THE BATHER’S PAVILION,
SYDNEY, NSW
There’s something lovely about
celebrating your wedding in a
venue you can also celebrate your
anniversaries. Bather’s Pavilion
chef Serge Dansereau’s
commitment to excellence is
consistent, yet ever evolving. The
beautiful modern function room
— The Room — is proof of that.
An airy space, with silvery walls, it
opens onto a terrace with views.
Bather’s holds 100 guests for a
seated event, or 150 for cocktails.
batherspavilion.com.auNIELSEN PARK, SYDNEY, NSW
The Pavilion is Nielsen Park’s largest venue, set in rolling
gardens, among majestic Moreton Bay fig trees, it can host a
sit-down event for 100 guests, or for 130 if you opt for
canapés and cocktails. The historic building’s high, beamed
ceilings lend themselves to decoration; French doors lead
onto a broad timber deck, perfect as a dance floor; and
walls of windows take in harbour views. Nielsen Park Kiosk
and Surf Club offer more intimate beachside spaces.
nielsenpark.com.auDEDES AT THE POINT, SYDNEY, NSW
On a picturesque bend in the Parramatta
River, Dedes restaurant overlooks the
water. You can arrive by boat and, weather
permitting, staff will serve canapés and
champagne on the foreshore, before your
wedding feast for between 60 and180
seated guests (up to 300 cocktail style).
Australian seafood features on menus at all
Dedes’ properties and an events manager
is on hand to help co-ordinate all aspects
of your wedding. dedes.com.auLUMINARE, BROWNS LANE, SOUTH MELBOURNE, VIC
Flooded with natural lighting during the day, and glittering city
lights by night, Luminare is an exciting rooftop venue on the
edge of central Melbourne. Managed by The Big Group, this
lofty space is run with pride in its service and fabulous food.
The wraparound balconies are a dream scene for pre-dinner-
drinks, while indoors its chic minimalist style adapts to any
wedding theme. luminare.net.auRENAISSANCE PHUKET RESORT & SPA, THAILAND
On the edge of the turquoise Andaman Sea, this modern
boutique hotel offers luxury rooms and villas to accommodate
you and your guests. Say your vows in a ceremony beside
the tranquil resort pool, on Mai Khao beach with dramatic
islands in the background, or in the elegant ballroom. Just 15
minutes drive from Phuket International Airport, this resort is
your base for an Asian honeymoon, with flights to Bangkok,
Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Beijing, among other
destinations. marriott.com.auSUNRISE RESORT, HOI AN, VIETNAM
A wedding and honeymoon experience in one, Sunrise Resort,
near the picturesque ancient port of Hoi An, offers beachside luxury
and culturally rich surrounds. Helpful staff are dedicated to making
your day special; organising spa treatments, table decorations for
50 or 250 guests, and the next day’s beach volleyball — all with
equal care. Book a villa with romantic private tropical pool, and
soak up the sunsets. sunrisehoian.vn
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