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FRANCESCO
& SERENA

24 · 04 · 2026

THE DETAILS

DATE: Friday, 24 April 2026
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VENUE: Immerse in the Yarra Valley

TIME: Please arrive by 3:45 pm for a 4:00 pm ceremony in the Vineyard Chapel. Reception to follow.

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THE FINER DETAILS

How do I RSVP?

To RSVP, please use our online form.

If you have any issues, please reach out to Frankie or Serena

What is the dress code?

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!
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If you want to avoid matching the bridal party, bridesmaids will be wearing Cabernet/Burgundy.

Will food & drink be provided?

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.

Are children invited?

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.

Can I take photos during the ceremony?

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.

Is there parking on-site?

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.

Where can I find accomodation?

Have a look at our Travel & Stay section for more details about accomodation.

Is there a Gift Registry?

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.

What time does the reception end?

The reception will end at 11:00pm

TRAVEL & STAY

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By Car

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.

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By Taxi

Unfortunately, taxis and rideshare services are notoriously difficult to get in the Yarra Valley, so we do not recommend relying on them to get home.

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By Bus

We’ll be arranging a bus 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.

If interested, let us know in the RSVP form or you can also contact Serena or Frankie directly.

Stay at Balgownie Estate

We have reserved a block of rooms at Balgownie Estate, only 3km from our venue.

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Stay at The Yarra Valley Grand Hotel

We have a 15% discount code (SERENAFRANCESCO2026) for guests who would like to stay at the Yarra Valley Grand Hotel, just 7km from our venue.

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OUR STORY

2010 – 2011
We met in high school, at St Francis Xavier College, in the same year level and friendship group. By Year 10 we were sharing more classes and became close friends.
2012
On the 21st of April shared our first kiss at a friend’s party — from then on, we were inseparable.

Later that year, we did our Debutante Ball together and we went on our first overseas trip together: a school trip to Japan.
2013
Our final year of High School. We went to formal together, finished Year 12, and even ended up with almost identical ATAR scores.
2014
We both started university — Frankie at the University of Melbourne, and Serena at Swinburne University of Technology.
2016
Our first interstate trip took us to Sydney in September, with a stop in Newcastle to visit Serena's family. Frankie graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce in December.
2017
During the semester break, we booked a semi-spontaneous trip to Japan. Serena graduated with a Bachelor of Design in December.
2018
In July we travelled to the USA — first meeting up with Frankie’s family in Florida, then exploring New York City and San Francisco together.
2019
We visited the Grampians in July, and then returned to Japan with friends in September for a third trip, confirming it as our favourite destination.
2021
We celebrated our anniversary with a trip to Bright in April, and in July we moved into the home we built together in Warragul.
2022
In December we adopted our cat, Momiji, who’s been keeping us entertained ever since.
2023
After many years of study, Frankie completed his Masters of Engineering (Mechanical) degree from the University of Melbourne
2024
We travelled to Europe in May, and in June, while watching the sun set over the hills of Tuscany in the town of Pienza, Frankie proposed — a moment we’ll never forget.

Serena started working at Marist-Sion College in Warragul.
2025
In February we travelled back to Japan, this time for a friend’s wedding.

Frankie began working for BP.
2026
After nearly 14 years together, we will be celebrating our wedding day — surrounded by the people who have been part of our story all along.
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