Charlotte & Ben by the sea at Maroubra

A clifftop ceremony, a reception in every shade of pink and red, and fireworks over the ocean to finish. Styled and designed by eleven eleven studios.

Charlotte and Ben married on the coast at Maroubra, in Sydney's eastern suburbs, with the ocean as the backdrop to almost every moment of the day. Our brief was to design a celebration that felt joyful and bold, and still felt at home beside the sea.

The ceremony

The ceremony was held outdoors on the headland, with the Pacific behind the couple and guests gathered close. Simple white plinths and loose coral and pink florals framed the aisle without competing with the view.

A reception in pink and red

Inside, the room was transformed with layers of soft draping and fine ribbon falling from the ceiling, in blush, champagne and rose. On the tables, low clusters and single stems in coral, hot pink, red and blush were set in glass, so every guest had a clear view across the room.

The head table was finished with an oversized satin bow, and the palette carried through to the cake: set on a plinth with pooled hot-pink satin and surrounded by loose stems and candlelight.

On the rocks at golden hour

Between the ceremony and reception, Charlotte and Ben slipped away to the sandstone rock shelf below the headland for portraits, her veil catching the sea breeze.

A finish to remember

The night ended outside, with fireworks over the ocean and the couple at the centre of it all.

See more of our work in the portfolio, or read about planning and styling a wedding at home in Sydney.