BRISBANE WEDDING AT THE CALILE | Chelsea + Michael

April 29, 2024

For their Brisbane wedding, local couple Chelsea and Michael wanted a wedding venue that was quintessentially Brisbane. You can’t get more Brisbane than The Calile Hotel, which has become iconic to Fortitude Valley.

The couple kicked off their Brisbane wedding day with a rooftop first look at their venue, taking a few moments to admire each other dressed to the nines before the official parts of the day commenced.

Friends flocked from the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast to help celebrate the couple in their St. Stephens Cathedral ceremony before continuing on to The Calile for their epic wedding reception, which included indoor fireworks and a grand piano performance from the Groom!

If you’re getting married in Brisbane, this wedding will give you a ton of inspiration for an elegant affair in the city. Bride Chelsea was kind enough to share her story below, as well as all her wedding secrets – scroll for those, you won’t want to miss them!

Brisbane Wedding Vendors

Photographer | LOVER OF MINE

Videographer | ALL YOUR MEMORIES

Ceremony venue | ST. STEPHENS CATHEDRAL BRISBANE

Reception venue | THE CALILE HOTEL

Hair stylist | EVALYN PARSONS

Makeup artist | KATE DEVLIN MAKEUP ARTIST

Florist | MADDIE JAYDE FLORAL DESIGN

Cake | BROOKI BAKEHOUSE

Entertainment | AMICI BAND

Wedding Night Accommodation | THE CALILE HOTEL

Bride and bridesmaid on terrace wearing matching pyjamas with Brisbane cityscape in the background

Bride getting makeup done on wedding day morning wearing white bridal robe

Bridal hair stylist putting final touches on blonde bride's low bun wedding hair style

Bridesmaids assisting bride to get dressed in wedding gown

Diamond engagement ring and wedding bands on pink marble surface

Groom putting on his black tuxedo jacket with the assistance of groomsman

Torso of groom in tuxedo putting on his cufflinks

Stand-out Brisbane Wedding Vendor

Evalyn Parsons – we have been friends for over 10 years and I couldn’t imagine anyone else being there to look after myself, my mum and bridesmaids. She is full of advice and is so calming.

Unforgettable Moment

Mike surprising me on the grand piano, playing Firestone. Conrad Sewell is a friend & guest who jumped up on the mic.

Our Biggest Wedding Planning Priority

The people we invited. It was an intimate wedding and refining our guest list was difficult however we were very intentional.

Bride tapping groom on the shoulder for first look

The Proposal

Mike took me on the most incredible trip to Italy and proposed in a small city outside of Florence and Seana.

Why I Decided to Marry Him

Mike cares so deeply for me and makes everyday joyful. He has a wonderful balance between work, life, friends and family.

Brisbane Wedding Venue

The Calile Hotel felt like quintessential Brisbane to us. We live in Brisbane and have immediate family on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast, so this just made sense.