The groomsmen cleaned up good 'n proper, the weather was just perfect, the couple was gorgeous and up for anything - not to mention, their friends and family were fantastic.

Plus, take in an Irish mom, throw in three energetic little girls, mix in some hairspray, clips and make-up, add an over-worked (and very patient) father of the bride, along with an animated make-up artist and you have a taste of what it was like photographing Shannon . . . simply getting ready.

The creatives were equally as scatty, with Shannon and Paul braving a vicious beast by the name of Rambo during their shoot, jumping into hay stacks and, quite honestly, just being themselves - when they could.

It is so amazing to be able to share a day like this, during which the ceremony was the only part I could possibly use the words: calm and serene.

Thank you, Shannon and Paul - we had a CRACK!

 I must say it does look relatively quiet in this picture.

Picture above taken by Ursula.