Melbourne Beach (Brighton)

Melbourne’s coastline is world famous, and a perfect setting for a low-key, relaxed wedding. With a gorgeous place for photos, and a plethora of places to celebrate afterwards, you won’t be disappointed with this location.

Melbourne’s striking coastline is famously popular with photographers, so it is the perfect place to get married in Melbourne. Brighton Beach offers breathtaking panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline in the distance. The contrast between the sandy beach, blue waters, and the cityscape creates a visually stunning setting. Start your married life together with the relaxed feeling of your feet in the sand and the sea breeze in your hair, before taking a stroll along the foreshore and celebrating at one of the restaurants or bars nearby.

Location Highlights: Brighton Beach boasts a long stretch of golden sand that runs alongside the turquoise waters of Port Phillip Bay. The coastline here has something for everyone. One of the most iconic features of Brighton Beach is its colorful beach huts or beach boxes. These charming wooden structures line the foreshore and have become an emblem of Brighton. Each box is uniquely painted in vibrant hues, often displaying creative designs and personal touches. These beach boxes add a touch of charm and whimsy to the beachscape and serve as popular photo opportunities.

Local features: Melbourne is jam-packed with the country’s best restaurants, cafés and bars, so you certainly will be able to celebrate your wedding day however you please. The ceremony location is conveniently located for a variety of restaurants and bars, and public transport into the CBD. Whether you’re in the mood for a casual beachside snack or a fine dining experience, there are plenty of options to choose from in Brighton.

Important things to note: While there’s no guarantees with the weather, we find mornings are magical on the beach, and if you can catch the sunset the sky is pretty amazing, so consider an early morning or later afternoon appointment for your ceremony.

Other places you might consider: If you are looking to get married in Melbourne we also have this stunning park location in Melbourne’s CBD. We also have these locations Australia-wide.

All photos on this page feature real Just Married Weddings couples, shot at this location by Kaptivations Photography.

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Sarah Savage

08:20 01 Jan 21

Just married weddings made our day easy and stress free. Emailed instructions along the way were easy to follow and kept us updated. We were assigned Lisa Newman as our celebrant and she was amazing. She made the day fun and stress free. A brilliant alternative to more traditional/registry processes. And the Queen Victoria Gardens location was beautiful with a variety of backgrounds for photos.

Mary Catague

02:07 30 Jan 21

It was a quick but a very lovely ceremony. Hassle free for us and just right for our budget. Our celebrant Jonelle is so comfortable to be with. The Just Married admin as well is so prompt and provided us with everything we need. They even remind us with the things we need to submit. Thank You so much Just MArried Weddings. You made our wedding just the way we want it. Thank You

Chelsea Gray

08:28 21 Dec 20

Incredible location for small ceremonies. My husband and I had an amazing time at our Sydney Harbour elopement with a small group of family. Jonelle was excellent and our ceremony ran smoothly. I highly recommend if you are wanting a smaller wedding.

Jo & James

03:58 05 Oct 20

We were married on South Perth foreshore, a really beautiful intimate ceremony. Our celebrant Brooke was really lovely and accommodating to our style of wedding. Overall the booking, paperwork and ceremony process was easy and no stress. I'm so glad we opted for South Perth foreshore vs Perth registry office.

A Jk

10:23 16 Feb 21

I booked with them then cancelled because of lack of pretty and accessible location options and lost $100. Your admin and customer service was ok but very dissapointed with your locations as they are very limited and underwhelming. The photos you have on social media aren't of the exact ceremony location because you use photos from other areas that have been photographed that are away from the ceremony location. Why is one location (Hunter Valley) literally a rest area for drivers and truckers? Surely there are better options. A rest area is hardly a desirable location. Also when I browsed a beach location it looked very secluded on your social media but its not at all.

Brighton, Melbourne