The venue for Liz and Joe’s wedding is what really set the theme. It had art deco lines, and black, white and gold details. The couple threw in as much colour, shine and personality as they could and created a day with a party-first approach which was as fun as it was stylish.

The day began with them doing a first look and reading private vows from vintage copies of Playboy magazine. Liz explained, “We were led back to back, held hands while crying and reading the words from our heart and new promises held to one another, then when done turned around to have our first look at one another. It really added to the emotion of the moment and was an important grounding for us both before the craziness swept us into the evening!”

They left religion out of the ceremony and replaced it with something that felt more like them. A decanter sat waiting as they each brought two different tequilas to blend into one. They took the first sip together, then their wedding crew followed with shots in their honour. “Now for big life ‘firsts’ or anniversaries we get to sip on our special blend wedding tequila!” said Liz.

The wedding was also child-free, a decision they were never going to waiver on. Instead of flower girls, they had two of their closest friends flutter down the aisle like fairies with vibrant silk fans to the song Stand By Me by Florence + The Machine.

In terms of music for the rest of the night, they skipped the usual crowd-pleasers and handed control to their DJ with the instruction to play the songs that get people really going on a night out. The dancefloor was packed all night! “We only wish we could have played music longer than our venue allowed! But we did get a house that was within walking distance for all wedding party and fam/friends who were still feeling like gettin’ down to come hang out afterwards!”

The reception space was decorated minimally. Tables had art deco inspired cheap frames which they added disco ball stickers to, and there was a memorial table titled ‘For Those Dancing with us From the Stars’ to display photos of their loved ones who were not able to be there. Liz also made her own garter from gummy sweets.

“Someone is most likely gonna feel some sort of uncomfortable feeling or some kind of let down if you are not following traditions”, Liz advices. “But this day is yours and yours alone. Be who you are, not what other people want you to be. And don’t get too drunk – it goes by so fast and you want to enjoy and remember it!”