After taking the wrong turn far too many times, Stella and I finally found our location for the creatives.
 
Content with our discovery, we crossed our fingers in the hope it wouldn't rain and also crossed our toes hoping our bridal couple would be game for an off-site location.
 
There are really no words to describe how special and intimate their ceremony was. Outside on the lawn, it was a small, profound and beautiful exchange of vows, between two people before those most dearest to them.
 
After the ceremony, we realised our crossing of fingers was of no help (the toes worked though), as almost timed to perfection, the rain decided to join us for the creative portraits.
 
Given the cold and wet weather we faced, the fact Betty has a thing about dirty feet and this preposterous request made by the photographers, I have to say Thank you.  I really should get medals made...you guys deserved Gold!
 
Now, just before I post these, I really have to mention both Betty and Richard are adamant (in bold and I would have underlined it 10 times) they are very uncomfortable hate facing the camera. To this end, I present you, the viewers, with the images for you to decide!
 
Betty. Richard.  I say you guys rocked the camera - Northcliff hill will never be the same!.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Given the propensity for rain in Gauteng during the summer months, I always, without fail, keep a spare black umbrella in the car. An aesthetically pleasing umbrella, which can be used by the bridal couple during the photography session - should it rain.

Murphy's Law at the first wedding:  I needed the "pretty" umbrella, only to discover I had forgotten to retrieve it from Ursula's car the weekend beforehand.

Here is a sneak peak from Betty's and Richard's wedding (with the back-up midget umbrellas). The full post later this week.

 

 

 

Dear beautiful, clever, smart, readers; Yes, I know, I've been a delinquent wedding blogger.  This week has unfolded into yet another dose of IT problems - this time relating to my internet connection.

Does it ever end!?!

As a result, I am a little late with a couple of weddings, which I will soon share, but, right now, I'm excited to post photos from Michelle's & Matthew's wonderful ceremony.

I'm trying my utmost to type fast, in order to make the post before the connection decides to depart.


So, swiftly onto Michelle and Mathew...

No pacing, no mayhem. Michelle was calm. She was cool. She was collected.

I am not sure what it was like on the other side of the venue, with Matthew the groom, but, Michelle was definitely calm.

The ceremony too was equally as calm, relaxed and, overlooking the Magaliesberg mountains, the setting was simply breathtaking.

A perfect day. Thank you Michelle & Matthew.



 



 

As the mornings become more nippy, I know winter's advancing into our corner of the world.

 

Even though the African winters are not that cold, I am not fond of wintry weather, in whatever shape or form.

 

Those few aspects of winter I do take pleasure in, however, are enjoying a glass of red wine, watching the glowing flames in our fireplace, slurping down a hot chunky broth (I love homemade soup) and the incredible shades of light this season brings.

Here's Oliver on his bike, along with that amazing winter light:

 

 

On another note we have had no power in our area for two whole days, so I am a little behind with emails, I will get there I promise.

 

It's a public holiday today, Freedom day, and it's pretty miserable out there - it has been for the past week. I hope that our planned arrangements do not get cancelled otherwise I am at a loose end as how to entertain the midgets.

 

Emails and calls will be answered tommorrow.