With its endless winding streets and inviting storefronts, Subiaco is quickly becoming one of Perth’s most stylish destinations for wedding planning.
As a walkable precinct, Subi has a range of bridal boutiques, bespoke jewellers and charming florists almost on every corner.
Make a day or even a weekend of wedding to-dos, exploring Subiaco’s beautiful streets and discovering everything the precinct has to offer.
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Pull the day together
Subiaco is brimming with event planners ready to help you with your big day. Leave it to the professionals, sit back and watch it all come together seamlessly.
With more than 15 years’ experience as a wedding planner, stylist and floral artist, Chandelabra Creative Director Kerri ensures every celebration is deeply personal and beautifully connected.
Offering a calm, guided experience, Kerri brings together the overall look and feel of a wedding event, from refining the creative vision through to styling, floral design, setup and on-the-day coordination.
The planning process feels easier and more exciting so you can enjoy the celebration you have imagined for so long.
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Put a ring on it
Bring your person and spend time browsing the beautiful bespoke jewellers along Rokeby Road for engagement and wedding rings which truly reflect your relationship.
Whether you are in your engagement or wedding era, there’s something for everyone at Diamond Collective. The team specialises in crafting bespoke diamond engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewellery designed to feel deeply personal and timeless.
Working closely with each client, they bring individual visions to life, with one of the most popular experiences being their Wishlist appointments. The complimentary consultation allows you to develop your very own engagement ring wishlist. Diamond Collective then saves every detail on file for when the time is right for your partner to lock in your forever piece.
For more than two decades, Ecali Fine Jewellery has built a reputation as one of Subiaco’s most respected destinations for timeless statement pieces.
Known for a highly personalised approach, the team at Ecali specialise in custom-made engagement and wedding rings crafted to reflect your unique love story. With an experienced jeweller on site, Ecali provides a truly bespoke experience, guiding you through every step of creating your perfect piece.
W: ecali.com.au
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Find the perfect dress
Gather your troupe for a day in Subi you’ll never forget – finding the perfect dress(es).
Get a coffee and a croissant at a nearby spot (The Baking Corner might be a good bet!), then head in for some personalised bride, mother of the bride and bridesmaid dress shopping along Rokeby and Hay Streets.
Known for a warm approach, Archela Bridal helps modern brides find gowns that feel true to their individual style.
The Luxe Bridal Appointment is the boutique’s one-on-one styling experience designed to make every bride feel relaxed and truly cared for. You’ll receive exclusive access to a private styling space and personalised guidance from an experienced bridal stylist.
With a collection of internationally renowned designers, the boutique also offers a carefully selected range of event gowns for Mother of the Bride or Mother of the Groom and special occasion wear.
Located in a quaint spot on Rokeby Road, Juliet Studio is a contemporary bridal destination featuring a range of Australian designers.
The boutique’s curated collection of made-to-order gowns and accessories celebrates modern romance with beautiful designs. Drawing inspiration from travel, art and design, the team at Juliet consider every detail to make finding your perfect gown a unique experience.
In the heart of Subiaco, Hush Hire offers a modern and flexible approach to bridesmaid and event dressing, with a curated collection of designer gowns available to hire.
Known for its fashion-forward styling, Hush Hire allows bridal parties to explore a range of contemporary silhouettes, colours and sizes.
The Subiaco showroom provides a personalised fitting experience where bridesmaids and event guests can try on styles together and looks that each person is comfortable in and which suit the overall wedding aesthetic.
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Suit up
While the bridal party explores Subi’s bridal boutiques, the groom and groomsmen can book fittings just down the road.
Located on Townshend Road, Suit Vault specialises in premium suit hire and made-to-measure tailoring. Being based in Subiaco, the team celebrates style, hospitality and memorable experiences.
The team works closely with grooms and wedding parties to create a personalised styling experience. Every consultation is tailored to the individual, where you will be guided through fabrics, colours, fits and styling options that complement your wedding theme, whether it’s a classic black-tie wedding, a modern coastal celebration or a relaxed vineyard ceremony.
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Lock in the send-off parties
Whether you’re planning a combined hens and bucks celebration or separate send-off parties with your favourite people, Subiaco has no shortage of fantastic venues for a memorable last hurrah.
Located on Hay Street, Spanish wine bar Lums is fast becoming a popular destination for stylish gatherings in the venue’s exclusive and intimate private dining space – the Red Room.
With beautifully styled long-table dining, the celebrations are centred around the signature ‘Fiesta Menu’, a three-course feed-me experience showcasing many of the chef’s favourite creations, bold Mediterranean-inspired flavours and seasonal ingredients. Pair this with a curated drinks package and you’ll have a night to remember.
With French and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, seasonal produce and a carefully selected wine list, Intuition Wine & Kitchen is made for long lunches, shared moments and celebratory gatherings.
Whether you’re planning an intimate bridal or bucks lunch, or a larger gathering with your favourite people, the venue’s stylish indoor and alfresco spaces can be tailored to suit. The team works closely with each group to create a personalised experience.
A chic afternoon of sweet treats, savoury bites and sparkling celebrations, Bar Amelie’s Weekend High Tea experience is a perfect choice for bridal showers and hens celebrations.
Adding an extra layer of fun and creativity to bucks or hens dos, Amelie also offers unique private experiences including cocktail-making classes and whiskey-blending workshops. Hosted in the Wine Poetry Room located at the rear of the restaurant, these experiences are perfect for small bridal parties, hens celebrations, or bucks gatherings of up to 12 guests.
For a celebration with an artistic twist, Creative Pair Studio offers experiences that will linger all afternoon. Gather your crew for memorable paint and sip events filled with laughter and imagination – perfect for hens and bucks parties, bridal showers and pre-wedding gatherings.
Choose from customised painting themes, flexible packages, grazing options and drinks packages, then watch as your guests simply connect, celebrate and create something special together, regardless of experience level.
A relaxed afternoon of pottery painting at The Painted Teapot makes for a unique hens or bucks celebration.
With exclusive use of the studio, your group can get creative while The Painted Teapot staff help guide you through the pottery painting basics. Bring balloons, champagne, cake and decorations to make the day truly suited to your theme.
Just moments away, Mimosa gets an honourable mention, providing a bright and stylish setting ideal for daytime celebrations with bridesmaids, mothers and friends.
Known for its beautiful brunches and 2-hour bottomless options, Mimosa is a perfect place to gather your bride tribe in Subiaco.
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Find your florals
Subiaco offers no shortage of inspiration when it comes to flowers. Spend a day wandering the streets and you’ll come across beautiful floristry stores just waiting to be discovered.
Bloom Store Subi is known for its beautifully curated floral arrangements and modern, garden-inspired style. Here, you can explore florals for all types of celebrations, including weddings and elopements, as well as hens parties, proposals, and anniversary celebrations.
Their signature offering is a bespoke floral design service, where you can submit your dream floral vision. Share Pinterest boards or browse inspiration provided by the team. Or, book a time to visit and gain inspiration from a close-up look at the seasonal blooms available.
Rokeby Florist is a long-standing part of the Subiaco community and for good reason. Known for its classic arrangements, the team creates everything from elegant bouquets and bridesmaid florals to reception centrepieces and celebratory arrangements.
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Book in the cake
The scent of freshly baked bread is a familiar part of any morning in Subiaco, but the precinct’s bakeries offer far more than artisan loaves. Many are also home to skilled cake makers creating beautiful wedding cakes every bit as memorable as the celebration itself.
At Layers Bakery, the team specialises in elegant raspberry mille-feuille, fruit mille-feuille and traditional croquembouche for any occasion. Each piece is handcrafted with a strong focus on presentation and flavour. Layers Bakery also offers a unique on-site service where the chef can assemble your Mille Feuille or Croquembouche live at the venue, either privately or in front of guests as part of the overall experience and celebration.
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Set the scene
When it comes to tying the knot, Subiaco knows how to throw a party. From stylish sophistication to timeless charm and late-night energy, the precinct is home to wedding venues where the celebrations don’t end after the first dance. Think great food, flowing drinks, packed dance floors and unforgettable memories.
Located on Rokeby Road in the heart of Subiaco, The Embassy by Devlin’s offers a sophisticated setting for wedding celebrations within the historic 100-year-old Embassy building. Blending old-world charm with elegant dining spaces, it’s the perfect venue for champagne toasts, long-table feasts and celebrations which continue long into the night.
W: embassysubiaco.com.au
Set within a beautifully restored heritage building dating back to the 1920s, Lums Wine Bar combines historic character with contemporary style. Featuring four distinct event spaces, the venue is well suited to weddings and celebrations, allowing guests to move seamlessly from drinks and dining to speeches and dancing throughout the day.
W: lumswinebar.com.au
A Subiaco favourite, Juanita’s offers a relaxed and character-filled setting for wedding receptions and intimate ceremonies, with celebrations going well into the night. Known for its flexible function options, the venue allows guests to create a celebration that reflects their personality and theme, with no minimum spend or venue hire fee.
FOUND. Subiaco combines craft beer, elevated dining and warm hospitality in a vibrant brewery setting. With spacious indoor and outdoor areas, the venue is ideal for engagement parties, hens and bucks events, wedding catch-ups and private celebrations, complemented by an extensive drinks selection and premium Western Australian produce.
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Honourable mentions:
- Lulu La Delizia
- Lady of Ro
- Bar Amelie
- Cherubino City Cellar
- Bark
- Boucla
— Written by Brooke Hunter.
