Red wedding ideas and inspiration
Red is one of the most passionate, romantic and striking colours you can choose for your wedding day, and for Australian couples looking to make a statement ABIA share some trending red wedding looks in tones from bright cherry to ruby, scarlet, crimson, claret and deep maroon and burgundy.
Cake design by Peninsula Cake Art | Image @perlaphotography
Red is considered a lucky colour by many, and whether you're drawn to its symbolism of love and good fortune, or simply adore its bold, dramatic look, a red wedding colour palette is perfect for couples seeking to stamp their style on a celebration. A red wedding theme works beautifully for a modern romantic vibe, a rustic winery celebration or even a glamorous ballroom wedding and, as ABIA’s red wedding inspiration below proves, the evocative hue lends itself to every element of wedding planning, from flowers to dresses, accessories, styling, make-up and decoration.
Compiled September, 2025
Red wedding florals
Designed by Maple Florist
Crimson roses, carnations and berries blend with assorted natives, florals and foliage in this striking red floral arrangement by Sydney’s Maple Florist.
Red wedding dress
Designed by White Butterfly Bridal Couture
Cherry-toned, with a matching sequin bodice and full circular skirt, this design by Oran Park’s White Butterfly Bridal Couture, could be either a formal bridesmaid’s gown or showstopping wedding dress.
Image Danny Photography
Red wedding fragrance
Shop at Trudon
For those seeking a scent as evocative as their wedding colour theme, Trudon’s recent Nuit Rough release delivers three distinctive perfumes — Midnight Omen, 45° and Mystique — all presented in ruby-red lacquered glass bottles and each delivering a unique, intense fragrance concentration.
Red wedding car
Hire from Allure Limousines
With its gleaming red exterior and gorgeous white leather interior, ABIA think the 1955 Cadillac Coupe De Ville, available from Perth’s Allure Limousines, might be the ultimate red wedding ride.
Image @eeriksandstromphotography
Red wedding cufflinks
Shop at W.J. Sanders
Crafted from sterling silver and set with garnets, these bar cufflinks from W.J. Saunders, make a classic red-hued groom’s accessory or groomsman’s thank you gift.
Red wedding reception
Styled by Peonies Boutique Weddings
As this elegant setting shows, a few bold pops of red, like the napkins and blooms arranged here by Peonies Boutique Weddings, are all that’s needed to announce your colour selection.
Image @katesommer_photography
Red wedding drinks
Served by The Tipsy Mare
These watermelon margaritas — poured by Sunshine Coast mobile bar The Tipsy Mare — hit the spot for rosy red refreshment.
Red wedding vibes
Delivered by Happy Camper Pizza
Not only does this restored vintage food truck — one of Happy Camper Pizza’s Melbourne fleet of mobile kitchens — make a great backdrop for a red-themed wedding, ABIA think saucy red woodfired pizza could be the perfect accompaniment to a fiery red colour scheme.
Red wedding cake
Designed by Nikos Cakes
If you’ve been wondering if an all-red wedding cake might be too much, let this stunning red Lambeth cake design, by Nikos Cakes of Melbourne, convince you it's not.
Red wedding canapés
Served by Garnish Catering
For canapés in keeping with a red wedding colour palette, these slow-roasted tomato and goat’s curd tartlets, by Berry-based Garnish Catering, will go down a treat.
Image @translucent_photography
Red wedding photography
Image by Sven Studios
Sven Studios captured this spectacular couple silhouette as the sun dipped in Darwin, so if your wedding location delivers a dramatic red sunset, consider it a backdrop for your wedding shots.
Red wedding beverages
Served at Ravensthorpe Estate
For a slightly different take on the traditional champagne tower, ABIA are in awe of this red wine tower which featured at a recent reception held at Illawarra wedding venue Ravensthorpe Estate.
Image @leannedoylephotography
Red wedding tablesetting
Styled by Little List + Co
For an elevated take on the classic black and white stripe, Kawana wedding stylist Little List + Co added an abundant array of red roses, candles and napkins to create this striking wedding tablescape.
Red wedding venue
Located at Growwild Wildflower Farm
Choose a wedding venue like Growwild Wildflower Farm in the NSW Southern Highlands, where blazing-red autumn leaves turn on an annual show, and you’ll likely discover the perfect setting for a red-themed wedding photoshoot.
Image @benadamsphoto
Red wedding suits
Shop at Hockerty
ABIA are noticing a trend toward linen suiting in rust and terracotta tones, like these from Hockerty, and they certainly make a flashy red statement for grooms and their groomsmen.
Image Alegna Weddings
Red wedding ceremony
Styled by S&S Event Specialists
This traditional mandapa, festooned in bright red and coloured blooms by S&S Event Specialists, provides a magnificent stage for a cultural wedding celebration.
Image @shevan_j_photography
Red wedding table
Decorated by Lovebird Weddings
Ribbons, florals and custom stationery and placemats in shades of crimson, scarlet and rose, introduce a hint of romance to a simple white table, styled by the Sunshine Coast’s Lovebird Weddings.
Image @ash_and_stone
Red wedding cake decoration
Design by Cupcake Elegance
It’s become popular to see raspberries used en masse to decorate a range of beautiful wedding cakes, but ABIA adore this design by Maleny cakemaker Cupcake Elegance, which adds Lambeth-style piping for an extra swirl of panache.
Red wedding bridal bouquet
Designed by Beautiful Weddings
The addition of oversized peach roses and white phalaenopsis orchids cleverly softens the look of this breathtaking red floral bouquet by Beautiful Weddings of Brisbane.
Image @loversandlegends
Red wedding cocktails
Served by Shakers on Wheels
Having laid eyes on Melbourne-based Shakers on Wheels’ red-themed drink display, we’re now understandably obsessed with the idea of a cocktail buffet.
Red wedding shoes
Shop at Myer
For bridesmaids, guests or a flash of red beneath your wedding dress, we’d pick a not-too-high kitten-heel style like these Margot point-toe mules in wine by Siren.
Red wedding stationery
Designed by White Cherry Invitations
Announce your wedding’s colour theme immediately with these ripple-shaped Kaia save the dates, on merlot card by White Cherry Invitations.
By sharing the latest wedding ideas and trends, our intention is to inspire and inform, but the above are not necessarily endorsed by ABIA, or its employees, and readers should make their own enquiries to determine the products and services best suited to their needs.
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