Coolibah Downs Private Estate Weddings
If you’re on the hunt for a private estate wedding venue on the Gold Coast, Coolibah Downs is the perfect place for you. This all-in-one venue is a popular choice for destination weddings, with a charming stone chapel, open-air garden marquee, onsite accommodation in the homestead, and endless photo opportunities on the sprawling 10-acre estate.
You’ll love working with the experienced wedding planning team at Coolibah Downs Private Estate to curate your dream day. From start to finish, they’ll go above and beyond to make sure your wedding experience is as seamless and stress-free as possible. This includes coordinating your vendors, finalising menu choices, setting up your reception, organising your ceremony, and much more.
Coolibah Downs Private Estate Wedding Ceremonies
Boasting ten acres of magnificent gardens, Coolibah Downs Private Estate has plenty of beautiful locations for your outdoor ceremony. Options include the sprawling Croquet Lawn, the Love Tree, the Lily Pond and the Garden Gazebo. Say your vows outside surrounded by spectacular hinterland scenery, then head off for your wedding photos as your guests enjoy pre-dinner drinks and nibbles.
For something more traditional, the estate’s non-denominational wedding chapel is a wonderful indoor ceremony option. Two beautiful water fountains sit by the entrance to the antique stone chapel, setting the scene for romantic and intimate wedding ceremonies at Coolibah Downs Estate.
Coolibah Downs Estate ceremony inclusions:
- Draped and dressed signing table with two chairs
- Red carpet for aisle (optional)
- Chiffon draping for styling
- 30 white wooden Tiffany chairs
- The Chapel as a wet weather option
- Wooden arbour
Coolibah Downs Private Estate Wedding Receptions
Wedding receptions at Coolibah Downs Private Estate take place in the gorgeous garden marquee, surrounded by lush greenery and manicured lawns. This stunning open-air marquee can be styled beautifully to suit any wedding style and comes lined with twinkling fairy lights and adorned with vintage crystal chandeliers.
When it comes to food and drink, you’ll have the flexibility to tailor your reception package to suit your budget and wedding style. For a stress-free experience, opt for Coolibah Downs’ Premium Wedding Package, which includes a delicious plated alternate drop, buffet or grazing table menu, a dessert station, and a complimentary upgrade to their premium beverage package.
Coolibah Downs’ Premium Wedding Package also comes with an array of decor and furniture items for your reception in the garden marquee. These include:
- Choice of round or long banquet tables
- Satin and chiffon chair sashes
- Table runners
- Circular mirrors and mirror runners or wooden bases
- Tealight candles and glass tealight holders
- Cyrstal scatters
- Selection of centrepieces
- Styling team to set up on the day
Wedding Photography at Coolibah Downs Private Estate
There are endless possibilities when it comes to your wedding photography at Coolibah Downs. Photo locations on the 10-acre estate include a tranquil rainforest walk meandering through leafy ferns, a flowering lily pond, a rustic wooden bridge, a tropical rock pool, and a romantic swing.
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Wedding Venue Details
Ceremony Only
Reception Only
Outdoor
1500
Facilities
Spaces At This Venue
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The Chapel
Tranquil cottage gardens and water features surround the estate’s charming stone chapel. Features of the chapel include beautiful French glass doors, stained-glass windows, air conditioning, a PA System, and an organ.
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The Marquee
Overlooking the estate's beautiful gardens, the light-filled marquee is perfect for wedding receptions and elegant corporate parties. This gorgeous open-air space boasts soft white silk draping, fairy lights, and crystal chandeliers.
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Venue Testimonials
The team at Coolibah Downs were so accommodating and wonderful to work with. I was so pleased with the landscape and surroundings, decorations and food and beverages. The lush gardens, patio, swing and bridge were all beautiful places for pictures and it was so romantic.
Jessica W.
Coolibah Downs is an absolutely beautiful venue. We wanted something out in nature, and this fit perfectly. Really supportive and knowledgeable staff. We had a mostly vegan buffet, which was a hit with all the guests. They made sure we had nothing to stress about on the day.
Caitlin W.
I fell in love with this venue the second I saw it. Can not fault Coolibah Downs in any way, they were amazing leading up to the wedding day, absolutely perfect on the wedding day and even touched base afterwards. Highly recommend this venue to all couples! Thank you for everything.
Mahina B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coolibah Downs offers all-inclusive packages starting from $15,215. This figure is dependent on guest numbers. A reception-only package is discounted.
The Chapel can accommodate up to 120 guests, and The Garden can accommodate up to 180 guests. The Marquee has space for 120 guests seated on round tables or 170 on long banquet tables.
Friday and Saturday weddings must end by 11.30pm. Weddings taking place from Sunday to Thursday must finish by 10.30pm.
Coolibah Downs Private Estate is located conveniently at the beginning of the Hinterland. The venue features include a stunning marquee, charming stone wedding chapel, boutique onsite accommodation, and a dedicated events team.
The three-bedroom homestead at Coolibah Downs Estate can accommodate up to six guests and the barn can accommodate four guests. Other hotels nearby include:
- Mercure Gold Coast Resort, rooms starting from $120 per night
- Royal Pines Resort, rooms starting from $130 per night
Yes. There are 80 onsite car parking spaces at the estate.
The estate’s talented in-house chefs craft exceptional food menus for weddings and events, showcasing mouthwatering flavours and fresh local ingredients. Options include a canapé menu for cocktail events, buffet-style grazing stations, and the traditional alternate drop plated menu.