Phuong & David's Siglo & Fitzroy Gardens Wedding, Melbourne.

If you're dreaming of a Melbourne wedding that blends incredible food, iconic city views and a romantic garden ceremony, Phuong and David's wedding is packed with inspiration.

Their celebration began with a relaxed lunch at Siglo before family and friends gathered for a heartfelt ceremony surrounded by the stunning flowers of the Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory. As their Celebrant, I loved helping them create a ceremony that reflected who they are - warm, genuine and filled with laughter. If you're considering a Siglo wedding or planning a ceremony at Fitzroy Gardens, this beautiful day shows just how magical both venues can be.

A Melbourne Wedding to Remember.

It’s safe to say that Phuong and David knew exactly what they were doing when they planned their wedding. They hired vendors - inlcuding the always admired but never replicated Jackson Grant - that they instantly connected with and trusted, designed the day for maximum guest fun, and then served looks that blended fashion with fabulous comfort. No wonder their wedding was featured in Fashion Journal….

As their Celebrant and MC I was thrilled to help them structure a day across defined elements. David and Phuong wanted the formality and beauty of a wedding, paired with the intimacy of the dinner parties they regularly host for friends, with a down and dirty after party focusing on excellent beats that ran late into the night.

The in between moments were captured delightfully by the one and only Jackson Grant, who’s individual and genuine one of a kind style appealed to Phuong and David’s keen eyes (they’re both legends within Australia’s design and fashion industry). Shantan Ichiban was their incredible DJ for the after party.

Why I Love Weddings at Siglo

If you're after a wedding venue with amazing city views, it's hard to go past Siglo. Perched above Spring Street, this iconic Melbourne rooftop has one of the best outlooks over the city skyline, making it the perfect spot to celebrate with your favourite people. Whether you're planning welcome drinks, a long lunch or a stylish wedding reception, Siglo has a laid-back vibe, incredible food and cocktails, and a setting that feels effortlessly cool. It's one of those venues that always leaves a lasting impression.

Lunch at Siglo.

We started with lunch (because who doesn’t love lunch??) and decided to start the day with the legal aspects of the ceremony just the five of us. This meant that they didn’t have to worry about what they drank during the day and could still be legally wed. It also address the formality of the day immediately and settled some nerves (theirs and mine too). Lunch was at Siglo - an all time favourite venue of mine run by Spring St Events - and included memorable speeches. Maybe most notably by Phoung’s dad who radiated happiness and was so visibly proud of all that his son has achieved in life and in finding the man of his dreams.

Pre ceremony drinks at fortyfivedownstairs.

This is where things could have gone pear shaped if it wasn’t for the efforts of Claire from Black Finn Weddings. Melbourne’s weather proved once more to be predictable only in it’s lack of predictability and 24 (maybe 48 hours?) before the ceremony gale winds were forecasted - and eventuated - for Melbourne. We moved the drinks part of the day inside to FortyFiveDownstairs, a gorgeous gallery space half way between lunch and the ceremony.

Getting Married at the Fitzroy Gardens Conservatory

And then the ceremony happened… Held inside at The Conservatory in Fitzroy Gardens tears were shed, laughter was had and the vibes were immense. Even the flowers knew they were witnessing something special that day. Seeing two people share their vows will always be special, but this day had wedding day magic sprinkled all over it and never so much as when they said I do to a future together.

The After Party kicks on at Paradise Alley.

And finally it was time to let loose. Shantan Ichiban was in charge of the decks and while their guests started on Margarita’s and ended up in Ubers much, much later, no one could deny that they’d been a part of magic that day.

Planning a wedding at Siglo, Fitzroy Gardens or another Melbourne venue? I'd love to help you create a ceremony that's personal, relaxed and completely true to you. If you're looking for a celebrant who'll make your guests laugh, cry and feel part of your story, I'd love to hear from you. Or if you’re simply looking for more of Jackson Grant’s incredible photos, check him out here.

The Dream Team.

Photographer: Jackson Grant. Lunch: Siglo. Drinks: fortyfivedownstairs. Ceremony: The Conservatory Fitzroy Gardens. Afterparty: Paradise Alley. DJ: Shantan Ichiban. Wedding planner: Black Finn.