A serial wedding crasher has been charged by police after allegedly stealing from eight wedding receptions across Melbourne.

The 24-year-old is accused of pretending to be a guest at weddings in Brunswick, Fitzroy, Brunswick East, Ripponlea and Hawthorn in April and May this year.

The man allegedly stole $16,000 in cash, jewellery and gift cards from three of the venues.

The West Live producer Shannon Beven has the details.

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