I am silently chuckling to myself, bouncing up and down (from the continous chuckling) trying to type this entry (not easy when bouncing) as I reflect back on Tammy's and Barend's wedding day.
Tammy's getting-ready session had us all laughing like best friends, from the beginning right up to the part where the hairdresser actually did arrive - he was 'on his way' for the most part of the morning ;-).
I could go on at this point about the belles in blue, but, am afraid if I reveal all, I might get myself into some serious trouble (and lose some of the leeway I negotiated on editing time). Champagne, giggles, Fiona (from Shrek) and an evil photographer is where I will leave it.
The ceremony was special, as both Barend and Tammy read their own vows and we were very lucky to get our 10 minutes of creatives before the winter sun went down.
The evening brought with it even more laughter, so I actually don't know where to begin.
One thing that did have me splitting at the sides, maybe because Ursula and I were jokingly contemplating doing this at our last shoot, was one guest who shall remain known as Canvas Man.
He was pretty much on a self-imposed and intensive mission to get a picture of himself with each and every one of the guests at the reception - following him around had me in hysterics.
Tammy and Barend - your day was sooooo very special and both Ursula and I had an absolute blast!
Daddy's girl (above)
It was a freezing winter start, but, in the end, it all turned out perfect and once again we were blessed with a beautiful sky (and insert a beautiful couple!)
Catherine and Shaun's wedding was full of beautiful details and wonderful moments. The speeches induced tears and whole lot of laughter. The dancing was crazy. The food was yummy.
Your day was perfect. Nothing short of perfect and I'm honored to have shared it with you. Thank you for inviting me into your lives on your most special day.
I have much more images in this post as my morning has been chaos, I can not find my 5 minutes of uninterrupted peace (so that I can narrow it down) - so just posted them all.
Catherine's mom handmade her beautiful dress.
Love these two below, natural "belly" laughter and awesome sky - can't get better than that!
Well, as always, I love lots of photos, so long may your interrupted days continue! That sky in the last few is breathtaking! My personal fave is the one where they are reflected in the mirror behind them. Gorgeous!
(07.16.09 @ 01:12 PM)I have never seen more beautiful wedding pictures. Every picture carries so much emotion. I have tears in my eyes right now! all the best Shaun and Cath! Bianca
(07.17.09 @ 04:32 PM)absolutely fabulous!
(07.17.09 @ 05:29 PM)These photographs are so beautiful and caputure just little segments of what was a lovely day. I am a very grateful mom to have such stunning children. Shaun is very precious to us, and makes a wonderful husband to Cath. If these are but a small start to the photographs, I am dying to see what the full portfolio looks like.
Andrea was amazing! When choosing a photographer you are concerned that the photographs will be perfect, as this is what you take away from your wedding. Already I can see that we have been truly blessed.
Thank you Andrea for sharing your God-given talent with us. We salute you!
(07.18.09 @ 03:45 PM)Julia and I love all the photos. Lin the dress is magnificent - it has worked so well. I love the little shoulder straps and bodice. Flowers are stunning. Where is the cake? And where is the mother of the bride?- Wally looks like a patriarch! Catherine you are stunning and a magnificent June Bride - go girl.
(07.22.09 @ 01:24 AM)Accolades from the bride's mum, no less!! Now there's feather in your cap.
(07.22.09 @ 07:21 AM)a friend who missed Cath and Shaun's occassion from Aus but now gets to share it though these beautiful pictures....
(08.31.09 @ 03:06 PM)Just finished Careen and Andrew's pictures, and I can not believe that I missed these when selecting for the blog.
Aaah, these are lovely! The more I see your beautiful work, the happier I am that you will be taking our photo's!
(07.14.09 @ 12:23 PM)
Most of my regular blog readers know I do try to tell the story of a wedding with words as much as I do with images.
On occasion, a certain couple comes along who defy my desire to use words and, instead, their emotion and story can be told solely with images.
So, with no further ado, I give you Adam and Lorin. Their wedding was full of beautiful details, wonderful moments, good food and action packed jewish dancing.
I had huge 'selection' issues (nothing new) and just could not narrow it down any futher than this.
Preparing for the Bedeken (veiling ceremony)
I love this one, during the Bedeken, Lorin looking at Adam.
With the next two images, I could not decide which one I preferred so just posted both.
Picture on the right taken by my second shooter Ursula.
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Lorin & Adam - thanks so much for allowing us to be a part of your wedding! It was such a blessing, Lorin I have your 2009 medal for being just THE most chilled bride!
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I love Shepstone Gardens! I wish I'd known about it when we got married. And I DID do my homework. Anyway, these are lovely. My favourite is the one where they're sitting on the stone steps. And I love the one with the little girl - great expression catch!
(06.27.09 @ 06:26 PM)What a beautiful setting! Stunning photos, love the mood you captured
(06.28.09 @ 06:00 PM)Well done once again, i absolutly love the third one, the Bedeken.
I love the emotion and the mood in her eyes, it lives up to the old saying one can see into the soul through one's eyes. Great shots.
hello! wow... just back from honeymoon and great to get a sneak preview of the magic you have worked! look forward to seeing them all... (no pressure, i am still chilled!) :) thanks again to you and ursula.
(07.08.09 @ 09:59 AM)I promised Lorin that I would post her wedding pics this week, and am once again struggling with the blog selection. I am "buying time" with this post.
I still have two days left, I promise Lorin, they will appear this week.
Some reception pictures from Chantal & JP's wedding.
I LOVE the dress picture that is on the wall, next to the mirror. It is so elegant and beautiful. You take amazing photographs that capture moments a bride will cherish forever!!
(10.13.09 @ 01:15 AM)
Thank you Tammy and Barend, it was such an awesome day and you were both so much fun! All the best
(08.06.09 @ 09:55 AM)The photos look stunning, cant believe you put me up in those curlers I thought I might just have to get married in them :-) I cant wait to see the rest of the pics I love them Abigail looks gorgeous, thank you, thank you, thank you... As for canvas man I love that pic we thought we where going to have him in every one of our wedding pics xxx
(08.06.09 @ 08:26 PM)Oh, these are great!
(10.16.09 @ 07:33 PM)I love the fourth photo with the curlers in her hair