The Outdoor Room
Episode 5 – Bali
Seven Network Australia
The story
Jason and Karen Cooper wanted to hold their wedding in their Brisbane
backyard. The only problem? Their garden was overgrown and unfinished.
Karen was planning a tropical-style wedding and was dreaming of a
garden to match. So where better for Jamie to gather inspiration than
beautiful Bali?
Tropical plants, thatched Balinese huts and stone carvings were a just
a few of the ideas Jamie brought back to transform Karen and Jason's
garden into a stunning outdoor room.
Celebrity chef Darren Simpson joined the celebration with a recipe for
Balinese-inspired chicken skewers with a spicy satay sauce – the
perfect party food for 80 wedding guests.
From the owners
Our wedding day was one of the
happiest days of our lives and to receive a garden makeover from you,
Jamie, was a dream come true.
We would like to thank you and the team from The Outdoor Room for creating a beautiful Balinese garden in which to celebrate.
When we decided to hold our wedding at home, we began our own garden
makeover – with little success. Having always enjoyed your shows, we
turned to your website for inspiration, but never imagined a Jamie
Durie garden makeover could become a reality.
The makeover added to the excitement and anticipation in the lead up to
the big day. We’re still amazed that the complete makeover was carried
out in the three days before the wedding!
We’re pleased to report that months later the garden is flourishing.
The tropical plants you selected are thriving and best of all they are
self sufficient. Having a low-maintenance garden is ideal for novice
gardeners and we enjoy spending as much time possible relaxing in our
outdoor room.
We love the new show and eagerly watch to see how you adapt ideas from exotic destinations and use them in Australian backyards.
We cannot thank you enough for the most wonderful wedding present and for creating the perfect setting for our wedding day.
Best wishes,
Karen and Jason Cooper
Items from the show
Stone wall carving/water feature
PDS Bali Stones, Bali
(+62) 361 780 1861 or (+62) 361 980 62
info@pdsbalistones.com
www.pdsbalistones.com
Alang Alang thatched hut
Supplied by: Tropical Thatch
1300 781 104
www.tropicalthatch.com.au
Gyprock
Supplied by: CSR Gyprock
1300 306 556
www.gyprock.com.au
Wedding car
Supplied by: Tic Tac Tours and Charters
1300 887 837
www.tictactours.com.au
Panorama Nero pavers
Supplied by: Amber Tiles
1300 362 241
www.ambertiles.com.au
Landscaping supplies
Supplied by: Australian Native Landscapes
131 458
www.anlscape.com.au
All timber for construction
Supplied by: Finlayson’s Timber and Hardware
07 3393 0588
www.finlayson.com.au
Plants from the show
Ravenala madagascariensis TRAVELLER’S PALM
Strelitzia nicolai GIANT BIRD OF PARADISE
Nymphaea cvs WATER LILY
See Jamie's latest book
Outside for full plant and materials lists
More information
Jamie's latest book OUTSIDE is out now
For essential information on all the plants and materials used in this garden, Jamie's latest book
Outside, based on
The Outdoor Room, provides all the ideas and motivation you need to create your own outdoor room,
including photos of each garden, original garden plans, plant and material lists, design tips, styling suggestions and more.
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