Day of the Week: Monday
Package: Your Effortless Elopement
No. of Guests: 0
Eloping in your very own suite at a chic hotel with an incredible view is the perfect way to experience a totally private ceremony without compromising on the location. It’s also super practical as you can get ready, get married, celebrate and sleep all in the same place.
That is exactly what Ashleigh and Francesca did when they booked a harbour suite at Pier One Sydney Harbour that was not only gorgeous inside, but had a fully private, undercover deck positioned directly under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and with views across to Luna Park.
Complete privacy was essential to creating the intimate atmosphere that was so important to Ashleigh and Francesca. They wanted their wedding to be a moment shared just between the two of them, so much so that they didn’t invite any guests. Their photographer Erin acted as one of their witnesses and we arranged for a second witness to come along for them. The result was a truly vulnerable and heartfelt ceremony where Ashley and Francesca could be completely in the moment, not distracted by nosy onlookers and able to bare their hearts to each other in a way they would not have felt comfortable to, had they had guests there.
After their ceremony, they took a stroll with Erin through the streets of The Rocks to commemorate the moment and then headed out to a nearby restaurant to celebrate before heading back to their suite. Of course, they will celebrate with loved ones later, but this magical Monday afternoon was all theirs.
Venue: Pier One Sydney Harbour Autograph Collection
Planning Partner: Weekday Wedded Bliss
Celebrant: Andrea Calodolce Ceremonies
Photography: Margan Photography