Set against the beautiful lawns and gardens at Redland Bay
Golf Club, high school sweethearts, Shakaya and Aden, celebrated their wedding
day with a ceremony that was both relaxed and memorable. The venue is known for
its beautiful outdoor wedding spaces and golf course views, making it a fitting
backdrop for the couple’s wedding dreams.
One of the most delightful details of the ceremony was the live music. Musician
Matty Ross sang “Still the One” as the page boys, flower girls, bridesmaids and
then Shakaya, on the arm of her brother, made their way down the aisle. Having
live music gave Shakaya the flexibility to time her entrance to a very specific
point in the song, creating the beautiful wedding moment that she had
envisioned.
The wedding party looked stunning in a modern palette of black, sage and soft
green tones. The bridesmaids wore black eternity dresses, while the groomsmen
were dressed in classic black suits with sage green ties. Aden stood out in a
grey suit with a subtle hint of green, perfectly tying his look into the day’s
colour story. Shakaya was absolutely radiant in a long white sparkly gown,
finished with a floor-length veil and softly curled hair.
The styling at the ceremony brought everything together beautifully. Chairs
were adorned with emerald green sashes and eucalyptus leaves, adding fresh
texture and rich colour against the natural greens of the golf club surrounds.
The overall effect was stunning, with every detail complementing the relaxed
outdoor setting.
After the ceremony, Shakaya and Aden walked back down the aisle as newlyweds
and were handed small mallets for one of the day’s most fun surprises. Instead
of cutting a traditional cake, they smashed a mock wedding cake to reveal
lollies hidden inside. It was a light-hearted and memorable moment that
delighted guests, who then enjoyed the sweets while relaxing on the lawn at the
golf club as family portraits were being taken.
Photographer: @bec_munro_photography
Celebrant: @cheryl_landsberry_marriage_cel
Venue: @redlandbayweddings
Content creator: @onyourdaybestie
Music: @mrentertainmentaus
Cake: @cakesmashbrisbane
