A Perfect Palm Cove Pairing: Beach Ceremony & Nu Nu Reception

A wedding on Palm Cove Beach followed by a reception at Nu Nu Restaurant is one of those combinations that just works — relaxed, refined, and unmistakably tropical.

Palm Cove Beach has a way of setting the tone without trying too hard. The palms line the shore perfectly, the Coral Sea stretches out in front of you, and there’s a natural calm that settles in as soon as guests arrive. It’s an ideal spot for a ceremony that feels special without being over-styled. No big entrances, no rushing around — just sand underfoot, ocean breezes, and a backdrop that does most of the heavy lifting for you.

Ceremonies in Palm Cove tend to flow easily. Guests arrive, take in the view, and immediately slow down. The beach works just as well for a barefoot elopement as it does for a larger group of friends and family gathered under the palms. From a practical point of view, Palm Cove is also incredibly convenient — accommodation, transport, and reception venues are all within easy walking distance, which keeps the day moving smoothly.

After the ceremony, the short stroll to Nu Nu Restaurant feels like a natural next chapter rather than a hard shift into “reception mode.” Set right on the beachfront, Nu Nu keeps that relaxed Palm Cove feeling but adds a level of polish that makes it perfect for a wedding celebration. Initially guests are greeted with delicious canopes and cocktails to temp them before the couple arrive.

The food at Nu Nu is always a highlight with Celebrity chef Nick Holloway overseaing all the wedding menus. It’s thoughtful, seasonal, and designed for sharing and enjoyment rather than formality. Menus often lean into fresh local seafood, beautifully prepared meats, and vibrant flavours that suit the tropical setting. It’s the kind of food people actually talk about the next day — not because it was over the top, but because it was genuinely good, reallly good. Actually its probably the best wedding meal you will ever have. Just sayin'

A beach reception under the palm trees has a relaxed confidence to it. As the sun drops the beach shifts from ceremony space to celebration almost without anyone noticing. Festoon lights are strung between palms, casting a warm glow over long tables set directly on the sand. Shoes are kicked off early, conversations drift easily, and the sound of the ocean becomes the background music for the night.

A restaurant reception offers a different kind of ease — polished, comfortable, and effortlessly organised. Inside Nu Nu Restaurant, the beach is still right there, but the experience feels more refined. The lighting is warm, the tables are beautifully set, and everything is designed around enjoying the food and the moment without distraction.

One of the strengths of this combination — Palm Cove Beach and Nu Nu Restaurant — is how balanced it feels. The day is clearly special, but it never feels stiff or overly formal. Guests are comfortable, couples are present, and everything moves at an easy pace that suits a destination-style wedding without leaving Australia.

For couples who value location, food, and an experience that feels effortless rather than elaborate, a Palm Cove Beach ceremony followed by a Nu Nu Restaurant reception is hard to beat. It’s classic Palm Cove — beautiful, relaxed, and quietly memorable.

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