Why Mountain Elopements are Having A Moment (and Why You Should Consider One)

In this episode of Cut the Cake, we head to the mountains and dive into the world of winter weddings in Victoria’s ski fields. From slope-side elopements to intimate micro weddings surrounded by snow, we share what it’s really like to plan and host celebrations in one of the most magical (and unpredictable) environments.

We talk about Melanie’s recent adventures at Mount Hotham, where a team of incredible vendors came together to create unforgettable weddings against a snowy alpine backdrop. From the beauty of snow-draped ceremonies to the reality of planning around mountain weather, we share the behind-the-scenes details that make these events so unique.

Snow weddings aren’t for the faint-hearted, but for couples who love the mountains, winter sports, or simply the romance of a snow-covered day, they offer something completely different. We talk logistics, safety, and why working with experienced teams is crucial when your wedding day depends on unpredictable conditions.

Throughout the episode, we highlight why these kinds of weddings are growing in popularity, what couples should expect when planning one, and how a little flexibility goes a long way when Mother Nature is part of the guest list. For anyone dreaming of a winter wonderland wedding, this conversation is packed with practical advice, heart warming stories, and plenty of inspiration.

Key Takeaways:

• Snow weddings create a one-of-a-kind atmosphere for couples who love the mountains.
• Planning around mountain weather requires expertise, flexibility, and strong vendor communication.
• Safety is a big consideration when hosting events in alpine conditions.
• Elopements and micro weddings in the snow allow for truly intimate, story-driven celebrations.
• Packages tailored for snow weddings help streamline logistics and give couples peace of mind.

About Melanie
Mellyrain Creative is a wedding planning and styling company and we specialize in designing luxe countryside weddings across regional Victoria. As the head wedding planner and stylist at Mellyrain Creative, her team continues to grow and assist in styling design as well as wedding day coordination and execution of styling set ups at weddings all over Victoria. Prior to weddings Mel worked in sport and entertainment events in Melbourne and she is obsessed with her golden retriever pup Duncan who you’ll see on the gram from time to time. Mel love's to call country Victoria her happy place so when she's not working, you’ll still find me exploring new places, mostly something with mountains as a backdrop.

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About Tania
Tania is an award nominated, coffee obsessed lover of love, and all round stationery nerd... & that is why she started the Event Wanderer Co. After years wrangling Ballkids at the Australian Open, she stepped into the world of weddings and turned her hand to design, combining a love of stationery with today's modern design and printing techniques to bring her biz baby to life. Tania's speciality is all things stationery and signage and also understanding the stress that event and wedding planning can bring and she's here to help you navigate the chaos of the journey.

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