Thank you to our Guest Contributor Cynthia Milo for this wonderful article….
2018 may have been the year of grand weddings, with no fewer than two royal ceremonies fuelling marriage fever, but 2019 is set to be the year of urban rooftop nuptials.
With Australian weddings now costing just over $53,000 on average, finding a cost-effective yet magical and memorable venue is essential.
Tying the knot within the city not only sets your day apart from the innumerable barn and backyard weddings that have been the favourites of recent years, but provides a timeless backdrop for your photographs and can prove to be surprisingly thrifty.
An urban rooftop wedding can also be far more accessible for attendees – or can be an excuse for your dream city escape.
Whichever urban jungle you choose for your setting, a rooftop wedding is sure to be unforgettable in all the best ways.
Single Venue Simplicity…
Designing a wedding around a single venue is becoming more and more popular, and a rooftop setting is ideal for this approach.
Using a single venue has numerous practical benefits; it allows decor to be reused, eliminates the difficulties of moving guests, and preserves the flow of your day.
Having multiple venues for your ceremony, photographs, and reception can also quickly rack up expenses, but choosing a hotel rooftop venue that offers a variety of additional reception rooms can keep costs minimal if your heart is set on separate locations for different aspects of your wedding.
Hotel venues can also be a thrifty choice as many will offer planning, decor, and catering assistance.
Picture Perfect Panoramic Cityscapes…
Ask any professional photographer and they will stress the importance of keeping your wedding photographs in mind when settling on your venue.
With their elevation and urban jungle surroundings, rooftop locations effortlessly provide a brilliant and classic backdrop for all aspects of your wedding day.
Rooftops are also fantastic for providing plenty of natural light and interesting lighting that your photographer will love to make use of.
On the odd occasion that the natural lighting is just less than perfect, you can easily incorporate strategic lamps or spotlights into your cityscape decor.
Ideal For Destination Weddings…
If you and your future spouse have long been dreaming of exploring a certain city together, or simply dreaming of escaping your usual, then an urban rooftop wedding is the ideal excuse to make that dream a reality.
Destination weddings are great for ensuring your wedding is all the more special, and what better way to do so than to get married amidst the skyline of one of the world’s most famous cities?
Having a rooftop venue can also make it more accessible for your guests if you want to minimise the drop-off rate common to destination weddings, as they won’t need to travel to a remote location and can find accommodation for any budget.
With a rooftop setting, not only will your photographs have a breathtaking backdrop, but you’ll have the perfect location for cost-effective single venue weddings as well as an adventurous destination wedding.
No matter where you choose, exchanging vows amidst skyscrapers and spires is guaranteed to make a gorgeously modern and memorable wedding.
