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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Tweed Coast

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 Sarah-Jane kept me calm, informed and completely ready to marry my now husband. What an amazing woman, crew and operation xxx”

 

CARLA + LUKE
MAVIS’S KITCHEN
25.9.19

Carla and Luke first crossed paths back in high school, Luke recognised Carla immediately, his very words were “when he first spotted this goddess”. It wasn’t until a few years down the track that they crossed path once more and decided to go out on a date. They had planned to see a movie but forgot all about that while lost in talking and connecting. A clear spark between them ignited.

Since they have spent 5 years alongside each other working hard, adding to their family, and making the most of their life together. They relish in the little things like adventures and family time.

They chose to elope at one of the most beautiful, calm, and tranquil locations – Mavis’s Kitchen. Set in the hills near Mt Warning, here the ceremony looks out to the famous Mt Warning pea with incredible rolling hills surrounding. Their closest friends and family came to witness their special day, and their two children walked them down the isle along with Brax their dog. These two are entirely about each other, and their family!

We heard some of the most heartfelt vows and fought off our own tears throughout the ceremony! If we didn’t believe in soul mates before, we do now! Carla and Luke were meant to be in this life; they are best friends, life partners and will always search for happiness, adventure, and love with each other.  We felt beyond honoured to be apart of their special day.

Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay
Photography @lady_bella_australia
Hair @salon5sixty_weddings
Celebrant @am.celebrant
Floristry @flowers_by_lynda
Styling @blissandwillow

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 to help her make your day exactly everything you’ve dreamed of.

SJ has a beautiful, warm, bubbly & friendly personality. She puts you at complete ease.
Her make up skills are brilliant. I absolutely loved mine & everyone that have seen pics have commented on how great it was.

As a photographer SJ made us feel relaxed & comfortable. Our sneak pics are incredible & we can’t wait to see the rest.
 
Absolutely first class in service & professionalism. Faultless x”

    

LISA & CRAIG – CABARITA COVE
19th Sept 2019

Lisa and Craig both have been married before, and between them have 8 children (all between the age 16-25). They connected through a dating site like so many modern lovers do – but for Lisa & Craig they had no idea this meeting could change their world!

Both filled with nerves they met for a coffee and instantly clicked and felt comfortable around one another, they now describe each other as the ying to their yang. They compliment each other beautifully and fit so perfectly in each other’s worlds. They are well and truly in love and have built a fun, relaxed and enjoyable life together, they told us building their home together was a great achievement and they can’t wait to grow old alongside one another.

On a sneaky holiday to Byron Bay they decided to elope with us! They didn’t tell a soul (receiving deliveries via mail to their home was tricky they told us, it’s hard to have a secret wedding!)
But they managed to keep it between them – so we met at Cabarita Cove, a stunning and secluded beach on the Tweed Coast. It’s truly a hidden Gem with one of the most incredible headland views around! Both with sweeping ocean views and 180degree views of the hinterland!

Lisa was rattling with nerves but she kept her cool and they eloped! It was the most special, and intimate elopement. We set up their picnic and they rejoiced with champagne as the sun went down. Absolute bliss!

 

TEAM:
Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay
Photography + Makeup @lady_bella_australia
Hair @salon5sixty_weddings
Celebrant @ceremoniesbyleisa

 

REVIEW: 


“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.

Luxe Elopements nailed it!

The whole process was easy & done through email & phone. Perfect for us.
SJ puts together a ‘dream team’ of professionals to help her make your day exactly everything you’ve dreamed of.

SJ has a beautiful, warm, bubbly & friendly personality. She puts you at complete ease.
Her make up skills are brilliant. I absolutely loved mine & everyone that have seen pics have commented on how great it was.

As a photographer SJ made us feel relaxed & comfortable.
Our sneak pics are incredible & we can’t wait to see the rest.
Absolutely first class in service & professionalism.
Faultless x”

Lisa + Craig
19th Sept 2019



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 had found someone special, they had so much in common that it was almost freaky! (Including sharing the same nickname Jay) 


James took on Janaya’s little girl as his very own, and soon the family grew. They have supported each other fiercely and seen each other through tough times; they share a unique and unexplainable bond that ties them together. They understand one another without needing to say anything, and share a kind of humour that only they understand.

Their family gathered below the lookout on the grassy section of Hastings Point, where it’s much quieter and less people. It was cold in the shade and warm in the sun. 

Janaya looked like a queen as she walked towards us! As the ceremony neared, instead of holding one another’s hands, they held their kids. The most memorable parts of their day were sharing it with their children, and their daughter crying with happiness that her parents finally got married. The afternoon was carefree, happy, and beautiful. Their parents, grandparents, and children all mingled and connected in perfect harmony.

 

 

What does the commitment of marriage mean to you?

It is a bond and a connection so deep that we only feel with each other. It’s a promise to support each other unconditionally forever no matter what we face


What qualities do you most appreciate, admire and love about your partner?

Tenacity, loyalty, friendship, humour, honesty, the love we both have for our children and each other, ability to keep each other grounded, we are both family orientated

What are your greatest strengths as a couple?

We support each other to no end, we have the same values, we have the same goals and aspirations, we love unconditionally, most of the time we understand each other without even having to speak and often say the same thing at the exact same time. We have a humour that only we understand sometimes

 

LUXE ELOPEMENTS TEAM 

Wedding Planner @luxeelopements_byronbay
Photographer + Makeup @lady_bella_australia 
Hair Styling @salon5sixty_weddings
Florist @flowersbylynda
Celebrant @ceremoniesbyleisa

 

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 into the kombi for a fun and unique ride! 

Bride, Tamara chose a beautiful and rare styling arrangement made up of a colour palette combination with burgundy and navy! In her hair we placed stunning burgundy flowers, with matching flowers on the arbour! Tamara looked incredible, but felt unwell. With baby number #2 on board AND pneumonia she somehow managed to smile her way through the sickness! (Wonder woman?!) Josh was there alongside her the entire time supporting and loving. It was clear to us that their 15 years co-existing together had created a very special bond between them.

The ceremony was beautiful; a gentle breeze took the heat off our shoulders. When Joshua began saying his vows suddenly he couldn’t speak, we all felt an immense amount of love in that special moment and we all held it quietly.

Afterwards we went in search for a forest backdrop to create green and lush portraits with our newlyweds. We had our friends from Yellowbull videography with us, and together we captured genuine moments of love! They got absolutely eaten alive in the forest terrain but it was absolutely worth every minute of it!

Finally it was time to eat! They chose one of our favourite reception venues in Kingscliff, ‘Babalou Weddings’. Situated on the Beach with stunning ocean views and luxe interiors. It was perfect! There were donut stations and reception table settings that our dreams are made of! 


We enjoyed every single moment of capturing Tamara and Joshua’s elopement!


Be sure to scroll through the photos below, and check out the super sweet video from YellowBull!

SJ xx

 

TEAM:

Wedding Planner –  @luxeelopements_byronbay
Photography + Makeup – @lady_bella_australia
Hair Styling – @salon5sixty_weddings
Celebrant – @ceremoniesbyleisa
Flowers – @flowers_by_lynda
Styling Hire – @blissandwillow
Videography – @yellowbullweddings
Kombi – @koolkombibug

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 Elope with our Luxe Elopements Team at Crams Farm.

We completely melted at Bethany and Shaun’s love story – First meeting at work and unknowingly starting the spark of something bigger than they ever could have imagined. They have been inseparable ever since and quote “crazy in love”.

We completely fell into that love bubble with them as we made our way through the hills surrounding Murwillumbah. The roads were twisty and storm clouds had started rolling in as we arrived at the stunning Crams Dam Farm. We love Crams Farm for the privacy and incredible natural beauty that surrounds it; there is a special silence that settles at this place. A wash a calm comes when you step out into the pine trees and look out over the lake.
It was just the two (three) of them – no guests, no music, just the sweet sound of nature around us as they held hands. The rain kept at bay and we could see Mount Warning in the distance with low-lying clouds kissing its peak.
It was romantic, it was intimate, and it was real. The love between Bethany and Shaun could have ignited the entire reserve around us, but instead they put a ring upon one another’s hands and said, “I do”. 


How did you meet?

We were both nurses at the same hospital and would occasionally run into each other, then Bethany added Shaun on Facebook. Shaun tried multiple times to meet up but Bethany always found an excuse until one day she gave in. Neither of us knew what we were getting into, we definitely didn’t think we would be where we are today. But it didn’t take long for us to be hanging out every minute we had free. And before we knew it, we were crazy in love and that just grows stronger everyday. 

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

We ordered pizza and sat on top of one mile beach hill, talking for hours! Now whenever we have something to celebrate, we always order pizza haha. Bethany asked Shaun, and it was amazing. It was so relaxing. 


What does the commitment of marriage mean to you?

Our commitment to each other is already amazing, we believe marriage will bring us that bit closer and will allow us to all have the same last name as our family grows. It shows our commitment that we want to spend the rest of our lives by each other’s side. 

 

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: Crams Farm, Murwillumbah (Tweed Hinterlands)

 

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 didn’t immediately fall for Bronson they way he did for her. But after a few dates of exploring coastlines, and long talks the feeling became mutual, and it was the beginning stages of their very special, and ever growing love.

As we neared the top of Hastings Point Headland, an incredible 180-degree view of Turquoise Ocean, and white sandy beach stretched in front of us. The barreling waves broke and the crashing sound rippled into the background as the ceremony started. A handful of family and friends gathered, they kept it small and sweet.

Their vows were raw and honest, their love deep and abundant. They locked lips and became husband and wife.

Luxe Elopements team:

Planner – Luxe Elopements
Ceremony Stylist – Bliss & Willow
Furniture Hire – The One Day House
Florals – Flowers by Linda
Celebrant – Ceremonies by Leisa
Photographer – Lady Bella Photography
Hair & Make Up – Lady Bella Studio + Salon
Videographer – Yellow Bull Weddings

Ceremony Location: Hastings Point, Kingscliff
Sunset Portraits: Kingscliff + Fingal Head
Accommodation: Paradiso Resort, Kingscliff