Gold Coast Wedding Trends for 2025 & 2026
Weddings are always evolving - and with each year, new trends emerge that inspire couples to make their big day feel even more personal, stylish, and memorable. If you're planning a wedding for 2025 or 2026, you're in the right place. We've rounded up the top Gold Coast wedding trends we're seeing (and loving!) that are set to shape celebrations in the year ahead.
Whether you're after something timeless or totally on-trend, here’s what’s hot on the horizon:
1. Weekday Weddings Are on the Rise
With weekend dates booking out faster than ever, weekday weddings - especially Monday to Wednesday - are becoming increasingly popular. Couples are realising that tying the knot midweek can mean more availability, better rates, and a more intimate vibe with their nearest and dearest.
At Braeside Estate, we’re seeing a growing number of beautiful elopements and weddings during the week - and honestly, there’s something extra special about that calm, unrushed energy.
2. Modern Cottagecore Vibes
Think soft pastels, whimsical florals, vintage-inspired details, and romantic textures. The cottagecore aesthetic is evolving into a more refined, modern version - blending elegance with laid-back charm. Expect to see more antique brass accents, flowing fabrics, garden-style florals, and heritage-inspired spaces (like our beautifully restored 1897 homestead!).
3. Statement Bridal Fashion
2025 and 2026 brides are leaning into bold fashion moments - from dramatic sleeves and oversized bows to mini dresses for the reception or late-night outfit changes. Grooms are stepping it up, too, with tailored looks in earthy tones, velvet blazers, or embroidered details.
Weddings are becoming a true style showcase, and we are here for it.
4. Eco-Friendly Celebrations
Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword anymore - it’s a mindset. Couples are being more conscious of their wedding footprint, opting for seasonal florals, locally sourced menus, digital invitations, and minimal waste styling.
Many Gold Coast vendors (ourselves included) are embracing more eco-friendly practices, helping couples create beautiful weddings that are kind to the planet.
5. Editorial-Style Photography
Gone are the days of stiff poses and overly formal shots. Couples now want their wedding photos to feel like a story - cinematic, emotive, and full of movement. Editorial-style photography and film-style edits are becoming the go-to, capturing the magic of the moment in a more artistic, candid way.
And with stunning backdrops like Braeside’s creekside gardens and state-of-the-art architecture, every shot becomes frame-worthy.
6. Multi-Day Wedding Experiences
Why limit the celebration to just one day? We’re seeing more couples opt for wedding weekends - think welcome dinners, post-wedding brunches, or next-day picnics. Especially for destination weddings, it gives guests the chance to fully soak in the experience and explore the Gold Coast together.
Even if you’re planning a local wedding, creating a mini wedding weekend is a trend we’re totally on board with.
Planning Your 2025 or 2026 Wedding?
Whether you’re vibing with the modern cottagecore look, dreaming of a weekday elopement, or just want a venue that ticks every box - we’d love to help you bring your vision to life.
Book a tour of Braeside Estate or email us at events@braesideestate.com.au to chat all things weddings. We can’t wait to chat!
photography @wilde.visual & @aleishaedwardsweddings