Luxe Elopements

Byron Bay, Tweed & Gold Coast. Luxe Elopements are for couples who want to express their love intimately, styled and effortlessly.

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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 had broken up for a couple month but found our way back together.

What has been the main driver for you to elope?

Neither of us like having too much attention. Small and intimate is more comforting.

Where are you from and why did you choose the East Coast to elope?

Im from Brisbane and Jeff is from New York. We love Byron and decided this would be a good idea based on that.

Overall how was your experience eloping?

incredible!

What was the most memorable part of your day?

The first time I saw my husband, after getting my face ready/getting dressed.

What advice do you have for future couples considering an elopement?

If you’re thinking of it – do it! it’s cheap, it’s fun and so close and personal. We really loved it.

What was your experience with Luxe Elopements? Do you have any kind words or testimonials for our team?

The process was really easy going – which is perfect for us, we never planning for anything big or too much to organize. Everyone on her Sarah-Jane’s team were so kind. We received the sneak peak photos recently and almost made me cry – they are beautiful!

Vendor Credits

Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay

Photography, Hair and Makeup @lady_bella_australia 

Celebrant @ceremoniesbyleisa

Florist @_pikt

Ceremony Location: Broken Head

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Photography + Makeup @lady_bella_australia

Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings

Celebrant @ceremoniesbyleisa 

Flowers @_pikt

Platter @plattermebeautiful 

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


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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 in life, they have found a soul mate. Their love was as clear as the bright blue skies above.

Two humans that were meant to collide in this lifetime.

E – “I remember the first time we met and how sure I was that you were that special one.”

S – “When I met you, I learned that sunshine could exist in a person.”

 

 

The day greeted us with high winds, we tucked around the corner of Belongil Beach to shelter as much as possible behind the big boulders that line the beachfront. They chose a barefoot elopement, which means no styling, and they were literally barefoot!!

Eric organised the elopement. Rarely, does the groom organise the entire elopement, however Shannon works overseas and so Eric being the true gentleman he is, did all the arranging for the two of them!

Shannon and Eric invited both of their families to join them on this magic day, a very warm and happy collection of human’s eagerly awaited Shannon’s arrival. She arrived in a Kombi, travelling from Wategos Airbnb – we love the idea of arriving in style and having a cute photo prop. And truly, when in Rome.. Right?! (or, should we say.. Byron Bay)

And staying within the boho theme, Shannon wore the most gorgeous Spell gown, the “canyon moon” + the spell “duster” over the top. Her hair worn half up, half down and entwined with gorgeous white flowers.

The sun sunk and left burnt orange in the sky, their love flourished before us. They walked along the oceans edge holding hands; they played in the orange glow surrounded by fields of long grass. They walked the train tacks and watch the sun go down.

They also invested in videography, and had the whole thing filmed by our film crew, Yellowbull weddings.

 

Belongil Beach is the beach you can see to the left of you if you are standing at Main Beach, it’s about 3 minutes from the heart of Byron Bay, but more quiet. It’s tucked away in it’s own little spot, and mostly locals traffic this beach.

From this point you have an incredible view of the sweeping ocean that dips into the centre of Byron and wraps around the coastline, which meets the most easterly point of Australia AKA The Iconic Cape Byron Lighthouse headland sticking out! It’s quite the sight + amazing for photos!

We find this beach quiet and chilled. If we are lucky we get to pat all the cute dogs that come to swim too.

VENDORS

Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay 

Photography + MUA @lady_bella_australia 

Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings 

Celebrant @skaiceremonies 

Florist @_pikt

Platter @plattermebeautiful
Videography
Kombi @byronkombilimo
Videography @Yellowbullweddings
Dress @spell_bride


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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