Wedding venue with a plan B for rainy days

When Sam and CJ booked their wedding a year in advance, they had no idea what the weather would be. However, they did realise the importance of choosing a venue which provided a plan B option. And even though their wedding day dawned with on/off rain showers, they were able to enjoy a beautiful wedding experience at Redland Bay Golf Club.

The couple decided on a morning wedding, with the ceremony scheduled for 11am under the arbour on the lawn of the golf club. The rain was light, but persistent, and we reluctantly made the call to hold the ceremony on the deck of the clubhouse.

The deck was already set with round tables for the reception, however, the club’s dedicated team seamlessly transitioned the sapce, ensuring that nothing could dampen the spirits of the happy couple and their guests. The rain became an unexpected backdrop, adding a touch of romance as droplets danced on the roof of the deck, and the guests looked out over the lush golf course. The couple, surrounded by their loved ones, exchanged vows with the gentle sound of rain in the background, making their special day even more memorable.

The rain reminded the couple of their first weekend away, where a tropical storm drenched the couple and their overnight bags. They looked at each other and laughed, knowing that nothing could ruin their experience, so long as they were together.

Congratulations to Sam and CJ - just remember the saying that a wet knot is harder to untie!

Venue: Redland Bay Weddings

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Photographer: A Thousand Miles Photography

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Wedding at Rainforest Gardens, Mount Cotton

After a warm and steamy afternoon for their rehearsal, we weren’t expecting torrential rain on the morning of Daphne and James’ wedding day. Morning showers were a possibility, however, the couple were surprised when 100mm of rain fell on their wedding morning. Daphne and James, however, decided that nothing would dampen their excitement for their day.

Luckily, their wedding venue, Rainforest Gardens, has a plan B weather option. The Bell Tower pavilion was constructed to provide an undercover ceremony area, which protects the wedding party and guests from bad weather. Daphne and James invited 60 guests, and they were all comfortably accommodated under the pavilion. The outlook from the pavilion is beautiful, looking over the lush gardens and lily pond.

Function coordinator, Kodie, liaised with the couple to put Plan B into action. The guests arrived, and were provided with umbrellas to make their way from the car park to the pavilion. Jamie and his four groomsmen were glad of the cooler weather, wearing suits in light blue. Their ties matched the colour of the bridesmaid dresses.

The wedding cars could be heard as they drove up the hill to Mount Cotton, and videographer, Alex, sent up the drone to capture their arrival from overhead.

First to walk into the ceremony area were the three page boys, wearing caramel coloured trousers with braces and bow ties. They led the dogs of the couple, who were presenting the wedding rings. Next danced in the three flowergirls, scattering rose petals. Daphne’s four bridesmaids wore dusty mauve dresses. Daphne walked down the aisle on the arm of her brother. She looked stunningly beautiful, in a slim fitting dress adorned with white beads. Daphne smiled as she saw James grinning delightedly, and the couple took hands under the arbour (which can I mention was decorated with gorgeous, gorgeous florals by Daphne’s friend?).

The personalised ceremony included the story of the couple’s meeting at Oktoberfest when Daphne was just new to Brisbane. James and Daphne were immediately drawn to each other, their sense of humour sparking their instant compatibility. Daphne also made some special vows to Jamie’s daughter, presenting her with a beautiful necklace to celebrate their connection. The trio then poured sand into a vase – in earthy tones of gold, charcoal, and white, as a symbol of their family unity.

After signing the certificates, the couple were showered with confetti as they celebrated their newlywed status.

They made the most of photo time with the resident Highland Cattle before joining their guests to party into the evening.

I’m so glad the weather eased before the ceremony started, and by the time the reception started, the skies were clear. And I’m especially thankful for the plan B weather option at the gardens. You hope never to need it, but when you do, it’s very much appreciated.

Venue: Rainforest Gardens

Photographer/Videographer: Hawthorne Creative

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

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Rainy Day Wedding

Wet weather wedding at Suttons Beach Rotunda, Redcliffe

Despite best efforts to keep an eye on the forecast, sometimes weather events can just come out of nowhere. And this is exactly what happened on Tahni and Caleb’s wedding day.

Just days after the announcement of El Nino in Australia, we were hit with a brief but ferocious downpour. As the styling team set up the wedding arbour on the Redcliffe foreshore, the winds intensified. No amount of tent pegs and sand bags seem to hold the arbour in place. And the dark clouds started rolling across the sky as 3pm approached.

The team at Elope Brisbane consulted with groom, Caleb, and a quick decision was made to relocate the micro wedding a hundred metres up the beach, under the protection of the iconic Suttons Beach Pavilion.

As bride Tahni arrived, the rain had already started bucketing down. Guests under the pavilion were drenched by the sideways rain, driven in by the gusty winds. This couple, though, decided that nothing would stop them from becoming husband and wife, and decided to just, “Go for it”.

In a most memorable walk down the aisle, Tahni, under inside outed umbrella, powered along the path, determined to reach her man. Her windswept hair could not hide the grin on her face, as Tahni and Caleb laughed and embraced the craziness of the moment.

Celebrant, Cheryl Landsberry, asked the guests if they minded skipping the boring bits, then proceeded straight to the legally required aspects of ceremony. With a couple of, “I do’s” and the signing of some rather soggy certificates, Tahni and Caleb were legally wed in one of the most memorable ceremonies the Elope Brisbane team has seen.

The positive crew of the pair rallied around, holding fast the arbour, holding up protective umbrellas, and generally cheering and living in the moment.

Tahni and Caleb are planning a renewal of vows later in the year with a few more serene photos, but I just don’t imagine this will match their rather remarkable wedding in the rain.

Photos by Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design