These lovebirds met while travelling in Australia. Vicky had just moved into a shared house in Melbourne, where Alex was already living. It took a bit of time for them to get to know each other, as Vicky worked night shifts at a pub while Alex had an early morning construction job. More often than not, she’d come home to find him snoozing on the sofa. Their first real outing was supposed to be an exciting trip to a techno music event, but they were turned away at the door because they didn’t have the right identification. Instead, they ended up in a Bunnings car park, enjoying a beer and a sausage sizzle while chatting. After a few drinks and playful flirting on the way back, they shared their first kiss. Their mutual sense of adventure – and a bit of silliness – drew them to each other, making it clear they were in for a lot of fun together. In a complete cliché moment, Alex proposed in Paris, right in front of the Eiffel Tower, after they had enjoyed a picnic and a lovely bottle of rosé. He was incredibly nervous, and Vicky had no idea it was coming on this trip, though she had started to suspect something was up when she noticed him fiddling with something in his pocket on the way to the tower. As it turned out, her mum warned him not to drop the ring in a sewer, which made him anxious! They had been looking forward to this trip for ages, especially after having to postpone due to the pandemic. SETTING THE SCENE Although they initially planned to bask in the bliss of being engaged without rushing into wedding planning, Vicky’s Type A personality kicked in. The very next morning, she found herself starting a guest list and researching venues! It quickly became clear that having all their friends and family present on their wedding day was the most important thing to them. With their large families and close-knit friendship groups, they needed a venue that could accommodate a big celebration. The couple had attended several weddings together and discovered a shared preference for venues that exuded a party atmosphere while still maintaining a relaxed vibe. The Depot was just right for them, with its spacious layout and stunning industrial-chic décor. They were particularly drawn to the tall ceilings, exposed brickwork and bohemian touches, which created an inviting ambience. They also liked having guests seated at long tables for the wedding breakfast–rather than smaller individual ones–and The Depot accommodated this perfectly. For wedding favours, Vicky and Alex chose personalised love heart sweets and small bottles of sherry. Sherry held a special place in Vicky’s family traditions, and many guests tried it for the first time! To encourage mingling, the pair opted for long tables, which facilitated conversation and connection among guests. The centrepieces were a vibrant mix of dried flowers arranged in small vases – a DIY project they tackled together. Each table featured time capsule envelopes that represented significant anniversaries. Table two, for instance, symbolised their second wedding anniversary. They planned to collect these envelopes and open them on each anniversary, creating a lovely tradition. For place names, they used vibrant orange and pink cards, while the table names featured places they had lived or travelled together. Their table plan was a creative touch as well, resembling a giant airport departure board, adding a unique flair to the décor. Speaking of decorations, they crafted a stunning backdrop for the vows made from around 700 individually. Guests loved snapping photos in front of it throughout the day. They also had a colourful 29 REAL WEDDINGS
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