The world of events: bringing client event briefs to life
Cover image: Hagar Australia Make A Broken World Beautiful Gala DinnerPhotography: Smokey Oscar Three day bump-in schedules, coordinating armed guards for thousands of dollars of jewellery, custom carpet installs, craning in luxury cars, managing arrivals of high profile guests and dignitaries, collaborating with guest chefs, feeding 40 crew members in the middle of service and […]
Recipe: Banana, walnut and chia bread
There’s just something about freshly baked banana bread that conjures up all those beautiful, familiar feelings of home. Not only is it simple to make, but if you’re like us and don’t like seeing any food go to waste, it’s also the perfect recipe to use up those over-ripe bananas. So if you’re spending more […]
COVID-19 Wedding Guide: Get busy planning
Cover image: Lovers Narrative Planning your wedding during COVID-19 lockdown? No worries… In a time of unprecedented uncertainty, it is easy to become overwhelmed. But don’t be disheartened – this is such an exciting time as you embark on your planning journey. Embrace the extra ‘spare time’ and keep planning because….love doesn’t stop and the […]
Recipe: Belgian chocolate chip cookies with Pink Murray River salt
Our signature Belgian chocolate chip cookies with Pink Murray River salt are sure to bring a little comfort (…and guilty pleasure) to your household during isolation. If you have visited Metropolis Events for a site inspection or meeting recently, you have likely experienced our signature cookies, baked fresh by our in-house culinary team. While we […]
8 ways to keep a healthy mindset during self isolation
We know that this is a challenging time, mentally and physically, as we face an indefinite period of self isolation. Whether you’re bunkering down and WFH (…yes, we have jumped on the acronym bandwagon), find yourself working reduced hours or not working at all as a result of COVID-19, it’s important to keep a healthy […]
Securing Your Dream Wedding Venue
The question was popped, the ring is on and you’re officially ENGAGED! Congratulations! Now, the real journey begins – planning the wedding. The first milestone on this journey will likely be securing the venue. With an abundance of event spaces in a range of styles, shapes and sizes available, shortlisting your favourite venues can be […]
The Champagne Dame
In the hospitality industry, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to entertainment options. From roving performers and mesmerising musicians to the all-out spectacle of aerial artists, dazzling the crowd while suspended from unimaginable heights. However, it’s rare for an entertainer to simultaneously be captivating and educational. Kyla Kirkpatrick is The Champagne Dame. No ordinary […]
Daniel & Michael’s Wedding
Every once in a while we host a wedding so fabulous it would be unthinkable to not share it with the world. Last year we were lucky enough to be part of Daniel & Michael’s big day. We caught up with the happy couple to ask them a few questions about how they met, what […]
Table talk: Christmas styling inspiration from Table Art
If you’re looking for a way to impress your family and friends {aka show off} with your table styling skills, read on. Working with clever creatives and event industry experts on a daily basis, we knew exactly who to ask for Christmas table inspiration! Our friends at Table Art shared their tips with us on […]
2019 Merry Metropolis Moments
As we draw closer to the end of the year, we are taking a moment to reflect on some of the incredible events we have played our part in this year. We opened our doors to 218 events and a huge 43,506 guests across the year (that’s a lot of food, wine and fun!), so […]