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ZINC is located in the heart of Melbourne’s Arts and Culture precinct. From its unique position in Federation Square, you can enjoy a unique riverside location.
Floor to ceiling windows showcase breathtaking views of the Melbourne skyline, the magnificent Arts Centre spire and the iconic Princes bridge.
ZINC’s gold textured walls, rich wooden panelling and aubergine tones add a sense of elegance and sophistication perfectly suited to all types of events. These stylish finishes are complimented by exquisite details such as sheer organza curtaining creating a soft divide separating the arrivals – aperitif area from the dining room and also adds a sense of anticipation once guests are invited to be seated. ZINC offers two large outdoor decks that are excellent spaces for pre dinner drinks shaded by majestic elms and boardered by the river terrace.
ZINC has ample dinner space for up to 450 people for a sit down dinner, with a generous dance floor and separate pre dinner drinks area. Up to 1000 people can be accommodated for a cocktail style event.
Two independent entries and a central operable wall enables the venue to be divided into two studios to comfortably accommodate smaller groups should your event be more intimate.
Hot Winter Finds – new venues, food & styling ideas
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Many brides hold out for the sunshine to host their special day but you can be rest assured that in colder months Ed Dixon Food Design is thinking of you everywhere we go.
Our event management team is searching every corner of Melbourne, and some great country and coastal hot spots, in an effort to find you the perfect wedding venue. We now have over sixty spaces on our growing list. Check out our brand new website for further details www.eddixonfooddesign.com
Unlike in summer when our weekends are jam packed with the excitement of producing weddings, we find time in winter to re-charge our creative batteries. In the name of menu research we are wining and dining at the newest restaurants, cafes, providores and markets – it is a hard job but someone has to do it! We are also out and about at art, craft and design exhibitions and reading the latest design blogs, magazines and books. The creative minds at EDFD are simply buzzing with inspiration we can’t wait to share with you.
Our passionate quest to find all that is new and exciting in the world of design, wedding styling and food is an important part of our job – no wonder we love what we do!
EDFDs Hot Winter Finds:
Wedding Venues:
100 Pound Bend, Melbourne
Red Hill Lavender Farm, Main Ridge (photo below bottom right)
Two Ton Max, North Melbourne
Cafes:
Three Bags Full, Abbotsford
Market Lane Coffee, Prahran
Restaurants:
Bistro Maison, Mt Eliza
Union Dining, Richmond
Bess, Richmond
Markets:
Parap Village Markets, Darwin
Magnolia Square, Malvern & St Kilda
Exhibitions:
MONA, Hobart
Tully Moore, John Buckley Gallery, Richmond
Michael Muir, Sophie Gannon Gallery, Richmond
Photo Credits – Sarah Wood Photography & Go Photo & Web
La belle maison
Beautiful Dunbar House has undergone a multi-million dollar refurbishment, transforming it into one of Sydney’s most impressive wedding venues.
A historic mansion built in the 1830s and located on the shores of Watsons Bay in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Dunbar House is one of Australia’s oldest standing buildings and is now operated by The Tea Room Group, which hosts Sydney wedding venues The Tea Room QVB, The Tea Room Gunners’ Barracks and Sergeants’ Mess.
Dunbar House is now taking bookings so for more information visit dunbarhouse.com.au or call 02 9337 1226.
Love Shacks
French Kitchen
Secret: The Real Weddings team love to indulge in great food and wine!
Okay… so its probably actually not a good secret but we do try to keep it on the down low…
It would be no surprise then that we have a soft spot for the iconic Bathers Pavilion Cafe and Restaurant. With an oceanic elegance, Bathers offers an understated modern venue to hold your wedding, and the team will be sure to spoil your family and friends with an incredible menu and indulgent wines.
Head Chef and Owner, Serge Dansereau has recently released an amazing new title, French Kitchen to share his passion with you at home. Serge combines his love of French technique, quality Australian produce with home cooking. In this beautifully photographed and designed book, you will find 230 classic French recipes for the home kitchen, all carefully developed to make French food accessible to the everyday Australian cook.
Apron required, toque optional.
A great gift idea for a Kitchen Tea, Engagement Party or just for the expansion of your own bookshelf, French Kitchen is available from all good bookstores for RRP AUD$59.99
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Leonda by the Yarra has had a makeover!
The drab red brickwork, old arches and tired gardens are gone, making way for a fresh Leonda, with new modern paving, stylish canopies, fully rendered walls, timber decking, crisp lighting and beautifully landscaped gardens. Established in1971 and not renovated for over 30 years, Leonda by the Yarra was in great need of a facelift. A change of ownership in 2006 saw it become a family owned and run business. With this have come many improvements in the look and running of the establishment, and Leonda is now a classy, light filled, modern venue, perfect for any wedding celebration from a classic black tie dinner to a modern cocktail party!
For further information please call Leonda on 03 9819 1933 or visit the website at www.leondabytheyarra.com.au – the transformation pictures are stunning!
High Tea at the QVB
Speaking of tea… Real Weddings founding editor Kirsten MacKelden and our national advertising manager Renee were lucky enough to enjoy high tea at The Team Room QVB in Sydney recently, and they had such a wonderful time – and how could you not, with such glamorous surroundings and delectable treats on offer! Why not bring your maids here for a treat, or even have a high-tea instead of a kitchen tea?
The Tea Room QVB is also a stunning venue for weddings; with its beautiful Victorian architecture and soaring ceilings, it’s the height of glamour! Renovated in 2006, the building features hand-printed Florence Broadhurst wallpaper, Czech crystal chandeliers and antique mirrors. To find out more, visit www.thetearoom.com.au.
Real Wedding: Jennifer and Andrew
Good Afternoon!
Can you guess where today’s Real Wedding took place?
Thailand perhaps? Not quite…
Here’s another clue:
The giraffe may be African, but the backdrop certainly isn’t! That’s right, we’re in Sydney – at Taronga Zoo to be precise. Real couple Andrew and Jennifer were married here in November last year. Having become engaged at Belfast Zoo in Ireland during an amazing round the world trip in 2008, it seemed only fitting that the Sydney-based couple returned home and were married at another zoo!
After a ceremony at the Harbour View Garden Court, Andrew and Jennifer then had photos taken around the zoo grounds before moving into the Harbour View Terrace with its beautiful views across Sydney Harbour. It was the perfect setting for many of the couple’s friends and family who had travelled from overseas to enjoy the celebrations. And then, after the canapes and cocktails, guests also had the opportunity to participate in a series of ‘animal encounters’, where they met Australian natives such as echidnas, and even a diamond python. What fun!
If you love animals, or simply want a picturesque or unusual location for your wedding, head to The Taronga Centre to find out more!
And to see more beautiful weddings, head to the Real Weddings section of our website!
Photography by O’Neill Photographics
Marry Me
We know how difficult it can be to picture how the perfect wedding venue will look once it is transformed for your special day and so do the team at ivy in Sydney. So ivy are hosting a Bridal Open Day!
They are inviting brides-to-be to inspect their two most in demand venues; The Ivy Room and The Sun Room (you can see some more pics of The Sun Room from our website launch), dressed in their wedding finery. Merivale’s talented functions chef David O’Brien will also be serving delicious wedding canapes for you to sample, while you sip your glass of complimentary champagne! And if that wasn’t enough, they have also invited Sydney’s best wedding suppliers to come along, ensuring you have all your venue styling questions answered on the day!
If you would like to attend (need we ask?) put it in your diary.. Sunday, April 18th 11am-3pm at The Ivy Room, 330 George St, Sydney. If you are unable to make the Bridal Open Day, phone 02 9240 3000 or email weddings@merivale.com to arrange an alternative inspection day.
What we loved #3
1. The super cute styling of this gorgeous couple:
Images by Sloan Photographers
2. Handmade paper fortune cookies – where your “fortune” is your table number!
Image by Sarina Love Photography, via Project Wedding Blog
3. This beautiful open marquee reception in Arizona
Image by Sedona Bride, via Style Me Pretty
4. This floral wall – why restrict your flowers to bouquets and tables?
Have a lovely weekend! x
