Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant

25/02/2025

Saturdays in spring are almost booked out. Here are are the remaining dates available for August to November. Contact me quick to book your date.

23/02/2025

When I was teaching the Certificate IV Celebrancy, students would often ask how I dealt with Bridezillas. The answer I was happy to provide is that I just don’t attract them.🤷‍♀️My people are genuine. They are couples who are just looking for a ceremony which reflects the two of them- a ceremony which is enjoyable, real, warm, and comfortable. 🌻

21/02/2025

All you need is a shady tree by the bay. Here’s today’s micro wedding set up for a couple who have been together for many years, and didn’t want the fuss of a big wedding.

19/02/2025

Thanks for the shout out!

Introducing Member - Cheryl Landsberry

What 3 words describe you as a Celebrant?
Organised, Calm, Professional

What areas do you work as a Celebrant?
Brisbane - specialising in the Redlands

What Celebrant services do you offer?
Weddings, Renewals, Baby Namings, Commitment ceremonies

If you had a FREE return plane ticket, to go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Galapagos Islands - the ecology would be just fascinating.

What do you love about being a Celebrant?
I love telling the couple's story, watching as the guests lean in to listen, enjoying the smiles, the laughs, the tears, the excitement, the connection of the moment.

A little bit about Cheryl
After being involved in my daughter's baby naming ceremony, I realised that I was witnessing one of those moments in time, and set out to become a celebrant myself. I was registered back in 2003, and have conducted hundreds of ceremonies in and around Brisbane since that time. With my penchant for learning and accuracy, I was sought out to become a trainer of celebrants, and delivered both the Certificate IV
Celebrancy for prospective celebrants and Ongoing Professional Development for existing celebrants. I enjoy writing personal ceremonies for couples, which are:
-Serious, significant, and legally correct to give respect to the importance of your life-changing promises.
-Humorous and entertaining to reflect your own personal and colourful story.
-Poignant and sentimental to draw a sniffle from the most toughened of old uncles.
-Elegant, Relaxed, enjoyable, and everything you dream of.

Link - https://www.afcc.com.au/celebrant/cheryl-landsberry/

16/02/2025

Thank you for referring me! I chatted to Sue yesterday who has booked me for her 2026 wedding. Where did she find me? Someone in a Facebook group recommended me. Recommendations are worth so much more than any advertising I could do. So to whoever gave the recommendation - thank you!🥰🥰

09/02/2025

Wedding at Indigiscapes Native Gardens, Capalaba

Siobhan and Kieran planned their wedding as they lead their lives, aiming to tread lightly , respecting and enjoying our natural environment.

They chose the Indigiscapes Gardens, the site of their engagement, for their wedding day.

Kieran and Siobhan first met through mutual friends, and found themselves drawn to each other. As they spent more time together, Kieran appreciated Siobhan’s spontaneity, her resourcefulness, her dependability, and her giving nature. Siobhan valued how thoughtful and kind Kieran was, how true to his values he always remained, and his calm and easy-going nature.

As with everything in their life, the couple decided together that they had found their forever person, and designed an engagement ring to celebrate the occasion. They started making plans for their wedding, with family, warmth, and simplicity their central themes.

On their wedding day, a beautiful summer afternoon, clouds danced across the sun, providing a reprieve from the glare. Guests gathered around the amphitheatre at Indigiscapes, and assisted Kieran with last minute preparations, setting up cool drinks under the shady umbrellas.

Kieran and his groomsmen wore Earthy brown coloured trousers with a crisp white linen shirt. Kieran also wore a matching bow tie, and tied his curly locks back from his face.

Siobhan walked down the path, with her parents on either side, wearing an understated white, whimsical gown, with a low back, which skimmed over her slender figure. She wore her Auburn hair out in a cute bob, which enhanced her sparkling blue eyes. Along with the pearl drop earrings, her beaming smile was the only adornment needed for the day.

Siobhan chose a beautiful City and Colour song, “The Girl” to walk down the aisle to. Her three bridesmaids all wore dresses of Earthy brown hues, all in different styles. And they all carried bouquets of native flowers, clipped from Siobhan’s own garden.

The wedding ceremony was authentic, charming, and unassuming, reflecting the couple’s outlook. Their vows to each other were carefully thought out, personal, and just lovely. They chose, “Married Life” from the Movie, “Up” as a whimsical interlude while signing the marriage certificates, and invited their mothers as witnesses for the signing of the certificates.

As the couple walked out to their happily ever after, guests tossed native dried flowers in the air, making for a gorgeous photo. They were congratulated by family and friends, then photographer, Judy, captured some beautiful photos amongst the towering Eucalypts. Afterwards, the couple rejoined their guests for excited chatter and refreshments under the shady trees.

Venue: IndigiScapes Centre - Redland City Council
Photographer: Judy from Iris Faith Photography & Film at Wellington Point
Celebrant: Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant from Birkdale
Dress: Grace Loves Lace at Burleigh

28/01/2025

I’ll be at the this Sunday from 8 to 12 in the grounds of

19/01/2025

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Join the 2025 Redlands Coast Wedding Trail on Sunday, 2nd February 2025! Explore stunning venues, meet expert vendors, and visit the vibrant Lover’s Market.

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📅 When: Sunday, 2nd February 2025
📍 Where: Across the Redlands Coast

Don’t miss this inspiring day! Visit https://rcwt.com.au/ for details.

19/01/2025

Redlands Coast Wedding Trail - SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday 2nd February 2025...

Explore everything the Redlands Coast has to offer in terms of wedding perfection for your day!

Enjoy all the action at the RCWT Lover’s Market by Redlands Coast Collective Markets . And chat to amazing wedding vendors such as

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Tour our wedding venues, and visit beautiful photographic locations - all in one day!
All of our beautiful venues will be dressed to impress... The Redland Bay Golf Club and Sure Thing Chapel are just a couple and they cannot wait to see you there!

Did we mention the prizes yet??!!! Go into the draw to win one of TWO FREE WEDDINGS!!!!! Pre-register now for 2 prize entries!! https://rcwt.com.au/yes-id-love-to-check-out-the-redlands-coast-wedding-trail-2025/ More entries available on the day at every location on the trail!

13/01/2025

With 21 years experience as a celebrant in the Redlands, Cheryl Landsberry - Marriage Celebrant will ensure all your legal marriage requirements are taken care of. She will offer suggestions, ideas, and vow samples, and create a personalised, sweet, and funny ceremony for you.

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:
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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!