YOU’RE INVITED TO CELEBRATE THE WEDDING OF ASHTON & ELLYSSE

WELCOME

Welcome! We’ve planned a beautiful celebration and cannot wait to share it with you - our nearest and dearest. Please scroll to find all the details you need to attend our special day and don’t forget to R.S.V.P. by Friday the 2nd of February 2024.

INVITATION

Saturday 9th March 2024
The Wool Mill
161 Donald St, Brunswick East VIC

  • Ceremony commences at 4:00pm

  • Cocktails & canapés on the Mezzanine from 5:00 pm

  • Reception in the Feasting Hall commences at 6:00 pm

  • Celebration concludes at midnight

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Recovery Brunch. We would love the opportunity to catch up and debrief with you all the day after our celebration so we have booked a space at our favourite local.

Alchemy Brewing
396 Lygon St, Brunswick East VIC
Join us anytime between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

Casual attire. Children welcome. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Please indicate when you RSVP if you can make it.

MORE DETAILS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Timely replies are a must prior to Friday, 12th of August 2023. The RSVP form will close after this date and our numbers finalised.

  • Please dress in cocktail attire and ensure you bring your dancing shoes.

  • Gifts are not expected or required, please just come and celebrate with us! If you insist on honouring us with something, a wishing well will be available on the day.

  • We know a few of you are travelling to attend our wedding, so we have provided some accommodation suggestions.

    ➞ East Brunswick Hotel. Rooms from $140.00 a night.
    ➞ Artel Apartments Hotel Brunswick. Rooms from $170.00 a night.
    ➞ St Georges Motor Inn. Rooms from $180.00 a night.
    ➞ Novotel Melbourne on Collins. Rooms from $260.00 a night.
    ➞ Adelphi Hotel. Rooms from $299.00 a night.
    ➞ The Westin Melbourne. Rooms from $390 per night.

  • The Wool Mill is just 6kms from Melbourne CBD with easy access to both parking and public transport.

    Tram from CBD: Take the Number 6 tram from Swanston Street or Lygon Street towards Moreland, get off at Mitchell St/Holmes Street stop and walk approx 450m down Donald Street. Enter the venue via the laneway to the right of the building.

    Uber or Taxi: Easy enough to book or catch around the CDB.

    Driving: For those wishing to drive, there is ample on-street parking within 200m of the venue and approx 200 (unlimited time) car parks on Donald Street.

  • Although we love your little ones, our wedding is an adults-only celebration. Infants under 12 months are excepted. The only children attending are those who are part of our wedding party. We thank you for your understanding. Kids are welcome to attend our Recovery Brunch.

  • Unfortunately, our budget does not extend to include plus ones. Please don’t assume a plus one unless we have communicated with you directly.

  • We are planning an unplugged ceremony. We have hired an amazing photographer to capture our day so we invite you to put your devices away and be fully present. You’re welcome to take photos throughout the reception, though we will ask that you refrain from sharing anything on social media.

  • Yes, there is disabled parking available as well as wheelchair-accessible entrances and elevators.

RSVP

KINDLY REPLY BY FRIDAY 12 AUGUST 2023

Please complete the form below individually.

OUR LOVE STORY

HOW WE MET

We met the modern way - by swiping right on Tinder. We were both Melburninans living in London at the time and matched based on that, Elysse’s smile and Ashton’s beard. Our first date was a bit of a disaster, it started pouring rain while we were enjoying an outdoor dinner, Ellysse slipped in a mud puddle on the way out, and we had to wait over an hour for a subway train. However, our second date went much smoother and we’ve been together ever since. 

A few of our favourite memories together are living abroad and traveling around Europe together, moving home to Melbourne and in together, attending many, many concerts and shows, testing nearly 50 chocolate-chip cookie recipes, and buying our first home together. 

THE PROPOSAL

Ashton proposed at the restaurant where we had that first fateful date on our first trip back to London after 3 years. It sounds like a really obvious choice, but Ellysse had no idea it was happening. Elysse of course said yes and they enjoyed a rain-free dinner. The next day Ashton had organised a surprise celebration at one of our old favourite pubs with all our London friends. It was incredibly special and memorable.

SPECIAL PEOPLE

WEDDING PARTY

Get to know some of the very special people who will be by our sides on the day.

  • Best lady and Ellysse’s London housemate, she’s been there since the beginning of our relationship. Tara is a talented designer, a keen traveler, and loves a good margarita. At the wedding, you will find her tearing up the dance floor or taking Instagram photos for anyone who asks.

  • Elysse’s best friend since high school, they have grown up together and been there for all of each other’s big moments. Chantal shares Ellysse’s creative flair and love for the Geelong Football Club. She’s most likely to be your drunken best friend in the toilets at the end of the night.

  • Ellysse’s next door neighbour growing up, Dylan was more like a big sister to Ellysse growing up. Ever the responsible and organised one, Dylan has helped plan a lot of our wedding so you’ll most likely find her on the day fixing place settings and making sure everyone drinks water.

  • Best man and the groom’s older brother. Always fighting as kids but now thick-as-thieves, Lucas and Ashton run a business together, play footy together, and travel together. Lucas is a sommelier, so you’ll no doubt encounter him on the wedding day at the bar judging what you’re drinking.

  • Chris works in the business with Ashton and Lucas and keeps the customers coming back with his charm and wit. He’s Melbourne’s best barista, a perpetual bachelor and a one-eyed Tigers supporter. He’ll be the one requesting Horses and dancing terribly but enthusiastically.

  • Housemates from their London days, Ric and Ashton share the ultimate bromance so he’s a very comfortable third wheel in our relationship. Ric is studying to be a paediatrician and is travelling all the way from London to be a part of our big day, so please help us convince him to stay!