{"id":193549,"date":"2015-06-16T14:00:44","date_gmt":"2015-06-16T04:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/real-weddings\/petra-john-celebrate-rock-solid-love-modern-elegant-wedding\/"},"modified":"2022-03-16T17:03:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-16T06:03:54","slug":"petra-john-celebrate-rock-solid-love-modern-elegant-wedding","status":"publish","type":"au-real-wedding","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/real-weddings\/petra-john-celebrate-rock-solid-love-modern-elegant-wedding\/","title":{"rendered":"Petra &amp; John celebrate rock-solid love with modern elegant wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">If a couple can survive a bout of gastro early in the relationship, you might say it\u2019s true love.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMarrying my husband proved to me to me that fairy tales do come true,\u201d says 32-year-old Petra Gran of John Graves, 31. Not least of which proof was their early trip to Mexico. \u201cJohn came down with a horrible bout of gastro and it resulted in a\u00a03am\u00a0trip to the local hospital of a small town where I attempted to use as much Spanish that I knew to help him,\u201d she explains. \u201cI witnessed things that I\u2019m sure couples who have been married for decades have still not witnessed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>But not long after, things got a little more serious than a stomach bug. Petra was diagnosed with cervical cancer and as a result had to have tough discussions with John about children. \u201cConversations about marriage, children and each other\u2019s desires suddenly got quite serious but I knew inside that this man would never leave my side,\u201d says Petra. Then, when her mother suddenly passed, John was again there as her rock.<\/p>\n<p>The loved-up Melbourne couple married on May 2, 2015 with an modern elegant wedding. \u201cOur wedding theme summed up everything about us \u2013 modern, elegant and contemporary,\u201d smiles Petra. \u201cWe celebrated with 68 friends and family at Alto Event Space on top of Melbourne\u2019s iconic GPO building.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Photos courtesy of <a title=\"Dansk Photography\" href=\"https:\/\/www.danskphotography.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Dansk Photography.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-80665\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_022-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_022\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-80662\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_019.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_019\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-80649\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_006-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_006\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80699 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_008.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_008\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80698 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_007.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_007\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80700 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_009.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_009\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80701 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_010.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_010\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-80657\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_014.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_014\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Petra wore a fitted couture gown from\u00a0Judith Valente.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-80658\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_015.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_015\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-80667\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_024.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_024\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80706 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_015.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_015\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80707 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_016.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_016\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80716 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_025.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_025\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80721 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_030.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_030\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-80681\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_038.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_038\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-80678\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_035.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_035\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;The girls wore gorgeous long black dresses with one shoulder strap and a rouged bodice,&#8221; says Petra. They were by <a title=\"Young Designers Gallery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/Bridesmaids\/Melbourne\/YoungDesignersGallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Young Designers Gallery<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-80680\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_037-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_037\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-80674\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_031.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_031\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-80668\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_025.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_025\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-80688\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_045.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_045\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Our wedding was the light at the end of the tunnel,&#8221; reflects Petra.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-80687\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_044.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_044\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-80683\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_040.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_040\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80727 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_036.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_036\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80729 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_038.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_038\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80732 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_041.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_041\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" size-full wp-image-80728 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_037.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_SBS_037\" width=\"533\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-80675\" src=\"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_032.jpg\" alt=\"Petra_John_Modern-Elegant-Wedding_032\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The couple honeymooned in Koh Samui, Thailand.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":121338,"parent":0,"template":"","au_real_wedding_category":[6854],"au_real_wedding_tag":[6905,7655,6980,7364,7145],"au_real_wedding_style":[9007],"au_real_wedding_location":[9045,9027],"au_real_wedding_setting":[10691],"au_real_wedding_colour":[],"au_real_wedding_competition":[],"class_list":["post-193549","au-real-wedding","type-au-real-wedding","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","au_real_wedding_category-6854","au_real_wedding_tag-black-and-white-wedding-2","au_real_wedding_tag-dansk-photography","au_real_wedding_tag-elegant-wedding","au_real_wedding_tag-modern-elegant-wedding","au_real_wedding_tag-real-weddings","au_real_wedding_style-elegant","au_real_wedding_location-melbourne","au_real_wedding_location-vic","au_real_wedding_setting-function-event-centre"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-real-wedding\/193549","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-real-wedding"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-real-wedding"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-real-wedding\/193549\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/121338"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=193549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_real_wedding_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_real_wedding_category?post=193549"},{"taxonomy":"au_real_wedding_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_real_wedding_tag?post=193549"},{"taxonomy":"au_real_wedding_style","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_real_wedding_style?post=193549"},{"taxonomy":"au_real_wedding_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_real_wedding_location?post=193549"},{"taxonomy":"au_real_wedding_setting","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_real_wedding_setting?post=193549"},{"taxonomy":"au_real_wedding_colour","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_real_wedding_colour?post=193549"},{"taxonomy":"au_real_wedding_competition","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_real_wedding_competition?post=193549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}