The
entire state of South Australia boasts long, warm summers from December
to February and mild temperatures throughout autumn and winter. The
state’s capitol Adelaide is the gateway to the Flinders Ranges and
Kangaroo Island, and is easily accessible by air. It is also home to a
small population of only slightly more than a million people Adelaide is
classed as one of the most liveable cities in Australia.
Adelaide City
With
its café culture lifestyle and diverse mix of people the city has a
modern feel and an amazing variety of cuisine on offer. With the choice
of the Hills and Beach within half an hour drive of the ci
ty
and state heritage listed parklands surrounding it this wonderful place
can make a fabulous destination location for your wedding.
The
city prides itself on the many ‘green’ initiatives that they set up in
Australia’s most sustainable city; this is therefore the ideal place to
hold an ecofriendly wedding.
Bring
in some natural elements to your big day, think outside the box, make
sure that you pick native flowers that are in season, beeswax or soy
candles for your decorations and choose bomboniere gift ideas that your
guests can take home and use time and time again to minimise their
negative impact on the environment, like coolaz wedding stubby holders a
personalised gift that is also a long-lasting product.
Adelaide Hills, Barossa & Clare Valley
With
stunning views across the Valleys the Adelaide Hills has so much to
offer, known as one of the finest areas for cool-climate grapes there
are charming boutique wineries in abundance. The Lane Vineyard,
Bridgewater Mill and the Stirling Hotel are amongst the many places that
make the Adelaide hills the perfect spot for your wedding or reception
venue.
The
fresh produce is just one of the things that might pull you towards the
Barossa Valley for your wedding venue! You can also follow the butcher,
baker & winemaker trails to check out some of the culinary delights
on offer in this special place – a great excuse for a trip to SA before
the big day!
Looking
for a more intimate setting for your wedding ceremony, then head to the
Care Valley, there are many cure B&Bs in this area and some
stunning locations to get those perfect shots of you in your wedding
dress in the South Australia scenery!
Flinders Ranges & The Outback
Perhaps
for the more adventurous this will be on the list of possible
destinations for your adventure honeymoon! Pack up the camper-trailer
and head off into the dusty red desert! Keep your e
yes
open for wedge-tailed eagles and lazy lizards along your journey into
the wilderness and you will be sure to get some fantastic photographs of
the bush backdrop.
Maybe
you are a couple that just love the country, if an outback setting for
your wedding is more up your street then why not seek somewhere like the
Arkaba Station, a wild bush luxury resort on the southern edge of the
Finders Range National Park.
Choose
for your wedding in the ranges from a ridge top dinner to a woolshed
venue, or boutique heritage homestead to a deluxe swag for two and
camping under the stars! And with 4WD trips, hot air balloon rides,
viewing the local wildlife, mountain biking and many other adventurous
activities to keep your guests amused this is the perfect location for
your intimate outback destination wedding.
Kangaroo Island
Just
a ‘Kangaroos jump’ away from Adelaide this island is a true sanctuary
of wildlife and tranquillity with untouched bushland and immaculate
beaches, the perfect location for your wedding in South Australia. You
can choose from a waterfront location or head to the West of the island
to the Wilderness Retreat for an intimate ceremony.
You
can also rest assured that your guests will be well fed and watered on
this amazing island, due to its location in South Australia a state that
is renowned for its produce and preparation, Kangaroo Island is one of
the ‘must do’ food and wine experiences in Australia that you and your
guests will remember for years to come.
The Murray River
There
are two river regions on the Murray in South Australia, known as the
‘Riverland’ and the ‘Murraylands’ both great locations to begin your
adventure. Why not experience the romance of this mysterious river
aboard a houseboat – you can hire your own for an intimate celebration
or take all of your guests on board a serviced boat like the Proud Mary,
get married and hold your reception on the Murray!
This is such an amazing place for all of the family, consider it one big waterpark with boat ramps alon
g
the way for you to launch your own or hire a boat, jet-ski, water skis
or wakeboard. For the more relaxed approach grab your kayak or canoe and
drift down stream in the wonderful outdoors!
Planning your wedding in South Australia
So
you’ve chosen the state and made your regional choice, now that you
have picked the perfect location and venue for your wedding you can
start to organise the fun stuff! Whether you are based in South
Australia or interstate there are so many resources available to you for
your wedding dress choice, decoration ideas and of course your
bomboniere personalised gifts – be sure to check out Coolaz’s direct
postage service so that if you are travelling you can arrange for your
wedding stubby holder gifts to be there when you arrive.
Happy Planning!
