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If you are a resident of Australia (or are planning to have it in Australia), make one of the most important days of your life even more memorable and beautiful by choosing from among the top wedding venues in Australia. This article will provide you a quick walkthrough that will help you familiarize yourself with some of the most stunning and unforgettable wedding destinations in Australia.

Australia is a fascinating land with breathtaking scenic charm and abundance of natural beauty. As such, the entire continent is dotted with beautiful towns, cities, coastal areas and other regions where you can choose to get married and delight not just yourself and your spouse, but all the other guests present.

However, some really stand out among them. Be it the natural beauty of the surroundings, the facilities and amenities available, the space on offer or simply the cost involved these venues are the perfect find for that dream wedding ceremony.

If you are looking for a truly exotic experience, you can opt for the magical Crystal Palace at Luna Park Sydney. Enjoy the spellbinding and absolutely stunning view at this popular harbour-side venue, complete with panoramic water views of the Sydney Harbour and the Lavender Bay. Other venues in the same region include the fascinating Sydney Harbour Marriott Circular Quay noted for its superb service, style and elegance.

Are you looking for special facilities? Go with the Ivy, which is located on the vibrant George Street and offers two distinctive venues, cutting-edge designs and versatility. Or you can choose the Doltone House – Jones Bay Wharf, easily among Sydney’s most coveted and sophisticated spaces to impress your guests.

Do you want more choices in wedding venues Australia? Zero in on the Hayman, one of the worlds most desirable private island destinations; the Denman Hotel & Spa, a perfect choice for a Thredbo wedding, or the very enchanting Dunk Island, one of Australia’s most beautiful tropical rainforest islands, offering an amazing variety of activities, facilities and experiences.

Are you looking for some economy without having to cut down on the quality? Dont worry, there are wedding venues in Australia that let you cut the costs without cutting the corners. Decide on the Moby’s Whale Beach and enjoy great food, splendid views and superb economy.

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Brisbane Outdoor Wedding Locations

Outdoor ceremony

A good friend of mine confessed to me once that she often day dreamed about getting married under the gazebo in Newstead Park, alongside the Brisbane River. A decade later all her friends and family stood by as she and her soon to be husband shared their vows. Truly it was a beautiful afternoon and it is for this reason that Newstead Park is a popular location. Following on from the ceremony, the reception was held at a restaurant at Portside, which is only a short car ride or a slightly longer walk away.

Maybe you already have a particular venue in mind for your reception that meets your catering needs, however the venue itself doesn’t quite provide a memorable location for your marriage ceremony, nor the requisite photo shots you are hoping for. Perhaps you know someone who has a beautiful garden and they are prepared to host your ceremony. Or possibly you are just looking to do something completely different, after all a ceremony on the beach at sunset really could be quite unforgettable. Whatever your preference or reasons, there are plenty of locations in Brisbane that cater for couples wanting to hold their marriage ceremony outdoors.

Planning tips:

If you are thinking of holding the ceremony and or reception in one of Brisbane’s Public Park, beached areas or nature reserve you will need to contact the Brisbane City Council or the relevant authority for permits and fees. In most Brisbane Council Parks that cater for weddings there is a designated area. Remember you will also be required to clean up after the ceremony as well, make sure a member or two of your wedding party is charged with this task in advance
This might be the outdoor location of your dreams, but in reality how easy and practical will it be for guests to reach. You want the day to be memorable for all the right reasons, rather than for missing/lost guests and traffic jams. Investigate in advance what type of public transport and parking options are available for your guests. In addition, following on from the ceremony will your reception be held locally and again will it be easy for guests to make their way to
Consider timing in particular during the summer months. Avoid holding the ceremony during the hottest part of the day, which is generally around 1pm onwards. If the outdoor location doesn’t offer a pergola, rotunda or something similar under which you can hold your ceremony, during your planning stages take a good look around and locate an ideal area where there is plenty of shading from trees for both you and your guests
If it is a particularly scenic spot allow time for guests to explore and enjoy the scenery and native wildlife after the ceremony. This and the travel time to your reception venue should be considered when you book your venue
The slogan is “beautiful one day, perfect the next”. In more recent years we can add “and totally unpredictable the day after that”.  If the weather on the day does is totally “unpredictable”, is there a contingency plan in place and are you happy with it?
Holding a ceremony or any event outside is fraught with all kinds of weather and native wildlife issues you may not have considered yet. What is the mosquito situation, particularly at sunset in summer? Are any native birds nesting, such as magpies? How many of your guests suffer from seasonal hay fever?
Remember if you want to hold your ceremony outside in a public spot you may have bystanders passively passing time watching your spectacle. If you feel uncomfortable about your day becoming a public affair, perhaps a park or beach is not quite for you, and that’s quite OK, however if you are a total exhibitionist then go and show off!

Brisbane Northside:

Newstead Park, Newstead
Bowen Park,
Mowbray Park, New Farm
New Farm Park, New Farm

Brisbane City:

City Botanic Gardens
Roma Street Parklands
River Terrace Park, Kangaroo Point

 Brisbane East:

Dreveson Park, Manly
George Clayton Park, Manly
Rocks Riverside Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks

Brisbane West:

Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha
JC Slaughter Falls, Mount Coot-tha
Forest Lake Park, Forest Lake
Guyatt Park, St Lucia

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