If you saw our Instagram Stories last weekend, you would have noticed something pretty cool afoot. An adventure-loving group on a mission to capture what became this here crazy beautiful adventure elopement imagery.

If you thought you were going to see out 2020 as a married couple, it’s time to ask yourselves, “Do we forge ahead and make it official right here, right now, or wait another year or more?”

2020 will be the year for elopements, and if you’re heading down that route (perhaps with plans to have the big party later on!), why not make it an adventure to remember?

Intimate Adventure Elopement, anyone?

This is for you if you’re so ready to be married already. Jensen & Young, Your Story Celebrant, Branch and Blossom and Naturally Jek Photography have come together to bring you the ultimate no-stress, beautiful and wildly fun intimate wedding package.

Jekka from Naturally Jek Photography is the brainchild of this package, and had this to say about the vision for the elopement shoot, “As a lover of the outdoors and adventurous soul, I have always had a heart for intimate elopements. For years I pictured an elopement on the cliff tops of Hells Gates at Noosa National Park.

“When Covid 19 struck and so many wedding were limited, this created a unique opportunity to offer something incredibly unique to our couples.”

“Since teaming up with Ash, Danielle and Jan, we realise that this package actually provides couples who are lovers of the great outdoors and want to intentionally celebrate their love, regardless of being able to have a larger wedding or not.”

Images by Naturally Jek Photography

Sunshine Coast Elopement Package

Grab your lover’s hand and get ready because the elopement crew have their hiking boots on! You can have ocean views, mountain tops, forests and cliff edges – and the adventure elopement crew promise you an adventure and beautiful memories unique just to you.

The crew will plan and guide you through a four-hour adventure experience that captures the first look, the ceremony, portrait session and all those little moments in-between.

You just need to be in love and willing to have a lot of fun!

Your 4-hour Intimate Adventure Elopement Package includes:

• Celebrant
• Photographer
• Videographer
• Florist

You choose your own wedding adventure with this package, and the opportunities are endless – it’s all planned to be uniquely your day. The things each wedding will have in common is your memories will be breathtaking, heart-racing, and unforgettable.

Contact Jekka at  Naturally Jek Photography to start planning your adventure elopement.

Elopement Film

As part of your package, you get both photos and video of all your special moments. It’s never been more important to have something to show your families and friends to share your day with them.

Intimate Adventures – Hell’s Gates from Jensen CREATIVE on Vimeo.

Ready to book your Sunshine Coast elopement?

This offer is for 2020 wedding only. Find out more about the Intimate Adventure Elopement Package, including all Terms and Conditions and pricing here.

Shoot Credits

Photographer: Naturally Jek Photography | Videographer: Jensen & Young | Florist: Branch and Blossom | Dress: Marilyn Crystelle Bridal | Celebrant: Your Story Celebrant | Models: Katrina + Kerrod

 

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It’s been a bit pants, hasn’t it – all this postponing of weddings due to Covid-19 caper? There’s really no other way to put it (well there are plenty, but this is a family-friendly place, thank you very much!)

I don’t want to discount anyone’s pants-like feelings surrounding your postponements, but I hate to think of you all sitting in a puddle of your own tears, clutching your wedding dress in one hand, swigging champagne straight from the bottle in the other as ‘All By Myself‘ blares out. 

So, I thought it might be nice to instead try to enjoy the day together as a couple as much as possible. Of course we want to observe social distancing rules, so here are some things you can do in your own home to make the day a special one. 

Images by Luke Middlemiss Photography

Set the Scene 

Light some candles, get dressed up, style a beautiful tablescape, or set up a floor picnic. Turn on your most indulgent romantic music that gives you all the feels, and lean into the romance. If you really want it to feel extra special, order a floral arrangement from Suncoast Flowers, who will deliver them to your door. 

Order a Delicious Meal 

Check with your venue or caterer to see if they are doing takeaway or delivery, so you can dine on the closest thing to what you would have been having on your wedding night. You could even ask your venue if they would consider preparing a tasting menu specifically for you. 

Be prepared to understand that lot of venues aren’t in a position to do this right now, though, in which case you could try your fave local restaurant or a caterer. Here are some I can recommend… 

Capelli Foods is one of our fave local caterers, who are preparing home meals via text or call – 0447 124 160. 

Starting Sunday April 26th, Noosa Waterfront is doing an Italian Long Lunch at home. 

If you’re local to Tewantin/Noosa/Pomona, Vanteen Catering has delicious Drop Off Meals available. 

Cook Together

If ordering in isn’t possible due to immunity concerns, or budget, making a special meal together is a great way to bond and make a ritual of the dining experience. 

Zoom with Your Guests or Bridal Party

You can’t be with those people important to you right now, but there’s nothing stopping you from having a good time with them! Make a night of it – send them an invitation to join you for a chat, or even a party! Put on some music and have a dance together! 

Even better – you could ramp it up – hire a local musician to join in on the chat and play some live tunes for you. If your big day falls on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, check out musician John Veluso’s Acoustic Lives where he is playing a set each night, and you can support his efforts with a donation via PayPal. 

Capelli Foods will prepare a 3-course meal for you and your guests to be delivered to you. You can then have your guests pick them up from your door, take them home to heat and enjoy together over Zoom. Phone Michael on 0447 124 160 to order. 

Exchange Gifts 

Really – when isn’t a good time to exchange gifts? We could all do with a little joy in our lives right now, so why not treat each other to something special? 

Share Engagement Vows

Make it cute, but meaningful. Start with, “I vow to keep being engaged to you…” From there you can vow to make each other a coffee in the morning, go for Sunday walks, have date nights when they’re allowed again, pack the dishwasher properly – all that good stuff.

Choose Your Wedding Songs

Get all loved up with some potential wedding songs. Here are some great Spotify playlists of ideas for various wedding day moments if you’re not sure where to start. 

Walk Down The Aisle 

Aisle Recession

First Dance

Wedding Songs you might not have heard

If one or both of you are musically talented, you better believe it’s time to commence the serenade! 

Don’t Forget Dessert *wink*

Some of our favourite wedding cake and dessert geniuses have put together dessert packs for delivery. Chocolate 2 Chilli will make a mini celebration cake (that’s not really that mini – you’ll be eating it for a week!), cupcakes and treat packs.

SweetP Cakes and Cookies have some seriously cute cookie designs to choose from in their online shop. You could even send some to your family and bridal party if you’re having a video catch up, so you can enjoy them together.

Of course… I could be talking about a different type of dessert. I’ll leave that up to you!

I hope these ideas help you get through The Big Day that wasn’t. If you do any or all of the above, let us know! 

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