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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 integral part of our memorable wedding day, and we are so happy with the sneak peek photographs. We are now so excited about the full set to come!
 
SJ helped us capture our elegant and stylish theme both with her make-up artistry as well as the photos where she managed to fabulously capture the most romantic and special day of our lives.”

          

MATTHEW + JENNY
CEREMONY: Ha’veli House, Bangalow.
SUNSET PORTRAITS:  Villa Rustica, Byron Bay hinterland.


ABOUT THE DAY / STYLING CHOICES / WEATHER / MOMENTS

We arrived at Ha’veli House Monday afternoon; from the start we loved being around Jenny and Matt who were warm, kind and down to earth people.
They chose to elope as a couple only, it was very intimate and special. Their theme was pure elegance; it matched them perfectly! Both held an air of grace, and class. We could feel we were in for something very special!

Jenny wore a stunning backless dress with intricate detail. It was flattering and undeniably elegant all at once, her bouquet was made of the most gorgeous white orchards and again, followed their elegant style so perfectly.

ABOUT THE LOCATION / VENUE

The ceremony was held where they got ready – Haveli House. This house was so incredible. Residing just outside the heart of Bangalow it held a Balinese/Indian luxe cottage vibe. Every section, corner, and nook was filled with amazing styling. It was a dream to photograph here! And so hidden from the road you would never know it was there!

Next, we travelled about 10 minutes out of Bangalow to Villa Rustica, a Moroccan styled house where we began sunset portraits.
The rustic villa was beyond gorgeous; we fell in love with its courtyard and swimming pool. We were surrounded by lush tropical gardens and with this beautiful setting we were able to capture some striking images of the newlyweds. Their style mixed with this elegant villa was HEAVEN! The most perfect combination and we couldn’t have loved it more!

ABOUT THE COUPLE

Jenny and Matthew met through work, they formed a friendship initially for about a year before deciding to become a couple. They spent 8 hours within the office together and from the beginning their chemistry was very comfortable!

On their first “date” they went LARGE! No dinners, or coffees – Instead they went straight to Mexico together and dived in the deep end, without telling soul! Things went so well over in Mexico that a few months later they moved to New York, then Australia.
They believe by jumping into the deep end they revealed parts of each other and they became to know one another incredible quickly and deeply. 6 years later, they know that marrying each other is exactly the right thing to do. This love is solid!


MW- I love Jen’s ambition, her drive, her sense of humour, her kindness to everyone, and that she makes me a better person each day”
JR- I love Matthew’s calmness and that he is such a good, honest person. Matthew is patient, generous, and makes me feel loved and safe. He is very supportive and has a “gentleman way” about him.


WHY DID THE COUPLE CHOOSE TO ELOPE?


Both agreed on eloping because they felt their love is something between the two of them.


HOW DID THEY TELL THEIR LOVED ONES?

They broke the news with their sneak peak images!!  We LOVE this idea and think it’s a perfect way to tell everyone ☺


TESTIMONIAL

Jenny + Matthew:

“They were fantastic – Sarah-Jane, Emily and Leisa were great. Easy going but also incredibly quality driven and the results we achieved were outstanding”

“Hi SJ, 

I just wanted to send you a separate email and thank you for making our special day even more special. 

We couldn’t be happier with the outcome. 

You were a rock star the whole day with everything from makeup, fixing wonky eyebrows, coordinating, and photography. I am so happy with the photos you have given us so far. They are exactly how we wanted them and more. The edit and selection is beautiful. 

You are a true professional who can listen, interpret but also take lead and push the project to where it needs to go in order to have a perfect outcome.  I really value working with people who also has an opinion and are not afraid of exploring other ideas. Thank you for your flawless work ethic and commitment. 

We felt like we were spending the day with good friends even though we had never met you.  Please also pass our regards onto your team. You were all fabulous and the perfect girl gang. “

 

Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay 
Photography + MUA @lady_bella_australia 
Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings 
Celebrant @ceremoniesbyleisa 
Florist @_pikt
Platter @plattermebeautiful
Venue @VillaRustica
Accomodation @Haveliofbyronbay

 

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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 display of native flowers set up on a unique flower installation towers. This is where they were to elope. They chose the “native boho” flower theme, the king protea was the stand out flower and the rest were nestled in around it showcasing beautiful and diverse shades of pink.

Laura was a truly elegant bride, with an equally elegant elopement, her long backless dress trailed behind her as she walked.

 

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Little Wategos is rests just beneath the Iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse, it’s not far from main beach Byron bay, but much more secluded. A stunning location with Julian rocks in clear vision, surrounded by boulders and shaded by Pandanus trees.

For sunset portraits, we of course went to the Iconic lighthouse! Keeping within the theme of ‘elegance’ the white backdrop and sweeping ocean views were to die for. The newlyweds made their way around this iconic location soaking up the views, as we did too. They ducked under fences and went off track, and we loved being tourists in our hometown!

ABOUT THE COUPLE

Laura and Matt worked in the same building and attended the same meetings; both lawyers where professionalism is essential. They had crossed paths a few years prior but had no idea they would end up being so utterly in love. It wasn’t until they “matched” on a dating site and met up to talk that they realised how much they had in common, and how sparky they felt.

M: “Laura,
You are an astoundingly beautiful person. So often, I look at you and cannot think about anything except how pretty you are and how lucky I am to be marrying you. You are witty, charming, caring, understanding and wildly intelligent.
My favourite nights are when we just start talking and lose track of time.”

L: “You are the funniest, kindest, most intelligent, patient, thoughtful and caring person I know.
I love waking up with you every morning and knowing that whatever the day brings, I get to share it with you.

You light me up whenever I see you, and are always able to recharge me at the end of the day. 

I feel fully seen by you and loved anyway, and all I can do is marvel at what an incredible thing that is to offer another person.”

HOW DID THEY TELL THEIR LOVED ONES?


In total Laura and Matt shared their special day with 4 humans, these were the loved ones they felt needed to witness and hear first hand about their marriage. With only 4 guests, it made for an incredibly special and intimate elopement.

 


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Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay 

Photography + MUA @lady_bella_australia 

Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings 

Celebrant @skaiceremonies

Florist @flowers_by_lynda

Platter @plattermebeautiful
Styling @blissandwillow

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 was so happy!”

“SJ and the team were amazing! The level of communication and customer service were next level! Even though we live in Adelaide and got married in Byron Bay, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We have been recommending Luxe Elopements to everyone! A special thank you to SJ for directing our awkward selves for the photos after the ceremony! As a couple that have maybe two photos in the 7+ years we’ve been together, you helped us feel calm and less awkward. And now we have a heap of amazing couple photos to share! We just want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day so special. We will cherish the memories for years to come!”

We gathered on a warm sunny day on the sands of Byron Bay, it was a barefoot elopement for Bernie and Tom, no styling was needed as they were stylin’ enough! They followed the ‘barefoot’ theme and wore no shoes too – sandy feet always feel good when at the beach we think!


Bernie wore a cute unconventional quarter length wedding dress with stunning detailing embedded into the fabric. It suited her perfectly and reflected her inner funk! Holding a bouquet made of white, green, and soft pink roses in one hand, and their 3-month-old baby in the other hand she made her way down the isle, and she was truly beaming.

Tom had his back turned until she was near, and when he turned around he started beaming just as brightly as she was. They caught us in their love bubble where everything was happy, gooey, and sweet!


One of our favourite moments was when Bernie and Tom signed the wedding certificate on each other’s back, it was in this moment we discovered Toms TRUE calling in life was to be a signing table – a perfectly straight and level back. We almost recruited him for all our elopements!:P

ABOUT THE LOCATION / VENUE


Eloping in Byron Bay was special for Tom and Bernie; it’s one of their very favourite holiday destinations. They chose to elope on the shores of Broken Head, Byron Bay (about 10 mins from main Byron Bay). We always say it but we’ll say it again, this place never gets old! It is ALWAYS stunning, quiet, and special.


This time at Broken Head we saw whales, dolphins AND sting rays all in one!! Rarely do we see all THREE of those sea creatures so it was pretty special!

And with 3x amazing spots to get sunsets portraits, it’s truly a unique location.
We got spoilt with the most gorgeous golden sunset! We took the lovebirds up to the headland and snapped some very sweet images of them in that gorgeous lighting. It was incredible!

ABOUT THE COUPLE


This couple travelled all the way from Adelaide to elope with our team on the shores of Byron Bay. They definitely complimented one another perfectly, like yin and yang. A love that has stayed strong over many years, so strong they brought their first baby into the world and became parents together!
The entire afternoon these two were laughing, smiling, or cuddling. It was such a joy to be around their infectious love and we definitely found it hard to say goodbye!!

WHY DID THE COUPLE CHOOSE TO ELOPE?


For Bernie and Tom, eloping sounded like the perfect way to have a stress free wedding without the major costs! With only 8 guests it was super intimate and didn’t break the bank! And with the money they DIDN’T have to spend on wedding costs, they got to enjoy a little holiday in their favourite holiday destinations… BYRON BAY!

HOW DID THEY TELL THEIR LOVED ONES?


Tom & Bernie had their nearest and dearest by their side (about 8 guests) These were the people they felt needed to know immediately, for everyone else – one of our Luxe photos broke the news ☺

TESTIMONIAL


“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 was so happy!”
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“SJ and the team were amazing! The level of communication and customer service were next level! Even though we live in Adelaide and got married in Byron Bay, we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We have been recommending Luxe Elopements to everyone! A special thank you to SJ for directing our awkward selves for the photos after the ceremony! As a couple that have maybe two photos in the 7+ years we’ve been together, you helped us feel calm and less awkward. And now we have a heap of amazing couple photos to share! We just want to say thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our day so special. We will cherish the memories for years to come!”


Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay 

Photography + MUA @lady_bella_australia 

Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings 

Celebrant @am.celebrant

Florist @_pikt

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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 looked flawless!! I looked unreal! 

I cant thank the team enough for a picture perfect day!”

     

ALLISHA + TOBY
Broken Head Byron Bay
23.8.19

Reception: Byron Bay Manor – Helena Road, Ewingsdale

Allisha and Toby met many years ago back in high school and were unbeknown to the fact they would end up spending 15 years as partners, best friends, and lovers. It can be a truly powerful thing to find another human who will love you, support you, and laugh alongside you through all of life’s challenges. These two found it in each other!

15 years together shows the bond between them, they eloped with us at Broken Head, Byron Bay and their new rings upon their fingers is a promise to continue to love as they already do.

They stayed at the stunning Byron Bay manor, a luxury accommodation set in the hills above Byron Bay. Their families gathered here and together we went to Broken Head. Allisha looked like a queen as she made her way down the beach and Toby’s eyes lit up when he saw her. Fighting off tears, they made it through honest and beautiful vows.

Already this power couple have reached milestones together; such as moving from their home town to the city, bought their first house together and sold it, studied hard, lost loved ones, and made new friends! Together they help each other remember they can do anything they put their minds to, and for the future they aspire to stay happy and in love, to kick more goals together, and gather more puppies. Does it get any better?


Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay

Makeup + Photography @lady_bella_australia

Hair @salon5sixty_weddings

Celebrant @ceremoniesbyleisa

Floristry @flowers_by_lynda

Videography @camponthehillfilm

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 food. He spoke about the Eat Street Markets and had been planning to take her there on a date, however on the day he went to ask she thanked him for telling her because she went with her friend! (Oh no)


Andrew quickly started planning again and thought a trip to Toowoomba for the flower gardens and lunch at a chocolate restaurant would suffice. He was right. Orie loved it so much that they went on many more dates like this!

They speak different languages and come from different cultures. But this doesn’t stop their love, they are patient and understanding with one another, this love has no bounds!

The day started off so beautifully, stunning Byron Bay weather and killer surf. As the hours got closer to ceremony there seemed to be something awfully wrong at Broken Head- People were everywhere! The surf competition was on, and Broken Head unfortunately had the best surf!


The guests arrived and we soon realised all of Orie’s family had travelled from a tiny village in Japan and spoke absolutely no English! Our Luxe Elopements team went into survival mode! We wanted privacy especially considering half the guest couldn’t speak English, we changed location last minute and the ceremony was a success! We had SO much fun using lots of expressive hand signals and over acting our words. 

Orie appeared, like an actual goddess walking in the afternoon sunlight. Her hair done in long ringlet, anklets jingling as she walked, and her Spell dress flowing in the ocean breeze. Andrew wore slacks and together they were a sight for sore eyes. Everything about this elopement was unique and special, and we loved spending the afternoon in Andrew & Orie’s euphoric love bubble! 

When you laid eyes on each other, what were your initial thoughts?

When I first laid my eyes on Orie I thought she was very beautiful and sweet. I felt very nervous and shy and got butterflies in my stomach when I tried to talk to her. Orie’s initial thoughts were that I was very kind and good-natured.


What does the commitment of marriage mean to you?

The commitment of marriage to me means the perseverance of a partnership to endure life’s ups and downs and share the joys of life together and to raise a healthy and happy family together. It also means to love each other wholeheartedly and look after each other.


What are your hopes and dreams in the future?

We hope to start a family and buy a house close to the beach and have a healthy and happy family together.

 

TEAM:

Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay

Photography + Makeup @lady_bella_australia

Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings

Celebrant: @Ceremoniesbyleisa 

Styling Hire: @BlissandWillow 

Flowers: @_pikt 

Blue Kombi @byronkombilimo 

Brides Outfit:
Gown @Spellbridal 
Hat @lackofcolour
Flowercrown @_pikt

 

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.

Gemma and brad had met through work; they talked on the phone almost every day for 3 months before laying eyes on one another. Their conversation flowed; they both felt the other had an attractive personality. When the day came to meet, they were nervous but excited! Crushes had developed over the telephone lines, but both wondered what each other was like in REAL life!

They attended the yearly work Christmas party but didn’t get a chance to speak. When Brad left Gemma couldn’t help but send him a message, nervously waiting and questioning if she will have to quit her job. He replied. They met at a nearby Casino, played roulette and spent hours talking.
From that moment these two have existed effortlessly together! They share so many common interests, and pick up where the other drops off.

Although the weather gave us clouds for their sunrise wedding, it didn’t stop it being absolutely perfect. The clouds acted as an incredible filter, we got dramatic lighting with dark storm clouds looming over the ocean. It made the stunning landscape of Broken Head POP with colour! It was secluded, peaceful, and intimate. We can’t wait for more of them!

How did the proposal go?

I went on holiday to the UK to see my family, I joked when we get married we should elope & that I was thinking of bringing my great, great grandmothers engagement ring home just in case. Brad mentioned he had been thinking of asking my parents to post it.

When I got home from the UK we talked about marriage and eloping and that was it. No formal engagement as it would be too hard to keep the elopement a secret.

What qualities do you most appreciate, admire and love about your partner?
how driven, smart, loving, quirky gemma is

Brad is my voice of reason, on the whole he is much calmer and more rational then I am, he makes me laugh so hard I snort and he is very loving, supportive and caring.

What are your greatest strengths as a couple?

I would say being supportive is one of our greatest strengths as a couple. We both have our own businesses, work long hours, I feel we are both understanding and supportive of this and we both help out around the house to get the chores done.

We get on really well, we laugh a lot, we like to go out and do things together, try new activities.

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 spend 6 quick hours talking and uncovering parts of one another. Within their blissful 2 years together they have created an unbreakable bond, and a rewarding life style together and for them marriage is about continuing to nurture their deep love and spending the rest of their lives making memories with one another.

They chose to elope at the stunning and unique property, Temple Farmhouse in Bangalow. The property has an almost 360 degree view of rolling green mountains, a pool, edible flower gardens and a rustic/modern house. David invited his close family whom travelled from Ireland, and Caroline had a handful of her immediate family present. Everyone stood as the glowing Caroline walked the isle, and the afternoon sunlight melted orange through the sky as they exchanged vows and placed rings gently onto one another’s left finger. As the sun went down the chefs created food that sent delicious smells lingering though the house. Soft music played and pockets of conversation and laughter rippled through the house. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect and beautiful elopemnent!


What does the commitment of marriage mean to you?

We see marriage as the next step in an exciting journey we’re taking together. We love each other deeply and want to spend the rest of our lives making memories.

How has your partner made you a better person?

Caroline: His discipline has rubbed off on me, I’m the fittest I’ve ever been in my life and that is in part thanks to Dave. He also makes me consider the wider world and not just my own small bubble.

David: I definitely chew my food more. Caroline ‘politely’ pointed out the benefits of chewing food as part of the eating process.

I would like to think that I’m more thoughtful and less reactionary than I was previously.

What are your greatest strengths as a couple?

We are identical when it comes to values, goals, determination and ambition. But on a deeper level we are also identical when it comes to emotional intelligence, how we show love and how we communicate.

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, and where they wanted to return for dinner. Enough rooms for their guests, and enough space outside to watch the skies turn all shades of pink at sunset.
The two lovebirds attended the same high school as teenagers; Lachlan fell for Jekayla in shared classes. She, however, had no idea.
A couple years later a conversation sparked after Jekayla saw a cute picture of Lachlan on Facebook and since then they haven’t been able to get each other out of their minds! They moved in after one year and nurtured a very special connection, and deep love.
They chose to elope at the beautiful Broken Head Nature Reserve in Byron Bay. They were chasing a coastal and chilled vibe, and the afternoon delivered this perfectly. Wispy clouds decorated the skies; a gentle wind blew Jekaylas long hair around like a movie scene. Their love was bold and obvious – Lachlan was exceptionally excited to marry the beautiful Jekayla and said his “I do” earlier than he had to! We all fell into a collective chuckle about his eagerness.  We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful, and magical elopement!


What are your greatest strengths as a couple?
We are very strong-willed, successful, driven, passionate, hard working, we connect on a deep level, we know each other deeply (a familiarity we can’t describe other than we’ve lived our life together once before), we’re loyal, have the same humour (Jekayla’s funnier) and put each other first.

What does the commitment of marriage mean to you?
Jekayla: a life-long CHOICE to be together with the one you will give all of yourself to and to be united as a team, there is no higher promise or commitment you can make together, a privilege to have found someone who loves you as equally as you love them and for me, fulfilling my dreams and purpose in life to be a wife and mother.

Are there any funny stories, goals achieved, important milestones you have reached together?

Lockie Funny story: Lockie thought 2 week’s in to seeing each other that by asking we be exclusive was the grown up way of asking me to be his girlfriend – wasn’t until 6 months later he realised there had been a miscommunication…
Jekayla Funny story: Lockie took me up to double island light house cliffs where I thought he was going to ask me to be his girlfriend; he didn’t… instead he was looking at ‘fishing spots’ – just like my father would have (both big fishermen). 2 yrs 2 months later he proposed in that exact spot.

What advice would you give soon-to-be-bride’s?

Relax! Unwind so you enjoy your day and not have 100 things racing through your mind.

What was the most memorable part of your wedding day?

Most memorable part for us was the first look, no one else around – just two soon to be newly weds looking into each others eyes getting lost in imagining our future. Everything was picture perfect and I remember coming into the reception with the festoon lights by the pool and under the stars thinking, we are standing in what will be a photo of perfection and it was more than I could have hoped for.

Share your experience about Lady Bella? How did you find our service?

Lady Bella… aka fairy godmother!! We almost gave up on having a wedding completely because nothing went right or felt right. It wasn’t until we were reading Luxe’s website that we got the tingles and immediately felt that was everything we wanted! SJ was the perfect mix of energy and tough love – exactly what we needed! The last 12 months was chaos! We went through a lifetime of highs and lows in just one year! Between Jekayla loosing her dad, her starting a new job, going through major shifts in relationships and our inner circle, building our new home, getting a new car and planning a wedding… we certainly had enough stresses going on to send someone crazy (or so we’ve been told) so to have someone so relaxed and calming come in and say “no problem we will make your wish come true” was a godsend and I would recommend Lady Bella any day of the week!

 

   

 

   

 

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 the world to see this Lighthouse and to look out onto Australia’s incredibly beautiful, and picturesque Byron Bay coastline. It is a sight that must been seen with your own eyes to fully experience the vast beauty of the blue beneath!

It’s no wonder Tim and Jade chose to elope there! We see all kinds of love being in the wedding business so when we have a couple who have spent the years together refining and establishing their love, it’s a beautiful thing to see; Jade and Tim had a specific date in mind for their elopement (2nd April, 2019) they chose this date because it was the day before their 10 year anniversary! (Special!)
The two had a certain knowing between them, they were getting married but not to lock in deeper commitment, but to rejoice an already formed and stable love already existing between them.

Being the beginning of the wet season in the Northern Rivers, we had on/off heavy downfalls of rain all day. Because of the weather it meant the usually VERY busy lighthouse had minimal human traffic, which meant a much quieter and more intimate elopement for the couple, which was really nice. But it also meant the usual blue skies and sparkling ocean wasn’t on show. We had grey clouds, crashing waves beneath and wind; all of which have their own beauty.

So we clustered together under nearby shelter and with pure luck the rain paused for the ceremony, the kids ran around the beautiful grassy area where a circular arbour was set up with a diverse array of flowers clinging to the frame. We clung to our umbrellas and held them overhead when necessary. When all was said and done the duo jumped in a hired kombi and we snapped some moments with them before the sunset! What a hoot!


How did you meet? 

I (Jade) was out with friends for my birthday at a local nightclub called Embassy, near the end of the night. I went back to our table that some of my friends were at to find Tim and his younger brother also sitting at our table, Tim being the quiet one didn’t say much his brother was doing all the talking but when I looked up at Tim he gave me a cheeky wink and offering an even cheekier birthday kiss and that’s where it all started hahaha

Tell me about your first date!! Who asked who and how did it go? Where was it?

At that time I was living up the coast near Forster about 4 hours away from Tim so it was a couple of weeks after we met that I was back in Sydney. We spoke on the phone and sent text messages every day.

Our first date we went out for dinner to Hogs Breath, we still after nearly 10 years have the tiny little pig that was on their shelf that Tim took and gave it to me afterwards. After dinner we went back to Embassy were we first met a couple of weeks earlier and I pretended I was interested in watching the footy

What does the commitment of marriage mean to you?

In our eyes we are already very committed to each other by having children together and putting 100% into raising this tribe together but one day these kids will all grow up and move out and it will just be Tim and I but knowing we are both in this marriage 100% and its not just because of the kids is a special feeling

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
Kombi – @kombilimohire
Platter @plattermebeautiful 
Dress @spellbride 

Ceremony Location: Byron Bay Lighthouse 

 

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 Bay
Sunset Portraits: Three Sisters Track, Broken Headland 
Accommodation: Elements Resort, Byron Bay