Top 15 Melbourne Summer Wedding Trends

If you’re heading down the aisle in the coming months, it’s worth taking note of Melbourne summer wedding trends.

Melbourne summer wedding trends are all about bold colours, outdoor celebrations and eco-friendly touches that can make each event feel personal and vibrant.

1. It’s all about colour
   There’s no surprise that colour plays a big part in weddings, so why not bring it into your summer wedding. Forget the demure pastels, instead go bold and bright with your colour choices with dresses, flowers, table linens and more.
2. Dramatic florals and installations
   Statement floral features, think wall of flowers, large hanging arrangements or lush greenery are popular choices.
3. Mix and match bridal party wear
   It’s a trend that’s been coming and going for a while, but rather than identical dresses and suits, the bridal party can stick to a colour theme but change up the style of what they wear.
4. Summer fashion and comfortable choices
   Let’s face it, summer can be hot and uncomfortable. Choose clothing styles that are breathable and most importantly that you feel comfortable in!
5. Head outdoors and join nature
   Tie the knot in a garden wedding, find solace in a vineyard or atop a mountain, the choice is yours, but remember to have an indoor back up plan!
6. Marquee/tent reception/celebration
   Along with an outdoor ceremony, couples are choosing to celebrate outdoors with flowy tents and marquees with dancefloors under the stars.
7. Minimalist/clean tables
   Rather than cover the tables in decorations or flowers, couples are going for a simple look or just a few decorations.
8. Interactive food choices
   Steer away from the traditional alternate drop sit down meal and have grazing stations, buffet food choices or even food trucks.
9. Interactive entertainment and lighting effects
   Entertainment is evolving with lighting, themed acts and immersive experiences. Go with a local Melbourne DJ or band to play the soundtrack for your day.
10. Going digital
    From invites to using drones and even live streaming for guests who can’t be there in person, we live in a digital age that can also be incorporated into your wedding day.
11. Put the technology away
    On the other hand, some couples are also choosing to have a completely digital free wedding, where no tech is allowed.
12. Keeping it sustainable
    Go eco-friendly with décor rentals and locally-grown produce.
13. Party/surprise wedding
    It’s not a new trend, but some couples are opting to have a party and it becomes a surprise wedding. They already have everyone in one place and it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate!
14. Small and intimate
    You don’t have to invite the whole suburb to your wedding, keep it to those who you truly want to celebrate with.
15. Personalised/new traditions
    Couples are making the day reflect their own story. Rather than relying solely on old traditions, they’re creating new ones.