JASMIN & ALEX
The Calile Hotel Wedding, Brisbane

The ceremony was planned for The Calile’s rooftop – and when the weather had other plans, we moved quickly and calmly. The covered ceremony space we pivoted to was so beautiful, it didn’t feel like a compromise for a single second. Lush climbing vines set the scene overhead. Emerald green velvet chairs lined the aisle, flanked by generous white floral arrangements – hydrangeas, garden roses and soft greenery spilling from white ceramic vessels. Romantic, considered, and entirely intentional.

This is where things got really special.

The Calile Hotel’s ballroom is not, by nature, an intimate space. When Jasmin first came to us, she was nervous – she hadn’t seen a single wedding in that room she loved. Our brief was to make it feel like a restaurant – warm, layered and alive. She trusted us completely, and we had her vision from day one.

We brought in low-hanging drum pendant lights that transformed the ceiling entirely, mixing king tables and round tables to break up the formality of the room. Emerald green velvet dining chairs were paired with neutral gold chairs, and every table was dressed with lush, abundant florals – blush hydrangeas, pink tulips, garden roses, fuchsia orchids and trailing green amaranthus over neutral linen. Gold table lamps added warmth and intimacy to every corner. We worked with The Calile’s own folder menus, customising the insides to feel cohesive and considered — a small detail that made a big difference to the overall restaurant feel.

The result was exactly what Jasmin had imagined – warm, stylish and intimate. A dinner party atmosphere in one of Brisbane’s most celebrated wedding venues.

Instead of a traditional cake cutting, Jasmin and Alex had a mille-feuille made live during their reception by the talented Marina Machado – and then iced it together in front of their guests. It was joyful, playful and completely them. The kind of moment that had the whole room talking. Honestly, one of our favourite wedding moments ever.