What Can I Expect From A Pop-Up Wedding?

The pop-up wedding that you get will depend on the package you buy and how much you want to spend. The basic options that are usually available are a stunningly decorated venue, with each pop-up wedding organiser having a few spots to choose from, a celebrant to marry the couple, the paperwork taken care of, and a photographer to record the occasion.

More expensive packages might also include a mini wedding cake or cupcakes, music for the venue, flowers for the bride and groom, seating for a small number of guests, and even a small, intimate after celebration with finger-foods.

How Much Are They?

Pop-up weddings are still quite a new concept, so the price of them does vary wildly across Australia. The cost of the wedding will also depend on the kind of experience you’re after, how many guests you want to have, and where you want your wedding to be. There are usually extras that can be ‘added on’ at an additional cost such as an organised after party, food and beverages, a longer photoshoot etc.

As a general estimate, we’d say you can expect to pay between $1,500 and $7,000 for a pop-up wedding. At the lower end of the scale you can expect a pretty basic offering, which might be perfect for couples who were just planning on heading down to the registry office. This is definitely a budget option that still offers everyone a chance to celebrate. At the higher end of the scale you’re looking at the full she-bang, essentially a stunning wedding that’s been compressed into just a few hours. Perfect for the ‘big white wedding’ supporters who just don’t have the funds to make it happen.

Where Are They Available?

New pop-up wedding organisers are showing up at locations all over Australia, and it seems that this wedding trend is definitely catching on. Here are just a few that we’ve found:

The Elopement Collective: Operating in various locations across Australia, dates available on their website.
Gold Coast Pop Up Weddings: A unique company that doesn’t put limits on guest numbers with lots of stunning venues available. See their website for information.
Perth Pop-Up Weddings: A Perth-based company with competitive pricing for an intimate but beautiful wedding option, with dates on their website.
iDo Popup Weddings: An all-inclusive option that allows for as many as 10-18 guests depending on the package, see the dates on their website.
Adelaide Popup Weddings: The Adelaide Popup Weddings company claims to fill the gap between a large wedding and the registry office. Check out information on their website.