When Vic + Akiva set out to plan their Melbourne, Australia wedding day, they knew they wanted to capture the playfulness of their personalities while also paying tribute to the significance of the moment.
“We made sure that every decision that we made felt very ‘us,’” says the couple. “We incorporated our sense of fun and informality while also making it serious enough that it still felt like an important moment in our lives.”
The result was an elegant yet exciting celebration at downtown Melbourne venue Quat Quatta full of lively color, elevated charm, and lots of tulle!
We’re so glad that photographers from It’s Beautiful Here were there snapping these fab photos so we can give you a peek!
Florist Pomp & Splendour brought some serious whimsy with the day’s flower arrangements. So charmed by those tiny yellow + white bursts of chamomile!
Our Favorite Memory From The Wedding The whole day was so memorable its hard to pick out specific moments! Definitely Vic walking down the aisle was a highlight for us both as we chose not to do a first look so this was the first time we had seen each other in our wedding attire. Also the Hora dancing when we entered into the reception after the ceremony was a real highlight and started the reception off with some great energy and love.
Completely astounded by these next-level bridesmaid bouquets.
Our Musical Choices Processional: "Kiss Me" by Sixpence None The Richer
Recessional: "You Can Call me Al" by Paul Simon
First Dance: "L.O.V.E" by Nat King Cole
Cheers!
What better way to start the party than with some bubbly! 🍾
Take a look through our fave champagne glasses to find the right glassware for a tower of your own!
Our Advice To Those Planning Now Don't be scared to step outside of a traditional "timeless" wedding! We are so glad that our wedding reflected our personalities and know we will look back on it with so much joy. Sometimes it was the little details that turned out to really make the event so special. Adding the dance floor lighting was a last minute decision that massively paid off. Putting in a bit of a personal DIY touch for the ribbons on the table also meant there was an extra special feel for us knowing the amount of work we had put in ourselves.
A look this fierce calls for a fabulous entrance!
Can’t get over these custom dresses and the way the matching white strappy bridesmaid heels tied everything together.
Incorporating Jewish traditions (like the hora!) to pay tribute to Akiva’s heritage was super important to the couple.
Melbourne Entertainment Company kept the tunes coming so Vic + Akiva (who met on the dance floor at an iconic Melbourne nightclub 🥰) could dance the night away!
Miss Trixie Drinks Tea created this darling, vintage-inspired pink wedding cake. How cute are those little daisies?
Artist Eugenie Zhan was on hand at the reception creating these LIVE fashion portraits of the guests! Live portraits like these are one of the beyond charming wedding trends we’re loving right now.
Talk about a unique wedding guest favor!!
Vic + Akiva finished off the night in custom matching wedding sneakers from Nike complete with their wedding date!
Make sure to click ‘play’ on the wedding video below to see the magic that Yaya Films captured!
Congrats, Vic + Akiva! Your Melbourne wedding was playful, elegant magic! So happy for you both!
photography: It’s Beautiful Here // venue name: Quat Quatta, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia // florals: Pomp and Spendour // wedding dress: Oglia Loro Couture // bride’s shoes: Jimmy Choo // hair stylist: Blow Waves By Kristina // makeup artist: Make Up By Dani // groom attire: Institchu // groomsmen attire: Institchu // videography: Yaya Films // paper goods: State Of Elliot // cake: Miss Trixie Drinks Tea // linen rentals: Cloth and Confetti // music: Melbourne Entertainment Co // officiant: Megan Thompson // live illustrator: Eugenie Zhan // dog handler: I Do Paws