The Emporium Hotel is Brisbane’s premier venue for couples seeking a glamorous, opulent wedding and an exceptional wedding experience.
As preferred Celebrants for weddings at the Emporium Hotel, we are passionate about creating ceremonies that are super enjoyable and connect with the guests by perfectly reflecting each couples’ personalities, style and unique love story together.
Recently, I had the honour of being the Celebrant for this spectacular wedding at the Terrace Restaurant on the hotel’s 21st floor.
I adored being their Celebrant and bringing their vision for their light, enjoyable, ceremony to reality, and I couldn’t be happier to receive this 5-star feedback from the happy newlyweds about their experience:
A 5-Star Celebration of Love
“Cara, we chose you on the basis of your amazing reviews and we were not disappointed, when we met, we immediately connected and we knew you were the one for us :)
Thank you Cara for shooting the lights out with our wedding ceremony! And also for your support prior and post our wedding day.
As a blended family we wanted to involve our children and you helped us get it just right. We also wanted to write our own vows and you supported us with such helpful guidance and preparation, it all turned out just perfect. Thank you!! L+S
Breathtaking Backdrop
The Terrace Restaurant boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the Brisbane River, the Botanical Gardens, and the city skyline. This setting provided the perfect backdrop for the couple’s intimate and heartfelt ceremony.
The ceremony was elegantly styled with babies breath on the arbour and aisle chairs and rose petals lining the aisle. Guests were treated to welcome drinks on arrival.
With the pre wedding announcements shared and the guests warmed up, we eagerly awaiting the arrival of the beautiful bride.
The couple choose to have an intimate celebration with their nearest and dearest and their four children proudly stood alongside them in their wedding party.
Their light, enjoyable, ceremony was filled with love and laughter and was a huge hit with their guests.
The couple’s eyes locked and their love for each other shone through as I shared the adorable and funny things they love about one another.
A ceremony filled with happiness
The lighthearted moments added even more happiness to the ceremony, and it was wonderful to see the guests enjoying the ceremony so much.
The happy couple shared beautiful, personalised vows with each other before exchanging rings.
Hot Tip: We invite our couples to separately email through their surprise vows to each other, for us to print on to keep sake vow card, and place in our beautiful neutral vow holders (pictured below).
Our vow card holders look beautifully elegant and are much more practical than reading from a sheet of loose paper flapping in the wind.
As I declared them husband and wife, the room erupted in cheers and applause.
The newlyweds enjoyed a celebratory champagne toast with their guests, before heading off around Brisbane City for a fun filled photo session.
Returning from photos, the newlyweds beamed with happiness as they made their entrance to their reception. The venue transformed to an opulent setting, with a long table decorated with candles, babies breath and beautiful orchid stems.
Guests were treated to exceptional service, with drinks flowing freely and delicious food enjoyed by all.
Planning Your Dream Brisbane Wedding?
If you’re dreaming of a glamorous Brisbane wedding, and you’re looking for a Celebrant who will create a ceremony that you and your guests will absolutely love, then we can’t wait to hear from you!
Contact us now and let’s start planning your wonderful wedding ceremony.
With Celebrant Cara Hodge – Brisbane City Celebrants
Wedding Venue – The Emporium Hotel
All the special moments captured by Ben Clark Photography
Brides’ bouquet, and ceremony & reception flowers by Fig Flowers.
Ready to plan your dream wedding ceremony, contact Brisbane City Celebrants and let’s start planning your special day.