OUR FAQ
A booking deposit of $400 is required to secure the date.
This deposit must be paid within 7 days of the invoice issue date. If the payment is not made after this tentative period, your booking will no longer be held or confirmed. Additional time can be given on request.
The final payment must be received no later than 30 days prior to the ceremony date.
Booking deposit is not refundable in the event of cancellation or postponement. Amount may be used as future credit if the date is rescheduled* at the discretion of Let’s Elope Gold Coast (*providing it is within a 6 month period).
If the rescheduled date is more than 6 months from the original date, the $400 booking deposit will be forfeited and an additional booking deposit will need to be paid.
Full amount (excluding booking deposit) will be refunded if the wedding is cancelled at least 30 days prior to the ceremony date OR at the discretion of ‘Let’s Elope Gold Coast’.
Communication with Rebecca and Angelina to discuss your requirements regarding the photography and styling on your wedding day will commence once the deposit is received.
The stylist will arrive 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony start time.
Everything will be set up and ready 30 min before the ceremony. The celebrant & photographer will be at the ceremony location 30 minutes prior to the start time.
Our team members will also be able to assist with coordinating the bridal procession and playing the music using the PA system provided by the celebrant. We will pack up your wedding site one hour after the ceremony start time. If you arrive late and would like to extend the time for photos please confirm with our stylist and be aware that an additional charge may apply.
Yes most time we are able to drop the bouquets off at your accomodation providing it is within 30 min drive from the ceremony location. Otherwise we can book a courier or bring your bouquet to the ceremony location.
FAQ For Celebrant
The first thing you must do is complete the NOIM (Notice of Intended Marriage). This must be done at least 30 days before your wedding date.
Here is a link to the NOIM form: https://www.ag.gov.au/
The only parts you need to complete are on page 3 and are the numbered parts i.e. numbers 1-16 under the ‘table’ headed ‘Party 1’ and ‘Party 2’.
You then need to sign your NOIM (on page 4) in front of your marriage celebrant (me) – we can either meet in real life to do this OR I can witness your signatures via videocall / Zoom . If it is not convenient to meet with me or organise a videocall, then a JP, policeman, Doctor, another celebrant or solicitor can witness your signatures. If you live overseas then a Notary Public or staff member of the Australian Consulate / Trade Commission can witness your signatures.
If you choose to get your NOIM witnessed by anyone other than me, you must scan and email me your completed NOIM & then post the original to me (or give it to me on your wedding day). I will lodge your NOIM with the Births, Deaths and Marriages office.
I must verify your identity in order to conduct your ceremony. If you have passports, that is great as that is all I need to see. If you do not, I need to see a birth certificate and your driver’s licence.
Also, If either of you have been married before, I will need to see confirmation of the dissolution of the previous marriage i.e a divorce certificate. If one of you is widowed, I will need to see a copy of the deceased spouses’ death certificate.
Yes of course! There are some legal vows that you must say however, you are welcome to add your own personal words as well. I am more than happy to help you write your own vows and even give
You certainly can do this with ‘Let’s Elope Gold Coast’ – it is a legal requirement to have a minimum of 2 witnesses at your wedding (who must be over 18 and understand English), however both Bec and Angelina can do this for you if you choose to have no guests on your wedding day.
Yes of course! There are some legal vows that you must say however, you are welcome to add your own personal words as well. I am more than happy to help you write your own vows and even give you some samples from past brides and grooms to help you along.
I will bring a high quality PA system with cordless microphone so all of your guests will be able to hear the ceremony. I can play your wedding ceremony songs through the speaker via bluetooth and I can so please let me know your music choices so I can make up a ceremony playlist for you on my Spotify account .
FAQ Photography
I was the 2024 GC and Scenic Rim best wedding photographer WINNER! With 17 years of shooting weddings under my belt, In the UK, Europe and Australia, I know how to guide clients to make them feel relaxed while looking their very best.
Even the most super camera-shy couples feel at ease with me.
About 2-3 weeks is average for an elopement. Often sooner if i have no backlog.
You will always get some sneak peeks sent to you, ( emailed) within 24 hours. Once your USB is ready, i will either hand deliver your USB to your door (if you are Gold Coast based) or Mail via Express post service if you live further away.
No Rain, No rainbows! Try not to let the rain spoil your day!. We have over 300 days of sunshine on the GC, but due to our tropical climate, we do have storms!. So for an outdoor ceremony or elopement then a wet weather plan B is always something to think about, especially in the wet season in QLD.
I have a couple of clear umbrellas, and im happy to get a bit wet for your pics, if you are 🙂
If it looks rainy, then will be monitoring the radar for the good dry periods to get outside when we can.
Also there are a couple of lovely undercover public rotundas on the Gold Coast that we can use to hold the ceremony if available.
I respect your privacy and allow each couple to decide whether or not they want their photos displayed publicly.
I’d love to show off you & your images! So if you’re happy for me to share + tag then i will. But If not, that’s okay too. Please just make us aware of this at the booking stage.
Yes, all your images will be edited as I shoot in a RAW format, before they are converted to a JPEG ( a finished image ready for your USB & for printing)
This is a hard question to answer, as ALL elopements are different. But there’s no upper limit to how many pics I take, I just shoot what I see.
YES, I DO!.. I provide enough confetti for an aisle exit pic. The confetti I use is dissolvable rice paper so it is beach friendly, ocean & wildlife friendly & is non toxic. If it is too wet /windy for confetti, then I have some ribbon wands for your guests to wave, as an alternative.
I also have a modern wood/acrylic plaque for you to hold, that says ‘ We ELOPED’. This can make a lovely announcement pic for social media 🙂
This can vary through the year with the heat and sunrise & sunset times. If you have a specific date in mind, then I will check for sunset and sunset time and give my best advice on what time would work well for the time of year.
As a general rule, I advise to avoid the middle of the day as the beaches are busier, the light is harsh with no shade so you will be squinty, and the sand can be super-hot.
Hot TIP!: The sun rises from the ocean on the Gold Coast and sets behind the dunes/hinterland.
YES! I have LOTS.. The Gold Coast has endless stunning spots for photos, & I am happy to share these spots with you!.I can suggest where would be a pretty and quiet location for your ceremony.
We are here to help all we can with your ceremony location and can even suggest good close by accommodation options.
You have me for up to 2 hours. I will arrive 30 mins before ceremony start time.
This will be plenty of time for :
Couple arrival & any guests
Ceremony pics as ceremony is happening.
Certificate signing
Confetti exit
Group shot
Combo Pics after with any guests/family/kids under arbour and surrounding.
& then Newlyweds together at ceremony location/beach and surrounding.
FAQ Ceremony Styling
Ceremony location needs to be selected at least 4 weeks before your ceremony. If you choose a location we are not familiar with, the exact ceremony location is to be marked on a map or described using landmarks (we will then mark it on a map and send it for your approval). If you prefer to have a meeting at the location to discuss the positioning of the set up, an additional fee of $80 will be charged.
For a beach wedding we will set up within 10-15 meters from the beach entry. The entry is to be no more than 20 metres distance from the vehicle access. Please advise us at the time of booking of any difficulties with access such as steps, steep hills, long walk etc as an additional labour fee may apply. If in doubt you can send us photos or a video of the location and access.
Once the ceremony location is chosen, Let’s Elope Gold Coast will obtain any ceremony or event permits that may be required. The cost of any park / beach permit will be passed onto the couple (note that there is no charge for Gold Coast beach wedding permits but this is not the case for other shire councils).
In the event of rain or high winds, we will set up at your wet weather (Plan B) venue. This will be confirmed with you 4 hours prior to the ceremony. If you choose to hold the ceremony outdoors despite our weather warnings, Let’s Elope Gold Coast reserves the right to withhold any decorative items that may be damaged by the rain. Any item not used on the day of hire due to changed circumstances or inclement weather conditions will not be refunded or credited. We are happy to set up in light rain and provide you clear umbrellas. Please note that some arbors can’t be set up on the hard floor due to ground stakes being required for support. We will discuss your plan B arbor options if the weather forecast is not looking good.
Most couples use the reception venue as a plan B (undercover) location. Most venues are happy to accommodate the ceremony at no extra cost if you give them a few hours’ notice. If you are not planning on having reception or having reception at home that has no undercover area suitable for holding the ceremony then there are a few undercover rotundas at Gold Coast public parks which we can use if available. Please note you can’t book both beach/garden spot and a rotunda as a back up plan with the council as they wouldn’t allow double booking for the same couple. Undercover public locations we like to use:
- The most popular one is rotunda at Cascade Gardens at Broadbeach, can fit up to 30 guests standing or 15 seated.
- Gazebo at Laguna Park Palm Beach – a small size gazebo with lovely lake backdrop, fits up to 10 people standing and has outdoor bench seating not undercover.
- We would be happy to meet at your hotel (if you are here from overseas / interstate) and perform the ceremony on your balcony. You must advise the Let’s Elope Gold Coast team at least 4 hours before the ceremony if you will be changing the ceremony location due to inclement weather – you are responsible for choosing a Plan B location – please contact us if you need guidance with this.
Yes, we can customise the colours in the flower arrangements for the arbor.
Yes, we have some amazingly realistic bouquets made with ‘real touch’ type faux flowers made in the same colour scheme to match arbor flower arrangements. Buttonholes are also available for hire.
Yes, we have a few most talented musicians that we work with including guitar, singer, violin and harp.
FAQ Reception
Yes we can! We would beed to get access to the venue earlier on the day, this can be discussed depending on the venue and distance from the ceremony location to the venue.
Yes we have few options of venues for exclusive use during the weekdays.
Yes we can. We have a few wonderful catering companies that we work with
Yes, we have a few most talented musicians that we work with including guitar, band, DJ, singers, violin and harp.
Yes, we work with a few amazing venues that have accomodation on site or nearby.
Yes, we have connections with the best cake makers on the coast and we will be happy to have your cake booked and delivered for you.