Five Great Venues For A Wedding

At the time of lay offs and pink slips, if you are in a mood to have a big fat wedding, there is absolutely no need for you to travel seven seas to choose a spectacular wedding venue. Spoil yourself with the most beautiful settings available in Australia.

Sydney Opera House: The most famous and magnificent building in Australia can be your wedding venue. Set on Sydney Harbour, Sydney Opera House is recognized as one of the modern wonders of the world. Exchange the vows of love with the magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge as a dramatic backdrop.

The Gold Coast: If you are a romantic person then Gold Coast in Queensland would be the perfect wedding venue for you. Voted as the “Best Beach in the World", Gold Coast has the wedding Temple and the Fairytale Country chapel where you can have your wedding ceremony. Solemnize your wedding in the sun-soaked beaches or at the lakeside settings. No wonder that the Gold Coast is one of the most sought after wedding destinations in Australia.

Cairns: If you are dreaming of a tropical wedding, then Cairns is definitely the destination you should head for. Blessed with stunning views, luxurious accommodations, and a lot of romance Cairns is a sought after wedding destination. Underwater weddings (popular with diving fanatics!), bungee weddings (for adventure lovers) or yacht weddings – this is the place where you can spice up your wedding. You can also plan your wedding:
• on the beaches like Palm Cove, Trinity Beach and Four Mile Beach.
• in a church or chapel like St Mary's by the Sea, Cairns Chapel and Yungaburra Village Chapel.
• in a garden like Cairns Botanic Gardens and Centenary Lakes.
• in a popular rain forest like Daintree Rainforest, Cairns Highlands and Crystal Cascades.

Port Douglas: Proclaim your love in 'Australia's Tropical Paradise'! Located in Queensland, Port Douglas is 70 km north of Cairns and is frequented by several restaurants, five star resorts and golf courses. Being near the Great Barrier Reef, there are plenty of breathtaking locations for you to choose from. You can also opt for beach weddings or for traditional chapel weddings at Port Douglas – the choice is yours.

Native Koala Settings: Go back to Mother Nature to celebrate the most special occasion in your life and make your wedding experience unforgettable. Located in Brisbane, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the largest and the first koala sanctuary in the world and is home to about 130 koalas. Opt for Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary as your wedding venue to have your wedding ceremony close to nature.