Weddings

A second chance at love – Wedding at Sirromet Wines

There’s nothing quite love that first love – that intense feeling of tummy butterflies, delicious deliria, and heart stopping kissing. But there’s something even more special about finding love a second time around – a sense of ease, comfort, assurance, and well being.
Jennifer and Bryan met when their children had become independent, and they gradually formed a relationship which culminated some seventeen years later when they married at Sirromet Wines.

I think Jennifer’s vows summed up their story, ” Bryan, you found me in the Autumn of my life and reaffirmed my capacity to love. In your arms, my spirit has been nurtured and my heart restored. And so I promise to spend the Autumn and the Winter of my life caring for you and loving you.” These vows were just perfect for a second chance at love.

Jennifer and Bryan always aim to see the sunny side of life, and Jennifer appreciates Bryan’s sense of humour which never fails to make her laugh. In his vows, Bryan included the line, ” I promise to listen to you when I’m reversing the caravan,” which had not just Jennifer, but all the guests, giggling a little.

Their wedding ceremony at Sirromet Wines was attended my just their immediate families, which numbered a few with their children and their partners, and grandchildren of varying ages. The grandchildren were involved in the ceremony by presenting the wedding rings and blowing bubbles at the end of the ceremony.

Celebrant Cheryl Landsberry, local to Sirromet Wines, created a relaxed and intimate ceremony for the couple, and took care of all the legal essentials.

Jennifer wore a classic navy dress from Anthea Crawford, and Bryan wore a navy suit. If you’re looking for an outfit for a “mature bride” who doesn’t want to wear a traditional white wedding dress, Anthea Crawford has a huge selection. https://www.antheacrawford.com.au/collections/event-dresses

Photographer, Andy, from A Thousand Miles Photography captured photos of the luminous faces, and this became an especially memorable event which stands out in his years of photography. See Andy’s blog with lots of pictures here: https://www.athousandmilesphotography.com.au/weddingphotography/sirromet-winery-wedding?fbclid=IwAR1lVpx1zh52dvi29-lc1-Tsui2vFJ9i6EhtlJ2cgnyanwo57LZv7gOHdNg

After a celebration dinner at Sirromet Wines, the families stayed in the glamping accommodation at Sirromet – Sanctuary. https://sanctuarybysirromet.com/

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Micro Wedding at Newstead Park Rotunda

Jazzmin and Jason had been to a few weddings, and they knew what they DIDN’T want for their own wedding. They didn’t want fanfare, fuss, extravagance or drama.

The couple approached the team at Elope Brisbane and asked for a quiet, intimate, genuine and relaxed ceremony with just their immediate family.

They booked the rotunda at Newstead Park on the Brisbane River via the Brisbane City Council web site, so were assured of the use of this area.

Stylist Mel from Miss Weddings placed white Americana chairs in the gazebo and assembled a timber arch with white fabric draping. Michelle from Little Miss Flower Shoppe provided the florals for the arbour, Jazzmin’s bouquet, and Jason’s boutonniere.

No wedding is quite complete without one, so Cakes by Simoneprovided a small cake for the guests to enjoy after the lunchtime reception.

Celebrant Cheryl Landsberry – Marriage Celebrant led the couple through the legal vows and witnessed them sign the three marriage certificates.

After the ceremony, photographer Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design snapped relaxed photos of the couple around Newstead Park and the Brisbane River.

Contact the team at Elope Brisbane if you’re more about the family and less about the fuss

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Wedding at New Farm Park

Leah and Amit envisioned a simple and informal wedding ceremony at New Farm Park with just their nearest and dearest and asked the team at Elope Brisbane to make it happen.

Leah looked lovely with her long, auburn hair pulled back in a pretty clip. Her dress featured sheer, leave sleeves, and she carried a bouquet from Little Miss Flower Shoppe.

Amit looked sharp with a fresh hair cut and a three piece navy suit with a boutonniere.

Leah and Amit dispensed with a formal bridal party, and invited their siblings to be their legal witnesses.

The hexagonal arbour with dried flowers and the white Americana chairs were styled by Miss Weddings, who also provided the signing table.

Celebrant Cheryl Landsberry – Marriage Celebrant created the ceremony to be relaxed and not too serious, as per the couple’s request.

Photographer Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design led Leah and Amit around the grounds at New Farm Park for some sweet couple shots after the ceremony.

Videography was by Fizz and Co.

Celebrations after the ceremony were held at Smoked Garage at Fortitude Valley.

Contact the team at Elope Brisbane to coordinate your wedding at New Farm Park.

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Redlands Coast Wedding Trail – This Sunday

his Sunday – March 12 2023 – is the annual Redlands Coast Wedding Trail.

Explore everything the Redlands Coast has to offer in terms of wedding perfection for your day!

Enjoy all the action at the main wedding hub, tour our venues, speak to our wedding professionals and visit beautiful photographic locations – all in one day! 

All of our beautiful venues will be dressed to impress – so get ready for some serious wedding day inspo!!

Our wedding professionals will be on hand to answer all your questions and guide your planning journey.

Discover our picturesque coastline… imagine your special day right here in the Redlands Coast!

Did we mention the prizes yet??!!! If you pre-register your interest in joining us, then you will go into the draw to win some amazing prizes! The first 200 to register will receive a special goodie tote too! The more places you visit on the trail, the more entries you will receive to win! So hit the website now to pre-register and get 2 entries!! https://rcwt.com.au/pre-register-for-the-redlands-coast…/

Totes to be picked up on event day at The Redlands Memorial Hall at Smith Street, Cleveland

This event is proudly sponsored by Redland CityCouncil. @redlandcouncil@redlandscoast#RedlandsCoast#destinationwedding

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Vintage Wedding at The Courthouse Restaurant Cleveland

The historic Courthouse Restaurant overlooking the bay at Cleveland provided the perfect backdrop for this vintage styled wedding. The bride wore a retro slinky white silky dress, with white gloves. Her hair was styled in victory rolls and her lipstick was a scarlet red. The groom and groomsen wore suits and waistcoats.

Live music set a classy tone for the post ceremony champagne on the lawn and then the band played after dinner as the dance floor opened.

The couple arrived in a vintage London cab.

Photos by Murray Redpath

Elopements, Weddings

Love Adventure with the team at Elope Brisbane

When Alyssa and Brandon found out they were expecting their first child, they decided to bring forward their wedding plans and do things a little differently. They hired the team at Elope Brisbane to create a memorable Love Adventure just for the two of them.

After a morning of pampering with the girls at Hollywood Brides, Alyssa was picked up by her fiance Brandon and they were both chauffeured by Steve from Kandid Kombi to their couple’s photo shoot.

Photographer Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design took some fun shots in front of the murals at The Nurso and the couple chose a plant to nurture along with their growing family. What a lovely keepsake! Next stop was the lavender fields at Sirromet Wines for more photos, and a chance to check in to their glamping accommodation at Sanctuary By Sirromet.

After a quick change into their wedding attire, Steve transported the couple to a surprise location for their intimate wedding ceremony – the hobby farm Cotton Corner at Mount Cotton.

The afternoon was quiet and cloudy, and Brandon and Alyssa exchanged their wedding vows without fuss or fanfare in an intimate elopement with celebrant Cheryl Landsberry – Marriage Celebrant. Videographer Dan Hodgson Freelance captured footage to share with family and friends at the reveal party. Steve from Kandid Kombi and photographer Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design acted as witnesses. Alyssa carried a bouquet from Little Miss Flower Shoppe.

Alyssa and Brandon enjoyed a celebratory sip of champagne and a snack platter provided by Elope Brisbane after their wedding photos, then were transported back to their honeymoon accommodation at Sanctuary By Sirromet who also provided a breakfast hamper.

What an awesome and relaxing (and affordable) way to do your Brisbane elopement your own way. You can have your cake, and eat it too! (Mini couple’s cake baked by Cakes by Simone).

Contact the team at Elope Brisbane to organise your Love Adventure elopement in Brisbane

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Replacement Celebrant Brisbane

With years spent training new celebrants and delivering professional development to existing marriage celebrants, I have come to know so many Brisbane celebrants. So when one of my colleagues was unable to officiate at this 2022 Brisbane wedding, I was asked to step in. We scheduled a meeting with the couple, the original celebrant and myself to coordinate a smooth handover, and with the transfer of the Notice of Intended Marriage paperwork and the sighting of ID documents, I was able to sort the legals quickly and effortlessly for the couple.

Next, the original celebrant passed on the personalised script which was written for the couple, and with a few tweaks to fit with my delivery style, we were all ready to go.

Georgia and Lionel had a couple of postponed dates, but finally settle on their eight year anniversary, at the location of their original first date, at Mercure Clear Mountain Lodge – a location with a gorgeous outlook.

If you need to find a replacement celebrant and there is less than a month before your wedding date, the original celebrant may transfer the Notice of Intended Marriage to a replacement celebrant. The replacement celebrant will need to sight your proof of date and place of birth documents and proof of identity documents.

Most professional celebrants will find a like minded colleague who is available on your date and will organise the transfer of the Notice of Intended Marriage if they find themselves in a position of being unable to attend your wedding.

If you are looking for a replacement celebrant in Brisbane, contact Cheryl who is very familiar with all the legal processes.

Photo by Sunlit Studios

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Wedding at Riverlife, Brisbane

Albany and Zach first met at the hospital where they were both working. As a barista in the coffee shop, Albany wondered if it was her coffee or her smile that kept Zach dropping by each morning. She didn’t have long to wonder, as after they were formally introduced by a matchmaking manager, Albany and Zach ventured out on their first date. Zach brought along biscuits which he had baked, which absolutely melted Albany’s heart. She excited told her mum that Zach might just be the “one”!
After many more hours spent together, Zach proposed at an evening out to watch the Nutcracker, and Albany ecstatically accepted. She walked down the aisle to music from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker.


With most of her family overseas, Albany decided on a simple wedding ceremony for her wedding to Zach. They live-streamed the ceremony to family and friends back home.
The wedding ceremony was held on a fine Summer afternoon at Kangaroo Point Cliffs Park, beside the sparkling Brisbane River. Celebrant Cheryl Landsberry organised all the legal paperwork for the marriage, and, together with the couple, created a ceremony with a little sentiment and a little laughter. The moments were captured by photographer, Romana Saeheng, who then took the couple to some secluded little spots alongside the river for couple portraits.
Following the ceremony and photos, the couple joined their guests at the Riverlife pergola for drinks, dancing, and donuts, as the sun set over the cityscape.
Coordination: Elope Brisbane
Venue: Riverlife Weddings & Events
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry – Marriage Celebrant
Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design 

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Iranian Wedding Customs

Even though they had a modern Australian marriage ceremony, Sadaf wanted to incorporate some elements from her Iranian heritage in the wedding.

One wedding tradition from Iran is the inclusion of a Sofreh Aghd. This translates to ceremony spread. Delicacies representing a weet love, health and good fortune are set on a low table in front of the couple. A mirror was placed on the table to reflect light into the couple’s life. Sweets and spices are also arrayed on the table.

After the couple exchanged wedding rings, the bride and groom dip their pinky finger into a jar of honey and place it to their partner’s lips to represent a sweet life.

Two loaves/cones of solid sugar are rubbed together over the couple’s heads by their mothers, aunts, and sisters to bless them with a sweet life. I was wondering how this was going to work without the newlyweds having their hair caked with sugar, but discovered that a cloth known as a ghand is held over their heads.

Sadaf chose the Persian wedding song Aroosi by Leila Forouhar during the signing of the marriage certificates.

Whatever your cultural background and circumstances, speak to your celebrant to include an element in your ceremony.

Coordination Elope Brisbane

Photograph Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design

Arbour Miss Weddings

Celebrant Cheryl Landsberry – Marriage Celebrant

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Wet weather wedding option

Concerned about the possibility of bad weather on your wedding day?

Look out for a venue which has a wet weather option.

The heritage rotunda at New Farm Park is both beautiful and functional, and has provided a protected location for many of Brisbane’s celebrations.

Photo by Romana Saeheng Photography

About Your Celebrant

Cheryl is an experienced and organised professional who prides herself on giving attention to every detail of your ceremony.

She endeavours to create a meaningful ceremony which you will remember for the rest of your lives.

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