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Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

Brisbane celebrant for weddings, baby namings, renewals, & commitment ceremonies. Redlands specialist Love is all you need. Plus government approved ID. �

Brisbane celebrant for weddings, baby namings, civil partnerships, renewals, and commitments.

23/12/2024

Legals only wedding

Shanela and Vishnu celebrated their marriage with their families overseas in December, 2023. They looked into the process of having a legal component to their wedding, however, it was all rather complicated and they came to the conclusion that it wasn’t a feasible option. Instead, they enjoyed a traditional and colourful ceremony, surrounded by their families.

As their one year anniversary approached, the couple decided to have a simple, legals only marriage close to their home in Brisbane.

We completed the Notice of Intended Marriage a month beforehand, then on their wedding day, Shanela and Vishnu brought along their two witnesses. Law in Australia required me to read the Monitum – three sentences which state that firstly, I am authorised to conduct legal marriages in Australia, and secondly to impress upon the couple that marriage is a serious commitment. The legal definition of marriage in Australia comprises the third sentence.

After exchanging the legally required marriage vows, the couple were officially married, and we then all signed the three marriage certificates.

The couple couldn’t believe how simple the process could be to marry in Australia, where residency and religion are not mandatory considerations. So long as a couple are not already married, are over 18, are not closely related to each other, and are marrying of their own free will, they are able to marry in Australia.

Vishnu looked very smart, wearing a dark suit and a white shirt, and Shanela wore a beautiful halter neck ivory brocade top and fitted ivory trousers, with a matching ivory bow in her dark, shiny hair. Her entire outfit was sewn by her friend and witness, Serah. Serah also created her own hot pink, floral strapless dress, and a pantsuit in lilac floral fabric for her sister.

After the simple and legal ceremony, Shanela and Vishnu met up with their friends for some fun photos before heading off to a riverside lunch.

P.s. – there’s always a little hiccup in every adventure, which just makes the stories so much more unpredictable and memorable. Groom, Vishnu, spent his first hour of married life changing the tyre on his witness's borrowed car, proving he’s a handy man to have around. Well played, Shanela!

Venue: nil
Photographer: nil
Styling: nil
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant
Outift: https://www.instagram.com/serahsews/

15/12/2024

First pics from yesterday's wedding 😍

08/12/2024

Sharing a laugh with the wedding guests while we await our couple.

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01/12/2024

With November ending, we have officially reached the end of wedding season in Brisbane. Phew!
November saw me enjoying nine wedding ceremonies, one of which I stayed on to MC.

There was a bush micro wedding at Mount Coot-tha, three gorgeous Straddie weddings, three weddings at the iconic The Courthouse Restaurant, and one each at Rainforest Gardens and Redland Bay Weddings. I'm so thankful to once again be recommended by so many local Redlands venues. Additionally in November, I MC'd a Melbourne Cup lunch at Redland Bay Golf Club and attended two awards dinners.

I have four more weddings to look forward to in 2024, then it's time for a little recuperation before the 2025 wedding season kicks off.

Please send any friends who are planning a wedding my way. 😀

01/12/2024

Kid-Friendly Wedding at Redland Bay Golf Club

Weddings bring family and friends together, creating memories that last a lifetime. But what happens when you have a three year old and a one year old and all your friends have littlies? Cahlisha and Travis planned their kid-friendly wedding day at Redland Bay Golf Club to ensure their guests of all ages had a fabulous day.

The wedding theme was “colourful” which was reflected in the bright coloured flowers and décor. Cahlisha and her attendants arrived at the Golf Club in a bright orange retro Kombi Van.

Cahlisha invited her niece, Rarni, to be flowergirl, and she looked super pretty with her hair up in a bun, wearing a dusty rose full length dress. Keeping it in the family, next to walk down the aisle was Travis’s sister, Nikita, as Maid of Honour, also wearing a full length gown in dusty rose. She carried the couple’s youngest son, Jaxon, who spent the ceremony being cradled by best man, Michael (Travis’ brother). Cahlisha walked down the aisle in a beautiful ivory lace gown with a blush underlay, accompanied by her eldest son, Izzak, who cutely carried a security case protecting the wedding rings. For comfort, Cahlisha wore white and rose pink Converse’s – handy when you need to chase toddlers!

Music is an important choice for any wedding, and Cahlisha chose, “Speechless” by James TW for the processional song. The chorus is:
“You should see the way you're looking right now
As you're walking down the aisle in your white gown
I can't breathe, I can't speak, can't believe what I'm seeing
I'm speechless.”

The wedding ceremony was kept short to ensure the youngsters didn’t run short of patience. When Cahlisha read the first draft of the ceremony I wrote for them, she wrote, “it’s absolutely perfect, thank you!”. Travis and Cahlisha also added some beautiful vows to each other.

For their reception, also held at Redland Bay Golf Club, the stylists tied bright yellow sashes to the chairs for a pop of colour. The couple named their tables after Pokemon characters, and provided high chairs and activity packs for their youngest guests.

By making their wedding kid-friendly, Cahlisha and Travis ensured that parents relaxed and enjoyed the celebrations without worrying about their little ones. The children brought lots of energy and excitement to the celebration, creating a fun and memorable event.

The couple chose all Redlands local wedding suppliers:
Venue: Redland Bay Weddings
Photos: Lauren Ann Photography
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant
Dress: An Eye for Style Wedding Makeup & Hair Stylists
Styling: Miss Weddings
Transport: Kandid Kombi
Signs: https://www.facebook.com/AmberLuxeAU
Cake: Cakes by Simone

29/11/2024

Fringe benefit of being a celebrant - having awesome photographer friends!

24/11/2024

After the recent rain, the golf course is looking greener than ever.

Here are two of the choices for ceremony location - the gazebo and the arbour.

23/11/2024

Aspen was the ringbearer at her parents’ wedding. 🥹

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22/11/2024

Today was my last wedding (for the foreseeable future) at The Courthouse Restaurant at Cleveland. Over the last 21 years, I have officiated at so many beautiful weddings here. (I considered looking through my records to tally how many, but will just make do with “lots”).

The heavy skies held off long enough for this morning’s ceremony, much to the delight of the couple.

Farewell, for now, to The Courthouse. Who knows what 2025 will bring.

21/11/2024

Sunrise micro wedding on the beach at North Stradbroke Island

Surfers Jamie and Mike absolutely adore each other and knew they would spend their forever by each other’s side. They decided to marry on the beach at sunrise on their anniversary as a couple. They pictured an intimate, relaxed, and authentic ceremony with just their immediate families present, and asked the team at Elope Stradbroke to help make it happen.

In the lead up to their wedding day, I met the couple to complete their legal Notice and chat about their vision. We spent time corresponding back and forth to create a tailored ceremony, with the couple even penning a poem to include. Coordinator, Romana, booked the beach ceremony site with Council (who had to check twice that 4am, not 4pm was the correct time), booked our barge and accommodation, organised hair and makeup, and offered a selection of styling elements for the couple to choose from.

Mike and Jamie found a beautiful holiday home with an outlook of the beach, booked their barges, invited their parents and siblings, purchased wedding rings, and found their perfect outfits.

On their wedding eve, the Elope Stradbroke team travelled to North Stradbroke Island by barge, checked into our accommodation, then checked in on the couple to sign some declarations and ensure that everything was all set for their early morning wedding.

We then had time to duck into the Gelato shop for a passionfruit Gelato, before cooling off in the surf at beautiful Cylinder Beach at Point Lookout. We had a simple dinner at the Amity Tavern before setting alarms and bunking in for an early night.

At 2:20 am, Suzie was on the road to meet our bride Jamie and curl her long locks. Not far behind her, Romana, Steve, and I set out for the ceremony site to set up. The wildlife on Straddie is abundant, and care was taken to avoid Tawny Frog Mouths, Kangaroos, and Curlews.

We arrived at secluded South Gorge while the full moon was still high in the sky, and the first streaks of pink were starting to appear in the east. Steve carried the bamboo arbour and chairs down to the sand and had racked up his daily 10,000 steps before sunrise. Romana hung the macrame backdrop to create a boho look in a neutral colour scheme, as selected by the couple. I set up my PA and laid out the ceremony documents on the lace table cloth.

Mike arrived at the beach with his parents and brother just as light broke across the horizon. He wore a sand coloured suit with an open neck white shirt, and if it wasn’t for his boisterous grin, you’d think he had just stepped out of an Armani catalogue.

As the song, “Never seen anything quite like you,” by The Script played softy, and the first rays of sunlight kissed the ocean, Jamie walked onto the sand, with her parents either side, wearing a slinky white fitted dress with spaghetti straps that showed off her petite figure. Her dark hair was curled and pinned up with white flowers. Jamie’s shy smile highlighted her stunning natural beauty.

Hand in hand, against a backdrop of hues pink, orange and gold glinting on the ocean, Jamie and Mike made their forever promises to each other. Their words were filled with love and sincerity, echoing the beauty of the morning around them. Each family member then added a shell, along with a wish for the couple, to a glass jar.

After a kiss, and the signing of certificates, the couple were congratulated by their doting and supportive family members, celebrating the promise of the newlywed’s beginnings.

The dawn sunlight on the beach was just perfect, and with the gentle ocean breeze fluttering lightly, memories were captured with photos which will be shown proudly by the parents of the bride and the groom to friends and family all around the world.

After a celebration breakfast, the couple planned to grab their surfboards to commemorate their wedding day enjoying their favourite pastime.

And the Elope Stradbroke team grabbed coffees and chocolate croissants before heading back to the barge homeward bound. I’m keen for a nap, but my heart is still buzzing with all those good vibrations – Beach Boys style.

Coordination and Styling: Elope Stradbroke
Photographs: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design
Ceremony: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant
Hair and Makeup: An Eye for Style Wedding Makeup & Hair Stylists
Transport: SeaLink Stradbroke Island
Dinner: The Amity Tavern

20/11/2024

Happy anniversary to Elouise and Mitch!

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19/11/2024

Wedding at Rainforest Gardens, Mount Cotton

After a warm and steamy afternoon for their rehearsal, we weren’t expecting torrential rain on the morning of Daphne and James’ wedding day. Morning showers were a possibility, however, the couple were surprised when 100mm of rain fell on their wedding morning. Daphne and James, however, decided that nothing would dampen their excitement for their day.

Luckily, their wedding venue, Rainforest Gardens, has a plan B weather option. The Bell Tower pavilion was constructed to provide an undercover ceremony area, which protects the wedding party and guests from bad weather. Daphne and James invited 60 guests, and they were all comfortably accommodated under the pavilion. The outlook from the pavilion is beautiful, looking over the lush gardens and lily pond.

Function coordinator, Kodie, liaised with the couple to put Plan B into action. The guests arrived, and were provided with umbrellas to make their way from the car park to the pavilion. Jamie and his four groomsmen were glad of the cooler weather, wearing suits in light blue. Their ties matched the colour of the bridesmaid dresses.
The wedding cars could be heard as they drove up the hill to Mount Cotton, and videographer, Alex, sent up the drone to capture their arrival from overhead.

First to walk into the ceremony area were the three page boys, wearing caramel coloured trousers with braces and bow ties. They led the dogs of the couple, who were presenting the wedding rings. Next danced in the three flowergirls, scattering rose petals. Daphne’s four bridesmaids wore dusty mauve dresses. Daphne walked down the aisle on the arm of her brother. She looked stunningly beautiful, in a slim fitting dress adorned with white beads. Daphne smiled as she saw James grinning delightedly, and the couple took hands under the arbour (which can I mention was decorated with gorgeous, gorgeous florals by Daphne’s friend?).

The personalised ceremony included the story of the couple’s meeting at Oktoberfest when Daphne was just new to Brisbane. James and Daphne were immediately drawn to each other, their sense of humour sparking their instant compatibility. Daphne also made some special vows to Jamie’s daughter, presenting her with a beautiful necklace to celebrate their connection. The trio then poured sand into a vase – in earthy tones of gold, charcoal, and white, as a symbol of their family unity.

After signing the certificates, the couple were showered with confetti as they celebrated their newlywed status.

They made the most of photo time with the resident Highland Cattle before joining their guests to party into the evening.

I’m so glad the weather eased before the ceremony started, and by the time the reception started, the skies were clear. And I’m especially thankful for the plan B weather option at the gardens. You hope never to need it, but when you do, it’s very much appreciated.

Venue: Rainforest Gardens
Photographer/Videographer: Hawthorne Creative
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

18/11/2024

Wedding at the Courthouse Restaurant, Cleveland

When Gigi and Paul first met, they bonded over their mutual love of music. They decided to base their wedding theme on live music and set about creating a party vibe for their wedding day.

The invitations for their wedding were created in the style of music event tickets, with VIP Guest Pass printed on each invitation. They titled the event the “We Found Love Tour”. All the table names at the reception were named after different bands the couple experienced live – Kiss, Fleetwood Mac, the table centrepieces were created from rolled up sheet music which was collected by Gigi’s later mother, and the place cards were printed to look like a cassette tape. Their wedding cake was adorned with a guitar made from icing.

Gigi and Paul chose a black and white colour scheme, asking all their guests to wear either black or white – or a combo of both. The groomsmen – sons of the bride and the groom, wore black trousers and a white shirt. The bridesmaids – daughters of the bride and the groom, wore slinky black dresses in different styles. Paul looked sharp in a black suit with a fine white check and a white shirt. And Gigi looked gorgeous in a flowing lace dress with a dusty pink underlay.

Flowers were an important part of the wedding day. Pink Gerberas lined the aisle, and the bridesmaids carried bouquets of pink Oriental Lilies. The groom and groomsmen also wore hot pink floral boutonnieres. The table napkins were also hot pink.

We spent some time liaising back and forth to create a fun, relaxed, party vibe for the ceremony, while still acknowledging the significance of the day and completing legal requirements for a valid Australian marriage. I told the story of the couple’s first connection and early dates, and of the qualities that they admire in each other and their priorities in their relationship moving forward – respect, gratitude, and a commitment to assist each other to overcome their shared debilitating Mondayitis.

Music featured in their ceremony, with the couple choosing The Cure’s “Friday on my Mind” to walk out of the ceremony hand in hand to. When I left, the DJ was starting to pump the tunes and the wedding guests were enjoying mini Bruschettas and champagne on the lawn overlooking a sparkling Moreton Bay. What a way to spend a Friday!

I love experiencing the different ways couples choose to celebrate their wedding days. Gigi and Paul's wedding day was a vibrant and joyous event which will be fondly remembered for all the right reasons.

Congratulations, Lovers!

Venue: The Courthouse Restaurant
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry
Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design
Singer/Guitarist/DJ/MC: Entertainment Weddings & Events
HMUA: An Eye for Style Wedding Makeup & Hair Stylists
Cake: Cakes by Simone
Styling: Blooms Co

18/11/2024

Sharing some gorgeous pics from Saturday's wedding at Rainforest Gardens.

12/11/2024

Excited to announce my top 10 win!

Thanks so much to everyone who voted for me!

And congratulations to all my wedding industry colleagues who did well.

12/11/2024

Off to an awards night with industry pals , , , , , , , , , , ,

11/11/2024

Micro Wedding on North Stradbroke Island

Emily and Sam first met at high school in New Zealand when they were just 17 years old. Sam noticed the new girl at school straight away. He was struck by her beauty, and he tried to find an opportunity to talk to her for weeks. Once they connected, the two found they shared so many interests, and got along together so easily.

Twelve years later, they married in an intimate ceremony on North Stradbroke Island, with just their immediate families present. Their Border Collie, Aspen, carried the wedding rings.

The couple entrusted their wedding planning to Elope Stradbroke, and booked the Sun Salutations package, which included a sun shaped arbour, and white Americana chairs, myself as celebrant, and photos for the couple and guests. The couple chose to add on hair and makeup and a beautiful bouquet of native flowers.

On their wedding day, Sam woke up early and headed out for a game of golf while Emily, her mum and sisters had their hair styled and make up applied.

We met at a beautiful grassy reserve overlooking the ocean. The water really is as turquoise as the photos show. Sam waited at the arbour, wearing a simple white shirt with chinos. Emily walked down the path alongside her dad to, “Maps” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Her hair was curled, and she wore a simple lace flowing bridal dress, carrying a bouquet of Proteas. Aspen also wore a garland of flowers.

The ceremony we designed together was sweet, breezy, and authentic, reflecting the beachside location. The couple chose to repeat their vows one after the other, vowing to love each other to the end of their days.

After the ceremony, the day was captured on film, against the stunning setting of the surf and sand, and even a few wallabies.

What a absolutely beautiful and authentic wedding day for this most lovely couple.

Wedding location: Point Lookout, North Stradbroke Island
Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant
Coordination and Styling: Elope Stradbroke
Hair and Makeup: An Eye for Style Wedding Makeup & Hair Stylists
Flowers: Capalaba Carnations

10/11/2024

One of my favourite photos from Amy and Rowan’s weddings. I think I may need to start a whole new Insta page for wedding dogs!

Photo by professional photographer and dog mum

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There’s nothing like having a plan B on a rainy wedding day! @lagoon_view_nursery Professional photos to come @papillon_studio_photography @weddings_in_the_redlands #brisbaneweddingvenue

Today’s rehearsal at @lagoon_view_nursery at Redland Bay. @weddings_in_the_redlands #brisbaneweddinggarden

Celebrating with my colleagues and party people at @redlandbayweddings

Today is the 21st anniversary of my appointment as a marriage celebrant in Australia. In the past week, I’ve celebrated 3 beautiful and varied weddings, a reminder of just how unique each of my work days is. Last Friday, my 2nd time around couple partied with a daytime Friyay music focused celebration at the Courthouse Restaurant at Cleveland. On Saturday, in the rain, the couple shared their celebration with the groom’s daughter, friends and family from near and far, and the resident Highland cattle at Rainforest Gardens at Mount Cotton. And on Monday, I shared in an intimate sunrise elopement with an adorable young couple on the beach at Straddie. In this short life, we are able to choose the way we spend our hours, and I could not be happier with my choice of profession. I love meeting new couples and allowing them to trust me with their story and vision for their wedding experience. I enjoy writing ceremonies, finding the write words to subtly bring forth the emotional ebb and flow of a ceremony. I meet and work with some very talented and passionate wedding vendors, all expert in their own field, who want to collaborate to ensure the best outcome for our clients. And I love delivering each wedding ceremony - calming the couple whose brains and hearts are racing, drawing the guests in with an enchanting tale, and watching the expressions on each of their faces as they soak in the moment. Each wedding day fills me with an addictive high (except for the bit where I overanalyse every minute detail on my way home 😳). Thank you for 21 years of couples choosing me and wedding professionals recommending me. And to my nearest and dearest for listening to talk of weddings 24/7. And here’s to the next 21 years. 🥂 #brisbanecelebrant #brisbanewedding @weddings_in_the_redlands

Stayed on at yesterday’s wedding to MC the reception and enjoyed this beautiful venue at night.

This would be tedious if the view wasn’t so glorious! Back on Straddie today with @elopestradbroke @romanasaeheng @aneyeforstyle @capalabacarnations #straddiewedding

Another beautiful wedding in paradise.

Beautiful floral installation today by @garden.graffiti

Rehearsal at @kwila.lodge - looking green and lush after the recent rain. I love the sound of waterfalls! #goldcoastwedding

And the rain held off 🥰 Wedding at Redland Bay Golf Club Professional photos to come by @say_milk #septemberwedding #terracottawedding #brisbanewedding

Sunflowers 🌻 were the theme of this pretty spring wedding at Redland Bay Golf Club yesterday. #sunflowerwedding #brisbanewedding #springwedding Venue: @redlandbayweddings Professional photos to come: @romanasaeheng Celebrant: @cheryl_landsberry_marriage_cel Styling: @beautifulillusionsevents Transport: @kandidkombi Cake: @cakesbysimone Flowers: @capalabacarnations Photo Booth: @kandidkombi