4:30 PM, November 8, Yering Station
Welcome to our wedding website. We've got a bunch of info here so you know what's happening on the day, a bit about the bridal party and more!If you're on this website, we're so excited to share our wedding with you & would appreciate your RSVP so we can get all the planning done and dusted.
How We Met
Andrew and I met on New Year’s Eve, 2021, at our mutual friends Laura and Martin’s party—he’d been friends with Martin for years, while I’d only recently met Laura (lucky me for scoring an invite - thank you Laura!). I spotted Andrew early in the night and started not so subtly asking around about him, and eventually we got talking. Our first kiss happened around midnight in the infamous egg chair on the balcony. We definitely overstayed our welcome—Laura gave up hinting at us to leave and just went to bed at 5am. Andrew and I wandered through Southbank, watched the sunrise, and then headed our separate ways. I called my parents from the walk back from the station, buzzing with excitement—I think I already knew something special had started.
The Proposal
Elsa had always mentioned that she wanted a low key proposal, and despite planning on lining up a proposal with a fancy dinner reservation, less than 24 hours after obtaining the ring, I caved! Elsa was curled up on the couch ready for a quiet night in, and I knew it was the perfect moment. I started crying as soon as I got down on one knee!
Maid of Honour
Claire
Claire is still my little sister. She is one of the most tenacious, kind and generous people you'll meet. Claires love language is acts of service and if you invite her to your house, you'll find yourself being hosted in your own kitchen & she'll leave it cleaner than it was when she arrived!
Claire is a musician by trade (as "Charley") & I love watching her perform. It gives me goosebumps and shivers and a sort of pride-happiness like nothing else does. I don't think I can say I'm unbiased anymore...
Living in different states means we're in each others lives, but at a distance & one of my favourite things about my wedding is that it's something I get to do & share with her.
Claire is a musician by trade (as "Charley") & I love watching her perform. It gives me goosebumps and shivers and a sort of pride-happiness like nothing else does. I don't think I can say I'm unbiased anymore...
Living in different states means we're in each others lives, but at a distance & one of my favourite things about my wedding is that it's something I get to do & share with her.
Best Maid
Melody
Growing up without close male relatives, I always wondered who I would one day pick as my best man, until one day I realised that I couldn't imagine anyone other than my darling sister standing beside me as Elsa walks down the aisle. With a shared love of Pokémon and not taking life too seriously, I'm ecstatic to have Melody as the lead member of my party!
Bridesmaid
Zoe
Zoe is my cousin and almost sister. She is kind, silly and loving and always there to support her people. Even though we've always lived interstate, it somehow feels as though we've grown up together. I've had so many firsts with Zoe - wearing my first heels, dressing up, wearing makeup and my first night out, just to name a few. We've shared so many major life events & I'm so excited to add my wedding to the list.
Groomsman
Liam
Liam and I met at Melbourne High School, first in Air Force Cadets, then later our friendship solidified as we both joined the Lawn Bowls team, where we managed an impressive 3rd place at the RVBA's all schools pennant. Representing my high school friend group 'The Bailers', I'm so exited to share this day with him and the gang!
Bridesmaid
Sarah
I met Sarah when I first moved out of home to Brisbane. We match each others 'weird' in just the right way and shared some of my most favourite 'life' years while we lived together in Darra. We've had many a piano sing along, wine and oven food nights, movie nights at Blue Room and countless pilates workouts (every day at 6am for 3 years). Since I met Sarah, I've always admired her determination & persistence (she's done a phd & a masters omg), her intelligence and the way she cares about the people around her. We live in separate states now, but she will always be a treasured friend and I'm so excited to do wedding things together!
Groomsman
Chris
The day I interviewed for my first real job, I never could have imagined that the random intern I was being introduced to would be my future housemate and lifelong friend. It almost makes the 10 years spent being underpaid by a soul-less defence contractor worth it! Almost.
Bridesmaid
Monica
Monica and I have been friends for 19 years since we met in our year 6 class in 2006. I honestly think it's because I just wouldn't leave her alone when I realised that we matched each others strange sense of humour, love for cats and love of dancing. She is disappointed by my decisions to this day. The influence Monica has had on my life is pretty major, from swapping to the dance school she went to, supporting me through maths, lording her lack of need to study over me and teaching me not to care about what others thought. I'm so excited to get to add this day to the lengthy list of life events we get to do together.
Groomsman
Marty
Martin introduced me to the two things I love most in the world, Elsa Howell, and the Melbourne Victory Football Club, in no particular order. The most generous person I know, I couldn't be more thankful to have Martin in my life.
Bridesmaid
Laura
Laura and I met almost 5 years ago in Melbourne, when we were all coming out of covid lockdown. I was immediately drawn to her calm confidence and dry sense of humour. She is the reason I know Andrew! With a shared love of mini-getaways, girls nights and many a d&m, Laura is someone I can't imagine doing my wedding without & I'm so excited to have her there on the day.
Golden Ring Bearer
Barbie
Not happy to settle for anything less than being the sole centre of attention, this Barbie is sure to steal the show. One of the sweetest beings to grace the planet, welcoming Barbie into the family was a magical day for the both of us.
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Ring Bearer
Sora
We say Sora is the dog for us and Barbie is the dog for the public haha. We get to see a different version of her to what others do and we love that about her. She is a spicy, focused and zoomy little lady, and at the same time, she loves a snuggle and a snooze with her paws up in the air. At our wedding I'm fully expecting her to run at me and launch herself up on my dress so here's hoping she has clean paws on the day!
November 8, 2025
Welcome Drinks
4:30 pm
Guests start arriving at Yering Station. Yarrabank Sparkling Cuvée and mineral water will be served until the ceremony begins at 5pm.
Yering Station Winery, 38 Melba Hwy, Yering VIC 3770, Australia
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Ceremony Commences
5:00 pm
Group Photos
5:30 pm
At the conclusion of the ceremony, we will take some group photos with everyone
Pre Dinner Drinks Commence
6:00 pm
Pre-dinner drinks will commence. The wedding party will be taking photos during this time.
Guests are seated for Reception
7:00 pm
We're having a sit down, 2 course dinner.
Please ensure you have specified any dietaries on the invite so you get a meal you can eat / enjoy!Dessert will consist of our wedding cake and a dessert bar.Wine, beer, soft drink and juice will be available to guests throughout the evening.
Please ensure you have specified any dietaries on the invite so you get a meal you can eat / enjoy!Dessert will consist of our wedding cake and a dessert bar.Wine, beer, soft drink and juice will be available to guests throughout the evening.
Event Concludes
11:45 pm
Attire
Please come in cocktail attire. The more colourful, the more fun!Anything from shorter length dresses, to maxi length is great. Chinos, a collared shirt and a jacket are fine, as is a suit and tie.Note - Andrew says "NO bowties" so only wear one if you're feeling daring.
Getting to Yering Station
38 Melba Highway
Yering VIC 3770 Public Transport Victoria has regular trains heading to Lilydale Station in the Yarra Valley. From Lilydale Station, catch a McKenzies bus to either Yarra Glen or Healsville depending on where you're staying.Once in the Yarra Valley, you can order a taxi or Uber to get to Yering Station.Driving or Car hire is likely the simplest option to get to Yering station. The venue has plenty of parking for guests and cars will be safe if left overnight.We have also organised shuttle hire from/to Melbourne's CBD. Please let us know if this would be a convenient option for you.
Yering VIC 3770 Public Transport Victoria has regular trains heading to Lilydale Station in the Yarra Valley. From Lilydale Station, catch a McKenzies bus to either Yarra Glen or Healsville depending on where you're staying.Once in the Yarra Valley, you can order a taxi or Uber to get to Yering Station.Driving or Car hire is likely the simplest option to get to Yering station. The venue has plenty of parking for guests and cars will be safe if left overnight.We have also organised shuttle hire from/to Melbourne's CBD. Please let us know if this would be a convenient option for you.
Things to do in the Yarra Valley
Some points of Interest:Winery Recommendations:
https://hubertestate.com.au/
https://www.tokarestate.com.au/
https://www.zonzo.com.au/
http://www.chandon.com.au/Other things to do:
Visit the Chocolaterie
Have breaky at Harper & Ivy Cafe
https://hubertestate.com.au/
https://www.tokarestate.com.au/
https://www.zonzo.com.au/
http://www.chandon.com.au/Other things to do:
Visit the Chocolaterie
Have breaky at Harper & Ivy Cafe
Zonzo Estate
We truly don't expect anything beyond your wonderful selves on our wedding day. We know it's already a big commitment to travel and for many, to stay overnight, so there is no expectation of a gift at all. If you wish you contribute, however, we would very much appreciate a wishing well donation. It will likely go towards painting & replacing the weatherboards on our house!