Wondering where to elope in Brisbane?

You’ve decided to elope and have a small and intimate wedding ceremony, and you’re wondering where to elope in Brisbane? Maybe you are looking for somewhere that feels special, that’s relatively private, with a stunning backdrop and picturesque surrounds for photos once you’re married. Perhaps keeping costs down is also a priority?

For small elopement weddings, the good news is many of our handpicked eloping spots are not only truly beautiful, but they may also eliminate the need to pay for venue hire.

To help you decide where to elope in Brisbane, we’ve created this overview of our favourite hand-picked elopement locations.

At With Love Elopements, we have well over 10 years of experience EACH performing elopements and weddings in Brisbane, so we know all the BEST elopement spots! Brisbane is one of the few places in the world suited to and permitting outdoor weddings throughout the year. 

With any of the following locations that you’re particularly drawn to simply click on the title below to view more information and a gallery of images of each spot.

Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens

Located just 7km drive from Brisbane’s CBD is the stunning subtropical Mt Coot-tha Botanical Gardens. Home to exotic and Australian rain forest trees, plants, gardens and a lagoon.

For those opting for a small and intimate elopement with 2-10 guests, we have explored the gorgeous botanical gardens in depth and have shortlisted some seriously gorgeous spots that are perfect for relaxed elopements.

You can view photos and descriptions of Mt Coot-tha elopement locations here.

There are also designated wedding lawns at Mt Coot-tha that can be hired (a hire fee is payable to the council) for weddings with more guest.

New Farm Park

The iconic New Farm Park is located just over 3km from Brisbane City and has a variety of areas perfect for small elopement wedding ceremonies. The rose gardens typically bloom from Spring right the way through to May. There are also jacaranda trees that usually flower between late September through to late October, so elopement spots and photo opportunities in New Farm Park are abundant.

It’s worth noting that being such a scenic area, New Farm Park can get pretty busy with people during weekends, so we strongly suggest if choosing this location, to consider having a weekday elopement.

Hear more about the many perks of weekday elopements at New Farm Park here.

View photos of our favorite New Farm Park elopement spots here.

Kangaroo Point

The inner-city suburb of Kangaroo Point has some stunning hidden gem locations perfect for elopements. With stunning views over the Brisbane River to the vibrant City, there’s elopement spots at the top of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, or for the ultimate romantic elopement location, you can wed on the banks of on the Brisbane River on Lower River Terrace. The designated wedding lawns at Lower River Terrace can be booked, with a fee payable to the council).

View a variety of stunning Kangaroo Point elopement spots here.

The Elopement Deck

For private elopements or a minimal legals only wedding, or perhaps you’re having a big celebration overseas, but recognise the benefits of having your legal marriage take place here in Australia, or if you are simply choosing to marry on the quiet, our custom designed Elopement Deck could be a great option for you.

Alternatively, perhaps you envisage somewhere a little different for your Brisbane elopement? The brilliant news is that in Australia, a legal marriage can take place anywhere, so you really are spoiled for choice!

Let us know your ideas and we can talk you through the best and most suitable ceremony locations that fit with your vision, that Brisbane has to offer. We may even be able to assist with arranging one of your witnesses if need be.

Contact Jamie + Cara to confirm availability and share your ideas for your Brisbane elopement.

Elopement images by Studio Impressions, Still Wild Love and Picrama.