Redlands Wedding Trail this Sunday at Cleveland

This Sunday - March 12 2023 - is the annual Redlands Coast Wedding Trail.

Explore everything the Redlands Coast has to offer in terms of wedding perfection for your day!

Enjoy all the action at the main wedding hub, tour our venues, speak to our wedding professionals and visit beautiful photographic locations - all in one day! 

All of our beautiful venues will be dressed to impress - so get ready for some serious wedding day inspo!!

Our wedding professionals will be on hand to answer all your questions and guide your planning journey.

Discover our picturesque coastline... imagine your special day right here in the Redlands Coast!

Did we mention the prizes yet??!!! If you pre-register your interest in joining us, then you will go into the draw to win some amazing prizes! The first 200 to register will receive a special goodie tote too! The more places you visit on the trail, the more entries you will receive to win! So hit the website now to pre-register and get 2 entries!! https://rcwt.com.au/pre-register-for-the-redlands-coast.../

Totes to be picked up on event day at The Redlands Memorial Hall at Smith Street, Cleveland

This event is proudly sponsored by Redland CityCouncil. @redlandcouncil @redlandscoast #RedlandsCoast #destinationwedding #beachwedding

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Wedding at the Lighthouse, Cleveland Point

When you live in an area, you come to know those iconic locations which bring forward so many great memories. The Redlands has several locations like this, with one being the Lighthouse at Cleveland Point.

Not just a popular location to walk by the bay or indulge in some sensational calamari and chips, The Lighthouse at Cleveland Point is also a popular place to be married. On sunny afternoons, there is always a refreshing breeze at Cleveland Point, and the sun sparkles off the water.

This wedding ceremony setup with white America chairs, a white arbour with white draping and florals, and a hessian aisle runner is by local Redlands stylists, @Beautiful Illusions. The family run business has a showroom and warehouse at Capalaba, and is an established business with many years experience in the wedding industry.

To hire the lawn area next to The Lighthouse at Cleveland Point, contact Redland City Council on this link https://venues.redland.qld.gov.au/facilities/facility/cleveland-point-recreation-reserve

If you are looking for a celebrant with local knowledge for your wedding at The Lighthouse, Cleveland Point, contact Cheryl Landsberry marriage celebrant.

 

Wedding at the Lighthouse Restaurant, Cleveland

 

With five teens/young adults between them, Emma and Craig's emphasis for their wedding day (and in fact their entire relationship) was family.

When they first met, Craig and Emma noticed that they shared common values and priorities, and were both committed to providing a healthy and happy lifestyle for their children. These ideals were continued on to their wedding plans, as they found colour coordinated outfits for their children, and asked them to stand by their side as they made their vows to each other.

Unfortunately, the wet weather on their wedding day resulted in the Plan B ceremony location, and luckily, the Lighthouse Restaurant at Cleveland has a wet weather space. Emma and Craig were able to hold their ceremony under the gazebo which adjoins the dining space, overlooking the bay at Cleveland.

As a further idea to include their children in the ceremony, Emma and Craig purchased a vase and vials of different coloured sand. In turn, each family member added a coloured sand to the vase, which will be a colourful momento of the wedding day.

Photos by Victoria Purdie

How to write your own wedding vows

One of the tasks which couples can find daunting is writing their own wedding vows. There is so much you could say in that moment - but choosing the perfect words to say can be a little overwhelming.

Of course, there's lots of inspiration for wedding vows in movies and on the internet - in fact, the amount of information available is almost too staggering to wade through. 

So as a celebrant, what advice do I give to couples who are struggling to write their own wedding vows?

Firstly, I provide a folder of suggestions for wedding vows - from traditional wedding vows to quirky promises, from romantic marriage vows to modern declarations, from soppy to funny wedding vows.

My number one secret method for writing your own wedding vows when it all seems too scary is to write four lines following this pattern: Sweet, Sweet, Funny, Sweet.

For example:

I promise to walk by your side in sunshine and in rain

I promise to always support you as we work towards our shared and individual goals

I promise to always save the last Tim Tam in the pack for you.

And I promise to never give up on us.

You'll probably find that as you start writing your wedding vows, there will be more that you would like to add in, but starting with those four lines is a super easy way to write your own personal marriage vows.

Contact Cheryl Landsberry marriage celebrant if you are looking for a celebrant who will provide assistance writing your own wedding vows.

Photo by Murray Redpath

 

Vintage Wedding at The Courthouse Restaurant, Cleveland

 The historic The Courthouse Restaurant overlooking the bay at Cleveland provided the perfect backdrop for this vintage styled wedding. The bride wore a retro slinky white silky dress, with white gloves. Her hair was styled in victory rolls and her lipstick was a scarlet red. The groom and groomsen wore suits and waistcoats.

Live music set an elegant tone for the post ceremony champagne on the lawn and then the band played after dinner as the dance floor opened.

The couple arrived in a vintage London cab.

Photos by Murray Redpath Photography.

Love Adventure with Elope Brisbane

When Alyssa and Brandon found out they were expecting their first child, they decided to bring forward their wedding plans and do things a little differently. They hired the team at Elope Brisbane to create a memorable Love Adventure just for the two of them.

After a morning of pampering with the girls at Hollywood Brides, Alyssa was picked up by her fiance Brandon and they were both chauffeured by Steve from Kandid Kombi to their couple's photo shoot.

Photographer Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design took some fun shots in front of the murals at The Nurso and the couple chose a plant to nurture along with their growing family. What a lovely keepsake! Next stop was the lavender fields at Sirromet Wines for more photos, and a chance to check in to their glamping accommodation at Sanctuary By Sirromet.

After a quick change into their wedding attire, Steve transported the couple to a surprise location for their intimate wedding ceremony - the hobby farm Cotton Corner at Mount Cotton.

The afternoon was quiet and cloudy, and Brandon and Alyssa exchanged their wedding vows without fuss or fanfare in an intimate elopement with celebrant Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant. Videographer Dan Hodgson Freelance captured footage to share with family and friends at the reveal party. Steve from Kandid Kombi and photographer Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design acted as witnesses. Alyssa carried a bouquet from Little Miss Flower Shoppe.

Alyssa and Brandon enjoyed a celebratory sip of champagned and a snack platter provided by Elope Brisbane after their wedding photos, then were transported back to their honeymoon accommodation at Sanctuary By Sirromet who also provided a breakfast hamper.

What an awesome and relaxing (and affordable) way to do your Brisbane elopement your own way. You can have your cake, and eat it too! (Mini couple's cake baked by Cakes by Simone).

Replacement Marriage Celebrant Brisbane

With years spent training aspiring marriage celebrants and delivering professional development to existing marriage celebrants, I have come to know so many Brisbane marriage celebrants. So when one of my colleagues was unable to officiate at this 2022 Brisbane wedding, I was asked to step in. We scheduled a meeting with the couple, the original celebrant and myself to coordinate a smooth handover, and with the transfer of the Notice of Intended Marriage paperwork and the sighting of ID documents, I was able to sort the legals quickly and effortlessly for the couple.

Next, the original celebrant passed on the personalised script which was written for the couple, and with a few tweaks to fit with my delivery style, we were all ready to go.

Georgia and Lionel had a couple of postponed wedding dates, but finally settle on their eight year anniversary, at the location of their original first date, at Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge - a location with a gorgeous outlook.

If you need to find a replacement celebrant and there is less than a month before your wedding date, the original marriage celebrant may transfer the Notice of Intended Marriage to a replacement marriage celebrant. The replacement celebrant will need to sight your proof of date and place of birth documents and proof of identity documents.

Most professional celebrants will find a like minded colleague who is available on your date and will organise the transfer of the Notice of Intended Marriage if they find themselves in a position of being unable to attend your wedding.

If you are looking for a replacement celebrant in Brisbane, contact Cheryl who is very familiar with all the legal processes.

Photo by Sunlit Studios

Wedding at Redland Bay Golf Club

 High school sweethearts Shania and Hayden were looking for a relaxed and stress free local wedding venue and chose Redland Bay Golf Club as their ideal location.

With a handy location, plenty of parking and the ability to have the ceremony and reception at the same location, Redland Bay Golf Club ticked all their boxes. The beautifully maintained lawns and gardens provided the perfect backdrop for their wedding. The couple chose the Gazebo location at Redland Bay Golf Club, one of three ceremony areas to choose from.

With rain showers predicted, guests arrived prepared with clear umbrellas. These also provided some cute photo opportunitues. Chelsea, the bubbly events coordinator at Redland Bay Golf Club, organised golf carts for the bridal part to access scenic photo locations around the golf course and adjoining Redland Bay.

Shania was stunning in a long ivory lace gown, and Hayden was dapper in dark trousers with an oatmeal coloured jacket. The bridesmaids wore a rustic burnt orange shift dress, and the groomsmen picked up the burnt orange colour in their vibrant ties.

Recommended celebrant for Redland Bay Golf Club - Cheryl Landsberry Marriage Celebrant

Photos by Judy from Iris Faith Photography

Wedding at Riverlife, Brisbane

Albany and Zach first met at the hospital where they were both working. As a barista in the coffee shop, Albany wondered if it was her coffee or her smile that kept Zach dropping by each morning. She didn’t have long to wonder, as after they were formally introduced by a matchmaking manager, Albany and Zach ventured out on their first date. Zach brought along biscuits which he had baked, which absolutely melted Albany’s heart. She excited told her mum that Zach might just be the “one”!

After many more hours spent together, Zach proposed at an evening out to watch the Nutcracker, and Albany ecstatically accepted. She walked down the aisle to music from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker. 
With most of her family overseas, Albany decided on a simple wedding ceremony for her wedding to Zach. They live-streamed the ceremony to family and friends back home.

The wedding ceremony was held on a fine Summer afternoon at Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, beside the sparkling Brisbane River. Celebrant Cheryl Landsberry organised all the legal paperwork for the marriage, and, together with the couple, created a ceremony with a little sentiment and a little laughter. The moments were captured by photographer, Romana Saeheng, who then took the couple to some secluded little spots alongside the river for couple portraits.

Following the ceremony and photos, the couple joined their guests at the Riverlife pergola for drinks, dancing, and donuts, as the sun set over the cityscape.
Coordination: Elope Brisbane
Venue: Riverlife Weddings & Events
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant
Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design 

 

Married on North Stradbroke Island

Harmony and Dalton dreamt of a relaxed island wedding and contacted the team at Elope Brisbane to collate a team of wedding professionals for their day.

Harmony's vision was to create a boho vibe, with sand/tan colours, bare feet, and proteas. They invited only their immediate families, who were thrilled with the chance to have a couple of days away together on beautiful Straddie.

Steve from Kandid Kombi transported Harmony to the beachfront. She looked gorgeous in a simple knit dress with a baby's breath flower crown. Dalton was relaxed in a white shirt with navy shorts.

On Straddie, there's no need for formalities - or shoes!

Harmony's dad walked her down the path to the beach, and Harmony and Dalton asked their mums to be their witnesses, which was a poignant touch. Their 2 small boys presented the wedding rings.

The ceremony styling was by Mel from Miss Weddings, pics were snapped by Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design, Dan Hodgson Freelance created a video story, celebrant Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant made the legals all so simple, and Cakes by Simone baked a white chocolate and coconut mud cake.

What a chilled way to be married!

We love an excuse to get to Straddie for the day, so contact the team at Elope Brisbane to make your Straddie wedding happen.

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