Located in the heart of Sydney’s Botanical Gardens, The Calyx is a stunning and versatile venue that allows you to create the space of your dreams. Transforming an empty exhibition space into an elegant party presents some challenges though. Which is why Alana and Emerson had brought us in to help with their wedding and help them with styling, producing and coordinating their wedding day.
One of the biggest challenges for us was bump in, a 4pm bump in time for an evening reception. Trying to bring the vision to life within a very short time frame is always a big production. Ensuring that everything was installed and positioned correctly on time as the visual experience of the wedding was essential. We filled the space with candles and stunning flowers with subtle tones of neutrals, caramels, and pinks. It was such a pleasure to not only work closely with Alana and Emerson but also with their lovely mothers to bring the space come to life.
The groom and his men, ever so dapper. Image Maple and June.
White, blush and the caramels were a last minute addition by the bride. Beautiful. Image Maple and June.
I love everything about this image. Alana looks simply stunning in her gown and the contrast of the wall behind her. Very moody. Love. Image Maple and June.
While we were busy with a frantic reception set up, our guests were greeted by a stunning arbor of flowers and foliage at the ever-impressive gothic revival building of St Marks Darling Point, ready for the wedding ceremony to commence. Afterward, Alana and Emerson’s guests were treated to pre-wedding canapes as well as an Archie Rose gin cart at Farm Cove. The guest experience was super important to our couple and they sure did impress!
A spectacular entrance awaits for our very lucky Bride at St Marks, Darling Point. Image Maple and June.
Just Married at St Marks Darling Point. Image Maple and June.
Loving Love. Image Maple and June.
A very happy Bridal Party after the ceremony. Image Maple and June.
Once the sun began to set and the guests had warmed up with a glass or two of gin, everyone made their way up the hill to the Calyx. One of the key features we love at the venue is the island at the entrance. Although we knew it would be a push, we managed to install some large marquee letters with a floral installation and feature our musicians standing by to greet guests as they arrived. Our guests loved this space and used it as a fun backdrop for photos throughout the evening, including the stunning bridal party!
Play it Bermuda Social Club! Image Maple and June.
The quickest bump ins always happen at the Calyx. But worth it when it’s as pretty as this. Image Maple and June.
One of my favourite photos! I love how much fun the girls had with this very cute installation we did (in record time) on the little island outside the reception space at the Calyx. Image Maple and June.
A quiet moment. These two. Image Maple and June..
Weddings at The Calyx are stunning, however it’s always a huge undertaking to convert a blank canvas venue into the wedding of your dreams in a short amount of time. It’s certainly not a job for the faint hearted! There is something very special though about making a space your own, and it was indeed a magical space for Alana and Emerson.
Vendor Cred To
Styling and Coordination Girl Friday Weddings
Photography Maple & June
Venue Catering Trippas White Group
Ceremony Venue St Marks Darling Point
Reception Venue The Calyx, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Cake Buttercream Bakery
Hair and Make Up Airlie & Co
MC #neillithgow
Ceremony Musicians Nyssa & Alex
Reception Musicians Bermuda Social
Post Ceremony Refreshments Archie Rose
