Get Married at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

A once-in-a-lifetime wedding in the most beautiful garden in Australia.

For the first time in the Show’s history, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show will host a real wedding – right in the heart of a standout Show Garden.

This year, beloved Landscape Designer Jason Hodges, in partnership with the legendary team at Semken Landscaping, will unveil an extraordinary Wedding Show Garden: a breathtaking, purpose-built garden designed to celebrate love, connection and life’s most meaningful moments. And one lucky couple will have the chance to be married in it.

“Get Married at #MelbFlowerShow” is a national competition inviting couples from every corner of Australia to tell us their story and why their love deserves to be celebrated in full bloom. The winning pair will receive an unforgettable ceremony at twilight during the Show’s most atmospheric evening: Friday night at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

This is more than a wedding. It’s a story, a spectacle, a celebration shared with 50 of your nearest and dearest, all set within one of the world’s top flower and garden shows.

It’s romance at peak bloom.

The Prize: A Dream Wedding at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

One winning couple will receive:

Exclusive access to the Wedding Show Garden for a private, two-hour ceremony (6pm–8pm) and celebration on Friday evening of the Show
50 complimentary Show entry tickets for your guests
A beautifully styled ceremony, including florals designed in-line with the Show Garden aesthetic
A complimentary welcome drink for all guests
Live or ambient music, set amongst the garden
Professional photography, delivered as a curated gallery of 20-25 images
Optional food & beverage available for purchase

Get Married at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
For the first time ever, the Show will host a real wedding – live on a purpose-built Wedding Show Garden designed by Jason Hodges and Semken Landscaping.

One lucky couple will WIN an unforgettable two-hour twilight ceremony and celebration on Friday 6pm–8pm, complete with styled florals, live music, professional photography and 50 guest tickets to the Show.

If you’ve ever dreamed of a wedding surrounded by flowers, artistry and atmosphere, this is your moment.

Enter now and tell us why YOU should be the couple to get married at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

Primary Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Partner's Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Mobile(Required)

Address(Required)

State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Are you both over 18 years of age?(Required)

Yes

Are you legally able to marry in Australia(Required)

Yes

Are you available to be married at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show on the evening of Friday 27 March 2026?(Required)

Yes

Tell us why YOU should be the couple who gets married at the #MelbFlowerShow.(Required)

(150-200 words)

How did you meet?

What does a wedding at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show mean to you?

Consent(Required)

I confirm that all information provided is true and correct.(Required)

Consent(Required)

I understand the wedding must take place during the allocated two-hour window on Friday evening of the Show.(Required)

Consent(Required)

If selected, I give permission for the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show to contact me regarding media, photography and promotional activity related to the competition.(Required)

Consent(Required)

I agree to the Competition Terms & Conditions(Required)

Entries close Friday 20th February.

aRE YOU A WEDDING VENDOR?

Become a Wedding Garden Partner at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

Showcase your talent inside Australia’s newest (and most romantic) Show feature.

For the first time ever, the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show will unveil a fully designed Wedding Show Garden by Jason Hodges and Semken Landscaping. And we’re inviting a select group of premium wedding vendors to be part of it.

This extraordinary garden will host the Show’s first real wedding, plus media previews, content moments and thousands of daily visitors. It is set to become one of the most-photographed and talked-about features of the 2026 event.

If your work belongs in a space where craftsmanship, beauty and storytelling meet – this is your moment.

Why get involved?

Unmatched Exposure to 100,000+ Visitors
- Position your brand inside one of the Show’s hero attractions, seen by every visitor who walks the Show.
Align with Australia’s Top Designers
- Your work will sit alongside a Show Garden created by Jason Hodges and Semken Landscaping – two of the most respected names in the industry.
High-impact Content Opportunities
- The Wedding Show Garden will be one of the Show’s most-photographed spaces, attracting media, influencers, photographers and style-minded couples.
Connect with Couples & Industry
- Tap into a fresh audience of engaged couples, planners, florists and lifestyle media attending the Show.

What we’re looking for:

We’re curating a high-quality vendor collective to help bring the Wedding Show Garden to life.
Applications are open to:

Wedding florists & floral stylists
Event stylists & décor providers
Photographers & videographers
Cake designers, & dessert creators
Bridal or menswear designers
Jewellery designers
Celebrants
Musicians (strings, acoustic, harp, etc.)
Boutique stationery & signage designers
Unique ceremony experiences or services

If your brand is premium, design-led and aligned with modern Australian weddings, we want to hear from you.

What selected vendors receive:

On-ground branding placement tied directly to the Wedding Show Garden and the official ceremony moment.
Digital visibility, including inclusion in wedding-related content promoted through @MelbFlowerShow channels.
Content creation rights, allowing vendors to capture images and video within the garden for promotional use.

Business / Brand Name(Required)

Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Website

Social Handles (Instagram/TikTok/Facebook)

Business Address

Street Address City State / Province / Region

Which category best describes your offering?(Required)

Wedding Florals / Styling

Photographer

Videographer

Celebrant

Musician / Performer

Cake / Desserts

Stationery / Signage

Bridal Fashion / Accessories

Décor / Props / Hire

Unique Wedding Experience

Other

Tell us about your business and why you’d be a great fit for the Wedding Show Garden.(Required)

100 - 150 words

What makes your offering unique?(Required)

How would you like to be involved in the Wedding Show Garden?(Required)

e.g. styling a feature, providing florals, offering music, providing signage, contributing to photo moments, etc.

Do you have any space, power, or logistics requirements?(Required)

Will you require bump-in support or equipment provided by the Show?(Required)

Yes

Not sure

Do you have current public liability insurance?(Required)

Yes

No (note mandatory requirement)

Consent(Required)

I agree to provide branding assets for use in Wedding Garden-related promotion.(Required)

Consent(Required)

I agree to the use of images or content of my work captured on-site by event photographers.(Required)

Consent(Required)

I understand I will receive permission to capture my own content within the Wedding Garden.(Required)

Is there anything else we should know about your service or offering?

Consent(Required)

I confirm all information provided is accurate.(Required)

Consent(Required)

I understand this is an application only and does not guarantee selection.(Required)

Consent(Required)

I agree to the Vendor Terms & Conditions(Required)

Get Married at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

The Prize: A Dream Wedding at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show

aRE YOU A WEDDING VENDOR?

Become a Wedding Garden Partner at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

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