Rachel and Josh‘s Jewish Wedding | Photo by Tom Webb and Dan McCourt
Welcome back to “5 of Our Favorites,” where we highlight five stunning Jewish weddings each week, all centered around a special theme. This week, we’re heading Down Under to showcase some of the coolest Australian Jewish weddings we’ve featured on STG.
Aussies have a way of combining sophistication with luxe details that we can’t get enough of, and their weddings are nothing short of spectacular. Whether it’s the stunning natural landscapes, sleek modern venues, or the effortlessly chic vibe, Australian Jewish weddings bring a level of elegance and style that’s simply unmatched.
We’re so excited to share these fabulous Aussie weddings with you and inspire your own celebration with a touch of that signature Down Under flair!
Den and Eden‘s Australian Jewish Wedding | Photo by Jeremy Blode
DEN AND EDEN’S JEWISH WEDDING AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
We LOVE a good museum wedding. There’s nothing like bringing culture, history, and art into your big day to make it even more special, and Den and Eden’s Jewish wedding just proves what a wonderful backdrop a museum can make!
Den and Eden‘s Australian Jewish Wedding | Photo by Jeremy Blode
With their loved ones at the forefront of this caring couple’s mind, the pair had their Jewish ceremony in a close friend’s back garden, before a glamorous reception at the impressive National Gallery of Victoria, known for its iconic stained glass ceiling.
Den and Eden‘s Australian Jewish Wedding | Photo by Jeremy Blode
As luck would have it, bride Den’s mother is an event planner, and was on hand throughout the process to bring everything together. The family-focused couple also adorned their chuppah with the tallit of three of their grandfathers, who had passed away, which we think is a beautiful way to honor lost loved ones during the chuppah service.
Georgia and Richie‘s Australian Jewish Wedding | Photo by Stewart Leishman
Georgia and Richie’s Australian-Spanish-Indian Jewish Wedding at the Swiss Italian Lavandula Farm in Daylesford, Australia
Imagine you’re standing in the middle of a beautiful field of lavender. Breathe in that wonderful aroma. Relax. That’s it…
Sounds like a nice meditation, right? Well, for Georgia and Richie, it was the setting for their Jewish wedding.
Georgia and Richie‘s Australian Jewish Wedding | Photo by Stewart Leishman
The crazy thing is, the epic setting isn’t even the coolest thing about this wedding (though it’s definitely pretty awesome). We’re mostly obsessed with how interior architect Georgia (she runs Studio Ezra and Tiles of Ezra) incorporated her design sensibilities into the big day.
Georgia and Richie‘s Australian Jewish Wedding | Photo by Stewart Leishman
For starters, there’s the chuppah. The bride came up with the design for the simple wooden structure draped in garlands of blue hydrangea and the most exquisite ropes of bright orange marigold. It’s truly a stunner, from the unlikely juxtaposition of colors to the distinctive lines, and one unlike any chuppah we’ve seen before. The story of how – and why- the marigolds reached the venue is pretty amazing, too.
Even the floor of the chuppah reflected Georgia’s style – she had custom handmade tiles by her company Tiles of Ezra to line the bottom of the structure. The tiles even included the couple’s Hebrew names!
