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Morning Wedding at The Courthouse Restaurant Cleveland

School teachers Sammi and Aaron chose to marry during the school holidays. They decided on a morning wedding at the Courthouse Restaurant at Cleveland. The couple envisioned a super chill and authentic ceremony, keeping it small and intimate with just their closest loved ones.

Breaking with tradition, Sammi and Aaron decided to walk down the aisle together, along with their three young children. They chose the song, “Palaces of Montezuma” by Grinderman for their entrance. Very cool!

Aaron and Sammi met up with photographer, Steve Doyle, for some classic black and white photos at the historic Courthouse before the ceremony. Against the timeless black and white floor tiles, Steve captured some elegant pictures.

The couple decided to create a Love Letters and Wine Box during their ceremony. They placed their printed wedding vows and a copy of their wedding menu in this special keepsake box.

What an absolutely stunning wedding! It was such a joy to be surrounded by such a lovely family.

Sammi left this much appreciated review,

“Cheryl was warm and welcoming when we met her at our first appointment. She gave us so many options and suggestions for our ceremony.

Cheryl is very organised and we received a wedding checklist folder which really put our minds at ease when gathering information for our ceremony.

Cheryl brought a smile to everyone’s faces throughout our ceremony. Her calm nature helped me to get through those first few anxious minutes.”

#microwedding
#morningwedding

Photos by Steve Doyle Photography
Venue The Courthouse Restaurant

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Midday Wedding at The Grand View Hotel Cleveland

Like many couples, Mary Ann and Martin were both ready to meet someone to share their life with, and they went about creating an online profile to reflect their personalities and criteria.

Martin thought Mary Ann looked adventurous in her kayaking profile pic, and once Mary Ann read that Martin was looking for a fellow “lover of cheese”, she was sold. The two agreed to meet up in person. The click when they met could be heard around the world. (I love this line – I didn’t write it, but I’m determined to find a spot for it in every wedding from now on!)

The brief for their wedding was for a low-key, relaxed, enjoyable, family focused celebration. They didn’t want drama, cliches, pomp, or formality. Both from the UK, Mary Ann and Martin had previously only attended weddings in stuffy churches, town halls and manor houses so they relished the prospect of an outdoor wedding, bathed in Queensland sunshine, and cooled by the fresh bay breezes.

To avoid the need for designated drivers, Mary Ann and Martin hired a bus to collect their guests and transport them to the wedding location. The guests all piled off the bus in high spirits, setting the vibe for a festive ceremony.

Their chosen venue was the historic Grand View Hotel, Queensland’s oldest licensed pub. Built in 1851, the hotel features wrought iron balconies and views out over Moreton Bay towards North Stradbroke Island. Mary Ann and Martin chose to marry under one of the outdoor gazebos on the hotel grounds, aptly named the Stradbroke Gazebo. The couple hired Mel from Miss Weddings to place a circular foliage arbour with white Tiffany guest chairs.

The couple’s favourite memory of the ceremony was when I reminded them to take in all their surroundings to remember the moment – the smiles on the faces of their guests, the bay views, the sunshine, and the look in each other’s eyes. The wedding ceremony is over so quickly, even practical Martin was lost in a sea of blue as he gazed into Mary Ann’s eyes.

After the relaxed and joyous ceremony, the couple and their guests snapped a few photos before heading upstairs to the verandah for a celebration lunch, heeding the advice of Thorin Oakenshield: “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.” They enjoyed a delicious meal, the fresh breeze, excellent service, and the sunshine streaming through the trees.

Venue: Grand View Hotel Cleveland

Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry – Marriage Celebrant

Stylist: Miss Weddings

Pop Up Wedding

Pop Up Wedding at Fiction Bar & Restaurant, Raby Bay Marina

Pop Up weddings are being popular with couples looking for an easy and affordable wedding option.

The team at Elope Brisbane create a couple of Pop Up Wedding events each year, at different locations around Brisbane. Couples are able to save expense by sharing the set up costs with other couples by using the same venue on the same day.

Fiction Bar and Restaurant at Raby Bay Marina, Cleveland, was the setting for a recent Pop Up wedding package.

Both busy working long hours, Myrlie and Craig thought the Pop Up Wedding event at Fiction Bar and Restaurant at Raby Bay Marina looked like the perfect option for their wedding. They chose the lunch option for their celebrations. 

Suzie from An Eye for Style Wedding Hair and Makeup at Cleveland styled Myrlie’s hair, then Steve from Kandid Kombi picked her up from the salon and transported her to Fiction Bar, where Mel from Miss Weddings had an arbour and chairs set up for the ceremony. A bouquet of flowers was provided for Myrlie, with a bouttoniere for fiance Craig.

Celebrant Cheryl Landsberry delivered a sweet and light ceremony for the couple, with photographer Romana Saeheng capturing pics of the couple, and then taking them on a photo shoot around the marina at Raby Bay.

The package included a lunch at Fiction Bar and Restaurant at Raby Bay Marina.

The wedding cake, which was also included in the package, was from our local cake artist, Simone from Cakes by Simone. 

The next Pop Up wedding date with the team at Elope Brisbane is 23/6/23 at Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island. This is a ceremony only package, with clients able to source their own meal locations on the island. Four elopement times are available, with two sittings booked, and a third in negotiation. The couple, with up to ten guests, are provided with ceremony styling, a celebrant to legally officiate at the ceremony, a photographer to capture the ceremony with family and couple photos to follow, and a dozen cupcakes. Contact the team at Elope Brisbane for more information.

Pop Up Wedding

Pop Up Wedding at Fiction Bar and Restaurant, Raby Bay Marina

The concept of a Pop-Up Wedding is a fairly recent phenomenon, but it is a concept which has become popular with couples looking for an affordable wedding package with minimal organising to do.

The team at Elope Brisbane create a couple of Pop Up Wedding days each year, at different locations around Brisbane. Couples are able to save expense by sharing the set up costs with other couples by using the same venue on the same day.

Fiction Bar and Restaurant at Raby Bay Marina, Cleveland, was the setting for one such Pop Up Wedding package.

Niamh and Daniel chose the champagne breakfast time slot. Niamh was awake early, having her hair styled and make up applied by Suzie from An Eye for Style Wedding Hair and Makeup at Cleveland. Steve from Kandid Kombi picked up Niamh from the salon and transported her to Fiction Bar, where Mel from Miss Weddings had an arbour and chairs set up for the ceremony. A bouquet of flowers was provided for Niamh, with a bouttoniere for fiance Daniel.

Celebrant Cheryl Landsberry delivered a personalised and relaxed ceremony for the couple, with photographer Romana Saeheng capturing pics of the couple, and then taking them on a photo shoot to the Lighthouse Cleveland for some couple and family photos.

The package included a champagned breakfast reception back at Ficton Bar and Restaurant at Raby Bay Marina for thirty guests, with danishes, eggs benedict, fruit, juice, sparkling wine, and tea and coffee.

The wedding cake, which was also included in the package, was from our local cake artist, Simone from Cakes by Simone. 

Guests were home in time for a nice little afternoon nanna nap, and the team from Elope Brisbane reset and prepared for the lunchtime pop up ceremony.

The next Pop Up wedding date with the team at Elope Brisbane is 23/6/23 at Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island. This is a ceremony only package, with clients able to source their own meal locations on the island. Four elopement times are available, with one booked, and one in negotiation. The couple, with up to ten guests, are provided with ceremony styling, a celebrant to legally officiate at your ceremony, a photographer to capture the ceremony with family and couple photos to follow, and a dozen cupcakes. Contact the team at Elope Brisbane for more information.

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What time should my wedding ceremony in Brisbane be at?

When deciding what time your wedding ceremony will be held at, there are a few factors to consider. 

These include what time the sun will be setting at, the amount of shade at the location of your ceremony, and how many photos you are requiring.

Firstly, you will need to find out what time the sun will be setting on your wedding day.

In Brisbane, the sun sets at about 5pm on the Winter Solstice (June 22) and about 6:45pm on the Summer Solstice (December 22). On the equinox, sunset is approximately 5:45 to 6:00pm. 

The most flattering, soft light for wedding photos is the last one hour before sunset. 

So for a winter wedding in Brisbane, photos would be 4pm to 5pm, which would require a 3pm ceremony. 

For a Spring or Autumn wedding in Brisbane, photos would be 4:30 to 5:30pm, requiring a 3:30 ceremony. And for a Summer wedding, photos would be 5:30pm to 6:30pm, so a ceremony time of 4 to 4:30pm would be recommended.

Of course, if your ceremony will be held in a very shady area which loses light earlier, those times might be brought forward. 

Before deciding on your wedding ceremony time, you may discuss this with your wedding photographer, whose experience will help to suggest the optimum time line for your wedding day.

Photo by Desire Images / Kate Green/

Photo location Cleveland Point, Brisbane

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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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Wedding at the Lighthouse, Cleveland Point

When you live in an area, you come to know those iconic locations which bring forward so many great memories. The Redlands has several locations like this, with one being the Lighthouse at Cleveland Point.

Not just a popular location to walk by the bay or indulge in some sensational calamari and chips, The Lighthouse at Cleveland Point is also a popular place to be married. On sunny afternoons, there is always a refreshing breeze at Cleveland Point, and the sun sparkles off the water.

This wedding ceremony setup with white America chairs, a white arbour with white draping and florals, and a hessian aisle runner is by local Redlands stylists, @Beautiful Illusions. The family run business has a showroom and warehouse at Capalaba, and is an established business with many years experience in the wedding industry.

To hire the lawn area next to The Lighthouse at Cleveland Point, contact Redland City Council on this link https://venues.redland.qld.gov.au/facilities/facility/cleveland-point-recreation-reserve

If you are looking for a celebrant with local knowledge for your wedding at The Lighthouse, Cleveland Point, contact Cheryl Landsberry marriage celebrant.

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Wedding at The Lighthouse Restaurant, Cleveland

With five teens/young adults between them, Emma and Craig’s emphasis for their wedding day (and in fact their entire relationship) was family.

When they first met, Craig and Emma noticed that they shared common values and priorities, and were both committed to providing a healthy and happy lifestyle for their children. These ideals were continued on to their wedding plans, as they found colour coordinated outfits for their children, and asked them to stand by their side as they made their vows to each other.

Unfortunately, the wet weather on their wedding day resulted in the Plan B ceremony location, and luckily, the Lighthouse Restaurant at Cleveland has a wet weather space. Emma and Craig were able to hold their ceremony under the gazebo which adjoins the dining space, overlooking the bay at Cleveland.

As a further idea to include their children in the ceremony, Emma and Craig purchased a vase and vials of different coloured sand. In turn, each family member added a coloured sand to the vase, which will be a colourful momento of the wedding day.

Photos by Victoria Purdie

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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

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Morning Wedding at Cleveland

Aurelia and David are the most adorable young couple who just glow with happiness when they are together. They chose a morning wedding ceremony at Cleveland, and were blessed with a clear and calm day. The early ceremony time made the most of the day, when the sunshine was mild and the breeze was light.

Aurelia and her bridesmaids were beautified by Bella Brides, before being chauffeured to the ceremony by Kandid Kombi. The colourful blooms were by Little Miss Flower Shoppe.

Celebrant Cheryl Landsberry worked with the couple to compile their story. They decided on an intimate and quirky ceremony, with no cringe factor. David and Aurelia first met playing Dungeons and Dragons. When they first met, Aurélia noticed that David was the most optimistic person she had ever encountered. She genuinely didn’t realise that people like him even existed. David noticed that Aurélia was easy to get along with and had a great sense of humour. She was always quick with the punchy quips. And David noticed that he felt so open and comfortable whenever he was around Aurélia – he could just be himself without worry. 

David and Aurelia delighted their friends by walking out of their ceremony to music from Portal. Photographer Sylvie from Papillon Studio captured some beautiful photos of the day, and as a bonus, could converse in fluent French with family members.

The newlyweds celebrated with friends and family at a brunch reception at Fiction Bar at Cleveland, followed by cake by Cakes by Simone.

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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0418 602 838

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