When Natalie called me from Canberra,
asking me to do her wedding photography in Wollongong,
I was a little perplexed!
It turns out, Natalie & I grew up in the same small town of Leeton...
6 hrs inland!
Our families mixed in the same 'AFL' circles, however, we had never met!
You see Natalie would have been starting Kindy,
the year I was off to High School!
When I finally opened the door to her motel room, my jaw hit the floor...
she was just stunning!
The girls were loads of fun and the most attentive bridesmaids!
Nat looked absolutely gorgeous!
The girls all spent the morning with Jo from Sybaris Beauty for their make-up
& with Lisa for their hair. (Both found @ Aria Hair in Market Street).
Natalie's parents were so proud of their baby girl...
it certainly bought a tear to my eye...
The boys were planning some fun for their big day...
Brendon looked oh-so handsome!
So their grand plan didn't quite work out...
these Canberra boys definitely need some practise reading the surf report!!
Nat & Brendon chose to have their photos taken before the ceremony,
so that when they arrived at the reception ,
the rest of the afternoon could be spent with their guests,
who had ALL travelled... AWESOME idea !!
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The boys walked down to the light house
and the girls joined them shortly after...
it was so exciting !
Brendon played it up for the camera...
and Natalie kept the boys on their toes!
What an awesome group...
and gorgeous couple!
We then took off to another location...
to have... well... a little break!!!
Natalie, you are just devine!
The old building complimented the girls dresses beautifully.
And set the scene for some shots from a recent AIPP workshop I attended,
these guys were willing to do everything!
(Brendon added some extra flair... and the hats were ideal!)
LOVE IT!!!
The bridal party had a chance to have a well deserved break,
while bride and groom (to be...) had some couple shots.
Although I could've stayed at this location all day...
it was time to head off to the ceremony!
The couple parted ways and would meet again shortly
for the proceedings to take place in the usual way!
With Natalie taking in some deep breathes and Dad holding back the tears...
I was sure glad I had my camera to my eye...
I too was married here...10 years ago!
Now, did Adrian fulfil his 'Best Man' role...? The ring...?
Although the formalities were over and the bridal party had begun mingling,
they were more than happy to capture a few more before the light faded.
