No there is not. Instead of purchasing gifts, we would like to ask for the biggest gift of all. Contributing to our IVF journey to help us one day make a family. For those of you that did not know, back in 2022 we looked at freezing some eggs as we knew it was something we wanted to do one day but were not sure when. We found out that Bri was in the bottom 2% in woman her age for eggs and follicles and we were told that this is no longer elected but needed. After one collection that was not as great as we were hoping, we decided to make embryos instead as the success rate was higher and each round is a financially and emotionally costly undertaking. That's when we came to our next hurdle. After months and months and months of tests we found out having babies naturally was never in our story. Julian found out he was missing the pipework needed (the Vas), as he was a carrier for cystic fibrosis. After this news, Bri also needed to do genetic testing, and you guessed it, also a carrier for cystic fibrosis. We then had to go through the lengthy process to create a genetic test, specific for both our genes to test our embryos to make sure they were not positive for CF. After a couple rounds of collections, trying to make embryos out of 15 eggs, phasing out from them not growing and then the genetic testing, we were able to freeze 3 of our tiny Julebrios (what we are calling our embryos). We still have a long way to go but we want this with all of our hearts and would be forever grateful for contributions towards building a family.
YES! We will be going out for dinner the night before the wedding at "York on Lilydale" (138 York Rd, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796) from 6pm, Sunday 2nd of March. This will be a great chance to properly catch up before the BIG DAY! For those that are also able to pull them self out of bed the morning after the wedding, you are also more than welcome to join us for breakfast at 9:30am on Tuesday 4th of March. Breakfast location will depend on numbers. Please let us know if you would like to come to breakfast by Feb 3rd so we can book in a location that will fit everyone.
We understand that some guests may be wondering about whether children are invited to our wedding festivities. While we adore the little ones in our lives, we have decided to make our special day an adults-only affair. We hope you understand our decision and can make arrangements accordingly. We appreciate your understanding and can't wait to celebrate with you!
We understand that sharing special moments with loved ones is important, and we want you to feel comfortable and supported on our big day. While we would love to extend the invitation to everyone's plus ones, we have a limited amount of people for the reception. We kindly ask that you refrain from bringing a guest unless explicitly indicated on your invitation or Bri and Julian confirm that we can fit them in. We appreciate your understanding and can't wait to celebrate with you!
Unfortunately we do have restrictions to the amount of people for the reception. If you are not on the list for the reception, but would still like to come to the ceremony to watch us get married, we would be more than happy to have you. Please let us know if you want to stay for a drink and some canapés after the ceremony so we can inform the venue to make sure you will be catered for.
We want all of our guests to enjoy a delicious meal that suits their dietary preferences and needs. Rest assured, we'll have a variety of options available, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free dishes. Please indicate any specific dietary requirements when you RSVP.
We kindly request that guests dress in formal attire. We can't wait to see everyone looking their best as we celebrate this special day together.
Yes! There is plenty of car parking available on site.
While we're thrilled that you want to capture our special moments, we kindly ask that guests refrain from taking photos during the ceremony. We've arranged for professional photographers to capture every beautiful moment, allowing everyone to fully immerse themselves in the experience without distractions. Rest assured, there will be plenty of opportunities for photos during after the ceremony and at the reception. Thank you for your understanding.
The venue is a short 6min drive to Lilydale and 4 min drive to Coldstream. It is however, off the main road and there is not public transport nearby unless you are feeling up for a 30min walk to the bus station. We would suggest planning ahead and booking a taxi or Uber to avoid waiting.
Where: Vines of the Yarra Valley Address: 16 Ingram Rd, Coldstream VIC 3770 Date: Monday 3rd March 2025 Time: Arrive from 4:30pm Ceremony: Will commence before 5pm
That's ok! We got you! We have people who we love from near and far all over the world. So our loved ones don't miss out, we will be live streaming the ceremony for those that want to watch =) The link will be on this website in the month before the wedding.