The most elite socialites of Australian high-society descended on the French Riviera over the weekend to celebrate the wedding of designer to the stars Tamara Ralph.
Members of Australian high society descended on the French Riviera over the weekend to celebrate the wedding of designer to the stars and Tamara Ralph.
Aussie fashion designer Ralph, 44, married her partner of six years, Anglo-Indian billionaire businessman Bhanu Choudhrie, with whom she shares two daughters.
The four-day affair took place at the legendary Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc on the Cap d'Antibes, with some notable names of Australia's upper crust in attendance.
Ralph is the founder of her eponymous fashion label Tamara Ralph, which is favoured by some of the biggest stars in the world, including Taylor Swift and Beyonce.
While the designer is yet to post images of her wedding, attendees have shared numerous photos to Instagram showing the lead-up to the big moment.
One such guest was fashion icon and former Australian politician Julie Bishop.
Members of Australian high-society descended on the French Riviera over the weekend to celebrate the wedding of designer to the stars and Tamara Ralph. Aussie fashion designer Ralph, 44, married her partner of six years, Anglo-Indian billionaire businessman Bhanu Choudhrie, with whom she shares two daughters
Bishop uploaded pictures of her four glamorous looks for the exclusive event, which she sourced from Leo Lin, Meraki and Alice + Olivia.
'A magical wedding for the ages. Tamara and Bhanu were surrounded by family, friends, fantasy - and flowers!' she captioned the reel of images.
The gallery included photos of her posing with boyfriend Stephen Gray, as well as a look at the lavish flower arrangements at the wedding.
Hundreds of white and blush pink roses were gathered together over one seating area, where Bishop posed with several guests.
The seating area was later revealed to be the altar, with one photo showing Ralph and Choudhrie, strategically hidden behind a group of men, as they sealed their vows with a kiss.
Bishop was also seen posing on a white walkway leading up to the entrance of the hotel, before she was later spotted celebrating on a yacht with other attendees.
One such guest was fashion icon and former Australian politician Julie Bishop
Bishop uploaded pictures of her four glamorous looks amid the exclusive event, which she sourced from Leo Lin, Meraki and Alice + Olivia
The gallery included photos of her posing with boyfriend Stephen Gray, as well as a look at the lavish flower arrangements at the wedding
Hundreds of white and blush pink roses were gathered together over one seating area, where Bishop posed with several guests
Other guests at the four-day wedding included specialist breast cancer surgeon from Melbourne, Dr Chantel Thornton, who arrived with her husband Srecko Lorbek.
Lorbek is the executive chairman and founder of Lorbek Luxury Cars and shares two children with Dr Thornton – named Thornton and Amaryllis.
Elizabeth Donald, who is originally from Melbourne but now lives in Dubai, was also in attendance.
The singer and socialite posted numerous photos from the event, including a look at the menu provided for the reception dinner.
Guests dined on traditional Indian dishes, including Quilon salad lamb nihari, lucknowi vegetable biryani and olive naan with garlic kulcha.
Dessert included a choice of red velvet pistachio katli, saffron cream chumchum and strawberry shrikand.
Bishop is pictured with Dr Chantel Thornton and Elizabeth Donald
Other guests at the four-day wedding included specialist breast cancer surgeon from Melbourne, Dr Chantel Thornton, who arrived with her husband Srecko Lorbek
Dr Thornton is pictured with two other wedding guests
Donald, Thornton and Bishop were all seen posing together for photos at the event.
Sydney nurse Samantha Brescia was also in attendance.
Brescia is well known in the social circles of Eastern Suburbs as a close friend of PR maven Roxy Jacenko and the wife of furniture and property tycoon Moreno Brescia.
The gaggle of Aussie socialites rubbed shoulders with the international elite, including German-born jewellery designer Sabine Roemer, who was the maid of honour.
Finnish swimwear designer Laura Vippula was also in attendance, sharing several social media posts, which revealed pop star Ellie Goulding sang at the wedding.
Ralph shot to fame in 2010 when she and her ex-partner Michael Russo launched the luxury fashion label Ralph & Russo in London.
Elizabeth Donald, who is originally from Melbourne but now lives in Dubai, was also in attendance
The singer and socialite posted numerous photos from the event, including pictures with Bishop
Finnish swimwear designer Laura Vippula was also in attendance
She shared several posts which revealed pop star Ellie Goulding sang at the wedding
Sydney-born designer Ralph dressed international pop star Taylor Swift for the MTV Video Music Awards
The company became one of Britain's most celebrated fashion houses, with clients including Angelina Jolie, Penelope Cruz, Nicole Kidman and Gwyneth Paltrow.
Ralph was also the designer responsible for making a £56,000 (AU$106,671) engagement gown for Meghan Markle.
However, it went into administration in 2021 owing more than £20million (AU$38.09million) in unpaid debts, with Ralph blaming the pandemic.
Ralph and Russo quietly ended their personal engagement and romantic relationship around the same time.
By 2023, Ralph's designs were back on the red carpet when she launched her own solo fashion venture, dressing Lily James for the Baftas just days later.
Most recently, the Sydney-born designer dressed international pop star Taylor Swift for the MTV Video Music Awards.
Ralph now predominantly lives in the south of France with her new husband Choudhrie, splitting her time between her residences in Cannes and Monaco.
The couple share two young daughters together.