The much-awaited 2010 FIFA World Cup is about to kick off in but a matter of hours, with the excitement and anticipation now reaching fever pitch here in South Africa.
Flags are flying, vuvuzelas are trumpeting , football frenzy is here and, finally, the moment is about to arrive.
Ke nako Africa!
It's funny how fast time flies by when you're a wedding photographer. I can remember chatting to Marcelle over a cappuccino like it was yesterday. Fast forward four months and here we are, Marcelle's and Steyn's wedding. A wedding, mind you, that won't be forgotten in a hurry. Some weddings have a certain something about them, which, if not unusual, are at least different from the norm. Marcelle's and Steyn's was one of those celebrations.
Firstly, it was an evening ceremony, so we scheduled their photo-shoot beforehand and, secondly, it was our very first ever medieval-themed wedding.
I have to pass on a big thanks to Marcelle and Steyn for being fabulous and so relaxed on their wedding day! My deepest gratitude to you both. I can't wait to show you the rest!
Their gorgeous little boy.
Gorgeous as always !!!! Love the ceremony one with the candles and of course the one in the grass :) Thanks Marcelle and Steyn for a wonderful day!
(06.08.10 @ 08:32 AM)Stunning Andrea
You can see in the eyes they are really relaxed. It really shows in the photos and I am sure it was a blast from the past. No pun intended.
Regards
Wow thanks so much. This is like getting a little bite of chocolate and being told you cant have any more. Now all you want is the rest of the chocolate!!! Thank-you Andrea and Stella we really had fun taking the pictures even if you did make me get full of black jacks, climb mountains (okay- not quite but almost) and rumple in the grass. I knew the pics were going to be fantastic could not ask for better.
(06.08.10 @ 03:13 PM)these wedding photos are really peachful :)
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Side Note: It's been a busy week, and I just haven't found a spare moment to blog. Our household midgets have, one by one, been tagged with a gastro bug, which appears to be doing the rounds. For us, it has meant nursing midgets, interrupted evenings and washing bed linen at the most oddest of hours. For Marcelle and Steyn this has meant a delayed post.
To undertake Angie's and Pierre's big day, this project turned out to be very much a 'destination wedding' for Ursula and I. Basically, what was initially a mere 2-hour trip to Brits, developed into an epic 6-hour road expedition, littered with potholes and sand roads - you name it!
Any way, as gorgeous as any location may be, it's really the people who make a wedding. Besides the marathon blockbuster voyage, Ursula and I have lots of funny stories from this assignment that'll make us smile for quite some time to come.
I shall, however, just say this: It was truly a pleasure to be a part of Angie's and Pierre's celebration. You're a beautiful couple together and we enjoyed every second photographing both of you, not forgetting all of your warm, gracious and fun friends and family.
Thank you both for your hospitality and for making a plan with journey-induced accommodation.
Beautiful light in the church, Angie on her way to sign the register.
The lure of camera and lights!
Wow Andrea, this is beautiful... can't wait to see the rest of the photos. All the funny stories on our big day made it ..urm.. "unique", I don't think you will experience anything like it ever again - ha ha ha. Thanks for everything Andrea and Ursula, you were GREAT x
(05.29.10 @ 02:32 PM)Andrea, you did a great, great job! These pictures are beautifull! Angie and Pierre are two very special children, (allright, maybe grownups now) and that shows in the photo's!
(05.31.10 @ 09:14 AM)This is just such a special post, and the memories will be here for a long time :) Thank you Angie and Pierre, for a special day and for looking after us! . Thank you Andrea for all the laughs and the 6 hour bonding session - one way :)
(05.31.10 @ 11:57 AM)Just Beautiful...love the ones of the little girl.
(06.01.10 @ 05:21 AM)I summed up you two lovely photographers as being very professional and the quality of your photos of Angie and Pierries' wedding is exact testimony of your quality and professionalism.Thank you for making my duaghters big day .regards robbie mason
(06.01.10 @ 10:51 AM)I love these...the light in the church, the tomato (?) field and the little girl is too cute!!! Wonderful images Andrea!!
(06.05.10 @ 06:39 AM)@Stella, yep tomato fields in Cape Town they have Vinyards - here we have tomato fields ;-)
(06.26.10 @ 07:19 PM)Whilst I definitely do not make it a habit to showcase a second-shooter's images on my blog, I quite simply couldn't resist these.
First off, they are much too cute not to post and, above all, I noticed Stella didn't either. Secondly, this post will buy me some time to do my write-up for the next wedding.
To be read in the whispered tones of David Attenborough:
There she is. The innocent and endearingly wholesome flowergirl. Yes, entirely discreet to the naked eye; merely observing the bride and groom cut the cake. And then, remarkably, with no warning whatever, she then swiftly pounces on the unsuspecting cupcake and, without fear nor favour, it's over. The cupcake is devoured and no-one has noticed a thing. 
Thanks for posting theses, Andrea! It's funny what you miss when going through the images sometimes...love the David Attenborough write up :) You have a wonderful way with words on top of being a fabulously talented photographer!
(05.25.10 @ 07:45 AM)What a laugh... I even did the voice in David Attenborough. This just finished me off! My precious little niece who got those chocolate fingers all over the maid of honours dress. Thanks Andrea or should I say Stella :)
(05.25.10 @ 12:55 PM)I can not take full credit for the wording either, as my written drafts are proofed and polished by DH extrodinaire.
(05.25.10 @ 02:47 PM)Love it!
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