ben and laura 20th october 2007

we return to meadowbrooke on a stormy, rain-sodden morning for the beautiful ceremony between ben and laura. laura received the dreaded phone-call quite early with the awful news that the impending storm meant the lakeside gazebo nuptials were out of the question. "never mind" she said with a smile...but then her jubilation was contagious upon arriving at meadowbrooke; surrounded by dark, angry clouds - to find her handsome groom and their guests waiting patiently by the lake...

ben and laura, we are incredibly honoured to be a part of your amazing day. it was beautiful in so many ways - the entire day was absolutely stunning - and we are sure you are destined for a happily ever after...

a few detail images...the spectacular gown...

a little sparkle on the shoes...

and a bouquet to brighten any rainy day...

introducing the lovely, lovely laura - with an amazing smile that launches ships, conquers countries and melts hearts...

love this little tot all ready for a thunderstorm...

a sneaky portrait shot while signing the register..

a kiss and a cheer...

just check out these storm clouds looming and about to erupt...quick thinking by laura's dad and ben saved the red carpet from destruction...

little ashley couldnt wait to congratulate his mum and dad...

the gorgeous girl with the gorgeous smile...

a few of mike's "arty" shots - trying to win "the competition" with ancy-pants arrogance...

thanks once again to the guys from australia's own fj holdens - fine cars, fine gentleman and happy to offer assistance wherever required...

a few shots under the gazebo while we waited for rain to clear

just another happy moment with thanks to the token funny groomsman...

just love the way the girls dresses contrast with the riverbank forest...

rule # 124 - do not laugh whilst applying lipgloss...

you know the story - boys will be boys and will compete and will not be outdone by each other - they actually yelled "oh, what a feeling" in unison!..

and from distance - appears a man - with a jug - filled with beer - and a few glasses - and the crowd cheered (or three thirsty fellas did anyway...)

love the flick of the skirt as the girls were heading for cover from the rain...

a few favourite portraits...

laura came through with an awesome twirl on demand...

yes, guys - you do scrub up pret-ty nicely...

discussing the finer points of looking gorgeous..

chocolate and orange...not only good on jaffas - yummoh!...

the delightful and very chatty ashley

the happy and complete family...

update on score: mike "thinks" he won with the arty shots...

mike and penny 6th october 2007

love, happiness and style - mike and penny chose us as photographers for their wedding as we are "nice people"...love that...we think they are pretty nice too! this elegant, ever-so-stylish wedding was held at the magnificent bax and altitude bar and restaraunt in dunsborough. close friends and family (some who made the 36 hour trek from united kingdom) enjoyed fine food, wine and a glorious day as mike and penny declared their love for each other.

penny's wedding gown was the most mesmerising shade of green, delicately beaded by penny herself...it suited her perfectly. penny also chose another gorgeous frock for her cocktail after party...

and of course - two frocks equals two pairs of stunning shoes...

a classic bouquet of white roses, crafted by stemtation in dunsborough

penny is one beautiful, stylish lady...

last minute call from mike to check on details...

a dainty shawl completes an elegant outfit..

meet courtney the flower girl- who is a seasoned model - love that smile young lady!

and this is cam, penny's son who was a most striking page boy...

cam wore penny's late fathers watch on the day - very sentimental and touching

this is "little" pete, penny's brother-in-law who wished to walk penny down the aisle, on her father's behalf...

mike was clearly overwhelmed by penny as she arrived..

a kiss on the deck in the sun...

a family complete...

now - you could smell the chocolate on this cake for 10kms! it was purely divine!

an intimate portrait of this stunning couple as their guests enjoyed canapes prior to the reception...

a relaxed, real smile from this quiet, handsome man...

a gorgeous moment between mother and son

a few glasses of wine later and we hit the pool garden for some fun images...

the girls doing the "work it" pose...the guys pose is not fit for public viewing!

thank you, mr and mrs mac, for inviting us to share in your day...we enjoyed every moment and feel privileged to be in the company of your caring, lovely friends and family during such a blissfully happy occassion...

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