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Real Wedding | Eliza & Patrick | Hughes Park

Something borrowed, something blue… Eliza and Patrick’s Clare Valley wedding featured a bright burst of royal blue styling and florals and it’s giving us Italian Riviera vibes with a modern twist! We had a chat with E & P about their glamorous country estate wedding at Hughes Park. The beverages and catering were selected from […]

The Best Winery Wedding Venues in South Australia

Nestled amidst rolling vineyards and kissed by the sun, a winery wedding venue offers couples the romantic backdrop that dreams are made of. Here in SA we’re so lucky to have a plethora of wine regions to explore, with many unique, and sometimes iconic, wineries that open their cellar doors for weddings. From the elegant […]

Real Wedding | Missy & AJ’s Elopement | Hard Days Night

When searching online for an intimate South Australian elopement venue, this couple found just what they had been looking for with VENYU. Undoubtedly Adelaide’s most rock n roll warehouse venue, Hard Days Night fit Missy and AJ to a T. HDN had attitude, personality, and just the right amount of buzzing neon for their city […]

14 Dreamy McLaren Vale Wedding Venues That Will Have You at Hello!

Ahhh McLaren Vale, the beautiful wine region and beating heart of the Fleurieu Peninsula. No doubt you have spent the occasional weekend sipping the day away at one of the great wineries, breweries, distilleries or restaurants on offer in McLaren Vale, but have you also considered the Vale for your wedding? With its Mediterranean climate, […]

28 Cosy Adelaide Venues Perfect for a Winter Wedding

If you love the idea of beautiful autumn leaves, a warm toasty fire and some nice quality reds, a winter wedding in Adelaide may be just the thing for you. There are also some great financial reasons to consider a winter wedding – with venues quieter, couples can often take advantage of greater availability with some […]

7 Urban Adelaide Wedding Venues Hidden Throughout The City

The thing that’s cool about our little city is the juxtaposition between the old and new, the heritage and modern, the urban and rustic – we could go on! For those who love architecture and history (that’s many of our wedding photography mates) Adelaide a bit of a dreamboat. For a long time, Adelaide was […]

Fun Wedding Venues – 10 Exciting Ideas to Entertain Your Guests!

Weddings are of course a celebration of love, partnership and family. That being said, every couple wants their guests to enjoy themselves and remember the day as being one filled with fun! With being event planners, we are often tasked with creating a buzzing atmosphere that guests will never forget. You’d be amazed by how […]

17 Expert Tips Your Wedding Planner Wishes You Knew!

Wedding planning is in our blood – it is what we do daily, what we are passionate about and, as a combined team, what we have decades of experience in. So it might not surprise you to hear that we often encounter couples who, let’s face it, need a little helping hand. And as event […]

Styled Shoot | Modern Romantic Adelaide Hills Wedding at Glen Lea Homestead

Tucked away on the outskirts of Mt Barker, Glen Lea Homestead is the latest Adelaide Hills location for a styled shoot photographed by Time with Alex (with support from Richelle Casson Photography). Planned and coordinated by Easy As Events, the grounds and historic buildings of this venue were the inspiration for this modern romantic shoot, […]

Real Wedding | Michaela & Reid | Paracombe Premium Perry

When hunting for their perfect venue, musicians Michaela and Reid wanted a relaxed and rustic country wedding, and when they found hills venue Paracome Premium Perry here on VENYU, they immediately fell in love. We chatted with Michaela and Reid about their day and they shared some beautiful moments with us, including some of their […]

19 Unique Adelaide Hills Wedding Venues You Won’t Find on Any Other List!

When you think of the Adelaide Hills, visions of rolling green countryside, historic manors, gardens that change colour with the seasons, country homesteads and of course vineyards come to mind. It’s no surprise then, that many couples often begin their search for the perfect wedding venue in the pretty Adelaide Hills. So we’ve put together […]

Styled Shoot | An Elegant Adelaide Hills Wedding at Marybank

Quietly nestled in the lush surrounds of Adelaide’s foothills, a nifty 20 minutes from the Adelaide CBD, sits Marybank Estate – a historic property bursting with character and romantic whimsy. Marybank is the latest Adelaide Hills location for a series of beautifully styled wedding shoots, headed by Alex Szczesniak, the creative genius behind Time with […]

Real Wedding | Eliza & Will | Lake Breeze Wines

Eliza and Will married at Lake Breeze Wines on a gloriously sunny Autumn day, and we couldn’t help but gush over their wedding photos. Eliza and Will’s story is as cute as they are – they are high school sweethearts, having met at a friend’s 16th birthday party. We had a chat with Eliza and […]

Styled Shoot – Fleurieu in the Flinders, the meeting of two designers

When Megan Caldersmith and Nikki Atkinson met at Fashion college in 1988 neither would have imagined they’d be best friends and collaborating on a bridal shoot in the Flinders Ranges 34 years later. On finishing college, the girls worked together at Puddleduck Designs and it was here they realised their skills complimented each other’s and […]

Real Wedding | Denver & Peter | Glen Lea Homestead

Late in 2020, Denver and Peter married at Glen Lea Homestead, a glorious private homestead tucked away in the Adelaide Hills. Not the kind to follow trends, Denver and Peter decided that having no bridal party was the way to go, and just keep it simple. After all, the day is really about the two […]

Styled Shoot – The Barns of Freeling, Barossa

The rustic-chic architecture of Barossa’s The Barns of Freeling shines in our latest styled shoot, featuring a who’s-who of incredibly talented Barossa Valley and SA wedding suppliers. The shoot concept was created by the combined powers of Melissa Brown Photographer and Fleur Social, with the enchanting images captured by Melissa Brown Photographer. Styling of this […]

Styled Shoot – The River Block

The River Block’s rustic shed and stunning water views were the ideal setting for this epic styled shoot, showcasing this incredible Murray River location and some of Adelaide and the Riverland’s best wedding suppliers. The shoot was coordinated on the day by Sonia Madeline Events, and captured in all its beauty by the amazing talents […]

Styled Shoot – Glen Lea Homestead, Adelaide Hills

Glen Lea Homestead’s rustic shearing shed and late-winter blossoms were the perfect setting for our latest styled shoot, showcasing this incredible location and some of the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu’s best wedding suppliers. Organised by our very own Jessica Whitaker, the shoot was captured in all its beauty by the amazingly talented Kerin Burford Photography. […]

Styled Shoot – Redwing Farm

Making the decision to book a destination wedding in the country often has the worry ‘will I still be able to find quality suppliers?’ Given how few wedding venues there are on the Yorke Peninsula we can totally understand the hesitation but thankfully it’s completed unfounded. We have been hanging to do a styled shoot […]

Seated Wedding Games to keep the night fun!

Covid restrictions have put a dampener on the dancefloor fun but that doesn’t mean it has to be a boring night! So we put our heads together to come up with some great seated game ideas to keep your guests entertained and laughing throughout the evening: Bride and Groom Trivia Create a list of trivia […]

Styled Shoot – Templewood House

A few months before we’d ever heard of the term Covid 19 we gathered a collection of incredible creatives to be apart of an existing new venue launch and styled shoot for Templewood House. The team lead by Jessica Charman from VENYU included; Photographer:   Two Tell a Tale Furniture & signage: Paper Carousel Lighting: Olympic Party Hire […]

Total Fire Bans – Everything you need to know for your summer wedding

The unpredictable weather so far this summer may have you thinking there’s little to no risk of bushfires, however, you may be surprised to hear that a wet winter actually provides plenty of fuel for bushfires, so following any period of prolonged heat, there is still a risk, so it’s best to stay informed and […]

Real Wedding – Paige and Ravin, Hotel Richmond

Over the years I’ve been privileged to coordinate two Indian weddings. I honestly LOVE them but, beyond saying they are full of dancing, colour, belly laughs and delicious food I have always struggled to explain what actually happens to the many genuinely interested people who have asked. So…when Paige offered for us to be able […]

Supplying your own drinks

There’s a lot to be said about the DIY wedding. Yes, it can involve a lot of thinking and planning ahead, but for the right couple it is actually a lot of fun and can save you money in the process. If you’ve decided to go down the path of supplying your own alcohol here […]

Real Wedding – Melissa and Daniel, Lloyd Brothers

Hola, Melissa here, the Founder of VENYU. As some of you may already know, in January this year I married my man. I’ve been holding onto these shots, indulging in their beauty, for quite a while now and thought it was finally time I shared with you some more about our day, which was, in […]

Real Wedding – Jemima and Kyle, Brin Farm

The sweetest couple, and the most delicious of details! Childhood sweethearts Jem and Kyle wanted a wedding that was fitting of them and didn’t want to be stuck in the predicable zone of “must haves” so like many, choosing the perfect wedding venue took quite some research. “I didn’t want a traditional venue and needed […]

Real Wedding – Casey & Cassie, Aldinga Secret Garden

Surprising, fun and relaxed was the vision of two brides who surprised their family and friends with a wedding at the Aldinga Secret Garden. Casey and Cassie carefully crafted their day around the disguise of an Engagement Party which they were ‘running late’ to. Doing so though, had its challenges. One of the major ones – how […]

25 Questions to Ask Your Venue During Wedding Planning

“We got engaged!! But now what?” is something we at VENYU hear a lot. Ok yes, the wedding planning process can be daunting – not everyone is an event planner. So what else do you need to think about your potential venue, other than if they have your date available? Don’t worry, we’ve got you […]

Boho Hen’s Party at Tent on a Hill

This bridesmaid genuinely surprised her bride-to-be with a completely fabulous hen’s party at Tent on a Hill*. H (the bridesmaid) had a clear vision of what she wanted in a hen’s day for bestie J (the bride). She loved the idea of an intimate porch session with spectacular views, but the location needed to be […]

Styled Shoot – Chateau Apollo

A little while ago we uncovered a beautiful trendy space in the heart of Adelaide. We looked at it and saw elements of the cool Manhattan Loft, the unused warehouse and the rustic history of Adelaide. The problem was the pictures didn’t tell that tale. Sure, we could have just released it, described to you […]

Styled Shoot – Brin Farm

On a private horse stud on the edge of the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula, we gathered with some talented creative friends for a styled wedding photo shoot that defies words. The ingredients included:  Boho Luxe styling and decor by Mase Agency, Giant Tipis, furniture and lighting by Tipi Lane, Wedding Flowers by Buds and Blooms, […]

A Complete List of BYO Beverage Venues

Forget the city of churches, South Australia should be renamed to the city of winemakers and lovers. Let’s face it, pretty much every South Aussie knows a winemaker, brewer or has a friend with contacts in the liquor industry? The pleasure of choosing your favourite drop for your big day, or bringing along a case […]

20 Food Truck Friendly Wedding Venues

Weddings are one of those very personal affairs, where desires differ so greatly from one couple to the next. So many decisions to make, with often very little choice. And catering is one of those oh-so-important decisions. Sometimes it can be the difference between choosing one venue over another. There are great benefits to choosing […]