Wedding at Sure Thing Chapel, Capalaba

Local couple, Alana and Jarrod, decided that the Sure Thing Chapel at Capalaba would be super convenient for their fuss free, weekday wedding.

It was a family affair, as Jarrod, looking smart in a grey suit with pale green tie, arrived at the chapel with his parents, brother, brother-in-laws, son, and nephew. Lovely bride, Alana, in a white lace dress, arrived with her entourage, her son, parents, sisters, cousin, and nieces. The bridesmaids wore sage green, with both sets of parents wearing shades of green.

The couple loved that the space was so versatile, and with 7 youngsters under 8, were pleased that the doors could be closed and the entire premises was for their own private use.

Alana and Jarrod’s ceremony was light and low key, with Alana placing the ring on Jarod’s finger with the words, “Please wear this ring so all the girls at the pub know that I belong to you, and you belong to me.”

The couple planned to reveal their secret marriage to friends at their engagement party on Saturday night! Wishing I was a fly on the wall to see the guests reactions.

In a funny twist, we realised that I had been the celebrant for Alana’s mum and step dad when they married fifteen years ago – also at Capalaba! It was great to catch up with the whole family, and see how they’ve all grown up – some now with children of their own.

Check out the fun and funky Sure Thing Chapel at Capalaba for your affordable, simple, and weather proof wedding options.

Ceremony location: Sure Thing Collective & Wedding Venue

Photography: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

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Micro wedding at Rainforest Gardens, Mount Cotton

 Micro wedding at Rainforest Gardens, Mount Cotton

Tahlia and James are shy people, and the thought of standing on a platform with a hundred people staring at them was a terrifying prospect. So they decided, instead, to share their wedding day with just their immediate family at the beautiful Rainforest Gardens at Mount Cotton.

The couple chose a Wednesday afternoon for their wedding, and met their family at the gates of the gardens at 3pm. While gathered there, a pair of butterflies danced in the afternoon sun, a coincidental tribute to the butterfly tattoo on Tahlia’s decolletage. For James, wearing a suit was a first, and he looked very handsome in navy blue. Tahlia was lovely in a white lace gown with a fitted bodice and full skirt. She curled her hair and tied it back with a white lace bow.

As the clock struck 3pm, the couple joined hands and walked up the garden path to the ceremony area, followed by parents and siblings. They chose instrumental music by John Powell from the “How to Train your Dragon” soundtrack.

Tahlia and James took their places under the wooden arbour on the timber deck by the pond, shaded by towering palms. A fountain tinkled in the background. Their five guests sat upon timber chairs, enjoying the tranquil atmosphere of the gardens.

James and Tahlia requested a short and sweet ceremony, with just minimal trimmings. They were relieved that the ceremony was not as stressful as they had anticipated, and were soon delighted to hear that they were husband and wife.

Photographer, Will, soon put the couple at ease, and led them around the beautiful gardens for photos which will be treasured for years to come.

Ceremony location: Rainforest Gardens

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Photographer: https://www.facebook.com/willideastudio

Willidea Photography & Videography Studio

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Micro wedding at Raby Bay Foreshore Park, Cleveland

Nikki and Dean relocated from the UK to Brisbane, created a life together, adopted their fur baby, Bruce, welcomed their daughter, bought a house, welcomed their son, and started a business. Planning a wedding took a back seat.

When their parents announced plans to visit Brisbane for Christmas, the couple decided this would be the perfect time to be married. They didn’t want anything soppy or mushy, and didn’t have time for intricate planning.

Dean and Nikki contacted the team at Elope Brisbane and chose the Twenty is Plenty package, which includes celebrant, photographer, arbour, 20 chairs, and 20 cupcakes. They chose the bamboo arbour with the macrame hanging for a boho look. And added a round cake for cutting, bouquets, and boutonnieres.

Being a summer wedding, Dean chose to wear chino shorts and a white linen shirt, as did Nikki’s dad. Nikki wore a beautiful trumpet style white lace gown with a train.

I played the ceremony songs through my PA system, with the couple choosing, “Sweet Disposition” by the Temper Trap for the processional, and “Let’s Get Married” from Trolls for the signing.

Their ceremony was short and sweet, and the kids ran around in the park while a few photos were taken.

As I was packing up my gear, I overheard Dean telling guests that everything had just turned out perfectly. Grooms just love that a wedding doesn’t have to mean stress, expense, and drama.

Afterwards, guests joined the couple at their home to celebrate.

Coordination and Styling: Elope Brisbane

Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Cakes: Cakes by Simone

Florist: @Capalaba Carnations

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Micro wedding at Lagoon View Nursery, Redland Bay

22 years after they first met, Clair and Darren decided to marry in a micro wedding at Lagoon View Nursery, Redland Bay.

 Clair walked into the ceremony on the arm of her dad, looking relaxed in a boho white gown from her favourite shop, Tree of Life. She carried a bouquet made for her by her very good friend, Karen.

 

Darren, a quietly spoken gentleman, looked every bit the smitten groom in a smart navy suit with a burgundy tie and pocket square. He personalised his outfit by adding the pin of his favourite football club.

 

After a sweet ceremony, the couple’s friends snapped some pretty pictures around the beautifully landscaped gardens at the nursery.

 

Venue: Lagoon View Nursery, Redland Bay

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry

Dress: Tree of Life

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