I had been checking the weather forecast all week in an attempt to gauge whether it would rain at the weekend.

 

Those of you not residing in Gauteng will be oblivious to the fact that for the past four/five weeks or so, we have had rain virtually every single day.

Well, Saturday at Diane's and Trent's wedding, we had rain; not normal rain, but, true highveld thunderstorms with lightning bolts and all the extras.

 

During the creatives session, Trent miraculously escaped being struck by a flash of lightning - not really, but, the way he dashed down the hill leaving his new wife behind, one would have thought the electric bolt must have just missed his left foot. ;-)

The skies held on until the shoot was done, we got our crackers and Trent made it out in one piece!

 

From the laughs we had on the golfcart, right through to the gorgeous lattern release at the reception, the whole day turned out beautifully. Thank you Diane. Thank you Trent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No Photoshop magic, the sky was that dark. Straight out of camera and sharpened in Photoshop. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The lovely lattern release shot in pitch darkness, sans flash at Iso 4000. 

 

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.

I have mentioned it before and will mention it again: I personally adore small weddings. For me, it's the understated, discreet moments of a wedding that take my breath away.


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.


 

 

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.