We are so delighted to be able to share with you Jodi and Brendan’s wedding photos. The happy couple were married in February this year, and what an incredible wedding it was!
In the lead up to the big day, we worked closely with Jodi on designing a custom ring for Brendan to be presented as his wedding ring on the day. Here’s a little history behind the couple and Jodi’s ring choice.
How did Brendan propose?
We went to the Zoo to see Mr Shuffles – the new elephant at the time. After the Zoo, we were leaving and Bren said he had made a reservation for lunch at a restaurant at Chowder bay, we arrived a little early and were told we could not be seated, so instead went for a walk. Brendan was clearly too impatient/excited and as we got up the stair adjacent to the restaurant, looking over the water, he politely turned in his shy way and said “I would like you to marry me”, lunch didn’t happen! Maybe we will get there on our first anniversary.
Why did you choose the Inner Message Ring?
Brendan is quite conservative and I wanted to surprise him with his ring. I figured, from the outside it is plain enough for him to be comfortable, but on the inside it is quirky and fun. It also resembles Bren’s conservative exterior and energetic, fabulous other side.
Jodi had B+J embossed and 27.02.11 engraved on the opposite inner side of the Inner Message Ring.
When did Brendan know what ring you had found for him and what was his reaction?
Bren only knew after the ceremony (as men do not get a ring in the Jewish wedding ceremony, it is more a traditional thing for a man to wear a ring). The photograph below is of the moment I gave it to him and showed him how it works.
You looked like you were both having a great time at your wedding, what was your favourite part?
Our favourite part was just before the ceremony. In the Jewish wedding ceremony, the groom comes to check he is marrying the right person, as in biblical times, Jacob married the wrong bride. It is traditional for the bride and groom to have not seen or spoken to each other in the week leading up to the wedding. The energy in the air was electrical as Bren came forward to check I was his bride and we saw each other for the first time in 7 days. Here are a few shots of him arriving and my reaction, and him putting my veil on me.
What ways did you break away from the traditional wedding and what did you include from the traditional? How were these things received by your guests and families?
I suppose our wedding was all about the modern spirit of marriage. The idea/theme was to be as colourful, playful and exciting as possible yet simple and bold with a few unique touches. The venue, somewhere different, modern, yet historic – Carriageworks. The food – casual, after all it was an Aussie Sunday night, so why not have a BBQ. The bridesmaids – no flowers, just a splash of colour with rings from Dinosaur Designs and shoes designed by each of the girls online at Shoes of Prey.
The canopy under which we were married was made by my grandmother, the brief – colour! Finally the dance floor, often intimidating; so, why not make it the same colour as the girls’ shoes, so it screams “dance on me” – and dance we did! Everyone embraced it and loved it!
Congratulations Jodi and Brendan, we wish you a lifetime of happiness and laughter together. Thanks for sharing with us! Cheers,
The Oye Modern crew; Jeni, Phillip and Joao.