Our week was pretty uneventful, due to rain, rain and more rain, resulting in housebound midgets with far too much energy.
Inbetween the rain, we made some time to go for one of our walks, looking for frogs and insects.
I love our walks together; simple, no rushing, no time, just exploring. Me and my boys.
One of Oliver on our morning walk.
Kim and Dale set up a long table on the lawns of Toadbury Hall, under the plane trees overlooking the lake; a truly breath-taking setting experienced by a select-few people closest to both of them.
The weather played along, Kim's dad cried on cue and both said I do - quite simply, a day that won't easily be forgotten!
Thank you both for the honour.
I also have to add that the steak at Toadbury Hall was one of the most juiciest and mouth watering steaks I have had in a long time, ten out of ten!
YAY!!!
You are truly amazing! Thank you to both you and Ursula for making our day so memorable and thank you for the brief glimpse of what awaits us...
Lots of love
xxx
Thank you Kim and Dale for a very special day, we had so much fun. Love the post Andrea, very beautiful.
(01.26.10 @ 09:22 AM)Dear Kim and Dale
What a stunning wedding you both look amazing and I believe you all had a wonderful day! You are a very special, beautiful couple be blessed!
Love Marian and Garth
I love the brides decor, the colours are just too beautiful!
(01.27.10 @ 01:30 PM)Looking at your blog has become the highlight of my week! (yes...I know I have become the follower of a marauding crawling toddler....) but you never cease to post the most amazing pictures that just capture the most astonishingly succint detail!!!You're a legend.
Beautiful decor!
The proof's in the pudding - my children do respect me and, more importantly, they listen to me.
I spent a good few minutes telling the boys they can play with the water, providing they didn't spray me, as I had my camera, which isn't at all fond of water in any form.
I give you Exhibit A - this offender clearly respects and listens TO ME.
Gosh, Friday already! Our first week back and it's all systems go, back to the grindstone, dropping off kids at school, traffic, deadlines and all the things which make me want it to be the holidays again.
It's been a bit quiet on the blog for the last few days. If the truth be told, we're flat-out editing in a bid to finish those outstanding 2009 jobs interrupted by the Christmas holidays.
Enough whining and waffeling - time for a wedding post;
On what felt like the hottest day of 2009, we headed up to Bela Bela over the New Year to witness the marriage of Leanne and Andrew.
It was a real scorcher of a day and during the ceremony I honestly thought Ursula and I were going to spontaneously combust ;-).
Surprisingly, the heat was no bother for the Bride & Groom; Leanne looked absolutely stunning and Andrew was looking rather dazzling in his sand-coloured suit.
What an amazing day to be a part of! Thank you so much for choosing me. I enjoyed every minute of it! Oh, and the spectacular blue moon we witnessed was just the cherry ontop!
A bit more than I had planned to post, but there were such cute, short guests (i.e. kids) that unintentially hi-jacked the spotlight.
How cute are the african beaded warthog table numbers?
For a change I thought I would post some pictures of the groom getting ready, we have ignored the grooms for a bit! Picures by Ursula
Andrew's niece, who I think really wanted to marry her uncle.
A midget guest in awe of the African Zulu dancers hired to entertained guests. (Picture by Ursula)
I am now fully qualified and accredited to say "Once in a blue moon" you get a wedding like this.
Beautiful post Andrea!! Thank you Leanne and Andrew for a wonderful day, (I did survive the heat although it didn't look I was going to on the day :)). All the best.
(01.18.10 @ 12:37 PM)Just Beautiful!
(01.18.10 @ 01:07 PM)The most magnificent setting and so amazing to see how it has been captured. I look forward to more
(01.19.10 @ 12:58 PM)Thanks guys for really adding something special to our day. We had such fun on our "game drive"! Andrea thank you for being so relaxed and calm :-) You were a gem! The pictures are amazing too ;-)
(01.19.10 @ 01:10 PM)oh my word! These are the most mazing photos I have ever seen! I am so proud to have helped out in such a small way in what must have been the most amazing wedding - I can't even begin to think of which is my best photo so far! leanne you look so beautiful!
(01.19.10 @ 01:15 PM)Leanne,
What a wonderful day & what a beautiful bride!
See you again on the 4th
Jennifer x
Truly amazing pics, WOW!
(02.02.10 @ 05:41 PM)You take beautiful pictures, i am 15 years old and i really want to be a photographer and your photos really inspire me.
(02.22.10 @ 09:06 PM)Looking for a wedding photgrapher for Saturday 9 April. Will get married on a farm, in a small little town called Lady Grey... Are you available and could you send through pricelist please?
(02.10.11 @ 11:02 AM)I am planning a wedding for my boss. Angela Gahagan. She is getting married at Thandaka Lodge too. I love your work. Id like to arrange a meeting between Angela and yourself once evening after work. Are you JHB based. She lives in Bryanston, would this be convenient for you.
Email is best for me as I have my Blackberry with me 24/7.
I look forward to hearing from you Andrea.
Rgds, Tania
It seems getting my phone sorted involves far more paperwork and beaucracy than I had imagined.
In the meantime please use 083 200 2557 or email me.
All finally sorted, back on line 083 212 3430
Liam pointing at the number you can call me on - I know very cheesy indeed, but I am fustrated and tired - and it's only Monday.
Leanne & Andrew's wedding in a couple of days time.
Very Cute! awesome pic
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