Weddings

Ash & Jason’s Warehouse Wedding at Fridays Studio

Words by Amy Richardson / Images by Tanya Voltchanskaya
April 2, 2018

After working together on a few events, Jason sent a cheeky email to Ash to see if she’d like to be his drinking partner, and it soon became clear their connection ran beyond after-work pints. Their warehouse wedding at Fridays Studio in West Perth was a celebration of their unique style, captured by Tanya Voltchanskaya.

As an event designer and stylist, Ash is well versed in the art of creating gorgeous spaces, and her own wedding was the perfect opportunity to let her creativity run wild. Their intimate ceremony was held at Point Resolution Reserve in Dalkeith, with far reaching views over Swan River. The diamond arbour was a modern twist on the wedding arch, designed by the bride and made by the groom!

When it came to finding the perfect venue for their reception, Ash and Jason had three things on their wish list. Seeking a blank slate, that was centrally located, with industrial vibes; and finding it in Fridays Studio. The New York style warehouse, with textured walls, polished concrete floors and exposed brickwork was the perfect canvas for Ash’s vision. Ash’s own gig, The Belle Collective, styled the space using her own props and pieces from Event Artillery and M Events Hire. In the bride’s own words, “There wasn’t a theme as such, more a feel we were looking for – moody and romantic with industrial vibes.”

industrial Perth wedding at Fridays Studio – photography by Tanya Voltchanskaya

blush and burgundy bouquet with trailing amaranth

terracotta-toned bridesmaid dresses by Natalie Rolt

Ash’s bridemaids wore an earthy shade of terracotta, in modern designs by Natalie Rolt, completing their look with heels from Wittner and Blake + Bell earrings.

Rachel from Soul Flora put together arrangements of blush and rich reds for a romantic and moody feel. “Rachel knocked it out of the park, with last minute requests on the day,” Ash shares.

modern diamond wedding arbour with blush and burgundy flowers

Jason decided that he was going to be more comfortable, and more himself, sans shoes on his wedding day. He rocked his relaxed look with a green velvet jacket, shirt and pants from Politix.

Ash spotted her dream wedding dress on Natalija’s Instagram feed, only to find it was actually a bridal ‘getting ready’ gown! After a bit of altering and an extra layer of silk, the transition was made from sleep wear to wedding dress. “When it arrived, I was too nervous to try it on straight away, so it sat there looking pretty until I woke up at 4am one morning in a fluster and popped it on to check. It was exactly what I’d hoped for.”

These two found themselves a bit stuck at finding a photographer that depicted the mood they were going for, until they came across Tanya Voltchanskaya’s work. “I saw a styled shoot that Tanya was involved in and immediately emailed her with the hopes that she was available, I think I held my breath until I heard back, and did a little dance when she said yes!”

The catering for the reception was relaxed yet aesthetic. Guests were spoiled with an incredible grazing table spread put together by the talented team at Carnival Creations, and street food and drinks from Eat No Evil.