Jess & Simon’s Pub Wedding at The Fitzroy Pinnacle

Words by Amy Richardson / Images by Matt Godkin
August 28, 2017

After meeting through friends at a pub, Jess and Simon thought it rather fitting that they should be married in one too. This warm and intimate wedding captured by Matt Godkin has plenty of Melbourne style and relaxed vintage charm.

As far as deciding which pub they would use as their venue, the choice seemed to present itself! They both go their local The Fitzroy Pinnacle every week for trivia, and trivia master Garry also happens to be a registered wedding celebrant. So after some brief negotiations it was set!

Keeping with the classic cosy pub charm, the pair styled the venue simply with foliage and native Australian flowers, adding some festoon lighting to the beer garden. Though neither are religious, Jess’ Jewish heritage saw them incorporate the breaking of the glass tradition into their ceremony to symbolise the commitment made on the day.

Drinks were provided by the pub, so they just had to bring in the food. Opting for party vibes for their reception, Jess and Simon set up a grazing table in lieu of a sit down meal. Salads and antipasto were from Smith St Alimentari, while Plains Paddocks served up meats including a whole pig! Billy Van Creamy was on site with eight different ice cream flavours. “People loved it and it was very easy to pick up and walk around with, so it didn’t disrupt the party atmosphere!”

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Knowing that Jess would want to pick her own ring, Simon proposed with a bottle of wine and a plant. Jess picked out a vintage 1920s engagement ring, and a custom wedding band by Helen Badge. Simon's band was purchased online from Lord Coconut.
Long sleeve lace wedding dress by Thurley
dusty pink pumps
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Jess’ natural bridal makeup was by Skye Isabella. “Her style is impeccable and very artful as she was originally trained in the fine arts. She’s an amazing person to have around when you’re getting ready - so full of vibrancy and life.”
Long sleeve lace wedding dress by Thurley
unstructured bridal bouquet with pink protea
unstructured bridal bouquet with pink protea
Going for a relaxed, vintage bridal look, Jess paired her long sleeve lace Thurley dress with dusty pink pumps from Bared. Fowlers Flowers incorporated plenty of native Australian flowers into her unstructured bouquet and sweet hair piece.
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Equally at home on the stage as a trivia master and marriage celebrant, Garry Seven sorted the official part of the day with flair. We've heard he also does Elvis weddings!
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Simon’s classic look came courtesy of Oscar Hunt Tailors. Shoes are by Julius Marlow and socks from Lord Coconut.
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Gorgeous snaps of the day are down to the talented Matt Godkin, with his relaxed and intuitive photographic style. “Matt really captures the intimacy of the moment and uses lovely natural tones.”
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Completing the lively festivities, gypsy jazz band The Scrims provided the tunes for guests to boogie the night away.
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Credits

Images Matt Godkin | Bride's Dress Thurley | Bride's Shoes Bared | Bridesmaid's Dresses Elise Design | Groom's Suit Oscar Hunt Tailors | Hair Chloe Duncan | Makeup Skye Isabella | Celebrant Garry Seven | Flowers Fowlers Flowers | Venue The Fitzroy Pinnacle | Band The Scrims | Catering Plains Paddocks | Smith St Alimentari | Ice cream cart Billy Van Creamy | |


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