Brisbane’s newest event space Events At Cutting Edge is a gorgeous venue for a wedding.

The Cutting Edge is a space reserved for one of Brisbane’s best film and television production houses. The rooftop however, has taken on a different feel and can provide spaces for functions of 30 people to functions of 250.

In keeping with the Cutting Edge feel, each room has a film orientated name- The Casting Room is located on the top floor and cold hold 250 guests cocktail style, there are also seven additional spaces  including a theatre, a rooftop terrace (TheProducer’s Terrace) and a gorgeous Zen style garden. The balconies overlook Brisbane’s river and provide the perfect place to watch the sunset.

Ceremonies can also be conducted at Events At Cutting Edge- either on the rooftop terrace  or The Zen Garden and include staff, PA system and even bubbles to blow post ceremony.

Brunch, grazing, cocktail and sit down menus are all available with such culinary delights such as caramelised apple & blue cheese crustini and salt & pepper squid with lemon tartare.

Events At Cutting Edge is the perfect choice for the chic Brisbane bride who is looking for a funky venue that evokes style, views and grand architecture.

Events at Cutting Edge
Cnr Riverside Drive and Jane Street, West End Q 4101
T 07 3013 6242
F 07 3013 6299

Alto in Melbourne is the perfect venue if you want a New York loft style wedding.

Located on the top of the newly renovated historic GPO building, Alto is in the heart of Melbourne city. Framed by floor to ceiling windows on three sides, the city skyscrapers provide magnificent views. Alto has an outdoor area and an inside area both with a capacity to seat over 160 guests or 400 cocktail style.

Alto features a wide range of decor options- starting the large chandeliers, mirrored bar and silver gauze curtains, there is also the option of brining furniture in to create lounge spaces. A blank slate, the options are endless to personalise the space and make it your own.

Alto is managed by catering group Damn Fine Food

Inspired to have an urban styled event? Check out this chocolate, grey & white board I created last year

Scarf & dress from Jigsaw, basket of pashminas from Stacey & Scott’s wedding on theknot.com, gown from Mariana Hardwick, cup from Rebecca Thuss, suit from Peppers Formalwear, Melissa Sweet bridesmaid gown, centerpeice from brides.com, Lindsey and Aaron’s wedding cake from theknot.com, Melbourne building from Xin, Laila’s bouquet from theknot.com

• Think bold, modern colours- black, gunmetal gray, white. If using colour make it a bold accent
• Signature cocktails- martinis with a twist,
• Food stations of treats such as sushi and oysters.
• Lots of candlelight
• Bouquets of orchids and bold shapes

Here’s a heads up on a few little goings on in the world that I think you should know about

• Project Runway Australia premiered on Monday on Arena. The lovely Henry Roth (as seen on Polka Dot Bride’s Win A Wedding Dress competition here) is the shows mentor. But a little birdie told me you can also catch him in San Diego under his Henry Roth label

  Kleinfeld - New York, NY
  T. 646 633 4300 By Appointment
  www.kleinfeldbridal.com
  Personal Appearance by Michelle Roth

  July 11 - July 13
  Here Comes The Bride - San Diego, CA
  T. 619 688 9201 By Appointment
  www.herecomesthebridestore.com
  Personal Appearance by Henry Roth

• Aussie Photographer James Day is currently in Canada and only a little way off flying home. But before then he’s giving away a Bridezilla Tshirt on his blog as modelled by his girlfriend Lauren. Leave him a comment on this post to win!

• The fabulous group behind Sydney venues The Tea Room Gunners Barracks & The Tea Room QVB are opening their brand new venue The Sergeants Mess in August 2009

Set in amongst native Australian bushland, Sergeants Mess has gorgeous views over Sydney’s main shipping channels- Camp Cove, Watsons Bay and Rose bay. Site viewings and bookings are available now!

• Melbourne designer Mariana Hardwick is having a sale! From the 23rd of June to the 14th of July you can get 30% off already reduced stock and up to 50% off some items. Check out the sale at 3 Tripovich St, (The Rear of Hardwick Building), 457 - 475 Sydney rd, Brunswick Vic 3056. Ph: 03 9388 0299

It’s been such a gloomy week it’s hard to think of marrying outdoors. But Scottish couple Stephen Tierney and Claire Tullan, from Scotland became the first to marry on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Although the bridge has seen hundreds, if not thousands of proposals, Tuesday the 3rd of June saw the first ever wedding.

There was no veil to be seen, with the couple donned in the lovely grey bridge climb jumpsuits and rain jackets. They exchanged rings using the BridgeClimb’s secure ‘ring exchange device’ 134 metres above Sydney Harbour.

The couple were surprised by close family who braved the heights and climbed the bridge to be present during the ceremony. They will celebrate with extended family and friends in a celebration in Scotland after their Australian honeymoon.

Here’s the happy couple (I wish Sydney had put on some glorious sunshine for them!)

Photo and video courtesy of bridgeclimb.com.au

It’s great to be able to see a video of a venue, especially if you’re planning from another country!

Here are some offerings from Youtube of some Sydney, Australia wedding venues

Sebel Pier One Sydney Hotel

The Dockside Venues Group

Watersedge Sydney

Waterview Convention Centre