you have dreamed of.

Accommodation

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The Reef House, Arcadia

Enjoy a secluded ceremony setting with a view of Alma Bay beach. This unique property is in very high demand, so book early to secure your dates. The Reef Shack does allow wedding parties to take place at the accommodation. The incredible view from the picturesque back deck make this an ideal venue for a private ceremony and reception.

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Compass Property

Located in Horseshoe Bay and experts in Magnetic Island accommodation for over 15 years, Compass Property have a variety of properties to choose from to suit your style and budget.

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Amaroo on Mandalay Resort

From garden weddings in the lovely gazebo, to receptions large or small, in a fabulous reception room under the chandeliers, poolside for adults only, or on the balcony. At Amaroo your accommodation and dining options are all very reasonably priced. This venue is set in the foothills of Nelly Bay and feels private and secluded, with tropical gardens and a large olympic pool.

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Dacha on Maggie

Architectural design and décor is complemented with well-thought touches in every room including sweeping ocean and rolling mountain views. Sleeps up to 18 people. Includes large outoor area.

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Best Of Magnetic

Looking for a luxury stay on Magnetic Island? Here the options are endless, from large holiday houses to ocean view apartments. All the best private stay places, with a wide range to choose from, easily booked online. Parties aren't allowed, but they do offer ideal accommodation options for families and couples.

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Peppers Blue On Blue

A perfect oceanfront resort venue with a gifted French chef, extensive deck and large inside restaurant area or take a private function room with comfortable air conditioning. Capacity for large and small wedding receptions, plus  professional service to make your wedding day perfect.

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Wedding Venues & Dining

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Amaroo on Mandalay Resort

Amaroo has the best reception room on Magnetic Island, with a large dance floor, stage area for the band, big round tables inside a lovely air conditioned reception room that adjoins the bar area and balcony overlooking the pool. You may choose to have your ceremony in the garden here too. Any size wedding can be accommodated -large or small - medium sized on the balcony is ideal. Plenty of simple studios for your guests accommodation and a large magnesium pool for relaxing in before or after your special day.

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Arcadia Surf Lifesaving Club

Alma Bay Beach is home to the famous Arcadia Surf Lifesaving Club and being right on the beachfront makes an ideal setting for a ceremony and wedding reception that is truly island style. Hold your ceremony on the small terrace or down on the sand, this lovely location has become quite popular for bigger weddings. Catering must be brought in privately and a decorator will make your setting perfect here.

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Restaurant Elsie Picnic Bay

Quality and style in a relaxed setting at Restaurant Elsie, a little boutique place in Picnic Bay's Salt Arcade, with the most incredible food offerings around. 

This venue is perfect for a smaller group looking for an intimate setting. There is also the option to get catering from here, anything from a tray of sandwiches to a stack of jam filled donuts. Directly across the arcade is Picnic Bay Brewery and both can team up for a bigger wedding reception.

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Magnetic Island Country Club

Magnetic Island Country Club at the golf course makes an ideal setting in Picnic Bay for large private wedding receptions with the sprawling greens of the golf course as your background. A great place to come and party after a Picnic Bay beach ceremony, with reasonable bar prices. You must provide your own catering here with a kitchen provided and a  large function room which includes a small stage for a band. The open space is al fresco style with large windows and suits winter weddings with fans only.

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Peppers Blue On Blue

Peppers boasts an oceanfront location in Nelly Bay right next to the ferry terminal. The Boardwalk Deck has just been rebuilt to provide a safe and sunny ceremony spot for large winter wedings. There is also a fantastic poolside spot for small weddings. You can be sure the wedding co-ordinator here will have all your needs taken care of. With one of the island's best chef's and all your accommodation needs in the one location, Peppers is a top choice.

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Water Garden Oasis at the

Picnic Bay Hotel

Tropical elegance in tranquil surroundings at Picnic Bay Hotel. Fully enclosed, lush tropical gardens for your exclusive use. Opening onto the esplanade of Picnic Bay beach with easy access to the jetty, foreshore and bus stop. The private garden oasis is a large space with indoor area for dancing and/or dining depending on your wedding size. A wedding co-ordinator will be available to you to plan your perfect reception. This location can handle parties late into the evening and a private band.

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Wedding cakes & catering

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Sweeter Than Sugar

Sweeter than Sugar award winner Maree has a flair for beautiful cakes, cupcakes and cookies, for all occasions. Visit her website for inspiration and get in touch fast, as Maree is very popular in Townsville for her incredible sweet offerings.

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Caterering to all tastes

From tempting and delicate, to hearty and homestyle, Magnetic Island has a range of caterers for you to choose from. Simply contact me for more information.

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Caterering to all tastes

From tempting and delicate, to hearty and homestyle, Magnetic Island has a range of caterers for you to choose from. Simply contact me for more information.

Wedding hair & beauty

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Bliss Makeup & Hair

Georgia is a talented and reliable makeup artist and hairstylist who is able to travel to Magnetic Island on Thursdays.

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Beccy Jean Makeup Artist

A very talented makeup artist who travels regularly to Magnetic Island for wedding makeup so that you can look your best on the day.

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Allison Fairhurst Hair

Have your hairstyles done at your accommodation by Allison so that you can have a fun and relaxed prep time on your wedding day.

Wedding florists & party hire

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MI Blooms

Danica will entice you with beautiful, handmade statement pieces that you will treasure.

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Eco Confetti

Special handcrafted confetti made from nature, and environmentally friendly!

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The Hive - Handmade on Magnetic Island

Handcrafted natural bath and body products, gifts, soaps, lotions and greeting cards. The perfect choice for wedding keepstakes, guest treats, and invitations.

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Away With Flowers

Desley does a superb job with every floral arrangement and her prices are super reasonable.

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Magnetic Island Party Hire

Hire of chairs, aisle carpet, signing table, bamboo gazebo, eskies and party glassware, tableware, bamboo tripods, Balinese flags, etc. at reasonable prices.

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Malpara Florist

As a leading florist in Townsville, George and Anna have been experts in floral arrangements for over 30 years.

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Tropic Picnics

For a stylish set up on the grass, ask the experts to create your casual relaxed wedding reception with some beautiful touches and optional extras.

Wedding photographers

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Magnetic Island Photos

Kobie takes extra care to provide video and photography that captures your special day in all it's colourful glory.​

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Magnetic Photography

Beat Lehmann relocated to Magnetic Island 20 years ago and has been taking photos of the nature and wildlife ever since. Now he does weddings too!

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Matt Whitton Video & Photography

Unique and quirky, this experienced videographer and photographer will capture your island wedding from every angle including drone shots if requested.​

Wedding transport

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MI Ride Bus Charters

Tim will make sure you get to the wedding on time, and look after your transport needs with a sense of style and fun. His 4WD buses can take you and your guests from Horseshoe Bay and Arthur Bay, to West Point beach, and everywhere in between.

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MI Rentals & Jeeps

For island transport in all shapes and sizes. Just order the cars you want for your time on Magnetic Island. Janie at MI Rentals can offer you anything from standard sedans to fun jeeps for your adventure while you enjoy your stay discovering Maggie.

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Townsville Helicopters

Georgie and her team offer transfers fromTownsville airport directly to Magnetic Island in less than 10 minutes. It's an exciting way for a bride to arrive or a couple to depart - or to treat yourself while you honeymoon. Arrival at Nelly Bay heliport.

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Magnetic Island Weddings & Townsville Weddings

BY KELLY JOY

Email: micelebrant@yahoo.com

Call: +61 0416 272 806

13 Compass Crescent Nelly Bay Magnetic Island Qld 4819

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