Are you a winter bride-to-be? Or are you considering a winter wedding? One of the best things about having a winter wedding is the fashion, think layers, different textures, the warmth & cosiness of the clothing in deep colours and beautiful crisp whites. There are also many different elements you can add to your bridal […]

On May 29 2022, Shared Tables hosted their annual Gala Ball ‘Fine Food & Theatre’ showcasing women in hospitality at Crown Palladium. It was our absolute honour that Metropolis Events executive chef, Lana Cargill was selected out of hundreds of chefs, to carefully curate a menu alongside four other female chefs. The Shared Tables Gala […]

Alright, the time has come to select your wedding style and start locking in those suppliers (the earlier the better as they book out quickly). There are so many options of styling that you may be asking yourself “where do I start?”.  Well, we have made the decision process so seamless that it will be […]

So you’ve finally got the ring! And since you’ve probably been counting down for this day to arrive for a while now, you have a good idea of who you’re going to select as part of your bride tribe on your dream day. Now it’s your turn to pop the question to your besties and […]

Did you hear? 2022 is going to be the biggest year for weddings yet. After almost two years of postponements and cancellations we are happy to be operating at full capacity and creating memories. So, in 2022 what wedding trends can we expect to see? Digital invites More and more couples are choosing to go […]

Elle & Josh Elle and Josh’s post-lockdown wedding reception was a 1920 Great Gatsby dream. The wonderful couple left their celebration in the hands of the team at The Style Co to put together the most magnificent Melbourne wedding. They had it all, from the themed furniture to the detail in the bonbonniere, followed by […]

Winter weddings are quickly becoming just as popular as summer/spring for our soon-to-be-wed couples. Wedding dates are in short supply over the last couple of years so winter dates have certainly grown in popularity, similarly to weekday weddings. But that’s not the only reason they have been becoming a more common choice. So why should you […]

Classic soft elegance This timeless trend really does exert formal luxury. A black-tie reception with bridal party and guests dressing to the nines, the overall venue aesthetic will have to match accordingly – take our venue for example. This classic trend is pulling out all the stops for a dreamy reception, including an exquisite head […]

Each day at Metropolis Events we are lucky enough to meet some of the most incredible couples. Once we do, our favourite thing to do is to ask how they met and their proposal story. We have heard them all, some romantic, some funny, and some that didn’t quite go as planned… but here are […]

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year here in Melbourne. There is so much to love about this season, whether it be the changing of the leaves, the breath-taking scenery or the crisp air, combine all of that and you truly have the perfect atmosphere for a wedding. Our Metropolis couple, […]

Wedding Budget – How to pay for your wedding day So, your partner proposed and you’re still riding that high, living in an unbreakable love bubble. As you settle into your new role as fiancé and start to dream up all the possibilities that your special day could hold, there’s one question that seems to […]

So, you recently said yes to your forever…. Now the real fun begins! Planning a wedding can be pretty overwhelming. There is so much to consider! What style of wedding do I want? What colour palettes should I select? Where do I want to get married? Where do you even begin… Traditionally there are two […]

At Metropolis we love a good proposal story and this one was just divine. In collaboration with some of Melbourne’s most admired planners and suppliers, we were able to host a magical day for proposal giveaway winners, Jayme and Alanna. We were lucky enough to delve a little deeper into their love story, and trust […]

The future of 2021 starts with your team- are you brave enough to make this your year? Pivot is a word that we have all heard time and time again over the last year. “It’s time to pivot your business”, “Make the most of new opportunities”. But it’s a word that has taken on a […]

Once upon a time, a man gave an engagement ring to a woman to symbolise the eternity of their love. The groom to be was expected to spend two months of wages on a ring and they were expected to select the ring with no guidance from their bride to be. While the symbol of […]

December and January are quite possibly our favourite months of the year… why you might ask? Well, because for us in the wedding world, it is what is known as “proposal season”. Did you know that the most popular days to propose to a partner include Christmas Day, New Years Day and Valentines Day?  What […]