Wedding traditions of Melbourne
A city of laneway bars, winery weddings and one of the largest Greek communities outside Greece.
Melbourne has large Greek, Italian, Vietnamese, Indian and Chinese communities, and each keeps wedding customs. Winery weddings in the Yarra Valley are popular. The state has a long tradition of wedding photography in the parks and gardens.
A wedding here
In Greek Orthodox weddings the couple is crowned with stefana and led three times around the table by the priest. The koumbaros, the best man, exchanges the crowns. Italian families offer sugared almonds as favours and Vietnamese families hold a tea ceremony with the groom's family's gifts.
Where weddings happen
The Royal Botanic Gardens and the Fitzroy Gardens are used for ceremonies and photographs. Churches in Oakleigh, Lonsdale Street and Brunswick serve their communities.
Wedding customs of Melbourne
Also part of it, and being written: Koumbaros (The sponsor.), Stefana (The crowns.), Sugared almonds (The favours.).
Communities and their weddings in Melbourne
- Greek families The Orthodox crowning.
- Vietnamese families The engagement tea and gifts.
A wedding trail idea for Melbourne
- Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria A garden used for ceremonies.
- Fitzroy Gardens A garden with a conservatory.
- Yarra Valley A wine region with wedding venues.
Written by the EveryShaadi desk with AI assistance. Opening hours, venues and wedding-season dates change; check locally before travelling. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.
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