FRANCESCO
& SERENA
24 · 04 · 2026
24 · 04 · 2026
DATE
Friday, 24 April 2026
VENUE
Immerse in the Yarra Valley
1548 Melba Hwy, Dixons Creek VIC 3775
TIME
Please arrive by 3:45 pm for a 4:00 pm ceremony in the Vineyard Chapel. Reception to follow.
There has been a change of plans for the recovery brunch, as our original venue is no longer able to host us. An email was sent to all guests attending the brunch, however it may have gone to your junk mail.
New Venue:
Yarra Valley Lodge (The Conservatory via Bella Restaurant)
2 Heritage Avenue, Chirnside Park VIC 3116
Date & Time:
Saturday 25 April, 10:00am – 11:30am
Menu:
A full buffet breakfast will be served, including complimentary tea and coffee. Barista-made coffee will also be available for purchase.
Please note that this venue is approximately 20 minutes from the original location, and is conveniently closer to Eastlink for those travelling in that direction.
If you are no longer able to attend, please let us know.
Otherwise, we look forward to seeing you there!
To RSVP, please use our online form.
If you have any issues, please reach out to Frankie or Serena
The dress code is semi-formal. Think smart suits (ties encouraged but not essential) and nice dresses at the knee or longer.
If you're not sure what to wear, check out this link for inspiration. If still unsure, contact Serena!
If you want to avoid matching the bridal party, bridesmaids will be wearing Cabernet/Burgundy.
Immediately after the ceremony, there will be a free wine tasting, or you can purchase drinks from the bar.
From 5:30 pm, canapés will be served and the bar will open, offering unlimited wine, beer, cider, and soft drinks all evening.
A seated dinner will follow, featuring alternating entrée and main courses, with dessert served roaming style.
Our wedding will be an adults-only celebration. However if you have a babe in arms and attending would be difficult without them, please get in touch.
We kindly ask that cameras and phones are put away during the ceremony, so our photographer can capture the moment and everyone can fully be present. You are welcome to take photos after the ceremony.
Yes, there is ample parking on site. If you want to know more about getting to the venue, have a look at our Travel & Stay section.
You are allowed to leave your vehicles overnight.
If you would like to give a gift, we would be grateful for a contribution towards our honeymoon and future adventures. There will be a wishing well at the reception.
The reception will end at 11:00pm
We recommend traveling by car to the venue, there is ample parking on site.
Please remember that our wedding is on a school day, so you may need to factor this in to travel time.
Taxis and rideshare services are notoriously difficult to get in the Yarra Valley, so we do not recommend relying on them to get home. If you plan to use a Taxi, please call early in the evening to pre-book a service.
A bus has been arranged to collect guests from both the Yarra Valley Grand Hotel and Balgownie Estate before the ceremony, and to return everyone to these hotels at the end of the night.
This bus is now full, and guests who will be taking the bus have recieved an email with details of pick up times, etc.
