Byron Bay is the top wedding destination in Australia – we are not surprised! We are a little bias as locals. We have been servicing luxury weddings in the Byron coastline and hinterlands for 10 years.
There are 3 x options if you want to elope or have a micro wedding in Byron Bay:
- Beach – Belongil, Wategos, Lighthouse or Broken Head
- Airbnb – there not many left due to strict council regulations. We have a list below
- Micro Weddings at a Venue
Most of our couples book an Airbnb for their accommodation, have a beach ceremony followed by dinner in a local rest/bar.
BEACH CEREMONY LOCATIONS
Luxe Elopements packages are focus on your ceremony with all of your vendors – Celebrant, Photographer, Flowers etc. If you choose a council approved beach, garden or hinterland you can expect council permits to range $0-$400. We handle the paperwork for council permits.
If you choose an Airbnb or Venue you will book directly with them. We handle the coordination 6 weeks out from your wedding.
BEACH: Broken Head, Byron Bay
Broken Headland is our favourite location. A little secret gem tucked away from tourists. You can drive right up to the entrance. Walk down the white sand with your ceremony setup with the ocean and Byron Lighthouse background. The Broken Headland to the right. Our favourite location for sunset portraits if you are up for an adventure!
Featured Real Weddings – Jekayla + Lachlan
Stay – Pavilions 2 @ Broken Head
Eat – Byron Bay Elopement Reception Guide
Council Permit – $0
BEACH: Belongil Beach, Byron Bay
Belongil Beach is in the heart of Byron Bay near Elements Resort. You have the option of sand between your toes or your ceremony on the grass. You can expect the Lighthouse and Julian Rocks in the background of your beach ceremony. Sunset falls behind the black rocks and lights up train tracks for beautiful portraits. Tip: great access for a Kombi AND it’s a dog beach so bring your fur babies!
Featured Real Weddings – Eric + Shannon
Stay – Elements Resort
Eat – Byron Bay Elopement Reception Guide
Council Permit – $0
BEACH: Belongil “Old Jetty Park”, Byron Bay
If sand between your toes is not your thing then the park at Belongil Beach entrance might be your ideal ceremony location. Belongil is in the heart of Byron Bay near Elements Resort. It boards lush green rainforest like gardens. Easy access from the carpark with the crash waves in the background. You can pop to the beach + railway tracks for newly wed portraits.
Tip: great access for a Kombi AND it’s a dog beach so bring your fur babies!
Featured Real Weddings – Maddie + Mac
Stay – Elements Resort
Eat – Byron Bay Elopement Reception Guide
Council Permit – $0
BEACH: Wategos / Lighthouse, Byron Bay
Wategos Beach is one of Byron Bay’s most iconic beaches. It is underneath The Lighthouse – the most Easterly point in Australia! You can have a beach ceremony at Wategos or grass ceremony at the Lighthouse. Please be aware both locations are heavy with tourists with very limited parking. We recommend organising transport. Why not a SUNRISE elopement? No tourists ;P
Featured Real Weddings – Matt + Laura
Stay – Elements Resort or RAES at Wategos
Eat – Byron Bay Elopement Reception Guide
Council Permit – Wategos Beach $0
Note: You require a permit to photograph at the Lighthouse + parking permits
Council Permit Lighthouse: Ceremony + Photography + Parking avg $400
Byron Bay – Airbnb
The Byron Council has cracked down on Airbnb’s in town hosting events. You’ll find a few properties in the Hinterlands who have approval. You are welcome to book your own Airbnb for accommodation and we focus on your beach ceremony.
If you choose an Airbnb or Venue you will book directly with them. We handle the coordination 6 weeks out from your wedding.
*PROPERTY FEES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGES
Airbnb – Temple Farm House
Temple Farm House is in the Byron Hinterlands, 20mins from Broken Head. You can have a ceremony and intimate reception for up to 20 guests onsite. Our private chef will come to you and prepare a reception dinner!
Check rates: Temple Farm House
Airbnb – Toolaroo Farm
Temple Farm House is in the Byron Hinterlands, 20mins from Broken Head. You can have a ceremony and intimate reception for up to 20 guests onsite. Our private chef will come to you and prepare a reception dinner!
Check rates: Toolaroo Farm
Airbnb – Pavilions 2 @ Broken Head
Highly recommend this beautiful bali styled private property right on the beach! This is very rare find. It sleeps up to 10 people in their own bungalows for privacy. Perfect fit with our Broken Head beach ceremony. Tucked away from tourists.
Check Rate: Pavilions 2 @ Broken Head
Airbnb – Graciosa
Tucked away only 10mins in the Byron Hinterland. You can’t have a ceremony onsite (we recommend Broken Head Beach) but you can have up to 10 people stay and a poolside reception!
Featured Real Weddings – Jekayla + Lachlan
Check Rate: Graciosa
Airbnb – Villa Rustica
This is one of Byron Bay’s most loved venues for portraits. Due to council regulations you can not have a ceremony onsite. You can hire the space for portraits!
Featured Real Weddings – Jenny + Matthew
Check Rate: Villa Rustcia
