Mikayla and Ryan's wedding at Gunners Barracks was one of those nights where the dance floor just took on a life of its own!
From the Bridal Dance to the Farewell Tunnel in the Sandstone courtyard at @gunnersbarracks , the energy and fun never stopped. 🎧
Packed dancefloor, big singalongs, huge sound, and plenty of moments that reminded everyone why weddings like this are so special to be a part of!
Absolutely incredible wedding from ceremony through to dancing! 👏👏👏
Mikayla & Ryan...what a celebration!
Thank you for having @impressiondjs & @russelldusting_ look after all the music vibes for an unforgettable night! ❤️
@gunnersbarracks@grandpacificgroup@impressiondjs@russelldusting_@theguywiththebluebowtie@markbondphotography
What a fantastic night at The Calyx Wedding Expo in the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney! ❤️
It was such a pleasure meeting so many lovely couples and chatting about your wedding plans and music ideas and creating an unforgettable celebration in such a stunning venue.
The atmosphere was incredible all night with beautiful styling, delicious food, vibrant music, elegant lighting, and an awesome line-up of talented and experienced wedding vendors bringing everything together.
A big thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat, and we can't wait to celebrate with some of you soon.
Huge thank you to @bedfordphotography for these exquisite photos. It's just a small snapshot of a wonderful event! 📷
Thanks again to the amazing events team at the Calyx for organising this amazing Wedding Expo!
Big shout out to the vendors on the night! 👏🥂❤️
@impressiondjs@laissez_faire_catering@laissezfaire_weddings@simply.seated@by.gigi@omegan_entertainment@av1_australia@nofilterphotobooth@biglovemusicau@cakescoversandcandlesticks@russelldusting_
Love at first sight… and an epic dancefloor to match! ❤️
Georgia & James had hearts full of joy and smiles to match! From their first dance to non-stop party energy, every moment was pure magic and total fun.
We had a ball! ❤️👏🎧🎤🥂
@longreef_weddings@impressiondjs@russelldusting_
We’re exhibiting at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney! ✨
Join us at The Calyx within the stunning Royal Botanic Garden Sydney for an inspiring wedding evening where you can meet local wedding experts and explore beautiful ceremony and reception spaces.
💭 Dreaming of a wedding that sounds as good as it looks?
With over 20 years of experience, Impression DJs offers a premium, award-winning, personalised Sydney DJ & MC service.
On the night, we’ll be offering:
🎧 A full DJ setup with live music playing, so you can experience our sound, style, and wedding vibes firsthand.
💬 Relaxed one-on-one chats with us to discuss your wedding music vision, personalise your soundtrack, fine-tune your timeline, and plan the moments that mean the most to you — plus any other ideas or questions you may have.
🎶 A look into how we create the perfect wedding soundtrack – from relaxed ceremony vibes to a packed dancefloor.
📍 Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
📅 Friday, 20 February 2026 - 4.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
🎟 Free entry – register now by clicking the link here:
👉 /royal-botanic-garden-sydney
If you’re newly engaged or planning your next chapter, we’d love to meet you, chat weddings, and help bring your celebration to life.
Register and come say hello — we’ll bring the vibes! 🎶✨
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A day so dreamy, even fairy tales would be jealous! ❤️
We are now welcoming 2026 weddings! where love meets art through our lens. 😉🤌
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Bride & Groom : Ben Laurence-Chenu & Chelsea Thompson! We take pride in documenting love stories this beautiful.
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Ceremony: @Greycliffe House @nswnationalparks
Reception: @vauclusehouse@mhnswvenues
Bouquets/Flower @Penny Lomax
Caterer : @pearlcatering
Wedding cake/cupcakes @lottiescakes_
DJ/band @impressiondjs
Chelsea Thompson @chelseas__world_
MC @atlasactor
Ceremony Officiant - Sue Andrews @susanne.lea
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#weddingday #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #photographer #sydneyweddings
“Tears that speak louder than words.”
Now welcoming 2026 weddings! where love meets art through our lens. 😉🤌
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Bride & Groom : Ben Laurence-Chenu & Chelsea Thompson! We take pride in documenting love stories this beautiful.
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Ceremony: @Greycliffe House @nswnationalparks
Reception: @vauclusehouse@mhnswvenues
Bouquets/Flower @Penny Lomax
Caterer : @pearlcatering
Wedding cake/cupcakes @lottiescakes_
DJ/band @impressiondjs
Chelsea Thompson @chelseas__world_
MC @atlasactor
Ceremony Officiant - Sue Andrews @susanne.lea
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#weddingday #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #photographer #sydneyweddings
2026 love stories, now accepting - let your dream wedding be beautifully documented.😉🤌
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Bride & Groom : Ben Laurence-Chenu & Chelsea Thompson! We take pride in documenting love stories this beautiful.
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Ceremony: @Greycliffe House @nswnationalparks
Reception: @vauclusehouse@mhnswvenues
Bouquets/Flower @Penny Lomax
Caterer : @pearlcatering
Wedding cake/cupcakes @lottiescakes_
DJ/band @impressiondjs
Chelsea Thompson @chelseas__world_
MC @atlasactor
Ceremony Officiant - Sue Andrews @susanne.lea
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#weddingday #weddingphotography #weddingphotographer #photographer #sydneyweddings
GRACE & PAUL | Part THREE
Grace and Paul’s reception at Botanic House Sydney was all✨cosy glasshouse soirée in the middle of a lush green forest energy meets party on the DF by night✨
THANK YOUs 🤝
@botanichousesydney@sophialimakeup@valleyofflowers_syd@gracechoiartist@impressiondjs@luvbridal@madilanebridal@suitsupply@buttercream_bakery
The dream combo: Outdoor garden ceremony at Royal Botanic Gardens, then your crew literally walks 10-20 minutes to Botanic House for the reception. No travelling, no timing stress, no losing half your guests between locations.
Why Botanic House works - it’s giving modern restaurant vibes meets private event space. Floor-to-ceiling windows, natural light flooding in, and you’re surrounded by the gardens without dealing with unpredictable weather during dinner. It’s the “we want outdoor energy but with a backup plan” sweet spot.
The space flows for the perfect reception - cocktail hour on the terrace overlooking the gardens, then move inside for seated dinner where every table has natural light and green views. The space is perfectly positioned within walking distance of golden hour portraits outside, then straight back to that moody evening reception lighting inside without jumping into a car / switching venues.
For Sydney couples planning 2026-2027 weddings who want the botanical garden ceremony aesthetic but need weather flexibility and chef Luke Nguyen’s South East Asian flavours with native Australian ingredients for reception (because your wedding food actually matters) - this venue combination is it.
📍 Possible Ceremony location: So many stunning spots within Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney 🍽️ Reception: Botanic House ✨ Guest count: Perfect for 80-150 guests 💡 The move: Same venue grounds = no transport logistics
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