Pop-Up Wedding Package

GOLD COAST CRUISES

Our All-Inclusive Pop-Up Wedding Package onboard Gold Coast Cruises The Lady is a unique and elegant wedding experience you will always remember!

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We are delighted to present our Pop-Up Wedding Package for $5,950 and hope you will be thrilled by our inclusions. Our aim is to offer you a very classy event, in catering for 40-100 people, for both your marriage ceremony and cocktail wedding reception.

Everything from your legal ceremony with an Authorised Marriage Celebrant, professional photography, event styling, floral arrangements, a semi-naked wedding cake to delicious catered finger food and more… will guarantee your special day is absolutely perfect!

We remain berthed at Sanctuary Cove’s World Class Marina for the duration of your 3-hour Pop-Up Wedding. Cruising Gold Coast’s Broadwater can be added onto your package for a minimum 2-hours at $880 per hour for the charter fee. You may like to look at the Deluxe Wedding Cruise for our superior wedding package offering.

Marriage represents one of a couple’s most significant journeys and our team is passionate about creating beautiful memories of your wedding day. We have secured the services of quality wedding professionals eager to work their magic.

Book your date, invite your guests and arrive to our charming cruise vessel The Lady to effortlessly declare your commitment to the one you love.

Simply complete the booking form below to request your preferred wedding date, and our Team will be in contact to have a chat with you.

$ 5,950

All-Inclusive 3 Hour Wedding Package for 40 People (T&C's Apply)
Wedding Ceremony under cover on the Upper Deck
Your Marriage Officiated by an Authorised Marriage Celebrant
Professional Wedding Photographer
Hair & Makeup for our Bride
Bridal Bouquet | Groom's Buttonhole | Floral Cake Topper
Semi Naked Style Wedding Cake
Cocktail Finger Food for 40 People
Glass of Bubbles for Newlywed Toast or $200 Bar Tab
Wedding Ceremony | Cocktail Reception Event Styling
Wedding Event Coordinator
PA System | Music for your Ceremony and Reception
In-Dock Wedding Experience
Car Parking Facilities for your Guests

What is a pop-up wedding?

Done-for-You, our Pop-Up Wedding Package is Guaranteed to Impress

Our Gold Coast Cruises Pop-Up Wedding Package is an easy and affordable way to create your incredible wedding experience!

We'll organise everything

You can feel confident our Professional Team will organise everything right down to the last detail.

Weddings on the water

Enjoy your wedding day on our boat The Lady and experience a waterfront wedding you will never forget.

Your pop-up wedding venue on the water

A Pop-Up Wedding on The Lady makes your Wedding Unforgettable and Fun

From the moment you step aboard for your wedding celebrations, you will be instantly charmed by the ambience.

The Lady houses two decks. The lower level saloon offers an air-conditioned reception area, a fully licensed bar, a professional galley and dance floor. The upper undercover deck boasts stunning uninterrupted views for your wedding ceremony and provides ample seating for your guests to enjoy the sites of Sanctuary Cove Marina and it’s luxurious surroundings.

We source fresh local seasonal produce for your finger food catering. It is prepared on the day of your function by our talented Chefs and served by our friendly wait staff.

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How Does it Work?

Bookings are available from Sunday to Friday
Public Holidays incur a 10% Surcharge

We have 3 Daily Booking Times
Morning: 10:30am for 11am Ceremony | 2pm Conclusion
Afternoon: 2:30pm for 3pm Ceremony | 6pm Conclusion
Evening: 6:30pm for 7pm Ceremony | 10pm Conclusion

What we offer

Everything is Included

Our hand picked wedding vendors will work with you to ensure every detail of your package is considered.
From our Professional Photography, Bride’s Hair & Makeup, Wedding Cake, Marriage Celebrant, Floral Arrangements, to your Cocktail Finger Food Catering and more! Bring your smiles, your wedding rings, and your loved ones to enjoy one of the best days of your lives.

Ceremony Officiated by a Marriage Celebrant

Your marriage will be officiated and solemnised by a preferred Commonwealth Authorised Marriage Celebrant (Male or Female).
Marriage Celebrant to meet with the couple, before their wedding day, to ensure all legal documentation is completed according to the Marriage Act 1961.
All finalised legal paperwork is submitted to QLD Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages for registration of the marriage.
A legal ceremonial Wedding Certificate (Form 15) is issued to the married couple on the day.
Written ceremony content to be finalised before your wedding day.

Professional Wedding Photographer

Two hours of professional photography will capture your magical wedding day moments.
This package includes photos of the venue styling; arrival of the Groom followed by the Bride to The Lady; the wedding ceremony on the upper deck; post-ceremony Bridal Party and family group photos onboard The Lady; some cocktail reception celebration photos with the guests if time allows. Our signature group photo from the stern of The Lady is a keepsake picture you are sure to love.
You are provided with photos taken on the day. These are edited in high resolution with no watermark.

Hair & Makeup for our Bride

We want our Bride to feel stunning on her wedding day, so our Professional Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist will ensure you look drop-dead gorgeous before your Pop-Up Wedding begins.
Your preferred choice of styling to be discussed and confirmed before your Wedding Day. If you are looking for a more natural look or full glamour, our highly qualified makeup artist has a diverse background in the industry and is sought after for her ability to capture on trend looks.
Package does not include a pre-wedding day trial. Professional hair and makeup services for your Bridesmaids, Mothers of the Bride and Groom, Flower Girls etc. can also be arranged at an additional cost. You can discuss this directly with our preferred vendor.

Floral Bouquet | Buttonhole | Cake Topper

Our professional wedding florist will create a stunning bouquet for the Bride and matching buttonhole for the Groom. Your arrangements will be tailored to suit your colour scheme.
For our same sex couples, you may choose to have two Bridal bouquets or two Groomsmen buttonholes.
Your floral wedding cake topper will match your Bridal bouquet, Groom's buttonhole floral choice.
Our wedding florist sources fresh seasonal flowers from the markets and your arrangements are delivered fresh on the morning of your wedding day.

Semi Naked Style Wedding Cake

A single tier 7 inch Semi ‘Naked’ Style Wedding Cake to be served during your wedding reception. This gorgeous style of rustic cake is a trend we believe is here to stay and they taste as good as they look!
There are a few different delicious flavours to choose from. Your preferred selection will be discussed and confirmed with our incredibly talented wedding cake supplier before your wedding day.
You can upsize your wedding cake if you have more than 40 guests on your wedding day. The additional cost is discussed directly with our supplier.

Cocktail Finger Food Catering

We offer a delicious menu selection of platter presented cocktail finger food for your wedding reception.
Prepared in our professional kitchen galley and served to you and your guests by our wait staff for 1 and 1/2 hours.
Choose 6 items from our menu. We guarantee an ample supply of your chosen items is equivalent to a two course meal.
We are happy to accommodate any special dietary requests. Please advise before the day.

Congratulations Bubbles or $200 Bar Tab

The Lady has a fully licensed bar. B.Y.O. alcohol is not permitted.
As part of your Pop-Up Wedding Package, we offer a celebratory glass of bubbles to toast the newlyweds.
If you would prefer not to drink bubbles or you don't drink alcohol? No problem! We are happy to offer you a $200 bar tab to use for your Pop-Up Wedding Package instead.
If you have a preferred brand of alcohol or cultural drink you would like to be made available, please let us know.

Ceremony | Cocktail Reception Event Styling

Your wedding ceremony is set and orchestrated on the upper undercover deck of The Lady. Provision of seating with aisle bouquets, hessian aisle runners, dressed with green plants and a signing table.
The lower deck saloon provides air-conditioned comfort, a fully licensed bar and a dance floor. The reception room is set with 4 round tables with seating for 10 people, 2 cocktail dry bars, dressed in your choice of white or black linen. We offer a selection of sash and chair band colours for you to choose from. We also offer some attractive centrepieces you are welcome to use for the styling of your table.
A gift table and cake table are also provided. We also have a wishing well available for you to use.

Wedding Event Coordinator

Our Gold Coast Cruises Event Coordinator is highly experienced in managing functions and coordinating weddings.
Danielle will be your main point of contact and will ensure every detail of your Pop-Up Wedding Package is attended to. She is also a Marriage Celebrant and appreciates how stressful the organisation of a wedding can be for all involved. Her role is to manage your wedding day, so it unfolds with ease.m
The Lady's staff are attentive and work hard to provide first class service to our guests. We want you to relax and enjoy every moment, from your pre-wedding day organisation, through to you saying... "I Do"!

Wedding Day Music Vibes

We provide our own in-house PA system to be used for your wedding ceremony and for wedding speeches.
We offer a selection of both classical and modern music for your wedding ceremony. With the music apps that are available to us today, any choice of music can be played through our in-house sound system.
We are happy to accommodate your taste of music vibes for your wedding day.
You can provide your own selection of music on an iPhone, iPad or USB for your ceremony and/or reception.
Live entertainment is absolutely another option. We have some great referrals.

Pop-Up Wedding Optional Extras

Cruising the Broadwater on The Lady is a Minimum of 2 Hours at $880 Per Hour.
+40 Additional Guests - $38 Per Adult | $22.50 Per Child 2 to 12 Years. The Lady can accommodate 100 people for a Pop-Up Wedding.
Upsized Wedding Cake for +40 Guests - Price on Application.
Hair & Makeup Services for Bridesmaids, Mothers of the Bride and Groom, Flower Girls etc. - Price on Applicaton.
Floral Arrangements - Bouquets, Buttonholes and Flower Crowns for your Bridal Party or Parents - Price on Application.
Professional Photography - Additional time for pre-ceremony or to stay onboard - Price on Application.

Pop-Up Weddings Conditions of Booking

40 People Minimum: Package pricing is based on 40 people inclusive of Children 2 to 12 Years.
Third Party Vendor Package Inclusions: Celebrant, Photographer, Floral Arrangements, Hair & Make-up or Wedding Cake can be removed from the Pop-Up Wedding Package price, if you would like to secure the services of your own Preferred Supplier/s.
Deposit: $500 deposit is required to secure your wedding booking date. Payment by Direct Deposit Bank Transfer or Credit Card. Non-Refundable | Transferrable to a Different Booking Date.
Balance Payment: Required no later than two weeks prior to your wedding booking date.
Public Holidays incur a 10% surcharge.
Legal Marriage in Australia: Please note Section 42 of the Marriage Act 1961 requires that a marriage shall not be solemnised unless a Notice of Intended Marriage is completed and lodged with your chosen Authorised Celebrant. The marriage cannot be solemnised until after one month from the date the Authorised Celebrant receives the notice.
Click here to visit the QLD Government website for more information.

Testimonials

What They Say about our Pop-Up Wedding Package

 5/5

"Thank you to everyone involved in making our Wedding exceptional. We all enjoyed a fantastic time. A big thank you to Danni, Bianca and my main man Eddie from Gold Coast Cruises ‘The Lady’ for making our day easy, carefree & so special."

Katrina & Adam Shurmer

Gold Coast QLD

 5/5

“Thank you Gold Coast Cruises for our magical Wedding Day on the Broadwater. The Pop-Up package is astounding value for money & our experience was stress free & perfect. We had so much fun & will highly recommend 'The Lady' to couples looking for an intimate venue on the Gold Coast.”

Fleur & David Meier

Townsville QLD

 5/5

"We were blessed with excellent organisation & planning for our Pop-Up Wedding & a 5 Star Rating doesn’t seem enough. Our wedding ceremony & reception onboard ‘The Lady’ was beautiful & everything we both wanted it to be. We can’t thank you enough!"