We don't do
regular weddings.

Melbourne's alternative wedding entertainment collective. DJs, live musicians, florists, celebrants and creatives for couples who grew up emo, punk and alternative.

★★★★★  Trusted by 100+ couples across Melbourne & Victoria

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Wedding Entertainment Services

Everything your wedding needs.
Nothing generic.

Six services, one crew. Every person on our team genuinely lived this culture. You'll never have to explain your vibe.

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Core Service

Wedding DJs

From ceremony to chaos. Our DJs know every deep cut, every singalong, and exactly when to drop "Welcome to the Black Parade."

Live acoustic wedding ceremony music
Live Performance

Live Music

Acoustic ceremonies, live sets, the songs that made you fall in love. Played by people who feel them the same way you do.

Dark romantic wedding florals and moody styling
Styling

Flowers & Styling

Dark romantic florals, moody tablescapes, and venue styling that looks like it belongs in a music video. Not a catalogue.

Alternative wedding celebrant performing ceremony
Ceremony

Celebrants

Ceremonies written with the same emotional depth as your favourite album. Personal, funny, and zero cringe. Your nan might cry.

Moody editorial wedding photography
Capture

Photography

Editorial, moody, real. Photographers who know the difference between posed and alive, and always choose alive.

Alternative wedding photo booth with custom props
Party

Photo Booth

Band merch props, custom overlays, and prints your guests will actually keep. Not your nan's photo booth. (Love you, nan.)

DJ decks at emo wedding reception Dark romantic floral wedding arrangement Elder Emo Weddings setup Moody wedding table styling
Apples, founder of Elder Emo Weddings Melbourne Apples, Founder

Our Story

We grew up in the same pit as you. Now we make weddings feel like coming home.

Elder Emo Weddings started because we were tired of watching people we love have weddings that felt like someone else's. The generic playlist. The safe choices. The moment you realise "I Gotta Feeling" is playing and your soul leaves your body.

We're a collective of alternative-minded DJs, musicians, florists, celebrants, and creatives across Melbourne and regional Victoria. If you grew up on emo, punk and alternative music, we build experiences that actually reflect you. No cheese. No explaining your vibe. Just people who already get it.

Every person on this team genuinely lived this culture. We're not playing a character. We know the bridge to "Cute Without the E" by heart, and we know exactly why "Helena" hits different at a wedding.

Because love is not a phase. And your wedding shouldn't feel like one either.

C.Apples

The Crew

Meet your people.

Not vendors. Not suppliers. Your people. Everyone here grew up on the same music you did.

Apples - Elder Emo founder and wedding DJ

Apples

Founder & DJ

Josh - wedding DJ and musician

Josh

DJ & Musician

Luke - wedding DJ

Luke

DJ

Ryley - wedding DJ

Ryley

DJ

Scott - alternative wedding celebrant and musician

Scott

Celebrant & Musician

Sheridan - wedding celebrant

Sheridan

Celebrant

Megan - dark romantic wedding florist

Megan

Florist

Benny - editorial wedding photographer

Benny

Photographer

Shannyn - wedding photo booth operator

Shannyn

Photo Booth

Elder Emo DJ performing live at wedding

Your Night

In Safe Hands

Discover Your Vibe

What's Your Emo Era?

Take our quiz to find your perfect wedding package match. Because your big day should reflect the real you.

Question 1 of 6

It's your first dance. What's playing?

🎸
Dashboard Confessional
"Hands Down" hits different
⚡
My Chemical Romance
"I Don't Love You" but make it romantic
🌙
Paramore
"The Only Exception" obviously
🌊
Death Cab for Cutie
"I Will Follow You Into the Dark"

Question 2 of 6

Your wedding colour palette is...

🖤
All black everything
Why change what works?
🌹
Red roses & black
Classic goth romance
🦄
Pastel punk
Soft but rebellious
🌿
Dark romantic forest
Deep greens and burgundy

Question 3 of 6

Your partner proposes. Your reaction?

😭
Ugly cry (emo tears)
All the feelings, all at once
🤘
Scream like front row at Warped Tour
Maximum energy, maximum chaos
😌
Cool exterior, dying inside
Processing this beautiful moment quietly
📝
Write a song about it
Some moments deserve lyrics

Question 4 of 6

Pick your wedding venue

🏭
Dimly lit warehouse
Industrial vibes, unlimited possibilities
⛪
Gothic church
Drama, history, perfect acoustics
🏖️
Beach at sunset
Unexpectedly romantic
🌲
Forest clearing
Nature's own amphitheater

Question 5 of 6

Your bridal party walks in to...

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Helena - MCR
Theatrical entrance, maximum drama
⚡
Sugar We're Goin Down - FOB
Everyone's singing along immediately
👑
Misery Business - Paramore
Confidence, swagger, pure energy
💫
I Will Follow You Into the Dark - DCFC
Intimate, heartfelt, perfect moment

Question 6 of 6

What's your wedding must-have?

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Circle pit on the dance floor
When "Down With the Sickness" drops
🎤
Live acoustic ceremony
Raw, real, unforgettable
💉
Matching tattoos after
Forever marked by this day
🌫️
A fog machine. Obviously.
Atmosphere is everything

Your Emo Era

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01

Tell Us Your Vibe

Fill in the form. Share your date, your must-play songs, your absolute do-not-plays. Be honest. We love weird.

02

We Build Your Set

We curate a custom plan around your taste, your venue, and your crowd. Not a template. Yours.

03

Refine Together

A pre-event consultation where we lock in the timeline, the transitions, and the moment you want the roof to come off.

04

We Show Up. Hard.

Setup, sound check, and an unforgettable night. You dance. We handle everything else.

Wedding Packages Melbourne

Pick your set.

Every package is fully customisable. Mix, match, add on. These are starting points, not limits. All packages include a pre-event consultation to nail your vision.

Entry

The Basement Show

Where every great band started.

  • 4 hours of DJ entertainment
  • Premium sound system
  • Pre-event consultation
  • Custom playlist curation
  • Wireless mic for speeches
  • Setup and packdown included
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Core

The Warped Tour

The full festival experience.

  • 6 hours of DJ entertainment
  • Premium sound + lighting rig
  • Ceremony music management
  • Cocktail hour curation
  • MC services
  • Wireless mics for speeches
  • Backup equipment on-site
  • Add-on: live music, flowers, photo booth
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Premium

The Headliner

When your wedding deserves the main stage.

  • 8+ hours, ceremony to last dance
  • Full sound, lighting + effects
  • Live music ceremony set
  • Custom entrance music
  • Live mixing + mashup sets
  • Professional MC
  • Day-of timeline management
  • Flowers, photo booth, photography add-ons
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Real Couples, Real Weddings

Don't take our word for it.

★★★★★

"We spent months dreading the DJ conversation. Then we found Elder Emo and it was the easiest decision of the entire wedding. They just GOT it. Our friends still talk about the dance floor."

Sarah & Mitch, Yarra Valley
★★★★★

"The moment 'I'm Not Okay' dropped and the whole room screamed, I knew we'd made the right call. My mum danced all night too. These guys read the room like no one else."

Jess & Tom, Melbourne CBD
★★★★★

"From the flowers to the live acoustic ceremony to the DJ set that went absolutely feral at midnight. The whole crew felt like friends, not vendors. Best money we spent on the wedding, hands down."

Bec & Kai, Mornington Peninsula

Build Your Set

What does your night look like?

Pick what you want. Get a ballpark. No commitment, no sales call, just a vibe check on budget.

DJ - The Basement (4hrs)
Sound system, setup, playlist curation
from $800
DJ - The Warped Tour (6hrs)
Sound, lighting, ceremony music, MC
from $1,400
DJ - The Headliner (8hrs+)
Full production, ceremony to last dance
from $2,200
Live Music
Acoustic ceremony set or full band
from $1,200
Flowers & Styling
Dark romantic florals, venue styling
from $900
Celebrant
Ceremony writing + delivery
from $800
Photography
Editorial, moody, all-day coverage
from $1,500
Photo Booth
Custom props, prints, digital copies
from $600
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Your Estimated Investment

$0

Select services above to build your dream set.

Lock In Your Date

*Starting prices. Final quote depends on your date, venue, and customisation. We'll confirm exact pricing after your enquiry.

Wedding Music Vibes

Set the mood.

Every wedding gets a custom set built around you. Here's a taste of the territory we cover. (Yes, we play other genres too. We just happen to be experts in these ones.)

First Dance Classics

The Slow Ones That Still Break You

Hands Down · I'll Follow You Into the Dark · Existentialism on Prom Night · Iris · Konstantine · The Only Exception

Peak Emo Anthems

The Ones Everyone Screams

Welcome to the Black Parade · Sugar, We're Goin Down · MakeDamnSure · I Write Sins Not Tragedies · Misery Business

Pop Punk Bangers

For The Circle Pit On The Dance Floor

All the Small Things · Fat Lip · The Middle · My Friends Over You · What's My Age Again? · Ocean Avenue

Late Night Chaos

When The Ties Come Off

Killing in the Name · Down With the Sickness · Chop Suey! · Bodies · Last Resort · Break Stuff

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions we get.

Fair ones, too.

Do you only play emo music at weddings?

Not even close. Emo and pop-punk are our specialty, but we play everything. Hip hop, indie, electronic, classic bangers. We read the room and keep the floor packed. The difference is we actually know your music inside out.

Will my parents and older guests enjoy this?

Absolutely. A great DJ plays for every person in the room. Your parents will dance. Your nan will have a blast. And then at 10pm, when the real ones are still standing, we bring out the heavy stuff.

Can we book individual services like just a DJ or flowers?

Yes! Our packages bundle everything together for value, but every service is available individually. DJ only? Flowers only? Celebrant only? Absolutely. Mix and match however you want.

Can wedding guests make song requests?

Of course. We love requests, they help us feel the energy. The only rule: we won't play anything that kills the vibe. No "Cotton Eye Joe" unless you specifically ask. Even then, we'll check twice.

How far in advance should we book?

As soon as you know your date. We take limited weddings per year to keep quality high. Peak season (October through March) books out fast. 6 to 12 months ahead is ideal.

Do you travel outside Melbourne for weddings?

Melbourne metro, the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Daylesford, regional Victoria, and beyond. Interstate and destination weddings absolutely possible. Travel fees apply outside metro, but we're always upfront about costs.

What if my partner isn't into emo?

We get this one a lot. The beauty of our DJs is they're incredible across all genres. We'll build a set that makes both of you happy. And honestly? We've converted a lot of partners by the end of the night.

Check Your Date

Let's make this legendary.

Tell us about your wedding. What's the date, what's the vibe, what songs absolutely must be played? We'll come back with a custom plan within 48 hours.

What happens next: We'll reply within 48 hours with availability and a custom recommendation based on your vibe. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a conversation between people who get it.

We'll reply within 48 hours. Peak season fills fast, so don't sleep on it.

Because love is not a phase.

Limited dates per season. If your date is within 12 months, check now.

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