Elopement at City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane

Elopement at City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane

Karlee and Tristan wanted their marriage ceremony to be just about the two of them, so they planned an intimate elopement with just two special witnesses in the City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane.

The couple chose a timber arbour with double draping in white and burgundy, adorned with proteas. This was set up in front of the fountain by Miss Weddings. The proteas matched the bouquet which was beautifully arranged by Capalaba Carnations, who also created a simple bouttoniere for groom, Tristan.

Tristan arrived at the ceremony space with his best man/witness, and they both looked dapper in suits and shiny shoes. Tristan also brought along Karlee’s favourite scented candle from Glasshouse candles, and the delicious scent wafted through the ceremony area. Tristan and Jordan waited eagerly at the arbour for the bride to arrive.

Karlee and her maid of honour/witness, Morgane, were dropped at Government house and made their way down the stairs into the Botanic Gardens. Morgane wore a slinky navy dress, matching with best man, Jordan’s, navy suit. Karlee looked absolutely striking, wearing a midi length fit and flare Aje dress with pearl adornments. Her short, dark hair was curled in a cute Parisian bob, and her lips were painted crimson red. A white veil topped off her very chic look.

Their ceremony celebrated the couple’s story and life together so far, and the couple made their own tender vows to each other, before topping their ceremony off with an enthusiastic kiss.

After some photos around the gardens, the couple were joined by their clans for some family portraits. They later celebrated with a pint or two at Felons Brewing, at Howard Smith Wharves.

Ceremony location: City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane

Coordination: Elope Brisbane

Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Styling: Miss Weddings

Flowers: Capalaba Carnations

Bride’s Dress: Aje

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Morning Micro wedding at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

 

Both recent arrivals in Brisbane, Emily and Cameron first met on a night out in the city in November, 2020.

Coincidentally, they also bumped into each other the following weekend on a night out, and started chatting. They exchanged contact details, and messaged each other throughout the week.

Excited to celebrate their engagement, the couple organised a huge shindig for family and friends from near and far. They decided that they wanted to do just the opposite for their wedding, and pictured a quiet, intimate and simple elopement, with the focus on fulfilling their own vision.

They contacted the team at Elope Brisbane to coordinate their micro wedding, and set about buying outfits and wedding rings.

The couple invited only 8 of their closest family and friends, people who would accept their vision for their day without imposing their own agendas on the couple. 

Emily was up early for hair and makeup, and donned a simple cream, linen knee length dress. Cameron was super dapper in a beige linen suit with a bow tie.

 

On a crisp and clear winter morning, the couple met their guests, celebrant and photographer at the gates of the Botanic Gardens just as it opened at 8am, and together, made their way through the gardens to the sound of bird song (and leaf blowers) before any of the crowds arrived.

 The couple managed to keep their emotions in check as I told their story and led them through the legal wedding vows, but the tears flowed as they made their personal vows to each other. Their vows, of course, made mention of their precious Dachshund, Koda, with Cameron promising to provide cappuccinos and puppucinos for ever and after.

 After the short and sweet wedding ceremony, photographer, Romana captured some cute snaps of the couple around the various backdrops of the Botanic Gardens, including the iconic dome.

 

Afterwards, the couple were so pleased with their decision to just elope so simply.

 

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Ceremony location: Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

Coordination: @elope Brisbane

Photographer: @romana Saeheng

Celebrant: @cheryl landsberry

 

 

Elopement at City Botanic Gardens, Brisbane

Linda and Beau wanted their elopement to be easy and stress-free, so they contacated the team at Elope Brisbane to organise a glitzy city elopement.

The couple and their witnesses booked accommodation at the beautiful Stamford Plaza Hotel, overlooking the Brisbane River.

Linda and her bridesmaid/witness/sister-in-law were glammed up by Hollywood brides. Linda had her hair curled and make up applied, and donned a sparkly black strapless dress with black heels.

Beau and his best man/witness/brother-in-law stepped out in smart suits.

The group took a stroll into the City Botanic Gardens next door to the Stamford Plaza Hotel, and met up with their photographer, Romana, and myself as celebrant.

After a delightfully relaxed and intimate ceremony, the couple celebrated their elopement with smiles and kisses.

The couple and their witnesses captured some gorgeous photos around the Botanic Gardens, before heading into the city for drinks and dinner to celebrate.

Coordination: Elope Brisbane

Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design

Hair and Make up: Hollywood Brides

Accommodation: Stamford Plaza Hotel

Dinner: Mr Percival's

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Micro Wedding at New Farm Park Rotunda

Chloe and Ashley travelled from regional Queensland with their family members for a city wedding weekend away. Their brief was for a garden party in the city, and chose the beautiful New Farm Park for their ceremony location.

They hired the team at Elope Brisbane to take care of the organising, and booked the Twenty is Plenty package.

Being fans of Bridgerton, the couple also arranged for a string quartet to play for their ceremony, which created a classic ambience. They played a mix of modern songs and classical music, my favourite being Beyonce’s Love on Top for the signing of the certificates.

Wallflower Floral provided beautiful, bright florals for the arbour and bouquet.

Forgoing a wedding party, Ashley asked his mum to present the wedding rings, and she was honoured to carry out this duty.

The couple chose the poem, The Eternal Song, which I had not heard before, but it was a very sweet choice.

During the ceremony, I told the story of the couple’s engagement. Ashley set about planning the perfect proposal during a trip to Japan in 2020. He was poised to propose at a dinner at a restaurant, but the food was just so awful, that he let the moment slide by. Later, he considered proposing at the top of a ski slope, but Chloe found the peak just too high to climb to. Next, he earmarked the TeamLab Museum, but there were just too many people crowding the area. Finally, the perfect moment was found, at the top of the Palette Town Ferris Wheel in Tokyo. It was one of those pear-shaped moments as the ring box jammed in Ashley’s pocket, and he had to keep Chloe distracted while trying to wriggle it free by pointing to random ships in the harbour in a Mr Beanish pantomime. Luckily, Chloe joyfully accepted the proposal, and their wedding planning commenced.

After some photos at New Farm Park, the group headed to City Winery for a reception dinner.

Ceremony location: New Farm Park rotunda

Coordination: Elope Brisbane

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design

Stylist: Miss Weddings

Florist: Wallflower

Music: Four Strings Brisbane String Quartet

Reception venue: City Winery Brisbane

 

Wedding at Redland Bay

Celisse and Darren took advantage of a scenic family property in Redland Bay for their recent wedding. Their brief was for a relaxed, but memorable ceremony, free of stress and drama.

They built a wooden arbour and set up Americana chairs looking out to the bay and islands. With the recent rain, the property was looking green and lush.

The bridesmaids wore sage green maxi dresses, and the best gal, Sally, wore a navy vest with trousers, matching the groom and groomsmen. Celisse looked breathtakingly beautiful in a leaf lace dress with blush underlay.

The couple chose the reading,

"If I could turn back the clock

I’d find you sooner and love you longer.

I may not be your first date, first kiss or first love

But I’ll be your last everything."

After the ceremony and photos in the garden, the couple and their guests celebrated with a reception at Redland Bay Golf Club.

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Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Photographer: Papillon Studio

Dress: The Bridal Company

Suits: Ferrari Formalwear & Bridal

Hair: An Eye for Style Wedding Makeup & Hair Stylists

Makeup: Blush'd Brides

Cake: Cakes by Simone

 

Fairytale wedding at Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

With their facial piercings and tattoos, Angel and Sebastien don't look like the most conventional couple. But when it came to their wedding day, they wanted the fairy tale wedding, with a white dress and a veil (and black lipstick) and flowers.

They contacted the team at Elope Brisbane to make it happen for them with minimal fuss and outlay.

Miss Weddings set up a timber arbour with white draping, white flowers and green foliage in the Palm Tree Lawn at the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. White Americana chairs were set out for their guests.

Angel was proudly walked down the aisle with her mum and her grandmother. The three bridesmaids wore dusty mauve and olive green. Sebastien was waiting at the end of the aisle with his best gals, Darsey and Shekinah.

Angel and Sebastien have found such unconditional love with each other, and this was reflected in the beautiful vows they made to each other.

After a few photos around the gardens, the couple joined their guests at a celebratory dinner.

Ceremony Location: Palm Tree Lawn, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha

Coordination: Elope Brisbane

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design

Styling: Miss Weddings

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