|| THE WEDDING OF THE CENTURY ||

Benjamin Banks & Melissa Barlow

TUESDAY - FEBRUARY ELEVENTH - 2025

Our Story

On the 11th of February, 2023, fate brought two souls together in the most unexpected of places—a lively bar. Among the crowd, he spotted her, a breathtaking presence that made the bustling room fade into the background. He couldn’t take his eyes off her, knowing in that moment he had to meet her.

When the bar closed, their paths crossed again outside. What began as playful banter turned into an unforgettable night. Along with a group of friends, they ended up at her house, laughing, talking, and sharing moments of pure joy. They swapped shirts in a whimsical exchange, sipped Moët straight from the bottle, and he even jokingly attempted to mow her lawn in the middle of the night. The connection between them grew stronger with every passing moment.

As the night stretched into early morning, he found her hiding in the hallway, a playful smile lighting up her face when she saw him. Gathering his courage, he asked her a simple yet life-changing question: “Can I kiss you?” She said yes. That kiss sealed their fate, a spark igniting that neither of them wanted to let go of.

Nearly two years later, their love has grown into something extraordinary. They’ve built a beautiful blended family and a life full of laughter and love. Now, as they prepare to marry on the anniversary of that magical night—February 11th, 2025—their story stands as a testament to the power of serendipity and the beauty of finding your person when you least expect it.

The Wedding

Schedule

  • Please join us at 4:00 PM for the ceremony. Kindly note, late arrivals will be graciously redirected to the bar.
  • Canapés and refreshments will be served at 5:00 PM. A gentle reminder that it is a no BYO event—beer and wine will be provided, with spirits available for purchase.
  • The reception will follow shortly thereafter.
  • The evening will conclude with the final song at 10:30 PM.

Dress Code

As you all know, we're keeping things a little bit fancy, so this will be a formal event—dress your best and get ready to shine! Think classic, elegant, and picture-worthy. Oh, and just a little reminder—no white, please. Leave that one for the bride! We can’t wait to see you looking fabulous as we celebrate together!

Gifts

We can’t wait to celebrate with you—your presence is truly the greatest gift. If you’d like to give something, we’ve set up a wishing well to keep things simple. We’re fortunate to have everything we need, so any contribution will help us kick off this new chapter. Thank you for your kindness; we’re excited to share a day full of love, laughter, and great memories!

RSVP

Please RSVP by January 20th, 2025.

Location & Accomodation

Located in Dixons Creek, Fergusson winery is a 15 minute drive from Healesville. There are a number of accomodation options in the area including hotels, motels, and bed and breakfasts. However there is onsite accomodation available on the same property as the winery, De'vine Escape. You can book online below.