WEDDING PLANNERS, STYLISTS AND EVENT HIRE - Melbourne Summer Bridal Expo

Win a $500 Wedding Photography Credit with Only May Photography

Enter the Only May Photography giveaway for your chance to win a $500 wedding photography credit.

Win $500 Off Your Wedding Film with Baker Films

Scan the QR code, enter your details and be in the draw to win $500 off your wedding film package with Baker Films.

Win Up to a $5000 Wedding Styling Package with Prodigy Events

Grab a $5 scratchie from Prodigy Events for your chance to win up to a $5000 wedding styling package.

Win Your MC / DJ and Wedding Car Package Free with Retro DJ Event Entertainment

Book the MC / DJ and Wedding Car package with Retro DJ Event Entertainment for your chance to win the package free, valued at $3,500.

Enjoy 5% Off Your Booking with Double Show Entertainment

Enjoy 5% off your booking with Double Show Entertainment when you mention the expo at the time of booking.

Win a Voucher from One Fine Daisy: Gumball Draw for $500, $200 or $100

Pop in your details for a token for the gumball machine and win a voucher from One Fine Daisy, with a draw for $500, $200 or $100.

Win a VIP or Golden Voucher for Your Photo Booth with Little Pixel Box

Limited expo guests will receive VIP vouchers worth $200 off any photo booth booking, with a few Golden vouchers worth $500.

Win Your Bridal Table Styling Valued at $800 with Chantico Events

Win your bridal table styling, valued at $800, with a curated selection of styling items from the Chantico Events hire collection.

Drake Weddings: 10% Off Your Ceremony and a Chance to Win 50% Off

Book Sarah or Yvan from the expo and receive 10% off your ceremony fee, with one couple winning 50% off.

Win a Free $800 Engagement Shoot with Seamless Creatives

Seamless Creatives is giving one lucky couple a free engagement shoot, valued at $800. Enter at their stand by sharing your details.

Fondata 1872 Venue Inspection: Complimentary Drink & Antipasto Plate

Book a venue inspection at Fondata 1872 during the Melbourne Wedding & Bride Expo and enjoy a complimentary drink and antipasto plate in the restaurant or on the outdoor terrace.

A Touch of the Vintage Flair Please

A Touch of the Vintage Flair Please As sweet as it comes: a rich mud cake with equally decadent ganache and buttercream. But making it taste that little bit sweeter is knowing it came from an intentionally designed cake and a deliberate nod to nostalgia. How?...

#Trending…?

#Trending … ? Melbourne is known as Australia’s cultural capital, and when it comes to weddings, couples are always looking for fresh ways to create an unforgettable celebration. One that reflects who they are and leaves everyone talking about it for years...

A New Kind of Something Blue: Bridal Boudoir

A New Kind of Something Blue Bridal Boudoir is becoming one of the most talked-about pre-wedding experiences for brides. It’s a new way brides can boost their confidence or present a spicy gift to their partner. Melbourne Wedding & Bride’s Chloe...

Making Your Special Day Last Forever

Making Your Special Day Last Forever There are many ways to remember your wedding, from keepsakes to photos. One way that is growing in popularity is videography. A video can transport you back into a specific moment in time and help you relive that...

Beating Heart of Passion and Friendship

Retro DJ Event Entertainment covers all entertaining beats no matter what, when or where Should we have a wedding MC or just a DJ for the night? Perhaps bubbles or smoke during our reception? What will our guests want? Wait - what do we want? Any of these...

Accessories Worth Adding to Your Wedding Day Look

Accessories Worth Adding to your wedding day look Many brides believe the wedding dress journey comes to its natural end when the perfect dress is finally found. And while finding the dress does take up a large proportion of this journey, there is another step:...

A Touch of Pure Country Charm and Heart

A Touch of Pure Country Charm and Heart When life gets busy or moves too fast, many feel the call to escape into nature. Here, people reunite with themselves recentering on what matters most: human connection. So why not carry this spirit into your...

Hello Mitcham: The Gentry Menswear has a new store

THE GENTRY MENSWEAR MITCHAM ADDRESS: 480 Whitehorse Road, Mitcham. Following the success of its Thornbury store, The Gentry Menswear is expanding east, opening its second Melbourne location in Mitcham. The new store marks an exciting next chapter for the...

GWM Weddings is calling a new place home

GWM Weddings is calling a new place home The beloved store of GWM Weddings has a new home! Now located in Mount Waverley, the store made the move from Camberwell. The owner, Lily, saw this as the perfect opportunity to create a boutique space that better...

Andare A Casa

Through the flavours of food, Abruzzo Lab is telling an Italian story One thing is universal in life and that is the human connection formed through and to our food. Flavours paint cultures, recipe books are home to heritages, and links to countries are...

Bridal Hairstyle Decisions

Should you base your bridal hairstyle only on your gown? It’s reasonable to say brides will spend days tossing and turning over choosing the perfect wedding dress. And once found, will happily daydream about walking down the aisle in it. But there is one...

Cadillac Dreaming

There's a Story Behind These Wheels Transportation is a very simple premise: going from point A to B. Everyone does it, everyone moves. But making each journey distinct is the how. Deciding how you travel or the type of car; these choices give space...

Need the perfect hen’s idea?

Painting the way ... Deciding on the perfect hen’s activity is quite a pressuring task and, in a world, full of countless choices, making the right one can almost feel impossible. To find your perfect hen’s activity, painted in a whole new light, join Melbourne...

Something Old, New, Borrowed and Something Blue

Something Old, New, Borrowed and Something Blue Jewellery, from dainty, delicate earrings to bold, character-filled necklaces, become everlasting meaningful pieces you hold onto against time. It also feels natural that a beautiful pairing occurs when a bride is...

Finding your Perfect Match

Finding your Perfect Match It’s common to strive for a particular wedding style but one element that will either make or break the vision is your flowers. Floral arrangements can shift the atmosphere of a wedding for better or worse, but how do you ensure it’s...

Love Found All in the One Place

Love Found All in the One Place Tucked away in Melbournes inner suburbs, you’ll find a small, transformed shop front featuring the hot pink word of LOVE delicately placed along its window ledge. What lies within its walls is exactly that: tales of love. Join...

The Perfect Fit for your Groomsmen

The Perfect Fit for Your Groomsmen There are many choices to make when planning a wedding, from the decorations to the wedding cake, but one that should never be undermined is the groomsmen’s suits. The entire bridal party spends so much time in front of the...

A Celebrant’s Approach to the Ceremonial Script

A Celebrant’s Approach to the Ceremonial Script Writing anything from a birthday card to a workplace email can sometimes feel impossible. Staring at an endless piece of blank paper, filled with doubt on where to start or what to even say. And this brain fog can...

Seating Charts, Menus and Fabrics: Small Styling Choices that Matter

Seating Charts, Menus and Fabrics: Small Styling Choices that Matter Weddings that come across as perfectly considered, seamlessly cohesive and to put it simply, magazine cover worthy, are also the weddings where the smallest of details have been carefully...

Find yourself stumped for wedding stationery ideas?

Find Yourself Stumped For Wedding Stationery Ideas? Bringing a touch of character to the world of wedding stationery is Wedding Forest, a company where creativity sits at its heart. For those who see stationery as only ink on paper, Wedding Forest is here to...

Married by a Teddy: New Product

Married by a Teddy Introduces A New Product: Conversation Card Decks Modern Love Starts with a Conversation: Melbourne celebrant Teddy Bell has introduced a thoughtful new tool helping couples explore the deeper conversations behind their wedding ceremony....

Mens Suit Warehouse: New Geelong Store

Mens Suit Warehouse (MSW): New Store, Same Premium Brands & Expert Fitting After decades of Geelong, Bellarine, and Surf Coast locals making the trip to Melbourne for the perfect fit, Men’s Suit Warehouse (MSW) has officially arrived in Geelong West at 21...

The Age Good Food Guide: Re’em Yarra Valley

Re'em Yarra Valley is in the 2026 The Age Good Food Guide The Age Good Food Guide for 2026 was announced earlier this year. A staple in the hospitality industry, this guide gives insights into a select number of outstanding restaurants through the One...

ABIA Awards: Awards which mean more

Melbourne Wedding & Bride Vendors Winning at ABIA For those not within the wedding world, being awarded an Australian Bridal Industry Award (ABIA) is a highly prestigious recognition of excellence. The ABIA, established in 1996, is more than just a company...

Bonita Couture Gowns in the Spotlight

A Moment In The Spotlight: How A Bonita Couture Dress Was On Stage At Carols By Candlelight Carols by Candlelight is a well-loved Australian Christmas tradition. We gather to watch in person or on the television and soak up the joy, incredible singing and of...

Goodbye Chafing, Hello Comfort

Willie Wagtail: An Underwear Brand to Trust Chafing, ride-up, discomfort and that all-too-familiar sweaty feeling can finally step aside – there’s a new player in town redefining what underwear should feel like. Willie Wagtail, a brand inspired by the...

Breaking Down the Wedding Money Talk

Why budgeting a wedding is more than essential – it's foundation laying Understanding wedding finances is an experience every couple will go through in their lead up to the special day. It’s necessary. It’s practical. It’s foundational. But the process can also be...

The Story of a Single Bicycle in Italy

INSIDE BRIDAL HOUSE RAFFAELE CIUCA'S JOURNEY TO SEVENTY YEARS OF CRAFTSMANSHIP Wedding gowns are interwoven with family ties, their stories stitched into the threads by hands passed from mother to daughter. They are garments that carry the weight of both family...

Leaning into the Handcrafted World

HOW LIVE WEDDING ILLUSTRATIONS COME TO LIFE Deciding how to capture your wedding day is normally a tossup between photography, videography, or a combination of both. But there’s another option, and it’s one which carries more than the single purpose of recording the...

More than just a Legal Requirement

The love lessons learnt by Jennifer Ryder at the altar There is one element binding every wedding in Australia together. One role that connects every couple and guest, quietly holding the foundation of the entire day. For all the talk of wedding individuality, from...

The Act of Turning Footage into a Story with Baker Films

Wedding videography is seen as essential to the perfect wedding day. Couples spend ample amounts of time dedicated to this single day and their guests travel from afar, so capturing each moving part through film feels entirely worthy. Naturally, the day encases an...

The Homage: Historic and Beautiful with Perricoota Station Events

Every movie has one scene where you just fall in love: the lush scenery, the rustic aesthetic and the vintage feel, backed up by romantic scenery. But better than any fictional setting is Perricoota Station, which sits on the border of Victoria and New South Wales....

The Grand Entry You Deserve with Enrik Limousines

Many films and TV shows are notorious for featuring the iconic scene of a bride making a grand wedding day entrance by arriving in a sleek black limousine just like nobility. But have you ever stopped to wonder why this trope is so common? Chris Nunn, owner of Enrik...

Something to Sweeten your Special Day with Yarra Valley Gelato Cart

Your wedding deserves something a little special. Something with a bit of personality. Something that will stand out in people’s memory. Most importantly, something that will bring joy to anyone of any age. Join Melbourne Wedding & Bride’s Alice O’Brien as she...

More than just a Mood Board with Planner by Fay K

The wedding day. It may last eight hours, or up to twelve for the committed late-night dancers, but the lead-up can stretch across weeks, months, even years of preparation. But if romance and fantasy were to be stripped away from the day itself, what remains is a...

Hail, Rain or Shine the Photos Must Go on with Belle Martin Photography

The photographs of your wedding day hold the importance of capturing each moment of joy and the love shared, timelessly framing the memory. So, naturally there comes the pressure of the weather needing to be perfect. Clear blue skies with sun kissed grounds. But what...

3 … 2 … 1 … ACTION with GNE Group

More and more couples are adding to the professional photography and getting their guests involved in the memory making of their special day! Join Belinda Coleman from Melbourne Wedding & Bride as she talks with Grant Higgins, owner and founder of GNE Group and...

The Art of the Hidden Proposal Ring with George The Jeweller

Two rings. Two hands. Two hearts. A binding of love waiting to be woven together. It begins with a proposal. One knee. One ring. One question. For many, this moment is hidden in secrecy with a surprised proposal, and the ring concealed until the box is opened. But how...

Sparks Fly (but not really…) with Stack of Art

As the thin tendril of smoke slowly dissolves into nothing, a fresh line is etched into the surface of the fabric. Scenes of native flora and fauna slowly appear on the rim of the hat. Custom art adorns the surface of the fabric soldered onto the material; each motion...

It’s More than Just a Suit with Tailor On The Road

In the lead up to a wedding, a couple’s time can be spent refining venue details, floral choices and dress adjustments, but at times the grooms’ suit, can be overlooked and starved for attention. Join Melbourne Wedding & Bride’s Alice O’Brien as she sits down with...

Behind the Choice of a Petal with Flowers by Debbie

Flowers are symbols of love in society: a single red rose on Valentines Day, bunches of tulips for Mother’s Day, or a meticulously hand-picked bouquet for a wedding. The emotion flowers carry is love, so each bloom should be selected with care. Join Melbourne Wedding...

To Dance or Not to Dance with Entertainment First

Music begins, eyes scan the room, and slowly the floor starts to fill. Feet move, hands lift and laughter blends between the lyrics of songs everyone knows and loves. Location: wedding reception dance floor. Join Melbourne Wedding and Bride’s Alice O’Brien as she...

Three, Two, One and You’re Now Live with Celebrant Michelle Louise

With a past background in live television and more than twenty years of broadcast experience, Michelle Louise Orpe brings a rare combination of presence, composure and storytelling to every ceremony she delivers. But how does her past influence her marriage...

Talking Sugar by Megan and Cakes with Personality

Want that extra special something for your wedding cake design, but not sure exactly what you’re looking for? Join Melbourne Wedding & Bride’s Belinda Coleman as she talks with Megan Robinson, owner and cakemaker extraordinaire of Sugar by Megan, a cake company...

The Memories that Last a Lifetime with Ollie’s Place

The youngest members at any event usually get the attention, at a wedding, sharing the spotlight with the young ones is an exciting opportunity. Children are often a core part of the wedding day, bringing limitless energy and excitement into the ceremony. Dressing up...

Stop and Smell the Roses with Red Hill Candle Co. & Perfumery

The funny thing about a wedding day is how quickly it seems to disappear to time. From the moment you wake, the day, while filled with joy, can feel like it rushed past you and all you wish is to simply relive the moments. Well, what if there was a way? Join Melbourne...

Behind the Smile with BEC Dental

A simple smile carries the powerful ability to uplift the wearer and observer. It’s our universal language, able to connect any human from any part of our world, including the shared moment of uninterrupted bliss when a bride smiles at her groom down the aisle. Join...

Win With Luxe Pony Co

WIN WITH LUXE PONY CO Follow Luxe Pony Co on Instagram and book by the end of January to go into the running for two chauffeured Mustangs for up to four hours TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY Standard booking terms and conditions apply. Limited to Melbourne and Yarra Valley...

Win a Live Painting with Wedding Day Painter

WIN A LIVE PAINTING WITH WEDDING DAY PAINTER Enter for your chance to win a $1,000 Live Wedding Painting Credit with Wedding Day Painter, redeemable toward a bespoke artwork created live during your celebration. Plus, every couple who enters receives a $150 Live...

Win Instantly with JUSTSOMETHINGLITTLEE

WIN INSTANTLY WITH JUSTSOMETHINGLITTLEE Guess ‘How Many Macarons are in The Jar’ and win instantly with JUSTSOMETHINGLITTLEE! Visit their expo stall to guess the number of macarons in the jar to go into the running for a range of great prizes! Those who share...

Win a $4000 Upgrade with Fergusson Winery

WIN A $4000 UPGRADE WITH FERGUSSON WINERY Fergusson Winery is giving away the chance for a lucky couple to win up to $4000 in wedding food and beverage upgrades. The value is based on an average of 90 adult guests. Premium beverage upgrade (valued at $12pp),...

Win An Exclusive $200 Credit From Element J Bridal

WIN AN EXCLUSIVE $200 CREDIT FROM ELEMENT J BRIDAL Discover your dream dress with an exclusive $200 credit from Element J Bridal. As a special gift to brides attending the Wedding & Bride Expo, the team are offering a $200 voucher that can be used toward any...

Win A $1000 Session At Adarling Boudoir

WIN A $1000 SESSION AT ADARLING BOUDOIR Win a $1000 Adarling session in the gorgeous Richmond studio! The session includes professional make-up, an all female team, $400 print credit and gold bridal earrings. The winner must attend the bridal fair and fill an...

Win A Hen’s Day Experience With Red Hill Candle Co

WIN A HEN’S DAY EXPERIENCE WITH RED HILL CANDLE CO Win an unforgettable hen’s day experience for you and five friends with Red Hill Candle Co! A private, hands on, creative two hour perfume making workshop valued at $834 for six people Must be used by 31st of December...

Upgrade Your Wedding Videography With Directors Edge

UPGRADE YOUR WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY WITH DIRECTORS EDGE Lock in within 3 days to receive 10% off or a Documentary Film Upgrade worth $950

Win a $250 Mecca Voucher With The Bridal Suite

WIN A $250 MECCA VOUCHER WITH THE BRIDAL SUITE Visit The Bridal Suite at the Wedding & Bride Expo and immediately go into the running to win a $250 Mecca voucher! To enter, you must provide your name, email address and mobile number Terms and Conditions Apply

Win A Ceremony Valued Up To $1,000 With A Celebrant For Ceremonies

WIN A CEREMONY VALUED UP TO $1,000 WITH A CELEBRANT FOR CEREMONIES A Celebrant for Ceremonies will be offering one free wedding ceremony valued at up to $1000.00 (including completion and lodgement of all legal documents) to one happy couple who book them as their...

Get 50% Off A Package with Click, Shoot Entertainment

GET 50% OFF A PACKAGE WITH CLICK, SHOOT ENTERTAINMENT 50% OFF on the "The Ultimate Wedding Experience" Package when you sign up at their expo stall. 1x Entry per couple.

Win A Fully Styled White Faux Flower Hire Set with Lillypad Flowers

WIN A FULLY STYLED WHITE FAUX FLOWER HIRE SET WITH LILLYPAD FLOWERS Win a Fully Styled White Faux Flower Hire Set Worth $1500 for your bridal table! Transform your wedding reception with a breathtaking white faux flower bridal table arrangement, beautifully styled and...

Discounted Entertainment Packages with Midnight DJs

DISCOUNTED ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGES WITH MIDNIGHT DJS All Entertainment packages are discounted individually or take up the crazy 50% off the all-inclusive package.

Win A Free Reception MC Upgrade With Brooke Brodie Celebrant

WIN A FREE RECEPTION MC UPGRADE WITH BROOKE BRODIE CELEBRANT Win a free reception MC upgrade valued at $500 Valid in conjunction with any celebrant package New bookings only Date must be secured with a deposit before 31 January 2026 Must be following...

Win A Discounted Photography & Videography Package With Evermore Weddings

WIN A DISCOUNTED PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY PACKAGE WITH EVERMORE WEDDINGS Win 8 hours of photography & videography for only $3,980 or enjoy up to 15% off on duo photography and videography packages Terms and Conditions Apply Valid for a limited time and...

Where Passion Meets Precision: An Inside Look into Kat’s Cakes Melbourne

Every town has its beloved baker – someone who pours passion, expertise and creativity into every delicate sweet treat, transforming food into an experience you’ll want to revisit time and time again. But when it comes to planning a wedding, choosing the perfect cake...

Keep The Sparkle Alive

Wedding jewellery is more than a timeless treasure – it’s a lasting symbol of eternal love. Like love itself, it flourishes with care, attention and thoughtful upkeep, so it can continue to shine as brilliantly as the day it entered your world. Read on as Melbourne...

Floral Feasts & Dreamy Dining

Florals are the one element that transforms a wedding into something straight from a fairytale. From ceremony to reception, their effortless beauty inspires even the simplest moments, breathing life into every word.

Ever After Elegance

The dress sets the tone, but the jewellery tells the full story. Whether you’re going sleek and modern or soft and romantic, the right accessories can elevate your bridal look from beautiful to unforgettable. Join Melbourne Wedding & Bride’s Jessica Muller as she...

Meet Me In The Booth

Modern weddings are moving beyond stiff, overly formal traditions and focusing on the fun, spontaneous, light-hearted side of love. The modern bride and groom are embracing silly props, new connections and genuine laughter. Step into the booth with Melbourne Wedding...

Signed, Sealed and Remembered

There’s no greater feeling than receiving a gift that’s been thoughtfully made just for you. In the magical world of weddings, one of the most meaningful gestures you can offer your guests is a personalised, handmade invitation that brings instant joy. To explore how...

The Art of The Wedding Chauffeur

Getting from point A to B sounds easy enough, right? Until you’re juggling bridesmaids, a flowing gown and a stomach full of butterflies. On your big day, even the smallest moments can seem overwhelming. Amidst the chaos of morning prep and those last-minute details,...

The Calm Before Forever

We get it – you want your big day to be seamless, soft and special from the very first minute. The room you get ready in should feel like an oasis – a soothing sanctuary that evens out nerves and dials up the romance. Why not bring someone in to make sure every little...

The First Dance

Of all the moments at a wedding, the first dance often carries a quiet kind of weight. It might not be the most photographed or the most scripted, but it is the moment where everything else seems to pause. Just two people, one song and a few minutes to take it all in....

Yours, Mine and Ours

Your love story is uniquely yours – emotional, sentimental and layered with moments only you can truly understand. As you prepare to step into this magical chapter together, writing your vows is a chance to reflect on your journey and share heartfelt promises with...

Less Crowds, More Connection

Love is a quiet kind of power – sacred, steady and softly spoken. It doesn’t need to shout – focusing only on what matters and blurring everything else out. So, it’s no surprise that today’s weddings are embracing smaller guest lists and more intentional moments,...

Your Best Smile Yet

Your smile is your best accessory, and on your wedding day, it’s front and centre. From smiling through vows to posing for photos, you’ll be grinning non-stop. That’s why savvy brides and grooms are saying yes to pre-wedding dental care. Whether it’s whitening,...

Love Is Served

Food is more than sustenance – it’s emotional transportation. A warm bowl of pasta can bring you home. A comforting sauce can stir memories of an old friend. A bite of pizza can reignite the thrill of a first date. For your wedding, why not serve dishes that take your...

Suited With Class

Saying “I do” is more than just words – it’s a lifelong commitment, so why not make it looking your absolute best? A wedding suit is far more than thread and stitches; it’s a symbol of confidence, sophistication and timeless allure that lets you truly shine on your...

Snap Decisions

After the ‘I dos’ have been said and the rings slipped on, the party rages into the night and the tears flow with the speeches, the one thing that lingers are the photos that captured it all. You’ll be looking back on these photos for decades to come. So how can you...

Tiers of Tradition

Melbourne is a city celebrated for its rich culture and diversity – reflected in its food, experiences and the vibrant people who call it home. As wedding cakes remain a staple at any reception, it’s only fitting they represent the couple’s unique story. More couples...