Brittany + Tom @ Broken Head, Byron Bay
Brittany and Tom had planned on having a larger wedding, but like so many couples in 2020 they were forced to rethink their wedding plans (thanks COVID), ultimately deciding to elope to Broken Head in Northern New South Wales. It is considered good luck to have rain on your wedding day and it rained during…
Christina + Byron @ Cabarita Cove, Tweed Coast
Christina and Byron met each other at school after a friend introduced them, their first official date, at 14 (awwww) was at a local park. Now 10 years on the couple have two beautiful children together and one on the way. Initially booking a Byron Bay wedding, but with Byron opening up around the same…
Lauri + Levi @ Bramblewood Farm, Tweed Hinterlands
Locals to the Gold Coast area Lauri and Levi were looking for a simple Byron Bay elopement with just immediate family and their gorgeous little girl, Millie. The couple chose Signature Collection with styled ceremony package, and selected our newest property, Bramblewood on the Tweed Coast as the venue for their laidback wedding. Located in…
Mandy + Chris @ Hastings Point, Kingscliff
Not everyone who elopes to Byron Bay likes the feel of sand between their toes on their wedding day! After postponing their wedding from May due to COVID, Mandy and Chris were married on the grass at Hastings Point, because Mandy doesn’t like sand, and so their fur baby Axle could be witness to the…
Caitlin + Anthony @ Froggy’s Beach Coolangatta Gold Coast
Caitlin wore a Cinderella inspired blue dress with to-die-for blue velvet heels! Her flowers, by @sevenbloomscasuarina, created a dramatic contrast using bright blooms in pink, peach and purples. Celebrant Leisa from @ceremoniesbyleisa ensured everyone was properly sanitised during the signing of the official paperwork, using a nearby rock as the official signing table. Anthony looking…
Charisse + Robbie @ Broken Head, Byron Bay
Every bit the modern couple Charisse and Robbie met online while on holiday in the Philippines. Meeting for the first time in person 4 months after connecting online! That first hug in the airport sealed the deal for both Charisse and Robbie. For three years Robbie and Charisse were in a long-distance relationship, communicating online…
Amanda + Rahul @ Broken Head, Byron Bay
Amanda and Rahul met through a friend who had organised a group of friends to do the colour run. Rahul ran up to Amanda and used Joey from Friends line “How you doin?” They chased each other all day, throwing paint and rolling downhills. The run lead to drinks and lunch at the pub and…
Elope in Unique Style with These Vendors
Our core Luxe Elopements team is included in your package: Celebrant, Photographer, Florist, Hair and Makeup artist… but eloping should be fun, unique and give you the extra moula to splash out. Here is a guide to our top Luxe Elopement vendors YELLOWBULL VIDEOGRAPHY Videography is one of those things that get “cut” from big…
Elopement Styling Guide
2020 Luxe Elopements Styling Guide Luxe Elopements has put together a styling guide from our recent work. Styling trends change year to year. In the last 5 years we have seen the rise of the Boho Bride. Who is she and what does she look like in 2020? The boho bride started off with a…
The Luxe Elopements Process
Luxe Elopements At Luxe Elopements we understand that it can be overwhelming planning a destination elopement. Our packages are designed to remove all the stress starting the planning journey, all the way through to the wedding day. Our 2-hour mid-week (Monday – Thursday) elopements include access to handpicked vendors, who celebrate YOUR love story, personalising…
Crystal + Jeff @ Byron Bay
Tell us about your love story for your ceremony – how did you meet? Do you have kids, fur babies, hobbies? We met in New York when I was travelling. We have been doing long distance however, I had moved there for a year and a bit to be together. We meet using Tinder. We…
Hayley + Hayley @ Cabarita Cove, Same-Sex Wedding
Blog coming soon …. It rained, we had a break in the weather and delivered their dream beach ceremony at Cabarita Cove! A few days later we organised a re-shoot at Fingal headland for DRY newly-wed portraits 🙂
Kiara + Michael @ Lovers Rock + The Pink Hotel Coolangatta
Tell us about your love story for your ceremony – how did you meet? Do you have kids, fur babies, hobbies? • Known each other from living in a small town. Went to school together and had mutual friends. • Started dating in 2006, bought house in 2009, engaged in 2014, first child in 2015,…
Summergrove Estate, Tweed Hinterlands
Una + Paul @ Hastings Point, Kingscliff Tweed Coast
Photography + Makeup @lady_bella_australia Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings Celebrant @ceremoniesbyleisa Flowers @sevenbloomscasaurina
Keisha + Casey @ Broken Head, Byron Bay
Photography + Makeup @lady_bella_australia Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings Celebrant @skaiceremonies Flowers @_pikt Stying Hire @theweddingshed
Kellianne + Matthew @ Cabarita Cove, Tweed Coast
Photography + Makeup @lady_bella_australia Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings Celebrant @ceremoniesbyleisa Flowers @_pikt Platter @plattermebeautiful
Couples Only: Karlee + Tyson @ Broken Head, Byron Bay
Lady Bella PhotographyLady Bella Photography Lady Bella PhotographyLady Bella Photography Lady Bella Photography Lady Bella Photography Lady Bella Photography Photography + Makeup @lady_bella_australia Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings Celebrant @ceremoniesbyleisa Flowers @_pikt Platter @plattermebeautiful
Lee + Alvar @ Broken Head, Byron Bay
VENDORS Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay Photography + MUA @lady_bella_australia Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings Celebrant @chiquita_weddings Florist @_pikt Styling Hire @theweddingshed
Micro Weddings Locations
Byron Bay or Tweed Coast, beachside or hinterland Micro & Intimate Weddings – Where should we get married? Take my hand darling, let’s go exploring. When planning your perfect celebration, there is much to consider, with so many incredible locations through Byron Bay, Tweed Coast, the Hinterland and Gold Coast. We want to inspire you…
Jess + James @ Cabarita, Tweed Coast
“Amazing!!!! Completely stress free & purely the way “we” wanted it & nobody else. If I had to do it all again, I would do it exactly the same. SJ & her team were a delight to work with from beginning to end. Creating a beautiful stress free relaxing day exactly the way we wanted…
Maddie + Mac @ Old Jetty Park, Belongil Beach Byron Bay
VENDORS Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay Photography + MUA @lady_bella_australia Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings Celebrant @ceremoniesbyleisa Styling Hire @blissandwillow Florist @_piktDress @spell_bride Reception Venue @thebelongil Accommodation @elementsresortbyronbay #belongilbeachbyronbay #byronbaybeachwedding #byronbayelopement #belongilbeachceremony #belongilbeachelopement #belongilbeachwedding #barefootelopement #luxeeleopements #sunsetwedding #sunsetbyronbay #byronbayrailtracks #barefootweddingbyronbay #spellgown #spellbride #kombivanbyronbay #byronkombilimo #byronbayweddingstyle #bohoweddingbyronbay
Shannon + Eric, Belongil Beach Byron Bay
Byron Bay isn’t just another beach town for Shannon and Eric, it hold symbolism. It was right here on the sands of Byron Bay that Eric dropped on one knee and asked Shannon to marry him. They came back to the same sands to get married. Not only have these two found a best friend…
Matthew + Jenny @ Villa Rustica, Byron Bay
“We booked Sarah-Jane & Luxe Elopements as our wedding planner, make-up artist & photographer and were so glad we did. Sarah-Jane was with us for the best part of 8 hours always keeping a smile on her face and performing all of her many wedding day roles with great success. Sarah-Jane quickly become a seamless and…
Laura + Matt @ Byron Bay Lighthouse
On the 27th of September we met Laura and Matt at Wategos, the wind blew strong but it didn’t stop us for one moment, it made the popular beach quieter than usual and made for an exclusive elopement. The sun was shining down on us all and RIGHT on the beach front was an incredible…
Carla + Luke @ Mavis Kitchen, Tweed Hinterland
“I highly recommend Sarah-Jane and Luxe Elopements. She made our wedding so incredible, completely stress free and was in control of absolutely everything. She was easily contactable and checked up on me numerous times leading up to the big day. Our wedding was a surprise which made it even more amazing and the entire time…
Lisa + Craig, Cabarita Cove (Tweed Coast)
“We wanted a secret, private Elopement on a beautiful beach. We live interstate. So we had to feel comfortable & have complete confidence in our choice. Lady Bella & Luxe Elopements nailed it. The whole process was easy & done through email & phone. Perfect for us. SJ puts together a ‘dream team’ of professionals…
Bernie + Tom @ Broken Head, Byron Bay
“From the moment SJ and the team arrived to the end of the day. The scenery was stunning! The weather was warm! The ceremony was fun! It was easy and carefree! And there was so much laughter! During the ceremony, the walk along the Three Sisters walking track, the photos, and the dinner afterwards! Everyone…
Allisha + Toby @ Broken Head, Byron Bay
“The Luxe Elopements Team did a FANTASTIC job on my hair, make up, Photography & co-ordination for my intimate wedding in Byron Bay. They came to the house, so we didn’t have to leave – these small details made the day run with ease! They were so professional and talented! My hair and make up…
Your Luxe Elopements Wedding Guru – Planner or Coordinator?
Wedding Planner VS Wedding Coordinator Unless you’ve been living under a rock most of your life, you’ll have likely heard about the stress of planning a wedding, so once you got engaged, you expected some of that stress to creep up. What you probably didn’t expect is the need for a dictionary to navigate through…
Janaya + James Elope @ Hastings Point Kingscliff
Hastings Point, Kingscliff. July 19, 2019 There are things in life that sometimes seem as if they were truly meant to be, and for Janaya and James their relationship, and their love was one of those things. The two were fond of one another from the get go! From their first date they felt they…
INDUSTRY TIPS: RAIN ON YOUR WEDDING DAY, BYRON BAY EDITION
It rains a lot in Byron Bay. Yes, I said it. Byron Bay is a cove and there is a unique pressure system from the sea air and hinterland range. The good news is when it does rain it doesn’t last for long! It very rarely “sets in” all day like it does in other…
BEST CEREMONY TIME FOR YOUR BEACH WEDDING
THE BEST CEREMONY TIME FOR YOUR BEACH WEDDING If you are planning an outdoor beach, garden or hinterland wedding in Byron Bay you need to consider you ceremony time. This is often an after thought but the decision can make or break your day. Choosing the best ceremony time for your outdoor wedding or elopement…
TIPS: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS + YOUR BYRON BAY WEDDING
Daylight savings: Sunday 6th Oct 2019 to Sunday 5th April 2020 TIPS: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS + BYRON BAY WEDDINGS Byron Bay is set in the Northern Rivers in New South Wales (NSW). It is 40mins south of the Gold Coast, Queensland boarder (see map). To make life extra annoying… Queensland doesn’t have daylight savings and NSW…
Best time of year to get married in Byron Bay
The best time of year to get married in Byron Bay Byron Bay is the top destination in Australia for weddings. Couples fly from around the world to have a beach ceremony at the most Easterly Point in Australia. Byron Bay has a range of iconic ceremony locations from The Lighthouse, pristine white sandy beaches…
Andrew + Orie, Tallows Beach @ Byron Bay
Andrew and Orie met through work like so many couples do. But this wasn’t an ordinary meeting; it was one that would change both their lives. It took a couple months before Andrew worked up the courage to ask Orie out of a date, he had been planning for a while and knew she loved…
Tamara + Josh | Hastings Point + Babalou Venue @ Kingscliff
Hastings Point, Kingscliff 29 May 2019 On the 29th of May 2019, Joshua and Tamara eloped atop Hastings Point Headland. The weather provided blue skies and lots of sunshine. The guests arrived in a very stylish blue Kombi holding them all! Everyone got ready together at a sweet Airbnb in Kingscliff beforehand, and then piled…
Gemma + Brad – Sunrise @ Broken Head, Byron Bay
Sunrise| May 20/2019 Broken Head, Byron bay We arrived in Broken Head, Byron Bay when it was still dark. The sun was slowing coming but the clouds kept the light hiding for longer than usual. Our team put on head torches and started setting up. Brad waited by the arbour patiently, alongside his two sons….
Caroline + David – Temple Farm House @ Byron Bay Hinterlands
CEREMONY – TEMPLE FARMHOUSE, BANGALOW RECEPTION – TEMPLE FARMHOUSE, BANGALOW 24 APRIL 2019 Caroline and David connected through tinder, though very soon realised they were no longer going to need it. At first meeting their hearts were soaring, taken aback by each other’s beauty inwardly and outwardly they hit it off immediately and continued to…
Summergrove Estate Featured in “To The Isle” Magazine 2019
Broken Head Beach + Gracioso Venue | Jekayla + Lachlan by Luxe Elopements
CEREMONY – BROKEN HEAD, BYRON BAY RECEPTION – GRACIOSA 26 APRIL 2019 Not far from Bangalow and on the way to Byron Bay is a beautiful farmhouse called Graciosa. Surrounded by rolling green mountains and an abundance of green trees this place is absolutely stunning. It’s where Jekayla and Lachlan wanted to get ready at,…
Anita + Shane – Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast by Luxe Elopements
We gathered at North Burleigh on the beachfront, a small collection of Anita’s and Shane’s family waited patiently. It doesn’t matter how many times we have an elopement by the oceans edge – there is just something so magical and romantic it, something that always brings rush of excitement and joy within. The couple travelled…
Jade + Tim, Byron Bay Lighthouse by Luxe Elopements
CEREMONY- THE LIGHTHOUSE, BYRON BAY Excitement bubbles beneath my skin when we have a Cape Byron Lighthouse elopement. There is a certain novelty to it, and there is also so much beauty. But it IS the most easterly point in Australia, and there is a reason why so many humans flock from all edges of…
Bethany + Shaun – Crams Farm Murwillumbah, Tweed Hinterlands by Luxe Elopements
Bethany and Shaun came to us wanting to elope, they had planned a wedding for October 2019 and were 70% underway with it until they both realised they didn’t actually want a massive wedding! And with a new bub on the way it was going to make things a little trickier. So they chose to…
Sarah + Chris – Broken Head Beach, Byron Bay by Luxe Elopements
Luxe Elopements team: Planner – Luxe Elopements Photographer – Lady Bella Photography Hair & Make Up – Lady Bella Studio + Salon Ceremony Stylist – Bliss & Willow Furniture Hire – The One Day House Florals – Flowers by Linda Celebrant – Ceremonies by Leisa Ceremony Location: Broken Head Beach, Broken Head Byron BaySunset Portraits:…
Jade + Bronson – Hastings Point, Kingscliff (Tweed Coast) by Luxe Elopements
The day was predicted for thunderstorms and 98% humidity. But as we drove to the top of Hastings Point where to two would elope the sun was shining and despite the season being autumn it felt a little more like a summers afternoon; the clear skies we were grateful for. First meeting in school, Jade…
Luxe Elopements | Nicole + Cameron – Mount Mee, Brisbane
Luxe Elopements | Sara + Stephen – Sunrise @ Byron Bay
Sara & Steve – A Secret Sunrise Elopement Written by Ceremonies by Lesia (Celebrant) Netball means many things to different people, fitness, socialization, shin-splints or sprained ankles. Joining a mixed netball team alongside mutual friends, Sara and Steve experienced something much more exciting than finger dislocations. They found a magnetic attraction in each other and…
Katie + Lance – Elopement Byron Bay | Broken Head Beach @ Elements Resort
Katie and Lance were our Valentine’s Day Competition Winners! Our Luxe Elopement’s team curated a sunset elopement at Broken Head Beach, Byron Bay. It’s one of our favourite Byron Bay wedding locations – white sand, turquoise sea’s and the most breathtaking “Three Sisters” headland walk! Katie danced down her isle barefoot in the sand wearing…
Sarah + Jack – Elopement Byron Bay | Belongil Beach @ Elements Resort
“I can’t even begin to describe how amazingly easy and perfect our wedding was thanks to Luxe Elopements. We purchased one of the elopement packages for just Jack and I to travel to Byron to elope. I’m a planner by nature so it still amazes me that I felt so confident and at ease with…
