Opera House
The building, which is associated with the whole continent, is located on the shore of Sydney Bay. Opera House is the official name of the unique architectural composition, against the backdrop of which everyone who comes to Sydney is photographed. Despite the name, the halls of the Opera House host a variety of concerts. Even world pop stars perform there. At the same time, the Sydney Opera House is a place for newlyweds not only from the city itself, but also from all over the world. Getting married on the steps of one of the most recognizable buildings in the world is a dream come true that will be remembered for a lifetime.
Harbor Bridge
Bridge Harbor is another world landmark in Sydney. It is one of the largest arch bridges on the planet. Moreover, the bridge hangs over a deep strait, so it has no land supports. There are excursions through the Harbor, and at the end of it you can even get a certificate. If you choose this famous place of Sydney for a wedding, you will have to prepare for the prohibition of alcohol — before the excursion you will have to pass a test. Climbing the bridge will require special equipment. But these obstacles can not be significant, if two loving hearts are determined to unite in such an unusual environment.
Sydney Aquarium
Another favorite of Australians is the Sydney Aquarium. It is a great option for an unusual wedding. The institution was opened about thirty years ago. Within its walls live exclusively Australian marine life, there are more than 600 species. Fish alone — more than six thousand. Sydney Aquarium will give the newlyweds and their guests extraordinary, memorable photos and memories.
Sydney TV Tower
The tallest building in the city is the TV Tower, which was built in the late 80s. The height of the structure is just over a thousand feet, that is, about 310 meters. At the same time, the highest floor is 260 meters high. It is on the last floor of the Sydney TV Tower there is a viewing platform, where hundreds of thousands of tourists admire the beauty. There are also many weddings held there, the celebrations on the top floor are chosen by both Sydney residents themselves and guests of the city.
Royal Botanical Gardens
Not long after the founding of the city, the governor of the time, Macquarie decided that the citizens need a place for recreation and walks. This is how the Royal Botanic Gardens came to be, as Australia was once a British colony.
One of the most notable places in the garden is a bench carved from stone. It was created especially for the wife of the governor, so that she could admire the marvelous sunsets of Sydney Bay. By the way, it is from this bench, which has turned into a viewing platform, you can see the building of the Sydney Opera House and Bridge Harbor. Holding a wedding in the Royal Botanic Gardens is an opportunity to escape the heat under the crowns of gorgeous Australian vegetation.
Taronga
Australia is associated with certain animals. Everyone who visits Sydney is obliged to take home pictures of the continent’s signature animals — koalas and kangaroos. These and other Australian animals live in Sydney’s Taronga Zoo. It will not be difficult to hold a wedding ceremony on the territory of the park, and the memories will remain the most joyful, because the animal world of Australia is rich and diverse. By the way, the very name of the zoo from the language of aborigines is translated as «beautiful view» and this in itself speaks volumes.
Wedding traditions in Australia
Sydney is a city where people from many different places and countries come to live permanently. That is why wedding traditions of the whole Australia and Sydney in particular are very diverse. As a rule, weddings are held according to the European standard.
- The first thing Australians do is to prepare a wedding. A lot of attention is paid to this process. The decorations of the ceremony hall, outfits, tableware, even invitation cards are scrupulously chosen.
- Separately, a list of guests is compiled and a special website is created to it, which contains a list of what the newlyweds would like to receive as gifts. By the way, the tradition of creating a website is a purely Australian idea.
- A distinctive feature from the usual movie ceremonies is the official part. It is held in the authorities.
- The church is chosen at the will of the newlyweds.
- Traditionally, Australians get married in late spring or summer. Therefore, many young couples choose as a place for the holiday — nature or the beach.
- As for the outfits, here Australians are also quite traditional — the bride in white, the groom in a suit.
- Before going to the place of registration, guests come to the bride’s house and arrange a noisy, cheerful fireworks, which is a little like the usual Russian weddings.
- After the union is formalized, the newlyweds and guests go to the restaurant. But it is not customary to organize noisy parties, as well as abundantly treat the guests. The young treat them to drinks and wedding cake, and they in return make wishes and festive speeches. All ends with dances, the first of which is necessarily a waltz performed by the newlyweds.
Australia is a wonderful place to hold a wedding ceremony. To ensure that the day of the birth of a new family goes off without a hitch, it’s best to hire a professional wedding agency that will take care of all the little details, allowing the couple to have a bright, magical, unusual wedding.
