Perth
In Joshua's hometown of Perth, the couple will complete their three-part wedding with a humanistic interpretation of the Nissuin ceremony. During the ceremony, the Ketubah (marriage contract) that Joshua and Fabienne signed in Oxford will be read. Various friends and family will also be invited to read one of the Sheva Brachot (seven blessings) underneath the Chuppah (marriage canopy). Text for the ceremony has been drawn from modern and traditional sources, in collaboration with Madricha Laura Miller and Martin di Maggio.
The ceremony will be led by James Cohen. Music provided by Suzanne Kosowitz and Kol Nafshi. We wish to acknowledge that we will be meeting on Whadjuk Noongar boodja.
Saturday
13 April 2024 / 5 Nisan 5784
3:30 pm
Ceremony
Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre
Processional
Welcome to country
Ketubah reading
Sheva Brachot / Seven Blessings
Recessional
4:30 pm
Afternoon tea
Free time
7 pm
Reception
Bamford Manor, 23 Plover way, Kingsley
Havdalah at 7:15 pm
Cocktail dinner served from 7:30 - 9 pm
Dress code
Smart casual
Hat/kippah/yarmulke optional during the ceremony
Gifts
We don't expect any gifts, although any donations to our honeymoon and homewares fund are most welcome! Such donations can be given in cash, or by PayID to joshua@bamford.id.au through your bank.
The Venues
Herdsman Lake Discovery Centre
Cnr Flynn and Selby St, Wembley WA, 6018
The ceremony will be held on the shore of Noogenboro (Herdsman Lake), a place where Joshua spent much of his childhood, near his grandparents' house. Parking is available in front of the centre. It is also conveniently located near the circle route bus.
Bamford Manor
23 Plover Way, Kingsley WA, 6026
For the reception we will retire to the Bamford family home in Kingsley. Street parking available on Plover Way.