Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

10/01/2025

08/01/2025

Micro wedding at Raby Bay Foreshore Park, Cleveland

Nikki and Dean relocated from the UK to Brisbane, created a life together, adopted their fur baby, Bruce, welcomed their daughter, bought a house, welcomed their son, and started a business. Planning a wedding took a back seat.

When their parents announced plans to visit Brisbane for Christmas, the couple decided this would be the perfect time to be married. They didn’t want anything soppy or mushy, and didn’t have time for intricate planning.

Dean and Nikki contacted the team at Elope Brisbane and chose the Twenty is Plenty package, which includes celebrant, photographer, arbour, 20 chairs, and 20 cupcakes. They chose the bamboo arbour with the macrame hanging for a boho look. And added a round cake for cutting, bouquets, and boutonnieres.

Being a summer wedding, Dean chose to wear chino shorts and a white linen shirt, as did Nikki’s dad. Nikki wore a beautiful trumpet style white lace gown with a train.

I played the ceremony songs through my PA system, with the couple choosing, “Sweet Disposition” by the Temper Trap for the processional, and “Let’s Get Married” from Trolls for the signing.
Their ceremony was short and sweet, and the kids ran around in the park while a few photos were taken.

As I was packing up my gear, I overheard Dean telling guests that everything had just turned out perfectly. Grooms just love that a wedding doesn’t have to mean stress, expense, and drama.

Afterwards, guests joined the couple at their home to celebrate.

Coordination and Styling: Elope Brisbane
Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant
Cakes: Cakes by Simone
Florist: Carnations

08/01/2025

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05/01/2025

Saturday afternoons available in September 2025:
13/9/25, 20/9/25

05/01/2025

Saturday afternoons available in August 2025:
2/8/25, 16/8/25

03/01/2025

Casual beach wedding at Cylinder Beach, North Stradbroke Island

All year, Chloe and Nick look forward to their annual beach camping trip with family and friends. This year, the group decided to camp on beautiful Main Beach on North Stradbroke Island, and Chloe and Nick opted to time their wedding to coincide.

Chloe and Nick are both hard workers, spending long hours at work, so decided to leave all their wedding planning to the team at Elope Stradbroke – experts in Straddie logistics.

Firstly, the tides needed to be navigated, as the Main Beach camp site is accessible by 4WD only. The ceremony was scheduled for 10am, giving the group enough time to access the camp exit route before high tide. The next consideration was where to prep for the wedding. Chloe’s a very laid back gal, but changing into a wedding dress in a tent seemed a little too challenging. Elope Stradbroke organised the hire of the Point Lookout Community Hall, which provided chairs and tables and power for hair styling. With a breezy day predicted, Chloe asked hair and makeup artist, Ashley, to create a classic bun, with natural makeup.

On their wedding day, the team from Elope Stradbroke travelled to the island on the 6am barge, and opened up the Community Hall ready to greet Chloe and her mum. This provided a great opportunity to confirm everything was sorted for the day, and to obtain Chloe’s verabl consent prior to the marriage, a new Government requirement in 2024.

After grabbing a chocolate croissant from the bakery, the team made their way to Cylinder Beach, and set up the 4 post bamboo arbour with florals in sky blue and aqua. White Americana chairs, a signing table, and a jute mat were also set out, and with a quick rake of the sand, the beach was transformed into a romantic and relaxed island wedding paradise.

Nick and his soon to be father-in-law (also Nick) checked in on the setup, and were amazed at the transformation. This was a great opportunity for Nick to sign the declarations and confirm his consent to be married. The pair dashed back for a quick change as guests started to make their way down the path to the beach.
Guests made their way down to the beach, wearing an array of colourful beach dresses. The turquoise waters had some wondering if they had time to change into togs for a quick dip before the ceremony. Nick wore tailored navy shorts with a white shirt, topped with a grey jacket. He was keen to retain his trucker’s cap and sunnies, but alas, these didn’t get past the keen eye of photographer, Romana.

Chloe and Nick decided to forego wedding attendants, but Chloe’s three sisters had other ideas, surprising her by wearing matching blue and white beach dresses, with braids in their hair. They stepped down onto the sand and took their seats as all heads turned towards Chloe on the arm of her dad, who had changed into fresh navy boardshorts and added a cotton button up shirt for the big event. He too, was hoping to get away with wearing his fishing hat, but was met with a hard no on that one. Being country music fans, Chloe and Nick chose the song, “Take my
Chloe looked just lovely, wearing an ivory lace dress with a sweetheart neckline, lace straps, and an ivory underlay. Her long dark hair was braided, and she carried a bouquet of sky blue, aqua, and white. A long, ivory veil was fitted under her plaited bun. On the fourth finger of her left hand, the nail was painted in pale blue.

With the white sand between their toes, Nick and Chloe made their promises to each other, then sealed the deal with a kiss. Less than half an hour after stepping onto the beach, the couple were legally married and enjoying laughs and hugs with family and friends.

After some photos with family against the backdrop of the ocean, the guests headed up to the pub for some refreshing beverages while the couple shared their newlywed photo shoot with frolicking dolphins.

Thank you to Chloe and Nick for trusting us with their wedding event, and congratulations to you both.

Your Stradbroke Island Wedding dream team:
Coordination and Styling: Elope Stradbroke
Photographer: Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry
Hair and Makeup: Makeup Artistry
Ceremony location: Cylinder Beach, North Stradbroke Island
Reception location: Stradbroke Island beach Hotel

30/12/2024

Yesterday's casual beach wedding on Straddie was my last wedding for 2024. Thank you all for a wonderful year.

I'm taking today off, and tomorrow starts the planning stage for 2025 weddings - I've got some delightful couples, gorgeous venues, and talented wedding specialists to work with. Bring it on!

This pic from Romana Saeheng Photography and Graphic Design
and styling by Elope Stradbroke.

28/12/2024

Very cute ring bearers!

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