Welcome to
Beneath The Tree Ceremony
- Garden Weddings
- Elopements
- Intimate Ceremonies
Logan, Ipswich, Brisbane, Scenic Rim, Gold & Sunshine Coast Hinterland
A little bit about me...
Hi, I'm Zena
Happily married, mum to four grown ups and a four legged fury family member. It was after experiencing all that goes with being Mother of the Bride (x2) that I decided I wanted to help spread some of that love around by becoming a marriage celebrant.
I'm a planner, I make lists, I like being prepared but not in an obsessive, controlling way. I love nature and the great outdoors but I'm no daredevil. If you're planning to marry dangling from a bungee cord or paragliding off a cliff I may not be the right celebrant for you! If feet firmly on the ground surrounded by trees, breezes and birds chirping in the background is more your style then I'm in! I enjoy a good laugh but I certainly wouldn't describe myself as loud or out there. I'm by no means young, but not too old either. I guess you could say I'm the Goldilocks of marriage celebrants...Just right! (hmmm...was that too lame?)
My daughters and their now husbands had totally different ideas for their own weddings but what they did have in common was a limited budget. They proved it is possible to have a wonderful wedding without spending oodles of dollars. If that's a priority for you I would love to help you have that same success.
There are so many amazing locations and venues available to hold your ceremony, maybe it's even your own back garden. If you are thinking along the lines of a DIY wedding then I can load up my car with an arbour, signing table and props to help set the scene if needed. If an elopement or 'micro' wedding are more your style but you are looking for an alternative to the Registry Office, I have landscaped gardens suitable for small, simple, intimate ceremonies with just your witnesses or a handful of your loved ones watching on. Probably the most important thing I will bring along for my couples though is a personalised ceremony, designed around your requirements, reflecting your personalities and created by spending time getting to know you both...so be prepared for lots of questions!
With your wedding countdown underway, I'm ready with the confetti!
Give me a call, I'd love to hear about your plans and become part of your wedding day team.
Zena
(she/her)
That big question...
What does a celebrant cost?
When you scroll a little further you will see I have added my ceremony options with their inclusions in a neat list to make it easier for you to compare and let's be honest my list will probably look very similar to what most celebrants offer.
When choosing your celebrant, It's probably even more important to consider things that are less about words and more about feelings:
- Did you make a good connection when either talking on the phone with the celebrant or meeting in person?
- Did they really listen to your ideas and plans, and are you confident they will deliver what you are hoping for?
- Did they offer some suggestions/resources to help create your special day?
- Were you underwhelmed or excited at the end of your call/meeting?
Basically if you're not feeling a good vibe spending time with your celebrant in a casual meeting environment then what hope do you have for your big day! Along with my nice neat list of words, be sure to read what my couples have said about how they felt after choosing me as their celebrant.
See what some of my couples have shared about their experience with BTTC
Ceremony Options
Just Us
Me, You & A Few
Me, You & A Few
Elopement - Legals Only Ceremony
If you're a couple who wish you could just take off and say 'I Do' somewhere private, or maybe you have plans to marry overseas and would just like to take care of the legal side of things here, then this is the package for you. Nice and quick, very simple but still meaningful and held in a lovely spot.
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Elopement - Legals Only Ceremony
If you're a couple who wish you could just take off and say 'I Do' somewhere private, or maybe you have plans to marry overseas and would just like to take care of the legal side of things here, then this is the package for you. Nice and quick, very simple but still meaningful and held in a lovely spot.
- Phone/video call to discuss your ceremony
- Meeting to sign documents
- Simple, short ceremony that can include personal vows and ring exchange
- Held in my Greenbank garden, wet weather area available
- Your two witnesses attending (or I can arrange two for you)
- Phone/email correspondence and support
- Commemorative Certificate
- Preparation and lodgement of required documents
- Natural leaf or petal confetti depending on season & availability
- Garden use half hour duration
$400
I am happy to recommend photographers & videographers who offer elopement packages if you would like a lasting memento of your special day.
Please note for all ceremonies the Notice of Intended Marriage must still be completed at least one calendar month prior to your chosen ceremony date
Please contact me for full terms and conditions, price and package information by clicking the email below or give me a call
beneaththetreeceremony@gmail.com
image - DJ Brennan
Me, You & A Few
Me, You & A Few
Me, You & A Few
Small Intimate Wedding Ceremony
This package is ideal for couples who don't want a big fuss or expense but still want to celebrate with those nearest and dearest to them. A great way to keep the cost down by having an intimate gathering to witness your ceremony, then maybe surprise your bigger circle of family and friends with a fun after
Small Intimate Wedding Ceremony
This package is ideal for couples who don't want a big fuss or expense but still want to celebrate with those nearest and dearest to them. A great way to keep the cost down by having an intimate gathering to witness your ceremony, then maybe surprise your bigger circle of family and friends with a fun after party elsewhere or some other time.
- Meeting in person to discuss your ceremony and complete documents
- Personalised ceremony, and assistance with vow writing if needed
- Printed vow cards
- Up to 10 guests maximum, which includes your two witnesses and any wedding party
- Held in my Greenbank garden, wet weather area available
- Seating for up to 10 guests
- Use of gardens for photographs
- Phone/email correspondence, advice and support
- Commemorative Certificate
- Preparation and lodgement of required documents
- Garden use 1 hour duration
Option 1 $550
OR
Option 2 $600
- All of the above plus Natural leaf or petal confetti depending on season & availability
- Additional time in the garden for photos
- If you would like to have a celebratory cake cutting or champagne toast I can provide glasses, cake stand, plates & cake forks etc
- Additional decorations to style your ceremony spot if requested
I am happy to recommend photographers & videographers if you would like a lasting memento of your special day.
Please contact me for full terms and conditions, price and package information by clicking the email below or give me a call
beneaththetreeceremony@gmail.com
Image - Hawthorne Creative
All in
Me, You & A Few
All in
Conventional Civil Ceremony
Whether it's your own garden or the professional wedding venue of your dreams, if you already have somewhere in mind I am more than happy to come to you and conduct your ceremony. Each couple will have different ideas and expectations so while I have listed below the standard inclusions, if you have a particular
Conventional Civil Ceremony
Whether it's your own garden or the professional wedding venue of your dreams, if you already have somewhere in mind I am more than happy to come to you and conduct your ceremony. Each couple will have different ideas and expectations so while I have listed below the standard inclusions, if you have a particular tradition or ritual you are thinking about adding let's do it.
- Ceremony held at your chosen venue
- Meeting in person to discuss your ceremony and complete documents
- Personalised ceremony and assistance with vow writing if required
- Printed vow cards
- Rehearsal if time permits & a location that suits
- PA system (currently JBL speaker and Sennheiser cordless microphone)
- Phone/email correspondence and support
- Commemorative Certificate
- Preparation of required documents and lodgement
- Arrive early to venue
- Signing table, 2 chairs and table decoration if not provided by venue
- Travel surcharge may be incurred to venues more than 50km drive from my Greenbank residence
- Couples may request certain props and decorations such as arbour, easel and decorations from Beneath The Tree Ceremony to use at their chosen location *conditions apply
$650
(+ travel surcharge if over 50km)
Please contact me for full terms and conditions, price and package information by clicking the email below or give me call
beneaththetreeceremony@gmail.com
Image - Aleksandra Nisova Photography
Tailor Made
Not every couple has the same wants or needs, so if the packages above aren't quite what you're looking for I'm more than happy to see if we can tailor something specifically for you and your budget.
ELOPEMENT/MICRO WEDDING GARDEN AVAILABLE
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Our timber boardwalk takes you onto a raised deck surrounded by ferns, shrubs and mature trees, giving it a tranquil and tropical feel.
Gazebo
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
A more traditional garden ceremony setting under the gazebo surrounded by colourful gardens, perfect for a small gathering.
Aviary
Boardwalk
BENEATH A TREE
The old aviary offers an undercover option with plenty of natural light, just in case the rain decides to dampen your elopement.
BENEATH A TREE
CEREMONY ARBOURS
BENEATH A TREE
We have a number of mature trees within the garden if you prefer a more natural look for your ceremony.
CEREMONY ARBOURS
CEREMONY ARBOURS
CEREMONY ARBOURS
A selection of arbours are available, rustic old doors, natural branch, modern triangle or simple drapes of fabric to help set the scene for your elopement.
BARN BACKDROP
CEREMONY ARBOURS
CEREMONY ARBOURS
If it's country charm you're after, we have the barn backdrop made from reclaimed/recycled materials and covered in a wisteria vine. The barn looks extra special as the sun goes down.
