Jane & Jesse’s Adelaide Hills Wedding at The White House

Words by Kristy Kyi / Images by Whitewall
April 29, 2016

There were plenty of places this couple might have chosen to tie the knot – now Sydneysiders, Jane originally hails from Adelaide and Jesse The Netherlands. In the end it was the heritage-listed White House in the Adelaide Hills that stole their hearts and set the tone for a romantic garden wedding, captured by Whitewall Photography.

Jane tells us, “Jesse and I wanted to get married in a garden, with music and a dance floor under the stars. We wanted good food, good wine and a great party. We didn’t really have a theme. I wanted a combination of feminine, elegant, boho, vintage and romantic all rolled into one.”

And romantic it certainly was, as was Jesse’s proposal. Having chosen an antique diamond ring and flown to Adelaide to seek Jane’s father’s permission, he proposed at the café where they’d met years ago when he was working as a chef and Jane as a waitress. Jane recalls, “It was pretty amazing, and needless to say Dad was impressed by the grand gesture.”

When it comes to advice, Jane recommends staying as calm as possible on your big day. “Even though Jesse ripped his trousers on the way to the wedding (quickly fixed by Mum), and my wedding car didn’t start, I still managed to stay calm. Just enjoy it and don’t take things too seriously. Everyone is guaranteed to have the time of their lives when there is good food, wine, dancing and most of all, love.”

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A clear marquee housed long tables decorated with soft florals, ivy and vintage napkins and glassware collected by Jane’s mum. The floral and lighting installation by Bulb Lighting and Flowers by Susan created a focal point.
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Guests with a sweet tooth were well and truly catered for with a naked wedding cake by Sugar & Spice and traditional Dutch “stroopwafles”, imported from The Netherlands and packaged by the bride and groom as their bonbonniere.
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The ceremony played out beneath a tree adorned with draped fabric, blooms andand dreamcatchers made by Jane’s mum. Guests showered the newlyweds with dried rose petals collected from the garden of the Jane’s grandmother.
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stunning in its simplicity, Jane’s gown and veil were made by Johanna Johnson. She searched high and low to find the perfect heels by Rene Caovilla.
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Pretty in pink, Jane's favourite ladies looked gorgeous in pleated halterneck gowns by Grace & Hart.
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Credits

Images Whitewall | Bride's Dress Johanna Johnson | Bride's Shoes Rene Caovilla | Bridesmaid's Dresses Grace & Hart | Groom's Suit Calibre | Hair Lucy Iasenzaniro | Makeup Isabella Iasenzaniro | Flowers Flowers by Susan | Venue & Catering The White House | Event hire By the Oak Tree | Cake Sugar & Spice | Lighting Bulb Lighting |


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