Wellington Point Wedding Celebrant: May 2024

Monday 6 May 2024

Vow Renewal at Sandstone Point Hotel

As their wedding day approached in May 2020, Carlos and Tiffany were dismayed to learn that Australian borders were closed, and international visitors were unable to attend their wedding. Soon wedding numbers were capped at 5 people, and Queensland closed the state borders.

Nevertheless, Tiffany and Carlos were married in a legal, intimate, and emotional ceremony on their chosen wedding day, with just one witness each present, and myself officiating. The day was almost perfect, however, they were just devastated that their nearest and dearest could not atttend in person.

I followed their story, as the couple flourished and welcomed a baby daughter the following year.

The couple's original wedding vendors honoured their bookings, and Tiffany and Carlos set about planning a celebration day with guests from all around the world - four years after their initial wedding day. Function coordinator Kate ensured the ceremony space was set out beautifully, with orchids adorning the white chairs.

Yesterday, the skies cleared for a most beautiful Autumn day at Sandstone Point. Tiffany arrived at the ceremony with her parents who had travelled from France to be with her. She was absolutely stunning in a white, figure hugging gown, with a gorgeous satin train and a long white veil. Her bouquet was of white orchids. She was also accompanied by her best friend, Julie, dressed in navy, who had been her witness on the original wedding day. The couple's daughter was flower girl, carrying a basket of petals.

Carlos was handsome in a cream coloured suit with a white open shirt. He was attended by his sister, Mariana, also in cream, who was his witness on their wedding day back in 2020.

Guests were delighted to see this gorgeous couple renew their vows to each other, Tiffany stating how much she loved watching Carlos in his new role as a father, and Carlos impressing us all with his sweet and witty rhyming vows.

Guests brought forward ribbons to wish the couple well for their future: health, wisdom, peace, trust, and fertility.

The couple walked back down the aisle to Mas Que Nada - which I may or may not have played 5 times on repeat on my drive home.

Photographer, Brooke, from Our Wild Hearts Photography, captured some lovely photos of the couple, which she shared within 24 hours of the event! These will be even more treasured as with the restriction on guests on their original wedding day, they were not able to have professional photos taken.

Congratulations to this most special couple - I loved marrying them once, and even more so - twice!

Venue: Sandstone Point Weddings

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Photographer: Our Wild Hearts Photography

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Pop Up Wedding at W.H. Yeo Park, Victoria Point, Brisbane

Helen and Rhys are busy people. They have jobs, a baby, and a home to maintain. They wanted to be married, but didn't want the fuss, formality or expense of a traditional wedding. The couple chose the Pop Up Wedding package from Elope Brisbane which includes your celebrant, photographer, Kombi transportation, flowers, hair and makeup, ceremony styling and wedding cake. https://elopebrisbane.com.au/elopement.../pop-up-weddings/

Their wedding day was a blustery afternoon, with showers possible, but Helen and Rhys decided to move their ceremony location to a more protected park by the bay at Victoria Point. W.H. Yeo Park was set up by Mel and Deb from Miss Weddings, with an arbour and bamboo chairs. A barrel was added to be used for the signing of the marriage certificates.

Helen had her hair secured with fancy pins in a regal upstyle by Suzie from An Eye for Style. Even in the gusty conditions, her hair was immaculate. Helen chose a natural make up which enhanced her classic features. She chose a boho style wedding dress with drop sleeves from Desert Moon Bridal, which was just gorgeous. Her bouquet consisted of wildflowers with a pop of yellow.

Helen arrived at the ceremony with her bridesmaids, mum, and daughter in the bright orange 1973 Kombi, Busta Rydes. She walked down the aisle to the song, "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri.

The bridesmaids wore forest green dresses, and the flower girls pretty much did their own thing while looking adorably cute, as one year olds tend to do.

Rhys wore a sage green jacket with a matching tie. Beside him stood his sister, in a striking forest green pants suit, and his brother, relaxed in chinos and a white shirt.

Their ceremony, which I created with lots of input from the couple, was a twist on the traditional marriage ceremony, with a few laughs and a focus on family.