An Essense of Australia Bride for a Jewish Wedding at Independence Grove, Chicago, USA

Equally special was the duo’s ketubah, which Julia calls “a complete dream.” She and Richard worked with Elena Berlo of Smashing The Glass Recommended Vendor Once Upon a Paper to create a bespoke design that felt uniquely them, blending Julia’s love of nature with Richard’s love of music. Elena surprised the couple by adding singing birds to the willow tree on the ketubah, and the final result is absolutely gorgeous. -Karen Cinnamon

Our ketubah was a complete dream. We worked with Elena Berlo of Once Upon a Paper — artists Julia had admired on Etsy for years — to create a design that felt uniquely us. We asked them to blend Julia’s love of nature with Richard’s love of music. Elena surprised us by adding singing birds to the willow tree, and the final result is absolutely gorgeous.

It’s hard to put into words how special the ketubah ceremony itself was. Surrounded by only our closest family and friends, we felt completely held by the people who know us best. Watching our dearest friends sign as witnesses brought both of us to tears — it was one of the most intimate and emotional moments of the day.

JULIA & RICHARD’S LITTLE WHITE BOOK
Photography – Henington Studios
Videography – Old North Film Company
Ketubah – Once Upon a Paper {offers 10% discount to all members of Smashing The Glass’s Brides Club}
Venue – Independence Grove
Coordinator – Shh Events
Bride’s dress – Essense of Australia
Flowers – Polly’s Petals
DJ – Bluewater Kings Band

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