Isabelle & Alexander
Isabelle
& Alexander
ARE GETTING MARRIED, AND THERE IS NOBODY THEY WOULD RATHER CELEBRATE WITH THAN YOU.
JOIN US ON FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 2027 AT THE STATE LIBRARY OF VICTORIA. THIS IS WHERE YOU WILL FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, SO HAVE A LOOK AROUND, AND PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO RSVP.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE.
The Day
Ceremony
Arrival 4:30pm sharp
Friday 22 January 2027
Chapel of the Holy Spirit
835-869 Swanston Street,
Parkville VIC 3052
We will be married in a Catholic ceremony led by Father Anthony. Please arrive on time so you are settled and ready before we begin.
4:30pm Guests arrive at the Chapel
4:45pm Ceremony begins
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Parking is limited so please plan ahead. Ubers recommended.
This is an unplugged ceremony - the couple request that you please do not take out your phones for the ceremony. There will be a photographer and videographer capturing the day.
Reception
6pm
Friday 22 January 2027
State Library of Victoria
328 Swanston Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
The celebration continues with cocktails in the Reading Room followed with dinner, drinks and dancing in the Ian Potter Queens Hall.
6:00pm Drinks and canapés
7:00pm Reception, dinner and speeches
9:00pm Dancing
12:30am Evening wind down
Dress Code
IN KEEPING WITH A WARM SUMMER EVENING AT ONE OF MELBOURNE'S GRAND OLD BUILDINGS THE DRESS CODE WILL BE BLACK TIE, NO PATTERNS, BOLD COLOUR AND TEXTURE ENCOURAGED.
THE CHAPEL AND LIBRARY ARE BOTH WELL AIR-CONDITIONED.
Questions
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Kindly let us know if you can make it by
Friday 01 December 2026.If you have any questions before then, or need to update your response, just reach out to us directly.
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The State Library of Victoria sits right in the heart of the city on Swanston Street, a short walk from Melbourne Central. Enter through the main entrance at the front of the Library, you will be directed where to go once inside.
ParkingThere are several paid car parks nearby, including Melbourne Central. Street parking in the city is limited, so public transport or a rideshare is often the easier option.
Staying the night
There are plenty of hotels within walking distance for anyone travelling in or wanting to make a night of it - please keep in mind it is a busy weekend for the Australian Open and hotels are booking up quickly. Plan ahead to avoid missing out.
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Your presence and vibrant energy on the day is the biggest gift we could want. If you would like to give something more, there will be a wishing well on the day.
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Your invitation will let you know who is included. If you are unsure, please just ask us.
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Please aim to arrive at the chapel early so we can start the ceremony on time.
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Yes, the State Library of Victoria is wheelchair accessible. If you have any specific access needs, let us know and we will make sure you are looked after.
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SEE ‘HOW DO I GET THERE’ ABOVE.
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Prior to the wedding — Alex Dendes
On the day — Teagan (Wedding coordinator)