--- title: "Eloping at Tweed Valley - Matt and Laura" description: "A relaxed Tweed Valley elopement with The Elopement Collective, Josh Withers, Bulb Creative and Fifth Avenue Florist, beginning at Grounds of Cabarita." source: "https://elopementcollective.com/elopement/matt-laura-tweed-valley" markdown: "https://elopementcollective.com/elopement/matt-laura-tweed-valley.md" --- # Eloping at Tweed Valley - Matt and Laura Source: [View the website page](https://elopementcollective.com/elopement/matt-laura-tweed-valley) [Tweed Valley, Australia](https://elopementcollective.com/locations/tweed-valley) # Matt and Laura in the Tweed Valley ![Matt and Laura looking at each other beneath a rainbow over the paddocks, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/262-matt-laura-rainbow-valley-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.Dlgkxyxg_Yi7IA.webp) Matt and Laura wanted a ceremony that felt like them: meaningful, sincere and easy to be part of. Their elopement began at [Grounds of Cabarita](https://elopementcollective.com/collective/grounds-of-cabarita), before heading into the [Tweed Valley](https://elopementcollective.com/locations/tweed-valley) for portraits and their vows. A lace dress, a black bow tie, flowers with warmth and texture, and open country around them. The day had room for the things they cared about, and room to simply enjoy being together. [Bulb Creative](https://elopementcollective.com/collective/bulb-creative) photographed it all, from the preparations at the beach house to the last light over the paddocks. ## A relaxed beginning at Cabarita The white weatherboards, timber steps and leafy garden at Grounds of Cabarita made a lovely starting point. Inside, Laura’s long-sleeved lace dress hung ready and her bouquet by [Fifth Avenue Florist](https://elopementcollective.com/collective/fifth-avenue-florist) rested on the bed: pink proteas, pale roses, apricot tones and eucalyptus. There were conversations on the terrace, a bow tie to straighten, and a first look in the garden. From Cabarita, the landscape opened into the valley. Matt and Laura walked along a country road, stood beside tall cane and found little moments together among the grasses and trees. Bulb’s photographs move between those broad views and the small details: lace against a white shirt, a hand at Laura’s waist, the flowers held close. ## Short, sweet and full of meaning With [Josh Withers](https://elopementcollective.com/collective/josh-withers), their ceremony took place in the grass, with the evening light reaching across the valley. They held hands, read their vows and exchanged rings. There were smiles, tears and a kiss with Laura’s lace train trailing behind her. Afterwards, Laura put into words exactly what they had hoped for: > “It was short and sweet, but so meaningful, sincere and genuine.” They had talked for a long time about what they wanted from a ceremony. Choosing Josh was part of that decision: they wanted it to feel relevant, fun, relatable and memorable. Their feedback was a lovely reminder that an intimate ceremony can carry all that meaning while still feeling relaxed and entirely their own. ## Comfortable enough to just be yourselves For us at The Elopement Collective, the people around you matter as much as the place. Laura thanked Josh and Britt for the day, and shared how much the experience with Bulb had meant to them: > “They made us both feel so comfortable and just felt like real people.” That ease is something we care about. You should be able to talk, laugh, take a breath and enjoy your wedding with a team you feel comfortable around. As Laura wrote, “We are so grateful on our wedding day we could just chat and chill with you all.” The photographs finish with a rainbow above Matt and Laura and a golden sunset over the tree line. It was a beautiful close to a day that, in Laura’s words to The Elopement Collective, they “couldn’t have planned anything more perfect ourselves”. If you’re imagining your own small celebration in Northern NSW, [tell us what you have in mind](https://elopementcollective.com/contact). ## The Collective - [Josh Withers](https://elopementcollective.com/collective/josh-withers)Celebrant - [Bulb Creative](https://elopementcollective.com/collective/bulb-creative)Photographer - [Fifth Avenue Florist](https://elopementcollective.com/collective/fifth-avenue-florist)Blooms - [Grounds of Cabarita](https://elopementcollective.com/collective/grounds-of-cabarita)Getting ready location [![The white weatherboard entrance, timber steps and tropical planting at Grounds of Cabarita in Cabarita Beach, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/006-grounds-of-cabarita-white-beach-house-cabarita-elopement.CM-hcNAL_Z1daMAo.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/006-grounds-of-cabarita-white-beach-house-cabarita-elopement.CM-hcNAL.jpg) [![Three people chatting on the terrace during preparations, at Grounds of Cabarita in Cabarita Beach, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/018-getting-ready-conversation-cabarita-terrace-cabarita-elopement.BA3_lDPk_XaNhb.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/018-getting-ready-conversation-cabarita-terrace-cabarita-elopement.BA3_lDPk.jpg) [![Laura’s long-sleeved lace wedding dress hanging against a framed artwork, at Grounds of Cabarita in Cabarita Beach, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/029-laura-long-sleeved-lace-wedding-dress-cabarita-elopement.DZUINDtM_JU4NH.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/029-laura-long-sleeved-lace-wedding-dress-cabarita-elopement.DZUINDtM.jpg) [![Matt smiling as his black bow tie is adjusted, at Grounds of Cabarita in Cabarita Beach, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/037-matt-black-bow-tie-getting-ready-cabarita-elopement.ILv4NJ0o_Z15yH9u.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/037-matt-black-bow-tie-getting-ready-cabarita-elopement.ILv4NJ0o.jpg) [![A bouquet by Fifth Avenue Florist with pink proteas, cream and apricot roses and eucalyptus resting on white bedding, at Grounds of Cabarita in Cabarita Beach, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/042-fifth-avenue-florist-protea-rose-bouquet-cabarita-elopement.BhxWHLg8_Z77PKN.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/042-fifth-avenue-florist-protea-rose-bouquet-cabarita-elopement.BhxWHLg8.jpg) [![Laura stepping out of the white beach house as Matt waits in the garden, at Grounds of Cabarita in Cabarita Beach, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/061-laura-approaching-matt-first-look-cabarita-elopement.CNKMiuG0_Z1WTr3f.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/061-laura-approaching-matt-first-look-cabarita-elopement.CNKMiuG0.jpg) [![Matt and Laura facing each other in the garden after their first look, at Grounds of Cabarita in Cabarita Beach, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/069-matt-laura-first-look-beach-house-garden-cabarita-elopement.Bt0nQUqA_Z1LUKub.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/069-matt-laura-first-look-beach-house-garden-cabarita-elopement.Bt0nQUqA.jpg) [![A small white wedding cake with gold detailing and pale flowers on a timber table, at Grounds of Cabarita in Cabarita Beach, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/077-white-gold-wedding-cake-flowers-cabarita-elopement.BRede7RU_4Pjuq.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/077-white-gold-wedding-cake-flowers-cabarita-elopement.BRede7RU.jpg) [![Framed artworks, a cross and a decorative horned skull on a white interior wall, at Grounds of Cabarita in Cabarita Beach, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/079-grounds-of-cabarita-artwork-wall-details-cabarita-elopement.CdJ_Nq7K_Z1NAByW.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/079-grounds-of-cabarita-artwork-wall-details-cabarita-elopement.CdJ_Nq7K.jpg) [![Matt and Laura walking hand in hand across a palm-lined country road, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/081-matt-laura-walking-palm-lined-road-tweed-valley-elopement.HXBM1nMW_1mKNHe.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/081-matt-laura-walking-palm-lined-road-tweed-valley-elopement.HXBM1nMW.jpg) [![Laura laughing as she faces Matt, with green paddocks behind them, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/084-laura-laughing-matt-country-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.Bit1wFVJ_ZFtV66.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/084-laura-laughing-matt-country-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.Bit1wFVJ.jpg) [![Matt and Laura standing together beside a country road overlooking rolling hills and paddocks, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/093-matt-laura-rolling-hills-valley-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.CrXV8XH4_7Sr8G.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/093-matt-laura-rolling-hills-valley-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.CrXV8XH4.jpg) [![Matt and Laura holding hands as they walk, with Laura’s lace dress moving around her, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/104-matt-laura-holding-hands-walking-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.Dh3O9LGF_EX8xn.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/104-matt-laura-holding-hands-walking-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.Dh3O9LGF.jpg) [![Matt embracing Laura beside tall grasses as she holds her bouquet by Fifth Avenue Florist, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/118-matt-laura-embrace-bouquet-country-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.DTkWb0dZ_15tnSw.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/118-matt-laura-embrace-bouquet-country-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.DTkWb0dZ.jpg) [![A close portrait of Matt embracing Laura, showing her lace sleeves and low-backed dress, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/119-matt-laura-close-embrace-lace-dress-tweed-valley-elopement.BCV989zu_Z1huVWS.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/119-matt-laura-close-embrace-lace-dress-tweed-valley-elopement.BCV989zu.jpg) [![Matt and Laura standing close together beneath towering cane plants, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/132-matt-laura-tall-cane-field-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.BEOIsQso_o8v9q.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/132-matt-laura-tall-cane-field-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.BEOIsQso.jpg) [![Laura’s bouquet by Fifth Avenue Florist, with proteas, roses and eucalyptus, beside her lace dress and Matt’s white shirt, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/140-protea-rose-bouquet-lace-dress-detail-tweed-valley-elopement.CmgMvQwZ_Z1PG2fs.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/140-protea-rose-bouquet-lace-dress-detail-tweed-valley-elopement.CmgMvQwZ.jpg) [![Matt and Laura standing beside a cane field and narrow waterway, with Laura holding her Fifth Avenue Florist bouquet, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/150-matt-laura-bouquet-cane-field-waterway-tweed-valley-elopement.B7-_cRuE_1bedzz.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/150-matt-laura-bouquet-cane-field-waterway-tweed-valley-elopement.B7-_cRuE.jpg) [![Matt and Laura kissing among dry grasses beneath tall trees, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/162-matt-laura-kiss-grass-tall-trees-tweed-valley-elopement.BuUsIgJv_2eH9Ra.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/162-matt-laura-kiss-grass-tall-trees-tweed-valley-elopement.BuUsIgJv.jpg) [![Matt resting his head against Laura’s as they stand together in the grass, wearing a white shirt, black bow tie and lace dress, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/169-matt-laura-lace-dress-bow-tie-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.nRbctidA_L5jkR.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/169-matt-laura-lace-dress-bow-tie-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.nRbctidA.jpg) [![A black and white portrait of Matt kissing Laura’s cheek as she smiles and holds her Fifth Avenue Florist bouquet, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/194-black-white-matt-kissing-laura-bouquet-tweed-valley-elopement.BtM1sP2S_2lRjwb.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/194-black-white-matt-kissing-laura-bouquet-tweed-valley-elopement.BtM1sP2S.jpg) [![A black and white close-up of Laura looking down as she holds Matt’s hand, showing the intricate lace of her dress, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/209-black-white-laura-lace-dress-holding-hands-tweed-valley-elopement.B89HgAJT_ZlwXuJ.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/209-black-white-laura-lace-dress-holding-hands-tweed-valley-elopement.B89HgAJT.jpg) [![Matt and Laura walking hand in hand through the grass towards celebrant Josh Withers, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/216-matt-laura-approaching-josh-withers-ceremony-tweed-valley-elopement.4Yv7aty4_1TOVfs.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/216-matt-laura-approaching-josh-withers-ceremony-tweed-valley-elopement.4Yv7aty4.jpg) [![A wide view of Matt and Laura facing each other for their outdoor ceremony with celebrant Josh Withers among green grasses, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/224-matt-laura-intimate-grassy-valley-ceremony-tweed-valley-elopement.CBofUW3t_HwF8W.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/224-matt-laura-intimate-grassy-valley-ceremony-tweed-valley-elopement.CBofUW3t.jpg) [![Celebrant Josh Withers speaking to Matt and Laura as they hold hands during their ceremony, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/227-josh-withers-matt-laura-ceremony-tweed-valley-elopement.BPbfdwY4_1sX8Jq.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/227-josh-withers-matt-laura-ceremony-tweed-valley-elopement.BPbfdwY4.jpg) [![Matt gently touching Laura’s cheek as she looks down during their ceremony in the evening light, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/234-matt-touching-laura-cheek-ceremony-tweed-valley-elopement.CPqNNLRi_SaqaV.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/234-matt-touching-laura-cheek-ceremony-tweed-valley-elopement.CPqNNLRi.jpg) [![A black and white detail of Matt holding a small card beside Laura’s hand and lace sleeve during their ceremony, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/238-black-white-hands-ceremony-notes-tweed-valley-elopement.kIhanKqY_2tl7lf.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/238-black-white-hands-ceremony-notes-tweed-valley-elopement.kIhanKqY.jpg) [![Matt reading from his vow card as Laura faces him in the evening light, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/239-matt-reading-vows-evening-light-tweed-valley-elopement.C2zpUffo_1da3QW.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/239-matt-reading-vows-evening-light-tweed-valley-elopement.C2zpUffo.jpg) [![A black and white view of Matt reading his vows to Laura with sunlight behind them, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/240-black-white-matt-laura-vows-backlit-tweed-valley-elopement.BIRH1f-__Z1YmkRj.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/240-black-white-matt-laura-vows-backlit-tweed-valley-elopement.BIRH1f-_.jpg) [![Laura raising a hand to her eye as Matt and celebrant Josh Withers stand with her in the sunlit grass, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/247-josh-withers-ceremony-laura-wiping-eye-tweed-valley-elopement.DrBOo4Jg_2e5BrB.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/247-josh-withers-ceremony-laura-wiping-eye-tweed-valley-elopement.DrBOo4Jg.jpg) [![A black and white detail of Matt preparing a wedding ring during the ceremony, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/248-black-white-matt-preparing-wedding-ring-tweed-valley-elopement.C2uDvW7A_9wvq1.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/248-black-white-matt-preparing-wedding-ring-tweed-valley-elopement.C2uDvW7A.jpg) [![Matt placing a wedding ring on Laura’s finger, with her lace sleeve visible against the green grass, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/249-matt-placing-ring-laura-hand-tweed-valley-elopement.CWw232z5_1jHxml.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/249-matt-placing-ring-laura-hand-tweed-valley-elopement.CWw232z5.jpg) [![A black and white close-up of Laura placing a wedding ring on Matt’s finger, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/250-black-white-laura-wedding-ring-matt-hand-tweed-valley-elopement.Demzu8_S_Z1yI6Tc.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/250-black-white-laura-wedding-ring-matt-hand-tweed-valley-elopement.Demzu8_S.jpg) [![Laura sliding a wedding ring onto Matt’s finger during their outdoor ceremony, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/251-laura-sliding-ring-matt-finger-tweed-valley-elopement.CydZl7oD_ZO9USy.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/251-laura-sliding-ring-matt-finger-tweed-valley-elopement.CydZl7oD.jpg) [![Matt and Laura kissing in the long grass after their ceremony, with Laura’s lace train spread behind her, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/253-matt-laura-first-kiss-sunset-grass-tweed-valley-elopement.IlwjHDT1_Z114snl.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/253-matt-laura-first-kiss-sunset-grass-tweed-valley-elopement.IlwjHDT1.jpg) [![Matt and Laura looking at each other beneath a rainbow over the paddocks, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/262-matt-laura-rainbow-valley-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.Dlgkxyxg_Yi7IA.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/262-matt-laura-rainbow-valley-portrait-tweed-valley-elopement.Dlgkxyxg.jpg) [![Matt and Laura walking hand in hand through long grass beneath a rainbow and grey skies, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/266-matt-laura-walking-rainbow-long-grass-tweed-valley-elopement.DNLb0lre_1hnTjY.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/266-matt-laura-walking-rainbow-long-grass-tweed-valley-elopement.DNLb0lre.jpg) [![Golden sunset light breaking through layered clouds above the dark tree line, in the Tweed Valley, NSW, for an Elopement Collective elopement. Photo by Bulb Creative.](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/267-golden-sunset-clouds-tweed-valley-tweed-valley-elopement.971qtugB_Z2sufm9.webp)](https://elopementcollective.com/_astro/267-golden-sunset-clouds-tweed-valley-tweed-valley-elopement.971qtugB.jpg) [More about eloping in Tweed Valley](https://elopementcollective.com/locations/tweed-valley)[All elopements](https://elopementcollective.com/elopements)