Luxe Elopements was curated by Sarah-Jane, a multi award-winning wedding vendor who has been servicing high end weddings in Australia and overseas for the last 10 years. You can read more here or follow her personal journey on Instagram at @lady_bella_australia. 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.
From the moment you book a Luxe Elopement we are with you, assisting in planning, styling, coordination on the day and after the wedding.
How do we do it?
Our Elopements are crafted around the following principals:
- 2-hour Ceremony + Photography packages
- Mid-week booking Mon-Thursday
- Award-winning vendors
- Venue and Vendor partnerships with up to 25% midweek discounts
- The effortless online booking process
- Only ONE deposit to secure ALL of your vendors
- Elopements: Couples only or up to 25 x guests
- Micro Weddings: up to 40 x guests
From the moment you book a Luxe Elopement we are with you, assisting in planning, styling, coordination on the day and after the wedding.
Meet the Team
Award-winning vendors who feel like family
About Sarah-Jane
I am Sarah-Jane, but everyone calls me SJ. I am your award-winning elopement specialist, and I can’t wait to connect with you and help you create the most memorable day. I have spent the last 10 years helping couples elope in Byron Bay, The Tweed, and Overseas in the most stunning locations.
We focus on fun, personal and memorable elopements that reflect your personal style and values as a couple. We collaborate with the best venues in the region and connect with the most reputable and experienced suppliers to make your elopement a seamless and professional experience.
Our team understands that our couples choose to have an elopement to simplify the wedding process (and reduce costs), and we are here to guide you through this with ease.
If you would like to request one of our elopement packages, We would LOVE to hear from you. Or if you need more information on what we do, we have put together this guide full of the necessary information you need.
SJ + the Luxe Elopements team
How does it work?
Booking
Our online booking and planning process is a breeze via your private client portal. Using the portal, we will send your personalised quote, with electronic signature option on our contract, deposit details and short booking questionnaire (to get to know you both). The entire process takes 2 minutes!
To book your elopement, all that is required is a single $500 non-refundable deposit for Barefoot Elopements or a $1,000 non-refundable deposit for our Signature Collections.
This one-off deposit payment will secure your team of award-winning vendors who will help make your luxury wedding day everything you dreamed it would be.
Co-ordination (Us)
Knowing our Luxe couples are searching for a luxury celebration at an affordable price tag – we include a wedding coordinator with all our collections, who will bring together all the final details of your celebration after you’ve had the opportunity to liaise with our packaged vendors while planning any other elements to the day you wish to incorporate (like the perfect dress, rings and sparkling wine). To keep our packages affordable without substituting luxury we have a streamline process to booking, planning and executing your elopement or micro wedding. Our packages include the following:
In the Lead up to your wedding day:
- 1-hour phone or Face Time consultation.
- You’ll get to know your vendors as you get creative together and they’ll guide you through the process of their specific component to the day.
- Our team will work together behind the scenes and lodge council permits, legal documents, mood boards etc.
6 – 12 weeks before your wedding day:
- Final consultation by email
- Delivery of your wedding day timeline and run sheet
- Reconnect with your vendors to reconfirm all the details of your day
- Final guest numbers confirmed
On your wedding day
- 3hrs x “On the day” wedding day coordinator
- Times may change during peak and off-peak times
Planning (You – The Couple)
While we have designed our Luxe Elopements to be easy and stress free, we want them to be true to your love story, so we can get to know you both. Aside from the date and time of your wedding we want to learn about your personal styling (Dress/Suit/Accessories), reception venue preferences (Local bars/Cafes/Restaurants), styling/theming vibes and any additional vendors outside of our team you might like to include in your elopement.
Styling
Rustic or Contemporary? Formal or Casual? Styling is an important part of your wedding day. Styling is your wedding theme, colour palette or styling hire pieces for your ceremony and/or reception. As part of your elopement you will have access to our talented team of ladies who will guide your through your styling hire, floristry and hair and makeup choices. We don’t need your final decisions until 1 month before your elopement date, so you have plenty of time to enjoy the process!
Refer to our Styling Guide for some great ideas to get your started or send us a Pinterest board
Reception Options
From the beach to the hinterland, from Byron Bay to Burleigh, at Luxe Elopements we are able to make the process of selecting a venue for your reception a little easier. We have connections with venues from local restaurants,afes and bars to traditional wedding venues. Or if your wedding dream is r something a little more private, maybe you’d like a chef that comes to your Airbnb!
Download our venue guide here (This link on your website didn’t open for me)
Here are some of our favourite micro wedding locations
Important Information
To get legally married in Australia, you must complete a Notice of Intended Marriage Form. Once you have selected your Marriage Celebrant from our list of vendors, they will assist you in completing the necessary paperwork in the required timeframe. It is important to note that under most circumstances, your notice of intended marriage form bust be lodged with your chosen celebrant at least one month prior to the wedding. You will also be required to provide your celebrant with original ID documents, in the form of Birth Certificates and Driver’s license OR passports and if you have been married before, proof of termination of any previous marriages.
If your wedding is going to take place on public land, like a beach or in a park, local councils may require a permit application and/or hire fee. Our team will take care of all of this on your behalf as part of your elopement package.
On the day
We send you a detailed timeline 6-12 weeks before your wedding, this is when we confirm all the details for your big day. Including guest numbers, accommodation, finalise your run sheet etc. So on the day of your wedding your love story goes as planned Sarah-Jane will personally be by your side all day! She is supported by a talented team who are not afraid to go above and beyond to make your wedding day everything that you dreamed it would be! Our approach is about “collaboration not competition”.
Typical Wedding Day Run Sheet
We will supply you with a details Wedding Day Timeline. We work the day “backwards” from sunset times. This ensures you have soft, flattering Golden light for your newly-wed portraits and your outdoor ceremony is comfortable for you and guests.
Delivery of Images
After your wedding you will receive a sneak peek collection of images via email gallery to share with loved ones within 24-48hours of your wedding day!
Our online galleries are password protected and cloud based. You can access it from any device from around the world. Easy to view, share and download images safely and immediately back them up to your Google Photos or Dropbox account!
Images are also available by USB upon request. They are fast becoming obsolete (Remember CDS?) and often get lost and are not a reliable method to access and store such precious memories.
Your final gallery of images will be delivered between 6-12 weeks. We can guide you through ordering albums, prints and wall art.
