Melina and Sven’s wedding was nothing short of a unique, heartwarming celebration of love. Surrounded only by their closest friends, they transformed the beautiful “Altes Auktionshaus” in Mainz into their very own festival of love, breaking with tradition and creating unforgettable memories.

The day kicked off with Melina’s “getting ready” at the venue, where her stylist Nina from “Plaza Estética” in Roth made her look stunningly beautiful. Melina’s outfit was as unique as her personality: a short wedding dress, a long veil, and Dr. Martens with leopard print laces. Beside her was her loyal dachshund, Norbert, the sweetest ring-bearer one could imagine.

For their intimate ceremony, Melina and Sven chose to celebrate only with friends—because, as they say, friends are the family we choose. Before Melina walked down the aisle, her friend Markus got everyone into a festive mood with cold beers. Sven, looking effortlessly cool in a black velvet suit and leopard-print shirt, waited at the altar as their incredible officiant, Ellaine Engel, serenaded the gathering with an Elvis song. Melina, led by her loyal Norbert, joined him, creating a touching entrance filled with warmth and love.

Ellaine crafted a ceremony full of creative rituals, including a fun roulette game where guests wrote date ideas for the couple’s future anniversaries. After exchanging vows and rings, Melina and Sven toasted with shots and danced joyfully down the aisle, setting the perfect tone for the celebration ahead.

What followed was an evening filled with laughter, cake, and quirky activities. Guests left messages in a “guest phone” instead of a guest book and enjoyed a temporary tattoo station, while Melina and Sven took off for a quick couple’s photoshoot that incorporated their shared passion for motorcycles.

Back at the venue, everyone savored burgers and fries from a food truck before the real party began. And what’s a festival without an epic piñata? Their Rolling Stones-inspired tongue piñata added a playful, rock ‘n’ roll touch to the night. The celebration ended in the best way possible—surrounded by friends, drinks, and sparklers, as Melina and Sven shared a final magical moment in the glow of the night.