How To Get The Most Out Of Sydney’s Vivid Lights

Posted on 01/06/2016 by admin

From 27 May – 18 June, Sydney will come alive for 23-day festival of light, music and ideas. Over 1.7 million people from all walks of life are set to attend what touted as one of the world’s largest festival. How do you make the most out of the Vivid Lights in Sydney?

First you’ve got to know where to be. There will be over 80 lighting installations and at least 50 will have interactive elements. The Opera House has always been the centrepiece of the festival. This year, it will feature the works of six renowned artists from different clans on its sails- they will be lit with “Songlines”. It’s the first Indigenous work to be commissioned for the Opera House’s sails. The Museum of Contemporary Art will have a seamless blend of acrylic and oil paint splashes.

Customs House will take you on a story of Sydney’s journey through its blue-tongued lizards. The lizards will guide viewers through eye-popping landscapes, brimming with flora and fauna, and home to witches and wizards, garden gnomes and even cocky cockatoos. It’s fun for the whole family, and especially the kids.

Do you need a hug? Do you want to know how a tree feels when you hug it? As you drive around the city, head to Ciaran Frame’s installation “Treehugger” at Circular Quay. The trees light up in different colours, in response to each person’s unique hug- everyone has a personal touch. Are you a romantic? Do you want to show your family how much they mean to you? Shout “I love you!” at each other at the giant lolly shaped heart on the MCA side of the Circular Quay.

There’ll be a giant laser-light dragon in Darling Harbour. It features 25-metre-high moving fountains, 4 video projected water-screens, 10 powerful lasers, flame jets, and a “dragon’s head” constructed from a water-screen that’s mounted on a 13-metre robotic arm. There are 3 completely different shows, each one coming every half hour. Head out to the Royal Botanic Garden and marvel at its gateway- the 70m-long Cathedral of light.

There are many more sights and sounds. In case you don’t want to mingle with the huge crowds, go on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. You can also stay up late, since the lights don’t turn of till 11pm. Here’s a neat tip: Go for a drive around the city on the night of June 1. It’s the State of Origin night, so most Vivid visitors will either be at home watching the game, or at the ANZ stadium.

Different Wedding Venues in Sydney Australia

Posted on 20/05/201620/05/2016 by admin

The search for celebrating your love and your big day is the most important task and also daunting one. The venue forms the signature of your theme, style and type of wedding ceremony, making it obvious to keep a theme in mind before you start your search for the perfect place.

Sydney is a home to beautiful and extravagant wedding venues. Outdoor weddings are very popular in Sydney where the Sun shines throughout the year and the atmosphere is bright and energetic. The Sun shining over the harbor and many national parks and gardens make the perfect setting for an outdoor celebration of your important day. We have listed below some mixed suggestions for wedding venues in Sydney ranging from regal, traditional or vintage and rustic.

1. Curzon Hall

If you have always dreamt of getting married in a castle like the royal families do, Curzon hall is the place for you. This property which is listed in Australia’s heritage provides three developed gardens for wedding ceremonies with stylish and well equipped rooms. This property has an occupancy of 500 people and is a perfect destination for regal theme weddings and is a treat for the wedding photographers to depict the old world charm.

2. Miramare Gardens

The Huge Miramare Gardens with capacity of 500 people caters to the need of people who want a lavish outdoor wedding of a modern style. The garden is specifically landscaped with water features which can be used to set up a marquee. The venue also has tall ceiling reception rooms which can host a classy event.

3. WaterView Bicentennial Park

Waterview Bicentennial Park with a capacity of 1000 people is your venue if you want to get married with nature in the backdrop. The vast parks and lakes and scenery in the vicinity is like a cherry on the cake for your function. You may have seen many wedding videos from this venue where the photographers use the waterbody and greenery for enhancing pictures.

4. Oatlands House

Oatlands house is a home style estate best suited for a smaller wedding function. With a capacity of 200-300 people, this property is influenced with French architecture and designs which take you back in the glorious time of French history. This venue is perfect for a country style outdoor wedding with a rustic theme.

5. Sydney College of Arts

To give your wedding a classic colonial touch, the Sydney College of Arts which is located in the inner west part of Sydney is very well suited. The historic sandstone buildings and the walkways with heritage trees give a classic romantic theme to your wedding.

6. Panorama House

Panorama house, has a small capacity of 100 on the garden and 400 in the rooms and is a stunning location with the water view of Pacific Ocean and South Coast. The venue is one hour away from Sydney and has a gorgeous gazebo and seating in garden style. This venue is perfect for elite weddings with style and comfort.

Apart from these, the Bendooley estate, Dunbar House, Bradleys Head etc. are some of the garden style venues where you can entertain your guests in a way closer to nature making your wedding memorable.

Australian Wedding Photography & Wedding Cars

Posted on 17/05/2016 by admin

Going to tie the knot? Many people have directed their weddings, and they are the best planners for yours. Just getting the inviting card ready and all the celebrations to do, you forget all the important things that you actually require to do. With the wedding round the corner, your list to be done keeps increasing. From selecting the menu, to catering services and transport, there are thousands of things that are needed to be done. But with the right co-ordination and active support, your list will not seem such a cumbersome task.

Out of all the things to be done there are two more that just slip out of mind due to the frenzy environment. They are the plans of your wedding photography and your wedding car. Sydney Australia, has the best wedding photographers and cars to tailor the best of your needs.

Choosing the right photographer gets your wedding in a story mode that you can later play whenever you want. Unfolding your photos from the start of preparation to the first instant you look into the eyes of each other, to the smile, drinks, through the tears, you seem to be right back in the wedding arena.

Photographs, so artistically clicked, gives you your dream catch, and showcases the love flow and the presence of happiness. You can live your life with these images that can transform you from reality back to your big day.

Every wedding is different, has its own style, place, celebrations, rules which makes it necessary to catch those moments. With and elegant and artistic touch, the story should reflect your personality, your virtues and make you smile. There are many photography packages that are quite affordable in Australia, Sydneyout of which some cater destination photography also.

The next big thing is your wedding car. Not only does it defines your status, but it is also the first and the last thing in your wedding. From the entry to the departure, your wedding car says it all. It is not wise to delay choosing your wedding car, or who know you might end up in a car that you never like, all because of last moment haste.

Gliding serenely out of a vintage car, sets the mood, defines the elegance and turns on the charm. There are many enthusiastic collectors of vintage and others cars in Australia and where you can avail a lot of options to decide your pick.

This is your big moment and it is necessary to make it memorable. Arriving with your best car, cushioned with the comfortable leather and your own chauffeur, you mark off your transformation from princess to a queen. For extra elegance and luxury, let the red carpet roll.

Keeping your wedding theme in mind, choose the appropriate car colour. You can decide on champagne, white, silver or black. There are also some special package services that offer a decoration kit of your car plus boutique services on your photography location. Moreover you can arrange a different car for your departure. Live up to your expectations and remember that this is the best day of your life!