Australian Theme for your Celebration

An Australian theme for your wedding or party is an awesome choice! If you’re stuck for a theme for your wedding, party or any other celebration, sometimes it’s good to stick close to home. An Aussie theme is everything you would want a celebration to be – relaxed, plenty of food and a flamin’ good time! While you might leave the Aussie euphemisms at home there’s plenty of non-tacky Australian elements that can be
incorporated into your event. We’ve gathered some ideas to get you started.

Among the gum trees

We live in an amazing country so use your location as your inspiration! We’ve attended events everywhere from zoos to the outback, the beach and everything in between. Incorporate elements from your location into your event to communicate the theme. Your venue location can inspire everything from your colour scheme to thank you gifts for your guests; even the entertainment such as your photo booth hire. Look and think local!

Entertainment with An Australian theme twist

Aussies love a backyard game more than most. From footy to cricket or an oversized game of Connect Four, your guests are bound to get caught up in the team spirit. Games are the perfect way to fill time between the ceremony and reception or break the ice at a corporate gig. If you’re hosting a backyard or beach party – even better. You’ve got the space, now it’s just down to your imagination! Set up your games around the place and your guests will take care of the rest. Don’t forget the esky for the stumps!

Tucker time

IIt’s always a good idea to start with food. Choose your main meal and go from there. You can’t go wrong with a classic barbie, but if your event is a big one, you might like to bring in the professionals with a spit roast. The magic is in the details so think party pies on arrival and pavlova for dessert. Sometimes you need only look as far as your family’s favourite recipes to get the inspiration flowing! Wrangle in your friends and family to bring the dish they’re famous for and go put luck. Don’t forget the Arnotts Assorted with a cuppa afterwards!

They’re a good sort

If you’re never without your boots and your groom never without his Akubra, then work them into your wedding! Planning a wedding isn’t about what’s in the pages of a magazine. Your guests are there for you, so give them a celebration that’s unique to you as a couple and will leave a lasting, personal memory for your guests. From a much loved pet to a special car, a favourite wine or any other items you’re ‘famous’ for as a couple, get creative and work them in as subtle touches to your day for your guests to discover and enjoy.

Australian theme ideas for guest gifts

Lastly, your gifts for guests don’t have to be expensive to be a huge hit. With mini versions of just about anything available now, think of some uniquely Australian items that your guests would enjoy – an especially great idea if you have a large number of guests coming from overseas! Think mini clip-on koalas; tubes of Vegemite, local coffee, a bag of Caramello Koalas…with a bit of thought you’ll have an entire showbag in no time. If you’ve hired one of our Aussie-made photo booths, you’re sorted! In addition our instant prints make the ideal take-home gift.