sophie + aras

Wedding Type | Multi-Day Event
Location | Gardens House, Royal Botanic Gardens + Prince Deck

Photographer | Elsa Cambell
Celebrant | Rabbi Gersh
DJ | Tim Koren

A couple in wedding attire posing joyfully in a wooded area. The groom wears a white jacket and black bow tie, while the bride wears a flowing white gown.

Sophie & Aras | A Two-Day Jewish-inspired
Wedding Celebration in Melbourne

Sophie and Aras’ wedding was a deeply moving, two-day celebration filled with joy, tradition, and unforgettable moments. Day one took place at the elegant Gardens House in Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens, where they were married under a chuppah in a ceremony rich with Jewish tradition, led by Rabbi Gersh. One of their closest friends sang during the ceremony — a beautiful and emotional moment that made the day even more personal.

On day two, the celebration moved to The Prince Deck in St Kilda, where friends and family gathered for a high-energy reception filled with Jewish dancing, heartfelt speeches, and a dance floor that didn’t stop. DJ Tim Koren brought the party to life, while photographer Elsa Campbell captured every detail beside us.

The film we created weaves together the many layers of this celebration — from tender vows and cultural rituals to wild dancing and live music — capturing Sophie and Aras’ love story with energy, heart, and meaning.

Three women in a room; one is wearing a wedding dress with an embroidered train, another holds the train, and the third observes. The room has floor-length curtains and is softly lit.
A smiling groom in a white tuxedo with a black bow tie stands outdoors next to two guests, a man in a blue suit and a woman in a green dress. They are under a floral arch with trees in the background.
Woman in white wedding dress standing outdoors near plants and modern building.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride in a lace dress and veil, and groom in a white suit. An officiant is reading, and guests are seated in the background.
Outdoor wedding ceremony under a floral arch with a bride and groom, guests seated, nature setting.
Bride and groom kissing at outdoor wedding ceremony, surrounded by clapping guests.
Bride and groom pose outdoors; bride holds white roses and leans on groom, who wears a white tuxedo jacket.
Bride and groom smiling in a garden setting, groom in a white tuxedo and bride with long dark hair and veil.