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Writer's pictureAmy Watson

Modern Wedding Packages in Sydney

Updated: Oct 16


Sydney wedding packages


A few years on from that strange spicy cough blip in our being, the world has emerged in a slightly different form.

The carnage caused to businesses, families, our mental health and the economy is still being felt, causing ripples across many aspects of life.

 

Weddings are one of them.

 

For those of us wedding vendors still left standing after that weird and less than wonderful time, we have found our feet once again, whilst continuing to navigate this vast new landscape before us.

 

As the clouds have now parted, there are some pretty clear indications of how things have shifted and what modern wedding packages in Sydney are trending and here to stay.


So here are 5 Modern Ways To Wed.



Sydney celebrant at mini wedding

1.    Mini weddings

 

Some of the best weddings I have been a part of over the past year or two have been those of the more intimate variety.

These nuptials were some of the most meaningful, intimate, love filled and emotional celebrations of marriage and they are experiences I'll never forget.

 

Weddings are my world, but in truth, marriage is where the real magic is at, and by keeping the numbers small, these couples focussed on exactly that.

 

A mini wedding can still pack a punch.

It in no way means you have to let go of all the incredible things that come with a wedding.

You can still have the incredible outfits, the epic styling, jaw dropping location and all the bling and bubbles you can carry. Just have less people.

Scale it right back and go for a miniature version of the big shebang.

Mini weddings were trending even before Covid. Now they are largely the new way forward.  

That's because they make sense.

They are intimate, affordable, emotion fuelled, controllable and can be completely unique.

 

Take Morgan and Luke's for example, which you can see in all these stunning pics by Petter Karlstrom.

Their plans changed a number of times through the months of planning, and what they landed on was one of the best damn days I have ever witnessed.

 

25 of their favourite people, a Thursday, a beautiful air bnb, a perfectly styled ceremony in a gorgeous location, a stunning wedding party, all the feels, and the biggest bottle of Verve you've ever seen.

 

After their ceremony at one of my faves, Wiltshire Park in Palm Beach, they took a black cab to their chartered boat where they sailed off into the sunset and had the most amazingly wild party with all of their faves. They danced, they drank and some even took a little dip before the night's end. Epic!

 

The whole way through they were so focussed on the end game and to be married was what was most important to them.

 

A wedding does not have to be at a big venue with a three course sit down meal.

It's a celebration of the fact you want to spend forever together and there are so many unique ways you can toast that moment in time.



2.     Elopements

 

Now here's an idea!! Just elope. And there has been a surge in people choosing this option over the past year.

In fact my feed was flood with epic Euro elopements.

 

Elopements are the bees knees in so many ways. Just you, your celebrant and your two witnesses.

They are private and so personal and completely focus on you and the honey you want to hang with forever.

Minimal fuss and maximum feels, epic locations and endless possibilities, elopements truly allow you to think as big and adventurous as you want, or as laid back and simple.

 

In this current economic climate, this busy little Sydney wedding celebrant has couples lining up to elope, as they are busting to be married on their terms and their budget.

 

Sunrise, sunset, hike to a waterfall, sit on the edge of a cliff top, push out on a paddle board or hit your local park. There are so many amazing options when it comes to eloping.

 

If you want to know more about why I love making marriages in this way, jump on my blog post- 5 Reasons You Should Just Elope.



Sydney bride and groom dancing after eloping

3.     Pop Up Mini Weddings/ Elopements

 

This is a concept which although has been around for a while, is certainly on the rise in popularity.

That’s because you truly get the best of all the worlds.

 

A pop up event is small in nature, usually up to 20 guests allowed to be present.

It takes place in one location, a venue or setting, with all the bells and whistles included. Ceremony set up, styling, florals, as well as photography and anything else you want included.

 

There are set timeslots through the day where couples come and get hitched and enjoy the space and celebrations with their peeps, then out they go for the next couple to have their turn.

 

It is such a cost effective way to have it all, as you are essentially sharing all the set up costs with the other couples.

It’s easy, stress free and a whole lotta fun and I highly recommend this option.

 

You can join us in the iconic Royal National Park on Valentines Day 2024 for this very thing.

Check us out here and register your interest asap.



  1. Nups on the Rocks


This is how I reference my legals only/ registry ceremony package, the most straight forward option of them all.

 

A super simple registry style ceremony at a cafe, a bar or in my sunny back yard, can actually be a beautifully intimate moment in time, even if it’s a quicky.

 

Sign the dotted line, bag yourself a spouse, pour yourself a champagne and watch the sunset with your love.

There will always be time to celebrate with your people at a later stage if you want that.



5.     Get Married on a Weekday


This crazy concept rose to fame during Covid and we are all very happy it’s stuck around.

There are so many benefits to getting hitched outside of a weekend.

Cheaper venues, better vendor availability, more options overall and extended time off work. What’s not to love?!

 

And trust me, on the day of your wedding, it will feel no different to you if it’s a Saturday or a Wednesday.

 

Couples are prioritising themselves these days, more so than their guests, understanding that if they do choose a weekday, there may be one or two folks who can't make it.

But as long as the people most important to them are present, then it’s a no brainer.


 

Choose Your Own Adventure Lovers!

So if you are currently in the initial stages of your wedding planning ride, strap in, it’s going to be fun.

But remember, this is your choose your own adventure moment and whatever way you get there, marriage is the greatest destination.

 

Think big on a Saturday in October, or think small on a Thursday morning in July.

Either way, if you walk away married to your favourite person, then you’ve nailed it!

 



The amazing team that worked on this epic day:

Photographer- Petter Karlstrom

Videographer- Tom Coburn

Styling & Florals- Styled By Her

Boat Charter- Zephyr Charters

Bridal Gown- Chosen By Kyha




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