Romano's Italian Restaurant

Welcome Dinner

Hamilton Island Golf Club

Golf Day

Reef Day

Wedding Day

Ferry to Dent Island

Ceremony on the Helipad

Pre-Drinks on the Lawn

Reception in the Clubhouse

Last Ferry Home

Sails Restaurant

Hangover Brunch

We’re so excited to celebrate this next chapter with the people we love most in one of our favourite places in the world. Set in the heart of the Whitsundays, our wedding will be a relaxed yet elevated few days filled with sunshine, ocean views, and time well spent together. Think long lunches, warm evenings, a little adventure, and a lot of celebrating. We can’t wait to share this special place with you and create unforgettable memories alongside our favourite people.

Sequence of Events

Monday, 23rd November 2026 Guest Arrivals Begin Tuesday, 24th November 2026 More Arrivals Welcome — settle in and enjoy the island.

We’re so grateful you’ll be traveling to celebrate with us — it truly means the world.

Our Wedding

Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) is serviced by direct flights from major Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. For guests traveling from further away, you can easily connect via one of these cities. We recommend booking flights early, as availability can become limited closer to the wedding date.

🌴✈️ Getting to Hamilton Island

Direct flights to Hamilton Island (HTI) are available from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. Approximate flight times:• Sydney – 2.5 hours• Melbourne – 3 hours• Brisbane – 1.5 hours As this is a popular destination, we recommend booking early to secure the best availability.

✈️ Traveling within Australia

Flights from the United States arrive into Australia via Sydney (SYD) or Brisbane (BNE). From there, guests will take a domestic flight to Hamilton Island (HTI), with Brisbane typically offering the most seamless connection. We recommend allowing ample time between international and domestic flights, or planning an overnight stay in your arrival city for a more relaxed journey. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least six months from your travel dates. Visa requirements may apply. If you need any assistance with travel planning, we’re always happy to help.

🌎🛫Traveling from the United States

Our ceremony and reception will be held at Hamilton Island Golf Club on Dent Island. Dent Island is only accessible by boat, return transfers will be arranged for all guests. Boats will depart from Hamilton Island Marina prior to the ceremony and return following the reception. Timing will be coordinated with the event schedule to ensure a smooth and seamless experience. Further details, including exact departure times and meeting points, will be shared closer to the wedding. For a relaxed and enjoyable experience, we recommend arriving on Hamilton Island at least two days prior to the wedding. Please note: there is no public access to Dent Island — all guests will travel via the provided transfers.

🚤 Transfers to Dent Island (Wedding Day Transport)

Getting There

🌴 WHERE TO STAY ON HAMILTON ISLAND

Hamilton Island offers a range of accommodation options, from hotel rooms to private bungalows and luxury stays — all within close proximity to each other. We recommend staying on Hamilton Island itself for convenience, as all wedding events will be based here. 👉 Book accommodation using our wedding guest booking link here: <a href="https://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/phelps-dendy-261126" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hamilton Island Wedding Accommodation</a>

🏝️ HOTEL OPTIONS (GENERAL GUIDE)

Hamilton Island accommodation includes: • Reef View Hotel (most popular for guests) • Palm Bungalows (great for a more relaxed, private feel) • Beach Club (adults only, premium option) • Holiday Homes (ideal for groups or families) If you're unsure what to book, Reef View Hotel is typically the easiest and most central option.

✨ ACCOMMODATION FOR OUR GUESTS

Reef View &amp; Palm Bungalows 20% discount offered Nightly Room Only or Nightly B&amp;B rates – minimum 2-night stay applies. Applicable hotel rooms:• Garden View• Garden Accessible• Coral Sea View• King Coral Sea View• Reef Family• Reef Suite• Superior Reef Suite 1- &amp; 2-Bedroom Terrace Suite, Presidential Suite and Superior Presidential Suite are not applicable. We recommend booking early, as this is a popular destination and availability can become limited closer to the wedding.

🌴 Getting Around Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is best explored by buggy and we highly recommend hiring one during your stay for easy transport around the island. 🛺 Buggy hire can be arranged here: <a href="https://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/getting-around-island/buggy-hire" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Buggy Hire</a> Island shuttle service operates everyday, from 7:30am until 10:45pm between the Resort Centre and Marina Village. (subject to change)

💫 WEDDING NIGHT ACCOMMODATION

For the night of the wedding, we’ll have arrangements in place to ensure all guests are taken care of. More details will be shared closer to the date. (Please note: premium accommodation options may not be included in group arrangements.)

Where to Stay

👉 Things to Do on Hamilton Island

We’re so excited to be celebrating in such a beautiful part of the world, and we hope you’ll take some time to experience everything Hamilton Island and the Whitsundays have to offer. Some of these experiences may also double as wedding week events — including our reef and golf days — so feel free to check the Home page for details if you’d like to join us. Whether you’re looking to relax, explore, or adventure, there’s something here for everyone.

A trip to the Great Barrier Reef is a must while you’re here. From snorkelling to full-day tours, there are a range of ways to experience this incredible natural wonder. We recommend booking in advance if this is on your list.

🐠 Great Barrier Reef

Whitehaven Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, known for its white silica sand and crystal-clear water. Half-day and full-day tours are available from Hamilton Island.

🌊 Whitehaven Beach

Par 71, 18-hole championship course.The course was designed by five-time British Open winner, Peter Thomson, and provides a challenge for both professionals and resort golfers. The only course on its own island.The course is adjacent to Hamilton Island on its own patch of paradise, Dent Island, and is the only Australian 18-hole championship course on its own island.Incredible Whitsunday views. With its elevated perspective, the course offers truly spectacular views out over the Whitsunday Islands.

⛳ Hamilton Island Golf Club

One of the best spots on the island to watch the sunset, with panoramic views over the Whitsundays. Perfect for a relaxed drink in the evening.

🌅 Sunset at One Tree Hill

If you’re after something more low-key, there are a number of spa and wellness options across the island — perfect for unwinding before or after the wedding.

🧖‍♀️ Spa & Relaxation

Hamilton Island has a great selection of restaurants and bars, from casual beachfront spots to more elevated dining experiences. We recommend making reservations in advance, especially during busy periods.

🍹 Dining & Drinks

We hope you enjoy every moment of your time on the island — it truly is a special place.

Explore the Whitsundays

DRESS CODE: ELEVATED COCKTAIL / GARDEN PARTY

We recommend a polished yet relaxed look that suits our tropical setting at Hamilton Island. Think light, breathable fabrics and effortless elegance. Soft, neutral tones and understated prints are always a beautiful choice For women: Midi or maxi dresses, flowy silhouettes, or refined separatesFor men: Collared shirts, lightweight suits, or tailored trousers with a blazer The ceremony will be held outdoors on grass, so we suggest choosing footwear accordingly. Kindly avoid overly casual attire such as shorts, thongs, or activewear. Soft, varied tones are encouraged rather than matching a single color palette. We kindly ask guests to avoid wearing white.

Style Inspiration

Dress Code

Download the Hamilton Island App

Stay connected and make the most of your time on the island by downloading the Hamilton Island app. You can browse and book activities, view what’s on each day, explore dining options, and access maps, transport timetables, and more — all in one place.

More FAQ on the HI Website <a href="https://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/destination/frequently-asked-questions?_gl=1*pbvaov*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwp7jOBhDGARIsABe7C4dWp2owfO7v2IdY_Gf7PpAM3S39oTygHF3xUfN9BMk2Do8NOz618_QaAhfjEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD1JpDxzW0O5I2nIyroBksy9-dLIT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a>

✈️  Arrival & Travel

🏝️ Accommodation

💍 Wedding Day Details

🥂 Wedding Week Events

🌿Good To Know

Samantha Wilson

Amanda Meikle

Valerie Lowell

Sidney Villanueva 

Patrick Nigl

Craig Jones

Wedding Party

Raleigh’s POVWe met online, in a way that felt equal from the very beginning. There wasn’t really a “who made the first move” — it just… happened. Naturally, easily, and in a way that felt almost unexpected.From the start, there was something different. A sense of curiosity, excitement, and honestly, a little bit of magic. It was an instant connection — the kind where conversations flow effortlessly and you find yourselves thinking the same things at the same time.Early on, one phrase kept coming up between us:“Are you me?”Because so often, we were.Even though we lived on opposite sides of the world, we built something real. For about 18 months, we did long distance between the US and Australia — with plenty of back-and-forth trips in between — until Raleigh made the move to Australia in 2017.______________________________________________Those early years were full of adventure, constant travel, and getting to know each other in the best way possible. From the US to Europe, the UAE, Canada, and all over Australia — we’ve been lucky to experience a lot of life side by side.We’re similar in all the ways that matter — our values, our outlook on life, our love for family — but different enough to keep things interesting. We balance each other out, challenge each other, and somehow always meet in the middle.It really does feel like we get the best of both worlds.______________________________________________The proposal happened in Destin, Florida — a place that already held so many special memories for Raleigh growing up. It was a trip with both of our families, which made it even more meaningful.After a day spent on the beach, Blake suggested we go for a walk at golden hour. Nothing out of the ordinary… or so it seemed.As we walked toward the water, he stopped and said he had something to give me. Slightly confused, I remember saying, “what… or excuse me?” — and then he opened a ring box.I was completely shocked. Speechless. One of those is this actually happening? moments.Through a few happy tears (because, of course), he asked me to marry him — and the answer was the easiest one I’ve ever given.______________________________________________Hamilton Island holds a special place in our story as well. We visited together in 2019, just before the world slowed down, and it felt like pure magic. The kind of place that stays with you — beautiful, relaxed, and a little surreal.Choosing to come back here to get married felt like the most natural decision.______________________________________________We’re so excited for this next chapter — to continue building a life together, growing our family, and celebrating this moment with the people we love most.

Our Story...

Blake’s POVWe started chatting online at a time when, if we’re being completely honest, we probably shouldn’t have been. The conversation flowed in a way that made it impossible not to want to know more about the other person.There was no big strategy, no grand plan, and definitely no smooth opening line worth bragging about. It was easy. Almost annoyingly easy. The kind of easy where one reply turns into another, then another, and before long, daily conversations become part of your life.The truth of our situation eventually came out, and it didn’t scare either of us off. The conversations kept going, the distance started to feel smaller, and meeting in person became the obvious next step.Once we met, that was it.You know when something feels right. We knew we had to make it work.A few more visits followed between the US and Australia, with both of us trying to make opposite sides of the world feel manageable. Eventually, Raleigh made the move to Sydney, which is still one of the biggest and most selfless things anyone has ever done for me.We found our first home together, then another, and now we’ve somehow been in the same place for the last six or seven years. That alone feels like an achievement, especially considering how much life has changed around us.During that time, work kept changing for me too. My responsibilities grew, expectations grew, and my role became what it is today. Through all of that, Raleigh has been beside me, supporting me, putting up with me, and somehow still choosing to stay. Brave woman. Possibly questionable judgement, very brave.Australia became her home because of us. I know that comes with a lot. Being away from your family, your country, and your familiar life is no small thing. She has shown up every day with love, care, loyalty, and a level of patience that frankly should qualify her for some kind of government rebate.Raleigh is one of the most caring and loving people I’ve ever known. She is the type of person who puts everyone else first, sometimes to a fault, and you cannot help loving her for it.She has this ability to make people feel looked after. Safe. Thought of. Loved. She brings warmth into a room without needing to make it about herself. With me, she has shown a level of devotion and care that I will never take for granted.We’ve had our ups and downs, like everyone does. Anyone who says otherwise is either lying or has never assembled IKEA furniture with their partner. Life has tested us in different ways, including the challenges we’ve faced trying to conceive. To be fair, Raleigh already has me as a child, so maybe the universe thinks she has enough on her hands.Through the hard parts, we have kept choosing each other. That matters.We’ve also had our fair share of naysayers, doubters, and people with opinions they were probably a little too comfortable sharing. That only made us stronger.When other people question something you know is right for you, it has a funny way of making you even more certain. Over the years, we’ve learned that the only people who really need to understand our relationship are the two of us.And we do.We are similar in the ways that matter, different in the ways that keep life interesting, and stubborn enough to make it through almost anything. A dangerous and effective combination.One of my favourite things about Raleigh is how she is on holiday. She has this golden retriever energy, excited, happy, ready for the next thing, and somehow making everything feel lighter.It is one of the things I love most about travelling with her. She brings the fun. She brings the adventure. She also occasionally lets me play golf, which is obviously one of the foundations of a strong relationship.In fact, I even get to play golf at our wedding. Some people call that lucky. I call that strategic long-term relationship management.Hamilton Island feels like the right place for this next step. It is beautiful, relaxed, and special to both of us. It feels like the kind of place where you stop for a moment and realise how far you’ve come.From chatting online, to long distance, to moving countries, to building a life together in Sydney, to standing here now about to get married, it has been one hell of a ride already.And somehow, it still feels like we’re getting started.I’m looking forward to this next chapter as husband and wife. To continuing to build our life together, to growing our family in whatever way that journey unfolds, and to seeing where the next stage takes us.If the last ten years are only the beginning of the next thirty, then bring it on.It’s going to be a fun ride.Strap in.

Raleigh & Blake