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Outdoor Wedding Ceremonies and Celebrations.

Taking advantage of Melbourne's many magnificent parks has become a very popular trend for couples planning their marriage ceremony. Some thirty locations in and around the city give prospective couples many choices. Some locations have a good degree of privacy whilst being close to the inner city whilst other locations have historic merit. Others take advantage of the travel amenities and ambiance that the Yarra River has to offer.

Melbourne's long summers and mild autumns give couples almost seven months during the year in which to plan for that very important day and an outdoor celebration. Garden Weddings can be simple but stunning affairs, taking full advantage of beautiful gardens, colourful flowers and the ambience of the spectacular locations.

The Wedding Planners at the Event Hire Company are prepared to take you on a 90 minute tour of some of the most popular locations in and around Melbourne. Location include the Melbourne Maritime Museum with the historic ship the 'Pollywoodside',( a la Titanic )a most romantic location. Como House, the Ripponlea Estate, Kings Domain parkland, the Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden, the JFK memorial fountain as well as the gardens at Government House. The Event Team also know several sites available in private homes where extensive lawns and gardens can be hired for ceremonies as well as full sit-down weddings.What about your Wedding Ceremony on a luxury Boat, well, we have three from which to choose.

What makes a successful garden wedding?

We are often asked what equipment is needed for a garden wedding?

Chairs are one of the most important elements. We recommend that you use our white Event chairs and allow for half of your guests to be seated at any one time.

The Event Chairs are attractive in appearance and have stable flat triangular feet that won't damage a grass or lawn surface. We can add white ribbons for that extra touch.

A red carpet walkway also looks very impressive, but a table for the signing of a marriage certificate is essential. We can provide you with one that's 70cms square and covered with a white damask tablecloth, skirted in white silk and matched with two covered white event chairs for the bride and groom.What about a Book table for guests to sign.

We also recommend the use of a mini platform, called Ceremonial Podium (20cm high) for the actual ceremony as this protects the Brides shoes. (It also makes it easier for the assembled crowd to watch the proceedings.) Could you imagine the beautiful sound of a String Quartet, their Classical music floating through the air.The mellow sound of a Harp, whafting through the trees, very sofisticated and oh so elegant. Our clssical Vocalist singing just one song, perhaps a dedication to a member of the Family.Our speech writer can assist you with two easy lessons to help portray those special words.
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Is there anything else I might need?

What else might be needed for a wedding ceremony?

You may want to offer guests a glass of Spring Water or celebrate with sparkling Champagne or Chardonnay. If so, then a beverage bar is a very practical way of providing for your guests. Our beverage bar is usually 2.4 metres long and 90 cms high, clothed, skirted and with provision for cooling bins.

You may wish to consider using 3 metre white Event umbrellas. These are fantastic for providing shade on a hot day and can also double as protection against rain should that happen. Umbrellas can add a splash of style in a beautiful park setting.

Perhaps you want a Bridal Archway? These are very popular although they can be expensive depending on the decoration style you chose. Miniature roses and rich greenery also look spectacular but you will need a minimum of 200 roses to create any effect. Potted plants can really brighten up a location and are a good alternative.

A "Ball on a Stick", decorated with a large white ribbon is another great way of adding colour and style to your wedding. Consider also using white isle stands and ropes which can be another good way of adding that extra touch of formality and help directing your guests to their seats.

If you want to offer finger food the Event Catering Team can offer a wide range of menus, from nibbles to the most elaborate and tempting Fingerfood selections. Beveraging is also part of our catering option.A question we are often asked, where are the toilets? The Event Team supply portable toilets, yes magnificent toilets complete with running water,lights and soap thanks Portabletoilets.com.au

The senior Wedding Planner at the Event Hire Company is always available to assist you at no obligation, just call 1800 1 EVENT
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	The Bride looked beautiful in a dusty orange fitted chiffon gown offset against the blue ocean and multi coloured bathing boxes.
	The Beach the Wedding Ceremony, well before guests arrive the final preparation, all that’s left to do is to sprinkle the rose petals.
	The Beach Wedding, yes at Brighton Beach just South of Melbourne City. Just 10 metres from the waters edge a perfect Wedding Ceremony with a casual flair.
	Melbourne Fitzroy Gardens is home to many perfect Wedding locations and here is a simple location called “boy on a turtle”. White Wedding chair covers,the Red Carpet and the dressed book signing table.
	Melbourne Wedding A Wedding location known only to a select few is simply unique and yet very affordable and close to Melbourne's Yarra River. One of eight locations that the affords the word "simply stunning". Here shown, the VIP Red Carpet, the white 3 metre Wedding umbrellas,the Event Wedding Chairs with tailored chair covers. Would you like a personalised tour, just ring 03 9699 5321 ask for Jarrah.
	Williamstown Wedding Williamstown is an historic City close to Melbourne and is built around a sea port and full of charm and local history, but it also has a beautiful park with an old style Rotunda. Here shown guests arriving for a magical Wedding. Chairs, covers,vases of flowers,red carpet all supplied by the Event Team.
	Garden Ceremony We are passionate about your Wedding Ceremony and our care factor is 100%. No one else cares as we do about your magnificent Wedding.Our wealth of experience is envied by others. Call 1800 1EVENT and let us take care of everything.
	The Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden in Kings Domain some 40 minutes before 150 Guests arrive. Note the VIP Red Carpet leading from the garden entrance to the mini ceremonial stage. The white Wedding umbrellas, the white Event Chairs.The PA system with microphone stand and the MP3 ready to play the couples chosen music. It looks all so perfect, for a perfect Wedding Day. Designed by John Moss and Jarrah Youmg for the Event Team
	The Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden is really in the top three of the Event Teams choices for a magnificent outdoor Wedding location. So private, so central to all that Melbourne offers. An easy location for guests to find and of course a short walk from Alexandra Avenue and the Yarra. Like a personal tour then call Jarrah Young on 03 9699 5321 Let the Event Team cater for your Wedding call 18001CATER - 24/7/365
	The Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden Yes another photo looking back across the beautiful lawn, garden and water feature of the Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden here in Melbourne. Dedicated to the Pioneer Women of Melbourne this location offers peace harmony and lasting love. Notice in the back ground the white Wedding umbrella shading our beverage bar.
	The Wedding at Don Valley Its all silent in the garden except for the babbling brook hidden behind the plants, just before guests arrive.
	The Wedding at Don Valley The WEDDING CAKE - Chocolate mud cake iced in white with a ribbon and fresh flowers. Our cake designer Lisa decorated the Wedding cake just minutes before so the fresh flowers would look beautiful.
	The Wedding at Don Valley The outdoor garden setting at Don Valley. The gorgeous white table settings, the candles, the ambiance of the beautiful garden and trees.The native birds, the kangaroos, the wombats and the koala bears all kept their distance, but we knew "they were watching this magical occasion" John Moss - location designer and assistant to Jarrah Young.
	The Wedding at Don Valley The Wedding Ceremony is over and now the Party begins.
	The Wedding at Don Valley The Bride, the Groom and some of their 90 friends and relations.
	The Wedding at Don Valley A magic scene as dusk settles on a country Wedding in rural Victoria. Tables and Chairs and dressed Island Bar Tables.Tiny fairy lights high light some of the palms. "Country Weddings are so, so beautiful " - Jarrah Young - Event Manager for the Event Team Wedding Team.
	The Wedding at Don Valley Some of the nine Event Team Staff ready willing and waiting for guests to arrive at Don Valley.The ceremony was at 3pm with the marquees and logistics set up three days prior.
	The Wedding at Don Valley The Bride and Groom formalising their Wedding Vows by signing the Wedding Certificates at their rural property at Don Valley about 90 minutes drive from Melbourne in the Yarra Valley.
	The Wedding at Don Valley In rural Victoria - guests partaking in the Wedding Feast.Four meats, seven salads and three deserts as well as an expresso coffee cart with barista.
	Private Home A large rear garden and rotunda is the site for a memorable occasion in the grounds of a private home.
	The Red Carpet Red carpet treatment in the magnificent gardens of the historic mansion COMO.
	Pioneer Women's Garden A garden wedding at one of Melbourne's secret locations - perfect for that wedding ceremony that connot be duplicated.
	The Chuppa at Como Melbourne's parks & gardens offer many magic locations - this is one of 23 just perfect venues for wedding nuptials.
	So many chairs! A recent outdoor Wedding Ceremony held at the famous National Trust property Como House which required 270+ chairs.
	Pioneer Women's Memorial Garden The Pioneer Womens Memorial Garden at Kings Domain in Melbourne is a premium venue for your Wedding Ceremony.
	The Janet Clarke Memorial The Janet Clarke Memorial in Kings Domain just off Linlithgow Avenue. (Melway 2F J8). This impressive rotunda is just 15 metres off the road. As you can see the Event Theme Team has that magic touch to turn this venue or any venue into that perfect Wedding Ceremonial location.The VIP red carpet,the chairs with tailored chair covers,podiums for your flowers, scalloped chiffon, a certificate signing table and bridal stage.Picture Perfect.
	The Janet Clarke Memorial The Janet Clarke Memorial allows for around 30 seated guests and another 30 or so standing.Guests can also stand around the outside perimeter accommodating another 70 or so guests. One important feature is that the Bridal car can park 10 metres from the Rotunda.
	Garden Weddings Melbourne excels with magnificent locations for garden weddings and the Janet Clarke Memorial Rotunda is one of those locations that rates high on the Event Team list.Very close to the city,an attractive historic location, plenty of fabulous photo opportunities and a touch of magic by the Event Team.Oh so pretty!
	Garden Weddings Just outside the Janet Clarke Rotunda is located one of our Beverage Bars. What a great way to toast your Wedding Ceremony. Yes the Event Team can offer your guests glassware,fingerfood, beverages, staff and great service - thankyou gourmetfingerfood.com.au.
	Garden Weddings Our VIP Red Carpet is especially made to our exacting requirements, with widths usually 1.33 metres and lengths varying from 6 to 35 metres. Our VIP Red Carpet has a rich red colour that shows up in digital photography.
	Garden Weddings Making your Wedding unique is our job. Let us theme design your location with special touches as seen in this photo.Simple, but elegant, let the Event Wedding Team design your special occasion so it can't be duplicated.Thankyou.
	Garden Weddings Not another photo of the Janet Clarke Memsorial Garden, yes, we are so impressed with how this location looks; we couldn't help but give you a different view.Note the certificate signing table and the background of garden palms.
	Garden Weddings The Carlton Gardens.A simple but elegant location here in Melbourne.A private ceremony in a public park, but there is more.Looking up at the overhead tree cover, we discovered a complete Cathedral ceiling, extraordinary, what a location. This photo gives you the feeling of a perfect Wedding Day with beverages supplied by the client with Staff and logistics supplied by the Event Team.