A Backyard Wedding in Melbourne’s West - V & Vu
When V & Vu reached out about photographing their wedding at home, I was immediately drawn in. There’s something about backyard weddings that feels deeply personal—less about performance, more about presence.
Their day wasn’t about transforming a space beyond recognition. It was about letting a familiar place hold something meaningful. They opened their home to around 100 of their closest people, turning their backyard into a wedding venue that felt relaxed, intimate, and unmistakably theirs.
It was a scorcher of a Melbourne summer’s day. The ceremony began around 3pm, with family and close friends gathered in the backyard, watching on despite the intense heat. Nothing felt segmented or performative. It unfolded naturally—shaped by family, culture, and intention.
Afterwards, the day slipped easily into celebration. An open bar, outdoor games, generous food, and eventually a dance floor as the sun dipped lower. No strict timelines. No change of location. Just one continuous rhythm—from ceremony to laughter to dancing.
Backyard weddings have a way of softening people. Shoes come off. Conversations linger. The day stretches, unhurried, exactly as V & Vu intended.
