Bridgerton inspired wedding at Lagoon View Nursery at Redland Bay

With Maddi working in costume dressmaking for musical theatre, and Jarod having a keen interest in all things medieval, I knew that their wedding was going to be something quite creatively unique.

Maddi and Jarod knew what they wanted for their wedding ceremony. They wanted the ceremony to be serious and meaningful, but not dull. They wanted a little tradition and an air of elegance. What did they look for in a celebrant? Someone who could coordinate their ideas and weave them into a genuine and memorable ceremony. They wanted a celebrant who was flexible, understanding, cooperative and who would deliver the brief.

We held a rehearsal at the nursery gardens on the afternoon before the wedding, and marked out where the chairs would be set out, where the couple and their attendants would stand, and how the bride and bridesmaids would enter. Super organised Maddi was decisive and was delighted seeing her vision come to life. Groom Jarod found that the rehearsal really helped him to imagine how the wedding ceremony would pan out. He said afterwards that the rehearsal made him feel calmer about the following day’s events.

On their wedding day, guests arrived at the ceremony location wearing an array of colourful and elaborate costumes. Jarod wore a long brown coat, with a white shirt and brown trousers tucked into long brown boots. He carried a decorative sword on his belt. His sister and groomsmen wore historically influenced outfits in the same colour scheme – all designed and sewn by the very creative bride.

The bridesmaids arrived, wearing dresses in pastel colours, and they walked down the aisle to a string version of Wildest Dreams by Taylor Swift. Maddi walked down the aisle in a fabulous gown with a satin overlay and tulle underskirts, designed and sewn herself.

The ceremony was simple and sweet, and included a prayer from Maddi’s mum. The highlight of the ceremony was the ring bearer, Luna the owl, who delivered the wedding rings to Jarod.

As the couple walked back down the aisle, guests stood and waved ribbon wands. This was a first for me, and I thought they created a visual and euphoric spectacle. I’m going to suggest ribbon wands again!

Photographer, Lauren, created a grainy vintage look by placing a stocking over the camera lens. The photos are just remarkable - amazing memories of a truly personal and memorable wedding day.

Email ido@cherylwedding.com for your Redlands marriage celebrant.

Ceremony location: Lagoon View Nursery

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Luna the Owl: https://www.facebook.com/raptorvisionbirdsofprey

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Spring garden wedding at Cherbon Waters, Burbank

Spring garden wedding at Cherbon Waters, Burbank

When I’m packing up my paperwork after delivering a wedding ceremony, the greatest compliment is for the guests to come over and tell me that the ceremony was “so them”, indicating that the ceremony perfectly reflected the newlywed couple.

Jess knew from the moment they were pulled over by the police in Luke’s hoon car on their first date that life with Luke would be a wild ride. Who would have guessed that opposites attract, with Jess enjoying breakfast dates, crafts and spreadsheets, and Luke being drawn to bikes, boats, and abseiling. Jess lives life on the edge as Luke insists on driving another 20km with the fuel light on, but at the end of the day, they love coming home to each other.

The brief for their wedding ceremony was “goofy, genuine, and relaxed”. I asked them what they didn’t like, and Jess replied with “mushrooms”. This wasn’t what I had in mind when asking the question, but gave me an idea of the quirky couple sitting in front of me. With a few emails flying back and forth, I pieced together a ceremony which delivered just the right amount of gasps, laughter, and happy tears.

A rehearsal at the wedding gardens helped to alleviate those last minute nerves, and Jess and her bridesmaids left the rehearsal feeling confident and excited.

Their wedding day was a gorgeous spring afternoon, and the gardens at Cherbon Waters were looking immaculate. Horses in the nearby paddocks grazed the lush grass as the wedding guests started to arrive and make their way to the ceremony lawn. The suit colour was a surprise for Jess, and the fellers turned up in emerald green suits which were surprisingly dapper. The bridesmaids arrived in a pale blue Kombi van, and Jess and her dad, Bill, drove up the gravel pathway in an electric blue Chevrolet Impala.

As happens in the Redlands, it turns out that the mother of the groom and I recognised each other from the local shopping centre.

The ceremony was so beautiful, funny, and personal, with Luke and Jess both delivering vows that were absolutely apt for their relationship.

I can’t wait to see the video footage!

Also – Jess looked gorgeous! I must find out where her dress was from.

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Ceremony and Reception location: Cherbon Waters Garden Weddings & Marquee Receptions

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Photographer: Judy from Iris Faith Photography & Film

Video and Drone: Phil from Red Door Studios

Suits: InStitchu

Music: @mcgee entertainment

Cake: @butter meets sugar

Makeup: @katedevlin

Hair: @aimeeleahair

Beach wedding at Amity, North Stradbroke Island

 After a week of rain, Juanita and Travis were delighted that they awoke on their wedding day to clear blue skies.

I travelled by barge over to North Stradbroke Island – it was a gorgeous day on the water – calm and sparkling. The drive from the ferry terminal at Dunwich to Amity Point is only 20 minutes, so I arrived at the ceremony location with enough time to grab a quick lunch from the Amity Tavern. While I was there, I spotted a mother koala with a joey on her back in an adjacent gum tree. There’s not too many lunch locations that can boast that view!

Travis’s crew had been up early, creating an arbour driftwood on the white sand at Amity Point. It looked fantastic, and set the scene for the wedding. Singer, Matty, arrived at the beach at the same time as myself, and together, we set up our sound equipment, marvelling at the bright winter sunshine.

Soon, the guests for the wedding started arriving, kicking off their shoes at the end of the beach path and walking barefoot onto the sandy beach.

Travis took his place under the driftwood arbour, supported by his son and his nephew. The guests all gathered in close as 3pm drew near.

Juanita was delivered to site in her brother’s newly polished Landcruiser. She was preceded down the aisle by Travis’s daughters, and walked down the aisle arm-in-arm with her mum and step-dad. Matty sung Better Together, by Luke Combs, setting the tone for the wedding.

Juanita and Trav’s ceremony was relaxed, genuine, and fun, with mentions of fishing, and boating. Trav vowed to listen to Juanita’s advice, although it is, more often that not, wrong. And Juanita vowed to not complain when Trav purchased multiple fishing rods and 4WDing accessories.

The couple had plenty of laughs, and I’m sure things got pretty rowdy at their reception back at the Amity Community Hall.

The couple’s wedding day was a gathering of all those important to the couple, and a celebration of the life they have created together.

Coordination: Stradbroke Island Events

Hair and Makeup: An Eye for Style Wedding Makeup & Hair Stylists

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

DJ & Musician: https://www.facebook.com/weddingsandspecialevents

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Wedding at Cleveland Point Lighthouse, Brisbane

Wedding at Cleveland Point The Lighthouse

With a newborn baby in the family, Annaliese and Tom didn’t have a lot of spare time to organise a wedding. They tasked the award winning team from Pop Up Weddings Bayside with organising their entire wedding for them.

Their wedding day dawned a beautiful winter day, with the sun shining and a light breeze. With careful planning, high tide coincided with the ceremony time, and Moreton Bay was sparkling.

Steve set up a white hexagonal arbour and added the floral arrangement of green foliage and white flowers. A jute mat was set out to mark the ceremony space. White Americana chairs were set up for the guests.

Our groom, Tom, arrived at Cleveland Point, carrying the couple’s baby daughter, who snuggled into his chest. Tom looked very dapper in a suit and tie. The guests started to arrive and greeted Tom with hugs and well wishes.

Bride, Annaliese, arrived at the destination in a pale lemon convertible car. She stepped out on the arm of her dad, Andy, and followed flowergirl Evelyn down the aisle to “The Good Ones” by Gabby Barrett. And I think everyone who has ever met Tom would agree that he is definitely one of the Good Ones.

Annaliese looked breathtaking with her hair curled, wearing a stretch lace dress with a veil. The couple gazed at each other adoringly as Annaliese stepped up to the arbour and took Tom’s hands and held on to them tight.

The couple both wrote lovely vows to each other, promising to stand by each other’s side through anything that life throws at them.

After the ceremony, the guests tossed dried flower petals up as the couple walked back down the aisle together, ecstatic to be finally married.

The couple enjoyed some photo time by the Lighthouse as their guests made their way over the road to the gorgeous Lighthouse Restaurant, which looks out over the bay.

Congratulations to Tom and Annaliese from all the team at Pop Up Weddings. We hope you continue to look at each other that way for ever and ever.

Coordination and Styling: Pop Up Weddings Bayside

Hair and Makeup: An Eye for Style Wedding Makeup & Hair Stylists

Photographer: Romana Saeheng

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Cake: Cakes by Simone

Ceremony location: Cleveland Point Recreation Reserve

Reception venue: The Lighthouse

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