Multi-Day Elopement Experience | Cowaramup
Destination Elopement Experience
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Calling all couples who want a simple destination elopement style wedding for just the two of you… (And maybe a couple of friends!)
For an elopement experience you’ll never forget, consider this unique DESTINATION ELOPEMENT EXPERIENCE!
It involves:
- two-nights accommodation in an off-grid cottage,
- an epic car,
- a private Chauffeur,
- a photographer and digital images, and
- a cruisey Celebrant… oh,
- and big-hearted, slow-living, earth-vibing couples!
Kendra Benson captured these sweet, post-ceremony moments at the
Settlers Rest off-grid cottage in Cowaramup.
What is a Destination Elopement Experience?
Arrive at your eco-aligned accommodation: Settlers Rest Margaret River. It’s an off-grid cottage on a farm in Cowaramup, and offers a device-free immersion into a simpler way of being, with a piano, fireplace, and pastoral views to the forest.
(It has two bedrooms, so you can bring two of your besties to celebrate with!)
After an amazing night’s sleep, and a slow morning rising with the sun, your private chauffeur will pick you up from the cottage. You will drive to your ceremony location (beach, garden or forest — you choose!), where one of Margaret River’s most popular Celebrants, Anita Revel, will get you hitched.
After some happy snaps post-ceremony, meander your way through your pre-planned tour agenda, before arriving at your preferred long-lunch location.
Your private chauffeur will wait for you to enjoy your first meal as newlyweds, before dropping you home to your accommodation again.
Spend the rest of the evening toasting the sunset and counting the stars. What a beautiful way to herald in the next chapter of your lives!
If this experience concept makes your heart sing, get in touch with your preferred date, location and ideal car… I will pull together the best people and places to create a magical day.
INCLUDED in this Destination Elopement Experience
in the Margaret River Region
- Accommodation: 2 nights (midweek) at Settlers Rest Margaret River for a maximum of four people.
- Car and private Chauffeur for 6 hours;
- Celebrant: Anita Revel, described as modern, light-hearted and genuine. (If not me, I will find another Celebrant I trust to do a beautiful job).
- Ceremony venue: Choice of locations to match your ceremony goals;
- Photographer: A choice of photographers depending on availability, for two hours / two locations, and images supplied on USB;
- Photo opportunities: You’ve got time before lunch to visit some stunning places for photo opportunities, (maybe even some wine tasting!);
- Fully-tailored agenda to suit your interests, accommodation location and ceremony goals;
- Flexible with dates — if this particular date doesn’t suit, we’ll find you another!
- Guests: Varies according to vehicle;
- Witnesses if you don’t have your own.
- Bonus Inclusions vary car by car.
Optional Add-Ons:
- Hair and Make-Up. Many HMU artists are happy to travel to you to shwizz up the glam factor in your accommodation.
- Charter flight (weather permitting): You can charter a small aircraft with FlyinLeip Air Services, and land at the doorstep of your accommodation. Contact Gavin directly for availability and pricing.
Exclusions:
- All meals and personal expenses;
- Wine purchases, lunch, merchandise while touring;
- Venue hire at private location such as wineries.
The fine print:
- The accommodation is for midweek stays. Check-in is from 3pm, check-out at 10am. Extra nights can be added if available.
- The day of touring covers a total 6 hours from pick-up to drop-off.
- Bookings must be finalised a minimum of one calendar month before preferred wedding date.
- Cancellations made inside 5 weeks prior to wedding date attract 100% cancellation fee. Cancellations made 5+ weeks from wedding date attract 50% cancellation fee.
Cars we’ve used in the past
Mr Mustang Hire — This vintage wedding car is a premier example of the legendary 1960’s Ford Mustang muscle car. For the car enthusiasts, it is a 1965 Mustang two door, five seat hardtop coupe, and is powered by the world’s best sounding 289 V8′. For the photography enthusiasts, she has a beautiful Tahoe Turquiose Metallic paintwork with a white interior.
Küste Kombis — Minty is a 1968 Kombi, described by Cam as “our good time gal”. She seats 7 people in comfort, and has a beautiful cream interior that looks real smooth in wedding photos. Recommended top speed is around 90kph, so your day is a 100% immersion into relaxing whimsy.
Down South Luxury Limousines — Choose from Pewter Silver H2 Hummer, or silver ’57 Chevy — both have enough room to bring some friends along! DSLL take great pride in their cars and you can be assured they will be immaculate on the day. Their drivers will not only drive you around but also anything else that can be done to make sure your day is extra special. They are all fun loving people who are quick with a joke and always have a smile on their faces.
Book your Destination Elopement Experience
Simply provide me with your preferred date, which type of Car makes your heart sing, ideal location for your day of touring, and I will get back to you with your personalised Destination Elopement Experience.
Pricing will depend on your choice of locations, extra time for the car hire, weekend loading, etc. Contact Anita to tailor-make your amazing destination elopement experience.
Step 1: Choose your dates/time/car…
Note: If you have a particular date in mind that is not listed, please let me know which date/time you’d like via the contact page, and I’ll contact you with “Next Steps”.
Please include your phone number and email address — Anita will be in touch with Next Steps once payment is confirmed. If you don’t receive an email straight away, please check your spam filters.
Then…
Step 2: Lodge your paperwork with your Celebrant
Download the NOIM form here, fill it out, get a qualified person to witness your signatures, then get a copy of your NOIM to me as a top priority. You can get a copy to me by:
a) Scan / email
b) Photo / MMS to 0417 937 436
c) If time allows, mail the original to PO Box 555, Cowaramup WA 6284
Step 3: Organise your other paperwork
Other documents I will need to sight from you (scan/email is fine):
- Original birth certificates and/or
- Passports
- If either of you were married before, proof of how that marriage ended
If your birth certificate(s) are not in English, they will need to be translated by a certified NAATI translator.
Step 4: Enjoy!
There are a gazillion world-class restaurants and wineries around the region for an amazing first meal as newlyweds.
FAQ about having a destination elopement experience
Q: Is it as simple as turning up?
A: Yes! You need to lodge your NOIM form with me at least one calendar month prior, but that’s the only limitation with regards to “time”.
Q: How many guests can we have?
A: This will depend on the capacity of the car you choose. The cottage sleeps up to four people.
Q: What are the legal requirements?
A: Just like any regular marriage ceremony, you will need to lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage form with Anita, at least a calendar month out from your wedding day. I will let you know the rest with my “Next Steps” information.
Q: How long does this destination elopement experience go for?
A: This package includes two nights accommodation. Each of our couples enjoy six-hours of cool-car immersion, which is made up of pick-up and drop-off, touring, transport to the ceremony location, and transport to your chosen lunch location. The car will also be made available for photo opportunities throughout the day.
Q: Can we choose any date for a Destination Elopement Experience?
A: Sure thing. Providing you get your NOIM to me at least one calendar month out, I can create an Experience around you! Simply get in touch with your preferred date and preferred car, and let’s make this happen. Alternatively, consider an elopement package and have your choice of location, venue, styling and so on.
Q: I have more questions! Can I contact you?
A: Yes! Phone me on 0417 937 436 (I’m GMT+8 time zone), use the contact form to ask your question 😀 I’m at your service!!
Q: Can we do extra wine tasting on the way home after lunch?
A: Yes, time allowing — the chauffeur will make sure you stay on track with timings so you get the full experience.
Q: We’re not interested in wine tasting — can we just tour instead?
A: It’s your day, your private chauffeur — you can steer in any direction you choose! (Within the south west, and within time constraints of course)
Q: Rather than go to lunch, can we just bring a picnic?
A: You can choose however you share your first meal as newlyweds — whether it’s a high-end restaurant or a burger in the main street, it’s your day, and we’re here to support you.
Q: Can we mix up the tour with a brewery as well?
A: Let us know your preferences, and we will design a tour to suit you.
Q: Can we do extra wine tasting on the way home after lunch?
A: Yes, time allowing — the chauffeur will make sure you stay on track with timings so you get the full experience.
Q: We want to go to a particular winery for wine tasting — is this possible?
A: Yes, time allowing, and with permission from the winery
Q: Can we choose any date we like?
A: Yes, the destination elopement experience can be booked for any dates, pending availability of suppliers, with at least one-calendar-month advance notice, and subject to the availability of the Celebrant, accommodation, photographer, car and chauffeur.
Q: Can we choose my lunch location?
A: Yes, and we will design the perfect ceremony location and winery tour to ensure you arrive at lunch on time.
Q: We don’t want to make any decisions — can we just leave it to you to come up with a plan?
A: Absolutely — we are happy to design a day around your preferences, or you can trust us completely to deliver a day of ever-lasting memories.
Q: We want to marry on the beach — can we do this?
A: Sure. There are countless beautiful beaches in the South West — Anita will be able to make recommendations about which beach is best suited to your ceremony goals.
Q: We want to marry amongst the vines — doable?
A: It should be fine, but some wineries charge an extra fee for this. We will work with you to negotiate venue hire if applicable.
Q: We just want to do a commitment ceremony / vow renewal — is there a discount?
A: For ceremonies involving no legalities, I offer a $200 discount.
Q: We want to involve our kids — can we do that?
A: Depending on the age of the children, that’s OK. Many vehicles are not licensed to carry passengers under the age of 7. So please let’s know the age of your children upon booking, and whether they need anchor points or lap sash belts for your baby/child seats. You will also need to agree to the “children policy” of the accommodation.