20 Year Wedding Anniversary Vow Renewal Ceremony at Sure Thing Chapel, Capalaba

 

20 year wedding vow renewal at Sure Thing Chapel, Capalaba

After 20 years of marriage, Romana and Steve decided to celebrate with a vow renewal with their family and friends. They decided to hold their celebrations at the Sure Thing Chapel at Capalaba, with it’s whimsical styling,  and capacity for 40 guests in air conditioned comfort.

The guests all arrived, dressed in black and white, and were greeted with hugs and champagne. The venue was styled with colourful blooms and décor. Steve wore a snazzy shiny silver suit and Romana wore a sparkly silver beaded dress. She was glammed up by Jo from Twidale.

Steve and Romana entered the ceremony space, preceded by their children Jalen and Aysia, their proudest accomplishments. The song for their entry was sung by Jo and Layla, their original wedding song, Angel Eyes by Paulini. Jo was a bridesmaid at the wedding of Romana and Steve twenty years ago. Their other bridesmaid, Sonya, also travelled from Western Australia for the renewal party.

Celebrant, Cheryl, told the story of the couple’s meeting, their subsequent romance, and the proposal at Wellington Point. Their wedding was a surprise for guests at their engagement party, with the bridal party all wearing white. The couple welcomed son Jalen, and daughter Aysia, and have conquered renovations, injuries, and business ventures in their twenty years together.

Staying together takes dedication from both partners. It is knowing when to speak and when to remain silent. It is chipping in to complete a project together, with Romana sparking the concept and Steve carrying out the grunt work. The family unit has remained strong not matter what life threw at them, with all contributing to their achievements. The good times have been amplified by sharing the celebrations. 

Steve and Romana wrote their own vows to each other, and despite reading them over several times beforehand, there was still an overload of emotion as they poured out their hearts to each other.

They sealed their vows with a kiss, then signed a commemorative renewal certificate and placed an initialled heart on the wall at the chapel.

With a multi-song mashup, the guests all joined Romana and Steve for photos against the shimmer wall backdrop. The couple then cut their cake, which was delicious, and surprised their guests with a pre-choreographed dance.

The couple mingled with their guests for a time, before MC Ketrina led the evening’s entertainment with games and music bingo.

Best wishes to this devoted couple – we wish you many more happy years together.

 

Venue: Sure Thing Chapel, Capalaba

Photographer: Amy from Papillon

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry

MC: Ketrina Coffey

Cake: Cakes by Simone

HMUA: Twidale Hair

Dance: Wedding Dance Creations

20 year anniversary Vow Renewal ceremony at Curtis Falls, Mount Tamborine

 20 year anniversary Vow Renewal at Curtis Falls, Mount Tamborine

Twenty years ago, when Erica and Jason were married, they had the wedding that everyone expected of them. Now, two children and a mortgage later, they held the celebration that suited them.

Erica and Jason chose a remote rainforest location at Mount Tamborine where they could celebrate this milestone surrounded by a few special people in their lives.

Organising the celebrations from their home near Sydney, NSW, Erica used Google to find their ceremony location – a waterfall in the rainforest of Mount Tamborine. When Googling for a celebrant, Erica was looking for someone wasn’t an Insta Influencer, so I was delighted that she found me and we quickly were on the same page for the low key and genuine vibe of the day. After working with photographer Romana at Curtis Falls several times, I recommended her services to Erica. Erica also sourced some beautiful bouquets featuring proteas, booked accommodation on the Gold Coast, and hired a limo to drive the group to Mount Tamborine.

The girls all dressed up for the day, wearing pretty dresses and flower crowns. Footwear had to be a little more practical, with a 10 minute hike down a bush track needed to reach the ceremony location. Instead of bringing my PA system, I brought along a small Bluetooth speaker to play the chosen ceremony music, and we lugged a fold up table for the signing of the special Renewal certificate.

The ceremony I created for Jason and Erica was simple, heartfelt, and light. As well as the story of the couple and their achievements in their marriage, we also included some of their favourite memories of their original wedding day. The couple made some beautiful vows to each other and recommitted to their marriage.

After the signing of the Renewal certificate, there was plenty of afternoon light in the rainforest to capture some family portraits before the limo arrived to transport the group to dinner back on the Gold Coast.

If you have a memorable milestone anniversary coming up, why not make a memorable event of it. There are no rules – you can be on a beach, in a rainforest, or in your own backyard.

Ceremony location: Curtis Falls, Mount Tamborine

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design

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