Matilda 159

Rehearsal Dinner

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens

Wedding Day

The Taxodium Lawn

Ceremony

The Terrace

Reception

Liz & Steve's House

Recovery Lunch

Our Wedding

It was May 2023 when fate — disguised as a three-day negotiation course — brought Thomas and Olivia together. Amid lectures and role plays, a quiet connection began to spark between two people who hadn’t expected to find anything more than professional patience that week. On the final day, Tom suggested dinner. When Olivia realised it was a dinner for two, curiosity (and perhaps a hint of intuition) led her to say yes. What followed was an evening of unguarded laughter and effortless conversation that stretched long into the night — ending with a cup of peppermint tea and an introduction to Stella, Olivia’s adored Maltese Shih Tzu. Two weeks later, they were officially together. From that moment, days apart became few and far between. Olivia was instantly drawn to Tom’s gentle strength, his mischievous smile, his unwavering attention when she spoke, and the quiet care he poured into everything he did. Tom was utterly captivated — by her warmth, her grace, and the lightness she brought to every moment. In September 2023, they began their life together in West Melbourne, creating a home filled with laughter, love, and a place where Stella quickly claimed every soft surface as her own. Then, on December 7th, 2024, under the canopy of Fitzroy Gardens, Tom knelt down on one knee and asked Olivia to marry him. Her answer — an elated, slightly tipsy “Yes!” — echoed through the evening, sealing their next chapter with joy and disbelief that something so perfect could feel so natural. In March 2025, Stella became a proud mum to Susie, their newest little bundle of fluff — completing a family that feels, in every sense, like home. Together, Olivia and Thomas look forward to a lifetime of shared adventures, laughter, and a love that grows more deeply with every passing day.

Our Story

Photos

Charlotte Nemtsas

Lachie Mackie

Jasmine Penman

Matthew Cocco

Madeline O'Meara (Putland)

Jack Wilson

Grace, Lucy & Emily Alexander

Bridal Party

Q + A

Featuring a terrace, a restaurant as well as a bar, Hyde Melbourne Place is located in the center of Melbourne, a 9-minute walk from Federation Square. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has family rooms. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a closet, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Hyde Melbourne Place has some rooms that feature a balcony, and all rooms have an electric tea pot. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. Popular points of interest near Hyde Melbourne Place include St. Paul's Cathedral, Princess Theater and Block Arcade Melbourne. Essendon Fields Airport is 6.8 miles from the property.

Hyde Melbourne Place

Located in the heart of Melbourne, just 656 feet from the Regent Theater, QT Melbourne features a terrace and views of the city. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant, cafe or bar. The Collins Street shopping precinct is just a 5-minute walk away. All rooms at the QT boast stylish decor and feature modern conveniences including air-conditioning, a mini-bar, coffee machine and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Each room has a private bathroom offering bathrobes and free toiletries. St Paul's Cathedral is 1312 feet from QT Melbourne, while Federation Square is 1640 feet from the property. Flemington Racecourse for Melbourne Cup Day is 20 minutes' drive away and Melbourne Airport is 12 mi away.

QT Melbourne

Located in Melbourne CBD, Novotel Melbourne on Collins is just 300-yards from the iconic Bourke Street Mall. It offers beautifully appointed guest rooms and executive rooms with contemporary furniture, redesigned color schemes, new bathroom fixtures and new beds. Novotel Melbourne is a 6-minute drive from Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and a 7-minute drive from Rod Laver Arena. It is a 15-minute walk from the Melbourne theater district, including Her Majesty's Theater and Princess Theater. The National Gallery of Victoria is a 15-minute walk. Novotel Melbourne on Collins Hotel features 9 refurbished conference and event spaces, a fully equipped business center, restaurant, bar and fitness center. All rooms either overlook the hotel’s spectacular glass atrium or Collins Street below. Each room has a large work desk, 40-inch LCD TV, iPod/iPad docking station and private bathroom. Lane Cafe &amp; Bar features an extensive breakfast, café-style lunch menu and à la carte dinner menu. It also offers espresso coffee, signature cocktails and light meals during the day.

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

Located on Collins Street, perfectly positioned in the heart of Melbourne's shopping, dining and theater center, Grand Hyatt Melbourne consists of of luxurious guest rooms, and premium suites, all boasting contemporary living and spectacular Melbourne city skyline or picturesque Yarra River views. Grand Hyatt Melbourne features world-class facilities, including upper and lower lobbies, couture boutiques, a signature restaurant Collins Kitchen, a stylish, modern bar Ru-Co, and City Club Health &amp; Fitness Center, open 24/7, featuring an indoor swimming pool, sauna and open-air tennis court. Available exclusively to guests booking rooms which include Grand Club access, the Grand Club Lounge is located on the 31st floor of the hotel offering panoramic views of the Melbourne city skyline and high levels of personalized service. Luxury shopping, high-end restaurants and abundant art and music venues are right on our doorstep. Sporting district is also minutes' away, whether you choose to drive, walk or use the public transport. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is 0.9 mi away, Melbourne and Olympic Parks (Australian Open) are only 2789 ft away, and Queen Victoria Market is 1 mi from Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

Grand Hyatt Melbourne

Located in Melbourne CBD, DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne - Flinders Street hotel is a 656 foot walk from Federation Square and is opposite the free City Circle Tram stop. Rod Laver Arena and Crown Casino are each a 15-minute walk away. All air-conditioned rooms at DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne have a work desk and tea/coffee making facilities. Some rooms feature lovely views of the city or Yarra River. The Lobby Restaurant specializes in modern Australian cuisine, and The Lobby Bar is the perfect place for a relaxing drink. There are also a number of restaurants and cafés within a 5-minute walk. DoubleTree by Hilton Melbourne features a 24-hour reception and concierge service. The tour desk can book trips to the Yarra Valley wineries and the Great Ocean Road.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street

Located in the heart of the vibrant Flinders Lane shopping and dining precinct, Adelphi Hotel features free WiFi, free local phone calls and free in-room snacks and refreshments. Conveniently located in Melbourne CBD, Hotel Adelphi is within 5 minutes’ walk of Flinders Street Station and Federation Square. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), and Etihad Stadium are both less than 10 minutes’ drive away. Each air-conditioned room features an iPod dock and flat-screen TV. There is also a refrigerator, work desk and a Lavazza coffee machine. The private bathroom includes bathrobes and a hairdryer. A room service menu is available 24/7.

Adelphi Hotel

Vibe Hotel Melbourne features a fitness center, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Melbourne. The property is located a 15-minute walk from Southern Cross Station, 600 yards from Southbank Promenade and a 6-minute walk from Federation Square. The hotel has an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Vibe Hotel Melbourne provides certain rooms with river views, and each room includes an electric tea pot. Guest rooms include a closet. The accommodation offers a buffet or continental breakfast. Staff at Vibe Hotel Melbourne are always available to provide guidance at the reception. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Block Arcade Melbourne, Crown Casino Melbourne and Eureka Tower. Essendon Fields Airport is 7.5 miles away.

Vibe Hotel Melbourne

Conveniently set in Melbourne, Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection by Hilton provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness center, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. Guests can have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. Guest rooms in Next Hotel Melbourne, Curio Collection by Hilton are equipped with a TV and free toiletries. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, à la carte and continental options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Federation Square, St. Paul's Cathedral and Block Arcade Melbourne. Essendon Fields Airport is 7.5 miles away.

Olivia & Thomas

Olivia & Thomas

O&T

Wedding Day

3:30 PM

Ceremony

5:00 PM–11:30 PM

Reception

Recovery Lunch