This elegant and relaxed botanical gardens elopement was beautiful in every way. After the secret ceremony took place, the news of this marriage was announced at their engagement party, turning it into a surprise wedding!
We love the idea this couple had! Deciding to secretly elope in a relaxed intimate ceremony in beautiful Brisbane in the presence of their nearest and dearest.
Then surprising their family and friends later on by sharing the exciting news of their marriage at their engagement party!
Wait till you see how they shared their news and how the guests reacted to the hearing the happy couple are already married! We’ll get to that soon, but first, let’s take in how relaxed and enjoyable this dreamy ceremony was.
Most of our eloping couples arrive together, and while their elopement was unconventional, however these two decided to keep some wedding traditions, like having the groom waiting at the end of the aisle, as the bride was walked down the aisle bu her father and ‘given away’.
The happy couple decided to write vows to each other, which they shared for the first time during their elopement wedding.
Once they were officially wed, the happy couple made the most of the beautiful botanic gardens for wedding photos.
Fast forward to the engagement party turned surprise wedding.
Guest gathered ready for speeches, the room went quiet, and the projector screen lit up, and to their surprise a video played of the couples wedding ceremony!
The guests were certainly caught by surprise and couldn’t contain their excitement. As the news that the couples marriage had already taken place began to sink in, guests were so happy for them and loved that the evening had transformed to a wedding celebration.
The engagement party turned surprise wedding was a huge hit! Guests loved that the engagement party doubled as the happy newlyweds wedding reception, giving them even more to celebrate as they all partied the night away!
Congratulations to the happy couple and thank you for choosing me as the Celebrant for your secret botanical gardens elopement.
If you enjoyed hearing about this special elopement, and you’re keen to secure a Celebrant for you special day, we would love to hear from you.
Contact us now and let’s start planning your elopement day – your way!
Elopement Photography by Matt Barney Photography
View more elopements at this beautiful Botanical Gardens location here.